Spotlight Connecticut

Morgan and personal friend, Sean, share some seasonal perspectives and inspiration to mark the 2023 Christmas holiday.

Hallmark screenwriter Julie Sherman Wolfe explains the connection between holiday movies and Connecticut. 

Morgan explores holiday light opportunities at the CT Trolley Museum and the Hebron Lights in Motion display. He also reviews his experience going to a holiday music show the KC Sisters hosted in Windsor. 

The KC Sisters, an Avon-based band consisting of five sisters, are preparing for a series of Christmas concerts. 

Canton-based author Peter Lion tells the true story of the American St. Nick.

Hartford Men in Harmony Director Sebastian Massa explains the style and concept behind barbershop music, ahead of their upcoming concert. 

CARA's Sarah Fryxell teases the upcoming Connecticut International Auto Show and Spiritual Medium Maura Geist talks about her upcoming readings in Willington. Morgan reviews "Jason Alexander: As Long As You're Asking" and "Silvia's Thompsonville Grille."

Connecticut Paranormal Research Society and Warren Legacy Foundation Lead Investigator and Chairman of the Board Joe Franke remembers several ghost investigation stories in Connecticut.

Morgan reviews a new French restaurant in West Hartford and talks with a Torrington woman who has successfully run a race in every one of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns. 

In the first half, Michele Houston joins Morgan to preview this year's event to benefit the Paige Houston Memorial Scholarship. Then, Kevin Wilkes remembers his years working at the Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas, which closed this week as New Haven's last movie theater.

Morgan chats with guests about a new shoreline arts collaboration, the Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival in Darien, and a political update involving the land at Hartford Brainard Airport. 

In this mostly solo show, Morgan recounts his recent trip to the Connecticut State Library and explains an unusual use of particular stairs in Hartford. Arthur Rovozzo joins the show mid-program to discuss an upcoming Jimi Hendrix tribute.

Jose Alves, President of the Danbury Railway Museum, walks us through some aspects of American and Connecticut transportation history. 

Michael Teiger, President of the Hartford Brainard Airport Association, takes Morgan on an introductory flight during an explanation of general aviation airports.

Terry Lea Jenkins, now age 95, reminisces on her jingle singing career that included work heard in Connecticut and a project with Glen Campbell. Jonathan Wolfert, President of PAMS Productions, Inc. and JAM Creative Productions, Inc., provides additional history. Jingle samples are courtesy of PAMS Productions, Inc. (www.pams.com).

Members of the Fish Family Farm in Bolton share the story behind their local farm, known for its popular ice cream and dairy. 

Wallingford-based author Emily Franke turns the loss of her grandmother into a new children's book that's intended to help children understand grief.

Paul’s Boutique Records AKA Vernon Vinyl opens up about its thousands and thousands of records for sale, from all eras and of all genres.

Gerri Griswold gives a beginners-level tour through White Memorial Conservation in Litchfield.

Morgan revisits his discussions with Brenden Hall (Marlborough, CT-native going to space via SpaceX) and Bill Potvin (Hosmer Mountain Soda).

Morgan revisits his discussions with George Noory ("Coast to Coast AM" host) and Paul Ramunni (New England Accordion Connection and Museum). 

Former Connecticut radio personality Ron Sedaille and New Zealand native Jack Girling recall moments from their Connecticut to Washington state cross-country trip in June (2023).

Willimantic's annual Fourth of July "Boombox Parade" uses marching band music on a local radio station in place of a local marching band.

J. Foster Ice Cream in Avon celebrates 20 years and several dozen flavors

Two UConn students begin a candle-making company: the Marbled Melts Co.