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Republican State Rep Steve Weir joins us to talk about local politics, this year's election, the use of AI, and how challenging it is being a Republican Representative in a Blue State.

Erick Erickson of the Erick Erickson show here on WTIC joins us to discuss the latest national news and the flack he gets for being a conservative that pushes back on some of President Trump's decisions.

Investigative Reporter for CT Mirror, Ginny Monk, did a story about prisoners who serve time may be happy when they get out, but they may have a bill waiting for them.

Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us for another Tech Tuesday. Today, Erik discusses the upcoming E-Recycling event. Also, When the Cloud Deletes your Data the only way to get it back is if YOU have a backup! Amazon is blocking Meta's AI shopping bot from its platform, and will Kalshi just call it what it is already?!

Lon Seidman from Lon.TV joins us to discuss the latest SpaceX launch. Will we go to the moon? Also, he touches on some latest tech news.

Greg Bordonaro from The Hartford Business Journal joins us for another CT Business Blend sponsored by Thomaston Savings Bank. This week, Greg talks about The Boston Fed President Susan Collins and her support for the latest interest rate increase, the possibility of another hike and Connecticut's uneven labor market. Unilever's planned $270 million innovation center in New Haven, which would employ about 300 people and receive $34.7 million in state-supported infrastructure. Also, the gap between AI's productivity gains and its financial returns, and why companies may need to redesign jobs and workflows to benefit from the technology.

Peter Lumaj is challenging Stephanie Thomas for the Secretary of State chair. He talks about his plans if elected!

Guy Beck is the Vice Chair of the Shaker Pines Fire Commission in Enfield. He discusses the four Enfield Fire Districts that are planning to consolidate into one.

Jared Buchanan joins us to discuss a series of tragic events in his life that somehow changed his life for the better. He is now an ultra marathon runner and an amazing suicide prevention activist.

Certified Financial Planner from Johnson Brunetti, Heath Grossman knows just about everything about financial planning and saving for retirement!

The Great Brian Foley joins Heidi to discuss the latest trials and crimes in the news.

We have Football picks but we are 2 men down!! We limp through it to give you our week 3 picks!

Alexandra Gizhitsa Anderson is the sister of a Ukrainian war refugee living in Southington. She talks about the new Blumenthal/Murkowski led Ukraine War Refugee TPS Extension Bill.

Sara Nemence is not only a United States Marine Corps Veteran, She is also the Assistant Shelter Manager at the Newington location for the CT Humane Society. She talks about adopting one of their amazing dogs or cats and how you can just snuggle one for a day!

Lisa Bigelow is The Director of Institutional Advancement at CCSU, and also is The President of SUOAF-AFSCME Local 2836 and chief complainant in the CCSU President Toro case. She joins us to talk about President Toro stepping down and retiring from her position.

CT Insider's Alex Soule joins us to talk about record high renting prices in the housing market, but he says there is one sign of relief coming.

Em Sauter from Pints and Panels joins us to talk about great fall beers while you are around the fire with friends and family.

It's Tech Tuesday and TAB Computer Systems Erik Semmel joins us to discuss the latest tech news and scams.

Summer feels like it is over! Autumn is on the way and Our Meteorologist Bob Cox joins us to tell us if we have any hope of warmer weather or if we are done!

The CT Business Blend with The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro where today he discusses the under-the-radar developer interest in hyperscale data centers in Connecticut, despite concerns about their potential impact on electricity costs and grid reliability. He also touches on The major reset underway in Hartford's office market as Constitution Plaza, Metro Center and City Place as well as The University of Hartford's plan to cut $7 million from its budget as enrollment declines.

The Courant's Chris Keating joins us to discuss the Governor's Race, The White House media ban, and much more!

The Great Mike DiMauro from The Day in New London joins us to talk about what he's writing. He also talks about his frustrations with BC Football and the New York Yankees including their "SOFT CAPTAIN"?!?!

CNN and MSNOW have now been shut out of the White House. UNH Susan Campbell joins us to talk about it and how she feels about it.

The One, The Only David Lightman checks in to give us the latest from DC. The House is getting how much time off? The Kennedy Center coming down? David answers it all.

Big news yesterday was Kosta Diamantis fleeing the country to avoid sentencing. The Great Dave Altimari joins us again to discuss this and if there is anything officials can do to get him back in the United States and the State of CT.

The gang is all here for our football picks and a bit of fun! Where in the world is Mark Christopher going with all that noise?!

It is a must win for the Hartford Yard Goats tonight at Dunkin Park when they face the Reading Fightin Phils at 630! Can they force a game 3 tomorrow night? President of the Goats Tim Restall joins us to discuss the season!

Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding joins us to discuss the Republican's new tax plan and how challenging it is to be in the minority in the state of CT.

Dave Altimari joins us to follow up on the continued story of the CCSU President who it seems now never had a formal employment contract.

Themis Klarides joins us in studio to discuss the upcoming elections. Does Ryan Fazio have a chance?

The Big E is getting ready to start and that means the world famous Chaz The Cream Puff Guy joins us in studio with the tasty treats! The Big E runs from September 18th to October 4th! Visit TheBigE.Com for tickets and more!

State Comptroller Sean Scanlon joins us to discuss Healthcare, AI and much more.

Chris Grosse from UCONN is The New Director of Sports Sales/Chief Marketing Officer. Bob Murdock is The President of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS). Together, they join us to discuss the business and how it is moving forward.

Erik Semmel From TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us for another Tech Tuesday. This week Eric touches on Springfield Schools are seemingly unprepared for lost access to Student Medical Records. Your Latest Apple Watch might be listening. PaperCut Exploits hit buy AI Agents – Many School Systems use PaperCut software, and of course Sim Jacking.

Cassidy Williams from WFSB joins us to discuss her on-going story surrounding The CCSU President.

Brian is losing his mind that College Sports and Football are spiraling further and further with NIL and the fact that the term Student Athlete is going away.

Greg Bordonaro, Editor. Hartford Business Journal. Re: talk about colleges looking to adopt shorter, 3-year degrees, major health insurance rate hikes coming to individuals and small employers, and my recent column on the minimum wage.

Joel Faxon, Faxon Law Group, probate attorney for the young man who was held captive by his stepmother in Waterbury for 20 years (The young man is now known as S)

In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, this audio features a conversation with Vu Tran, the walk chair for the Out of the Darkness Walk in Hartford. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th at Dunkin' Park, with gates opening at 2:00 PM and the walk beginning at 3:00 PM. Tran discusses the importance of raising funds and awareness, noting that proceeds support free educational programs such as "More Than Sad" for schools and caregivers. The discussion highlights national suicide trends, attributing increases to factors like economic stress, post-pandemic socialization challenges, and online bullying affecting younger demographics. Supporters are encouraged to sign up, form teams, or donate by visiting afsp.org/connecticut.

The Great David Lightman joins us to share his story of September 11th when he was in Hartford. He also gives us the latest from DC. Will Adults see that promised $5,000?

Kristan Exner was in one of the Twin Towers before it fell on September 11th 2001. She was able to get out and she shares her story with us.

Beth Murphy tragically lost her husband on September 11th. She joins us to talk about the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks but the 25th anniversary of losing her husband.