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Connecticut Business Blend

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 7:08


This Week's CT Business Blend with The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro focuses on a CT mall going away, a new statewide economic development agency issuing its first loan for multifamily development, and CT is losing a minor league franchise.

Huskies On To The Sweet Sixteen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:06


CBS Sports Adam Finkelstein joins us to recap the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and how he sees UConn's next matchup with Michigan State going.

Does CT Need A Shift To Natural Gas?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 7:41


Andrew Fowler of Yankee Institute joins us to discuss his latest piece of Why Connecticut Needs to Invest in Nuclear and Natural Gas.

Markets Going Up and Down

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 8:47


Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss if the United States economy is facing Stagflation.

Wrapping The Week in D.C.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 6:33


The Great David Lightman joins us to discuss another wild week in Washington D.C.

A Rich Tradition in Southington

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 6:25


This year will mark the 57th Annual Southington Apple Harvest Festival in Downtown Southington. The Fritters, the Vendors, the rides and family fun... Chris Palmeri runs it all down for us.

Wine in A Can?!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 9:48


Mindset Winery and Lounge is in Southington, and the Owner Michael Melninkaitis joins us to discuss the business as well as wine in a can!

The History of Southington Connecticut

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 7:43


Darting Across CT brought us to Southington and The Town Historian Randy Borovsky tells us the rich history of Southington.

Meet Me At The Drive In

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 9:27


Michael Fasulo and Dawn Miceli from the Southington Drive-In discusses this summer's schedule and the family fun aspect of the Southington Drive-in movie theater.

Managing the Town

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 8:19


Southington Town Manager Alex Ricciardone joins us at Mama's House to discuss everything Southington.

Welcome To Mama's House

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 9:16


Carlos Juarez is the Owner of Mama's House in Southington, CT. He discusses the business and welcomes us in for the morning.

NO More Cell Phones in Schools?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 9:01


Rep. Jennifer Leeper in Fairfield joins us to discuss if the state of CT should adopt a cell phone ban in schools.

On The Brink of Insolvency?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 11:04


Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam joins us to talk about the crisis of Hartford Public Schools as the budget deficit is at 70 million dollars.

Grocery Store Self Checkout

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 8:18


CT Food Association's Wayne Pesce calls in to discuss the Editorial he did on Self-Checkout in Grocery Stores

Taking Care of Our Elderly

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 8:39


Kelly Papa is the CEO of Duncaster in Bloomfield, a retirement community. She talks about "the conversation” with older parents about getting them the help they may need – working with them, not against them. March being Women's History Month, how most caregivers tend to be women and how they should be honored for all the work they do.

Money Coming In to The Money Going Out

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 8:45


Daily Ructions and Hartford Courant's Kevin Rennie wrote a piece answering why the CT legislature needs a hall monitor.

UConn Men and Women Chasing Titles

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 9:53


The Great Dom Amore from the Courant talks about UConn hoops and his sit down with Geno Auriemma ahead of the NCAA Tournament.

A Bus to The Capital City

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 6:16


Manchester Mayor Jay Moran joins us to discuss a possible bus route to the Hartford Corridor. Is it a good idea? Is it cost effective?

Tech Tuesday With A Whole Bunch of Information

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 9:05


Some Corporate B.S, Sassy Alexa, Honda issues and More Fraud.... Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems joins us to discuss all this and more on another Tech Tuesday segment!

Looking For A Third Under Hurley

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 8:34


CT Insider's David Borges discusses the odds the UConn Huskies win a third title under Dan Hurley.

CT Business Blend

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 7:05


The CT Business Blend with the Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro. This week he talks about The "Vision Committee" -- a group of corporate execs trying to shape Hartford's economic future, a UConn basketball related story as March Madness heats up, and CT's latest list of billionaires.

The Slight of Prediction Markets

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 8:35


Kalshi and Polymarket are getting a watchful eye as it can be very easy to manipulate the betting on their sites. Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about it.

Did The UConn Men Get Hosed?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 8:13


The UConn Men got a 2 seed in a Region with Kansas, Michigan State, Duke, and St Johns. Plus, They drew the 10pm Friday game. Mike Anthony from CT Inside joins us to break it all down.

College Madness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 5:54


College Student Noah Coon joins us to discuss his NCAA Brackets!

Don't Get Scammed!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 8:42


Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss Tax season and the scams that come with tax season! Before you file, listen to Jill on how to get the most back and avoid scams!

DC Wrap Up

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 7:21


The Great David Lightman wraps up our week with news out of the Nation's Capital including the latest with Iran and more.

Outnumbered But Working Hard For The People

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 9:21


Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding joins us to discuss the session and the Striking Workers Bill among other things happening.

An Incredible Story of Triumph

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 8:18


Connecticut Native and Paralympian Steve Emt just competed in the Curling mixed doubles in Cortina. Although they finished just outside getting a Bronze Medal, Steve shares his incredible story and if they will try again in France.

Big Squash Party

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 7:53


The Commissioner of The Enfield Culture and Arts Joyce Bolanos discusses their big event Art Squash Enfield.

Deep In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 9:04


The Courant's Chris Keating joins us to talk about the hearings at the capitol that went into the morning hours.

No More Cell Phones for Students?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 9:05


Rep. Lezlye Zupkus, from Prospect discusses if the state of Connecticut should adopt the cell phone ban in schools.

Home Sales Down Due To Weather?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 8:39


Alex Soule is a staff writer with Hearst Connecticut Media focused on business, development and the Connecticut economy. He joins us to discuss Connecticut home sales dropping 14% after nor'easter as listings lag and prices stay high.

City of New Haven and Payout from Yale

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 9:04


New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker joins us to talk about the Yale University City Payout and the taxes and revenue it comes with.

Investigative Journalism At Its Finest

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 8:33


CT Mirror's Andrew Brown talks about the possibly shady story of funding given to Hartford home renovations that were rescinded when they were probed and audited.

Avoiding War and Further Conflict

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 7:38


Ozzie Palomo from Chartwell Strategy discusses where we are with the Iran Conflict and how putting boots on the ground could be the start of something potentially messy.

Privacy vs Transparency

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 9:23


Senator Bob Duff discusses the big debate of privacy vs transparency with the speed and red light cameras on the road. Is there a positive with having them?

The Latest with The Conflict in Iran

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 7:06


Professor Matthew Schmidt discusses the latest news from Iran as the conflict continues. He also talks about Ukraine as everyone has seemingly forgotten about that situation.

Gas Prices Up and Down

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 9:09


AEI Senior Fellow Desmond Lachman joins us to discuss the Iran Conflict and its impact on oil and gas prices.

Tech Tuesday - 3-10-26

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 9:46


Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us to discuss AI, a Sony playstation hack and more.

The Price of Power

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 7:27


Rep. Tracy Marra is The Ranking Member of the Energy and Technology Committee. She joins us to discuss HB 5469. An Act Concerning Colocated Electric Suppliers And Large Electric Load Customers.

How Long Will The Iran Conflict Last?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 6:57


A New Quinnipiac Poll tells how long voters thing the military action in Iran Will last. Analyst Tim Malloy joins us to talk about that and oil prices fluctuating.

Connecticut Business Blend

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 6:37


The Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro joins us to discuss Major global fintech company (Revolut) choosing Stamford as its U.S. HQ, as it pursues a U.S. bank charter, Gregs take on the idea that CT should resist new taxes on high earners, and a major development in the city of Hartford's financial recovery as it heads to the bond market for new money for the first time since 2017.

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