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D.C. Happenings and President Trump back from Asia

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 7:58


David Lightman from McClatchy DC joins us to discuss the continued shutdown, President Trump's trip to Asia, and more to wrap up our week!

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The History of East Hartford

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 8:40


Craig Johnson and Ruthie Brown of the East Hartford Town Historical Society give us some great and fun facts about beautiful East Hartford.

The Legacy of Pratt and Whitney

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 8:29


When you think of East Hartford CT, you have to think of Pratt and Whitney. Kim Kinsley is The VP of Mature Commercial Engines at P&W. She talks about the legacy of Pratt as they also celebrate 100 years.

Mayor in The House!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 8:41


East Hartford Mayor Connor Martin talks about the community and the city in which he represents.

Remembering The Greatest Generation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 7:35


The World War II museum in East Hartford is an absolute treasure and Gary Roy talks about how he is helping preserve the history.

Darting in East Harford with A Resident and Editor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 9:34


Bill Doak is a life long resident of East Hartford and an editor for the Gazette in town. He joins us to talk about local issues and journalism.

First District Race Is Heating Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 21:21


State Rep Jillian Gilchrest is running for the First Congressional District. She joins us to discuss local and national issues....and there's a lot of them!

Week Nine of The NFL Season

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 6:04


Our Football picks this week went off the rails again with Christine and Salt of 96.5 WTIC FM. However, This week it was Mark Christopher taking things to a different level. We give our picks for Week 9!

Signs, Signs, Everywhere There's Signs!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 10:02


The owner of Sign Pro in Southington Pete Rappoccio discusses some issues he has had with the town of Southington that has led to court dates.

Politics Near and Far

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 22:52


Themis Klarides drops by to discuss the upcoming special session, President Trump, and all things CT Politics.

Flight Risk?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 6:55


Hartford Courant Columnist Kevin Rennie discusses the mystery Greek passport of Kosta Diamantis and if he would be a flight risk.

Hartford Still Empty?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 7:34


Despite great work done to The Peoples Bank Arena, storefronts in Hartford remain empty. What can be done to change this? Ken Gosselin from the Courant talks about it.

Cookie Season!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 9:13


The Girl Scouts of Connecticut will be out in full force next week as they set up 400 cookie booths at various voting locations and public areas throughout the state. The CEO of Girl Scouts of CT Elicia Spearman joins us with a new cookie flavor to try!

Local Journalism At Its Best

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 8:53


Hearst CT Columnist and Senior Editor Dan Haar discusses the Kosta Diamantis Trial and local lawmakers and politicians being threatened by a random CT man.

Tech Tuesday With Erik Semmel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 13:00


Another Tech Tuesday with TAB Computer Systems Erik Semmel. Rigged Poker Games, Chat Bots, and AI helping clean up sloppy code. We hit it all here with Erik!

Big Things in The Capitol City

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 9:44


The Re-Opening of The Peoples Bank Arena in Hartford officially took shape this weekend with Stevie Nicks in town. They have so much going on there. Also, Avelo is out at Bradley International Airport.... What happened there? The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro touches on it all in this week's CT Business Blend.

Get Out and Vote Early

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 8:46


Secretary of The State Stephanie Thomas calls to give us some tips for first time voters and how important it is for young voters to learn about the candidates they are set to vote for!

A Spooky Spot Here in Connecticut

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 6:35


The Old New Gate Prison and Copper Mine is open and we have Morgan Bengal on with us to ask if it is haunted and what there is to see there!

Maybe You're At That Age!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 9:33


OBGYN Doctor Lenora Williams of UConn Obstetrics and Gynecology discusses menopause! What are the symptoms, the treatments and the myths? Dr. Williams has all the answers and the positive outlook!

Lending Rates and Where Your Money Is Going

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 8:13


Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss The Fed meeting for a two-day policy meeting in hopes for another .25% cut. If it happens, it would be the lowest lending rate since 2022!

DC Demolition and Shutdown

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 10:20


David Lightman from McClatchy DC joins us to discuss all things Washington DC including the Shutdown and the demolition of the East Wing of the White House for the building of The Big Beautiful Ballroom!

The Forward Party Stepping Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 9:54


The Forward Party National Communications Director John Goodwin joins us to discuss the state of politics and the government shutdown and when that could end.

Cyber Security at a Peak

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 10:15


Vinny Troia is the Author of "Hunting Cyber Criminals" and he joins us to discuss the book and talk about what he has done!

All Things Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 12:44


The Government Shutdown, The East Wing of the White House Gone and More! Shannon Joy talks with Jon Lieberman about it all.

A Crazy Wild Story!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 8:36


Owner and Founder of Pace Public Relations Annie Scranton discusses the wild text exchange from Lindsey Halligan.

Another Week of NFL Picks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 8:08


Our good friends of 96.5 WTIC FM, Christine and Salt join us and Mark "The Shark" Christopher for our week 8 picks.

U-C-O-N-N.... UConn! UConn! Uconn!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 8:54


CT Insider's Mike Anthony talks about the successes of The UConn Huskies Football team and previews the upcoming basketball season.

A Tragic Case Leads to Further Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 8:52


After a horrific story came out of a child's death, the discussion of home school legislation has come up again. Rep Liz Linehan calls in to discuss that with Brian and Company.

Don't Flush The Drugs!!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 7:10


Kelly Juleson from the Governor's Prevention Partnership joins Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz to discuss Drug Take Back Day and the importance of NOT flushing your unused medicines.

Guilty On All Counts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 9:34


Kosta Diamantis was found guilty of bribery and extortion. How did we get to the verdict and what happens next? Jim Bergenn from Shipman and Goodwin comments on the case.

The Back 9 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 8:47


Josh Mora is one of the hosts of The Back 9 Podcast. Not about golf but about real life of a couple guys on the 2nd half of life. They are reaching their 100th Episode and He calls in to talk about it!

Celebrating The Homes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 7:02


The Parade of Homes is a great event! What is it?... Eric Person from HBRA tells us all about it!

How Are The Kids?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 10:49


Morgaen Donaldson is The Associate Dean for Research and Philip E. Austin Endowed Chair of the UConn Neag School of Education. We are Five Years from the Pandemic now. So, are Students Bouncing Back?

Remembering 100 Years of WTIC

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 10:30


The Legendary Bob Dunn from 21st Century Media joins us to reflect on the 100 year anniversary of WTIC

Tech Tuesday!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 12:04


TAB Computer System's Erik Semmel joins us for another Tech Tuesday where he and Brian discuss The Amazon Wireless issues, and we take a dive into AI Music!

Safe Driving and Stopping for School Buses

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 7:21


Commissioner of the DMV Tony Guerrera joins us for Teen Driving Safety Week. Tony also mentions the fact that people are still running the school bus stop signs! Why does this happen?!

A Beautiful Walk for A Great Cause

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 5:40


AFSP Board Member Janet Dember discusses the Walk for Suicide Prevention at White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield this weekend.

CT Business Blend

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 8:42


The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro covers the new leader of Hartford's top economic development agency, CRDA, and also an important settlement over a major office building valuation and what it may foreshadow. Along with how a major backlog in CT courts is leading to a rise in alternative dispute resolution.Finally, we end on the supplier impact of a major contract for Sikorsky.

Early Voting

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 7:39


Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas talks to us about early voting getting underway for municipal elections and how people shouldn't worry about election problems.

Special Session Incoming

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 8:01


CT Speaker of the House Matt Ritter joins us to talk about the latest in the state and the upcoming special session.

Another Court Case

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 6:59


John Bolton's case is underway and we go to Shipman and Goodwin's Jim Bergenn to tell us what to expect.

Check on Finances

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 8:39


Jill Schlesinger from Jill on Money joins us to discuss oil prices going down as well as the delayed CPI report and what we should expect.

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