Podcast appearances and mentions of chris keating

Chris Keating from the Hartford Courant wraps up the Session and wonders why the constituents seem to wait to the last second to get everything done.

Brian Shactman discussed the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, expressing discomfort over the deployment of Marines. He announced a live event in Prospect, Connecticut, on Friday. An op-ed suggested moving the Connecticut Sun to Hartford, highlighting the need for significant investment. The Boston Red Sox lost to the Tampa Bay Rays, 10-8. The Florida Panthers lead the Stanley Cup Finals 2-1. A controversial housing bill in Connecticut may prompt a special session. A newborn died after being found with his mother, who remains hospitalized. President Trump is deploying 2,000 more National Guard troops to LA. FML CPAs partner Bill Claffey published an article in the Courant last week about how expanding this tax credit is good for the biotech industry, innovation and entrepreneurship in the state. Additionally, Erik Semmel calls in for our weekly Tech Talk segment and the conversation touched on the impact of AI on news organizations and the potential for drone deliveries by Walmart. Chris Keating joins in and talks about the legislative session concluding with a controversial housing bill, which Governor Lamont may veto due to concerns over zoning rules. The session also saw the failure of several key bills, including homeschooling regulations and a measure for unemployment compensation for striking workers.

Chris Keating of the Courant talks bout the Gov. John Rowland pardon and how the outlook for a state budget looks with days to go.

Chris Keating discusses all the happenings in the state including some of the things that makes politics kind of a dirty game.

The Courant's Chris Keating discusses the fact that state employees are getting massive amounts of overtime that is essentially costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars..... but what can be done?

The Courant's Chris Keating discusses the PURA Hearing and what it means moving forward.

Chris Keating of the Hartford Courant looks at the Budget address from Gov. Lamont yesterday.

Chris Keating from the Courant discusses cities that are looking for hundreds of millions of dollars for education.

Chris Keating comments on the beginning of the session and what we can expect.

Chris Keating from the Courant discusses his latest piece in The Courant.

Jake speaks with Chris Keating and Jake Martin of the polling firm Keating Research about how best to consume polling information, and they dive into some interesting recent data. Topics include demographic shifts in the presidential race, the implications of a potential open primary and ranked-choice voting system in CO, and some predictions about how some races will turn out this November.

When I first saw Yeasayer, it was at an outdoor music festival in Houston—-in June. If you're from Texas, you know how horrific this is. It was 107 degrees when the Brooklyn boys took the stage. Front man Chris Keating sweated through every article of clothing he had, making the foot around him a salty splash zone. But it all made some sort of humid sense. Yeasayer, fresh off of the hallucinatory highs of their debut All Hour Cymbals had decided to dive into the pop deep end. But, as a band who traded in fever dreams, it would have to be utterly baffling. So it was and Odd Blood landed at the beginning of the decade, a beguiling, hypnotic, fiendishly dancable record that rode the undeniable bass groove of Ira Wolf Tuton and the dueling song-writing chops of Keating and Anand Wilder. It was as grand as it was unstable, pop mutated to some future form. As we count down the greatest music of the 2010s, Odd Blood and its lead single “Ambling Alp” made the list. We sat down with Wilder to discuss the record and what it means to him now. So, listen to the podcast, read our thoughts on Odd Blood and “Ambling Alp” and hear why we think they're the best of the 10s. “I think we're always interested in self-sabotage. ” — Anand Wilder

Chris Keating discusses the primary election in the state of CT

Jerremy Howell, Vice President of Talent and Organizational Development at Publicis Health, and Chris Keating, Vice President of Learning and Development at Publicis Media on the personalisation of learning in the workplace and the impact of AI and trauma in rethinking how we work. Jerremy's speciality in talent, organizational behavior and leadership development matched with Chris' passion in understanding and decoding the human condition underscore their drive to explore the psychology, behavior and coping mechanisms of the workforce at Publicis, as well as their podcast guests in The Lessons Learned.  In a world of minimal attention span and more complex human experience, they believe, bosses must figure out how to use different learning styles to maximise the potential of their teams.

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What is happening at the Restaurant Leadership Conference this year? We decided to demand that Chris Keating, the EVP of Conferences for Informa Connect, RB's parent company, talk about the conference, which runs April 14-17. And he was happy to oblige. We ask about what's happening at the event and the strategy behind it. We also chat about Martha Stewart, and Chris tells us some of his sports interview stories. And we also talk about whether the conference itself reflects the state of the restaurant business. We're talking RLC on a special edition of A Deeper Dive.

Believe it or not, we had a primary in the state on Tuesday.  Chris Keating has the results.

The Courant's Chris Keating discusses his latest piece about CT Lawmakers wanting to ban non disclosure agreements.

In this special episode of Take-Away, NRN editor-in-chief Sam Oches talks with Chris Keating, EVP of Conferences for NRN parent Informa Foodservice. Sam and Chris talk about the upcoming Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC), held April 14-17 in Phoenix, and why restaurant leaders should plan to attend this influential annual event. Chris shares more details on RLC's program and speakers, how attendees can get the most out of the event, and why he's particularly excited for keynoter Martha Stewart.Want to attend Restaurant Leadership Conference? Visit restaurantleadership.com and click “Request an Invitation.” Contact Sam Oches at sam.oches@informa.com.

In this special episode of Extra Serving, NRN editor-in-chief Sam Oches talks with Chris Keating, EVP of Conferences for NRN parent Informa Foodservice. Sam and Chris talk about the upcoming Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC), held April 14-17 in Phoenix, and why restaurant leaders should plan to attend this influential annual event. Chris shares more details on RLC's program and speakers, how attendees can get the most out of the event, and why he's particularly excited for keynoter Martha Stewart.

Christopher Keating, reporter for the Hartford Courant talks about some of his latest stories on car taxes and the Governors State of The State address on Wednesday afternoon. 

Chris Keating. Courant reporter. Re: To address skyrocketing traffic deaths, CT lawmakers pushing to lower blood alcohol level. 

The Shactman Christmas Cards are in the mail. Birthdays are always around. Book Club is meeting soon and Brian has some catching up to do. Michael Coyne, Dean MA School of Law talks about the legacy of Sandra Day O'Connor. Is Wasabi to much for the crew? Connecticut received an "F" in Financial Literacy Education. Melissa Melonson, owner Emrey's Treats and Sodas 196 Trumbull St, Hartford or online at EMREYS.com talks bout their history and location. Also Connecticut Attorney General  William Tong talks about the latest in Stone Academy lawsuit. Root Beer floats or Dr. Pepper Floats? Chris Keating, reporter for the Hartford Courant. Discusses his piece, "CT has an electric car problem. Here's what's driving delays, debate and new economic inequality." Halley Allaire, Allaire Elder Law talks about Medicaid Planning Services. Its never to late to start planning for the future.  And Next Step Planning To Avoid Probate And Protect The Other  Spouse For Their Potential Future Needs. With Other Services,

Chris Keating, reporter for the Hartford Courant. Discusses his piece, "CT has an electric car problem. Here's what's driving delays, debate and new economic inequality."

Root Beer floats or Dr. Pepper Floats? Chris Keating, reporter for the Hartford Courant. Discusses his piece, "CT has an electric car problem. Here's what's driving delays, debate and new economic inequality." Halley Allaire, Allaire Elder Law talks about Medicaid Planning Services. Its never to late to start planning for the future.  And Next Step Planning To Avoid Probate And Protect The Other  Spouse For Their Potential Future Needs. With Other Services,

Chris Keating wraps up the session

Featured guest Chris Keating, district sales manager for Toro's Irrigation & Lighting business, walks us through his journey in the water industry and details his outstanding involvement with contractor an distributor training. He shares his take on the difference between irrigation and sprinklers, the industry's disproportionate focus with product, and the important difference between "dirt plumbers" and those who focus on efficiency and distribution. Podcast Recorded on May 18, 2023

In this Mr. Curiosity episode, Joe talks with WNEP's Chris Keating.Is he a spoiled brat from a big-shot restauranteur family from Georgia, or just a regular guy with smarts and passion for journalism who found his way from Penn State University to WNEP? You'll hear about his life journey and how he was in the top 15% of his high school‘s graduation class for being the best-looking, smartest and most athletic—FOR REAL!?!? Chris is great at what he does, works hard at it, and loves his job, but maybe not as much as his TV meteorologist girlfriend? He might just give it all away for her, or, become Joe's handler and diaper purchaser--WHAT!? It's all waiting for you, just click PLAY!

In this Mr. Curiosity episode, Joe talks with WNEP's Chris Keating. Is he a spoiled brat from a big-shot restauranteur family from Georgia, or just a regular guy with smarts and passion for journalism who found his way from Penn State University to WNEP?  You'll hear about his life journey and how he was in the top 15% of his high school‘s graduation class for being the best-looking, smartest and most athletic—FOR REAL!?!?  Chris is great at what he does, works hard at it, and loves his job, but maybe not as much as his TV meteorologist girlfriend? He might just give it all away for her, or, become Joe's handler and diaper purchaser--WHAT!?  It's all waiting for you, just click PLAY!

In this Mr. Curiosity episode, Joe talks with WNEP's Chris Keating. Is he a spoiled brat from a big-shot restauranteur family from Georgia, or just a regular guy with smarts and passion for journalism who found his way from Penn State University to WNEP?  You'll hear about his life journey and how he was in the top 15% of his high school‘s graduation class for being the best-looking, smartest and most athletic—FOR REAL!?!?  Chris is great at what he does, works hard at it, and loves his job, but maybe not as much as his TV meteorologist girlfriend? He might just give it all away for her, or, become Joe's handler and diaper purchaser--WHAT!?  It's all waiting for you, just click PLAY!

In this Mr. Curiosity episode, Joe talks with WNEP's Chris Keating.Is he a spoiled brat from a big-shot restauranteur family from Georgia, or just a regular guy with smarts and passion for journalism who found his way from Penn State University to WNEP? You'll hear about his life journey and how he was in the top 15% of his high school‘s graduation class for being the best-looking, smartest and most athletic—FOR REAL!?!? Chris is great at what he does, works hard at it, and loves his job, but maybe not as much as his TV meteorologist girlfriend? He might just give it all away for her, or, become Joe's handler and diaper purchaser--WHAT!? It's all waiting for you, just click PLAY!

The Courant's Chris Keating discusses the top 2 percent of residents pay most of the state's bills. 

Chris Keating from the Courant calls in to talk about taxes, education and more

Chris Keating from the Courant discusses the Legislative session that will get underway this week.

In episode #23 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss recent innovations and trends in the restaurant and retail industries. Also, get timely retail news on 7-Eleven concept stores, Walmart automation, Starbucks Reserve, and more. This episode also features Chris Keating, EVP, Winsight Media, to recap major findings from the 2022 Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in Dubai. Have a topic you would like to see us cover? Share your request by emailing Switchon@kantar.com.  Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/beverage/inside-new-starbucks-reserve-nycs-empire-state-building https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/26/why-your-next-dominos-pizza-delivery-may-arrive-in-a-chevy-bolt-ev.html https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/28/business/black-friday-sales-numbers/index.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/black-friday-lured-shoppers-back-in-early-test-for-holiday-spending-11669569850 https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/subway-taps-unattended-grab-go-vending-fridges?utm_source=social&utm_medium=rss&utm_id=nrn https://insideretail.asia/2022/11/24/7-eleven-unveils-7cafe-concept-store-at-jewel-changi/ https://hbr.org/2022/11/how-walmart-automated-supplier-negotiations

This episode's truth: polling impacts our democracy and democracy, of course, impacts our health. Jake speaks with pollster Chris Keating of Keating Research about the state of public opinion polling, what happened in this year's election and what to look out for in the next one.

Chris Keating from The Courant discusses the tight congressional race in the 5th district between Jahana Hayes and George Logan.

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” were on the road and with a special edition live from FSTEC in Dallas. Andy Freivogel is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Science On Call. He has over twenty-five years experience in both technology and retail. He also spent years creating specialized data networks and systems for end-user support in the residential digital services arena. Freivogel stops by to talk to the guys about the show, Innovation Alley and Science On Call, a tech support platform for restaurants. Freivogel says that the theme of the show is optimism and enthusiasm, people are happy to be back. CEO of Copia, Kimberly Smith stops by and chats with the guys. Copia's technology allows businesses to safely donate their excess food to nonprofits and access tax deductions. Copia is helping the industry track food waste. Smith shares that Copia has just closed a Pre-Series A with Branded Strategic. Smith says from an operation standpoint they are continuing to grow. She adds that operators that are not focusing on solutions to donate their waste are missing out on tax benefits. Stephanie Sollers, CEO at Virtual Dining Concepts, stops by and talks about the new brick-and-mortar launch of MrBeast Burger. Virtual Dining Concepts creates large virtual brands with celebrities, media companies and influencers, helping them expand their businesses into the food category. Sollers says the ethos of the company is to bring these concepts into restaurants and kitchens that have extra capacity. Chris Keating, EVP at Winsight comes by to talk about this year's FSTEC. The show had over 700 operators. They talk about the panel CEO's in the hot seat, and Keating says that chief executive officers are technology professionals now.To hear more from all of the guests that stopped by to chat with Schatzberg and Frischling at FSTEC, check out this episode Hospitality Hangout.

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “ The Finance Guy” were on the road and with a special edition live from FSTEC in Dallas. Andy Freivogel is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Science On Call. He has over twenty-five years experience in both technology and retail. He also spent years creating specialized data networks and systems for end-user support in the residential digital services arena. Freivogel stops by to talk to the guys about the show, Innovation Alley and Science On Call, a tech support platform for restaurants. Freivogel says that the theme of the show is optimism and enthusiasm, people are happy to be back. CEO of Copia, Kimberly Smith stops by and chats with the guys. Copia's technology allows businesses to safely donate their excess food to nonprofits and access tax deductions. Copia is helping the industry track food waste. Smith shares that Copia has just closed a Pre-Series A with Branded Strategic. Smith says from an operation standpoint they are continuing to grow. She adds that operators that are not focusing on solutions to donate their waste are missing out on tax benefits. Stephanie Sollers, CEO at Virtual Dining Concepts, stops by and talks about the new brick-and-mortar launch of MrBeast Burger. Virtual Dining Concepts creates large virtual brands with celebrities, media companies and influencers, helping them expand their businesses into the food category. Sollers says the ethos of the company is to bring these concepts into restaurants and kitchens that have extra capacity. Chris Keating, EVP at Winsight comes by to talk about this year's FSTEC. The show had over 700 operators. They talk about the panel CEO's in the hot seat, and Keating says that chief executive officers are technology professionals now.To hear more from all of the guests that stopped by to chat with Schatzberg and Frischling at FSTEC, check out this episode Hospitality Hangout.

Chris Keating, The Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief. Recent piece,  Poll: U.S. Sen. Blumenthal leads by 13 points over Republican Leora Levy. 

Chris Keating, The Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief. Connecticut Gov. Lamont receives third ballot line in November

A new survey of Colorado voters from Impact Research and Keating Research, on behalf of Consumers for Quality Care (CQC), reveals voters see high out-of-pocket costs as the biggest issue in the state's health care system. Coloradans are ready to support politicians who make lowering out-of-pocket costs a priority.   “Coloradans are tired of insurers nickel and diming consumers,” said the Hon. Donna Christensen, CQC board member, physician, and former Member of Congress. “Rising monthly premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs have led to so many patients being plagued with thousands of dollars in medical debt that often goes into collections. It's time for insurance to act like insurance and for our lawmakers to prioritize lowering costs and improving access to quality care.”   Colorado voters' number one concern when it comes to health care is that out-of-pocket costs are too high, and deductibles are the costs that people struggle with the most. Eighty-four percent of Colorado voters believe it is more important now than ever that insurance cover mental health care, but more than half (59%) think it is difficult to find mental health providers that are affordable or covered by insurance.

A new survey of Colorado voters from Impact Research and Keating Research, on behalf of Consumers for Quality Care (CQC), reveals voters see high out-of-pocket costs as the biggest issue in the state's health care system. Coloradans are ready to support politicians who make lowering out-of-pocket costs a priority.   “Coloradans are tired of insurers nickel and diming consumers,” said the Hon. Donna Christensen, CQC board member, physician, and former Member of Congress. “Rising monthly premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs have led to so many patients being plagued with thousands of dollars in medical debt that often goes into collections. It's time for insurance to act like insurance and for our lawmakers to prioritize lowering costs and improving access to quality care.”   Colorado voters' number one concern when it comes to health care is that out-of-pocket costs are too high, and deductibles are the costs that people struggle with the most. Eighty-four percent of Colorado voters believe it is more important now than ever that insurance cover mental health care, but more than half (59%) think it is difficult to find mental health providers that are affordable or covered by insurance.

Chris Keating of the Courant calls in to discuss his piece Connecticut voters head to polls Tuesday; officials fear low turnout

Chris Keating from the Hartford Courant checks in to discuss how Lawmakers recall odd provision allegedly traced to Kosta Diamantis as a freshman state representative

Thanksgiving leftovers, good or bad? Mark may run the road race, one day. Pillow fight championships coming to Pay Per View. Erik Davis, Fandango Managing Editor. New Movie Releases. Taylor Swift getting her money. Ray's earlier days meeting Ray and Diane when he was a youngling. Chris Keating, The Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief.  Connecticut's budget surplus has nearly doubled in one month to nearly $900 million for the current fiscal year thanks to booming stock market and federal aid. Tune in weekdays from 5:30-9 and get all the information you need to get your day started with Ray and Brian. Listen on the air or download the all new Audacy app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating, The Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief. Connecticut's budget surplus has nearly doubled in one month to nearly $900 million for the current fiscal year thanks to booming stock market and federal aid. Tune in weekdays from 5:30-9 and get all the information you need to get your day started with Ray and Brian. Listen on the air or download the all new Audacy app.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating, These new Connecticut laws take effect on Oct. 1, from growing your own marijuana to new rules for employers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating, Courant. Re: Recap primary day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating, Courant Capitol Reporter. Re: Start of Special session Monday, or is it? What should we expect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating, Courant Capitol Reporter. Down to the wire at the Capitol happenings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating, Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief. State Capitol Legislation, from online betting to state sponsored health insurance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating, Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief. Re: Connecticut House debates a bill to eliminate religious exemption for required school vaccines; students with existing exemptions can remain unvaccinated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating, Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief. Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency COVID-19 powers will continue until May 20 as Connecticut Senate gives final OK to extension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating, Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief. Connecticut legislature seeks to extend Gov. Ned Lamont’s COVID-19 emergency powers again. Vote comes today at the Capitol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating is the Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief.  He checks in with some State Election Results See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom and Chris are out of touch. What better way to understand what life is like for youth during COVID, then to invite someone on to talk about it.Student and social entrepreneur Chris Keating joins the boys for a conversation that dives deep into mental health, being a student, battling mental health and finding passion through social entrepreneurship.Keating drops a truth bomb that starts an interesting chat about... is the 40 hour workweek dead?This episode is almost as good as opening up a GT snow racer at Christmas.We're not really sure why you would want to, but here's how you can connect with us.Chris - Simplify Your WhyTom - Home By Nine / Home By Nine Insta

Chris Keating is The Hartford Courant Capitol Bureau Chief.  What came out of the special session? How does this Impact the next general assembly session? Chris has it all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating is The Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief. He says more than 2 million absentee ballot applications are being mailed to all Connecticut voters in September See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating is The Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief.  He discusses how the Connecticut police chiefs have threatened to pull support for reform bill, expressing concern over liability provision See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Chris Keating is The Courant's Capitol Bureau Chief.  He talks to Ray and Joe about leaders supporting all CT Police Departments using body cameras.

The restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit industries amid COVID-19, and yet, we've seen businesses and leaders across the industry do some incredible things to rise above the ashes. To portray this, we chatted virtually with three restaurant owners, a CMO of a successful chain and an industry expert—all of whom share the same appreciation for the support and unity we've seen between restaurants across the nation, in their various communities and right within the walls of their own businesses. Restaurant expert Chris Keating starts off with some statistics around the past and current state of the industry (1:36). Then, we hear from Los Angeles restaurant owner Karim Megji and esteemed New York chef Tony Mangieri about their initial reactions to mandated closures (3:57) and their decision to move into to-go options, despite fears over quality (7:03). Boston pizzeria owner, Brian Schofield, expresses his gratitude for the way his community stepped up to support his business (10:51) as does Karim, who also reveals some of the ways he was able to give back to medical professionals on the frontlines (12:49). Sarah then dives into the inspiration behind the Great American Takeout initiative (15:29), while Chris makes some predictions over the innovation we'll see from restaurants as the economy begins to reopen (19:15) as well as new sanitization processes (22:15) and the effects on labor (25:21). We end on an uplifting message around togetherness (26:50). For More, Follow Us Here: Chris KeatingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-keating-9381b84/ Karim MegjiWebsite: https://www.woodandwaterla.com/ Tony Mangieri Website: http://www.unapizza.com/ Sarah GroverLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-grover-a9148b/ Brian Schofield Website: http://www.wickedcheesy.com/ Fritz NelsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fritznelson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fnelson   Grow WireLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow-wire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrowWire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwire/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowWire/

The Mixmaster in Waterbury. The Hartford viaduct. I-95 in Stamford. Anyone who frequently drives on Connecticut highways knows these spots as the stuff of traffic nightmares. A 2019 study by the American Transportation Research Institute shows six Connecticut “chokepoints” ranking among the 100 worst in the entire country. How does Gov. Ned Lamont plan to address them? Courant Capitol bureau chief (and resident traffic expert) Chris Keating talks bottlenecks and chokepoints on the latest Capitol Watch podcast.

Hot dogs, served on a bun, or heated. Meal replacement bars. Five or fewer donuts. The list goes on and on. According to State of Connecticut Department of Revenue guidelines, popular food items including ice cream (sold in containers smaller than a pint), pizza (whole or slices), rotisserie chickens and more, will be taxed at 7.35% beginning on Oct. 1, at grocery stores, convenience stores, big-box retailers and elsewhere. There's also an extensive list of taxable drinks: take-out coffee, beer, wine, distilled spirits, kombucha and milkshakes. And BYOB restaurant diners will have to pay a 7.35% corkage fee on their bottles of wine. How did we get here? Courant Capitol bureau chief Chris Keating shares recent developments, which seem to pop up almost daily, on Connecticut's so-called Sales and Use Taxes on Meals.

Last week, Gov. Ned Lamont heralded the arrival of 5G wireless technology in Connecticut, promising innovation and internet speeds up to 100 times faster than what we're used to. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and others have expressed concerns about the potential health risks of 5G and the need for more information. On the latest podcast, Capitol bureau chief Chris Keating and Blake Levitt (Berkshire-Litchfield Environmental Council) discuss Connecticut's big push into all things 5G.

eMarketer principal analyst Victoria Petrock and director of research Chris Keating share the latest eMarketer forecasts on the US voice assistant market. They also explain the distinction between voice assistants and smart speakers and analyze related developments from Amazon, Google, Microsoft and more.

Last week, as the 2019 legislative session came to a slow, lumbering close, Gov. Ned Lamont signaled there's still some unfinished business floating around (or maybe overhead, in the form of toll gantries). Meanwhile: what last-minute bills got pushed through? What got swept under the rug, or kicked down the road? What other metaphors can we come up with? Today, we offer a look back, and also a look ahead (special sessions? vetoes?) with Courant political reporters Chris Keating and Neil Vigdor.

If you're rich and you live in Connecticut, why would you volunteer to pay more taxes? Armed with a 3-2-1 plan, group calling itself Fair Share Connecticut wants the state to increase taxes on the wealthy, which could lead to an additional $1 billion in revenue. On the latest podcast, Fair Share Connecticut spokesman Dr. David Bingham explains why raising taxes on the wealthy is good for everyone, and Capitol bureau chief Chris Keating weighs in on the 3-2-1 plan.

You probably don't think about the Connecticut teachers' retirement fund all that much. That might be a good thing. But a new proposal to shift some of the burden of funding teachers' pensions -- from the state onto cities and towns -- could mean your overall cost of living goes up. On the latest podcast, Capitol bureau chief Chris Keating and Connecticut Council of Small Towns (COST) executive director Betsy Gara explain how Gov. Ned Lamont's plan might affect your bottom line.

There's a tax battle brewing in Connecticut. One one side, some progressive Democrats are pushing for a 2 percent capital gains surcharge that would squeeze more revenue from the state's wealthiest residents. On the other stands Gov. Ned Lamont (also a Democrat) and state Republicans, who worry about driving away those same rich people. Capitol bureau chief Chris Keating returns to Capitol Watch for a broad look at taxes: who pays what, when do they pay, and (of course) why.

Why do the NBA, Uber and MGM spend so much money in Connecticut? What are lawmakers allowed to accept as gifts? Last year alone, special interests spent $97 million peddling influence at the Capitol. Was it worth it? Capitol Watch talks money and influence with reporters Josh Kovner and Chris Keating, Office of State Ethics education director Nancy Nicolescu and Hartford lobbyist Linda Kowalski (the Kowalski Group).

"Let's get Connecticut growing again. ... History has its eye on all of us." Shortly after being sworn in as Connecticut's 89th governor, Ned Lamont spoke of optimism and shared responsibility. We'll walk you through Inauguration Day in Connecticut, as Capitol Watch hears from politics reporters Daniela Altimari, Neil Vigdor and Chris Keating, new state senator Will Haskell and others. (Oh, and yeah, a few howitzers.)

Talent Buyer & Festival Director of Moonrise Festival, the largest music festival in Maryland. Talent Buyer and a Festival Director for Lost Lands, a 4 day 40k person a day camping festival in Ohio. Talent Buyer for Steez Promo, producing 250 shows a year from CT out to Ohio and down to Virginia. Marketing Director for Culta, a medical cannabis grow, processor, and dispensary in Maryland. A charter partner specializing in entertainment at JMA Jets, a Miami based private jet firm.

The BIM and modeling process has been slowing changing the construction process over the past two decades, and many contractors are realizing that there’s a benefit to visualization and modeling, that you don’t get from traditional drawing sets. In this episode of Foundations, we’re joined by Chris Keating, General Manager for Trimble SketchUp to answer a huge question… Is construction changing modeling? Are we adapting and changing 3D design so that it works in construction, or is modeling changing the construction process?

Yeasayer is a psychedelic pop-rock band out of Brooklyn, New York. Frontman Chris Keating tells a story about his grandparents' ashes--he thinks that he's going to Ireland for a simple burial, but his father has much more planned. All the music in this piece was by Yeasayer, with the exception of "The Gold Ring Jig," by Jordi Savall. They just came out with a new album called "Fragrant World." Listen to it. It is so, so good.

Join in this week's conversation at circuitous.tv !   Happy new year! We are joined by writer/actor/interesting fellow Chris Keating this week. We discuss a number of different topics, including fame, fortune, bananas, and how we get stuff off of the internet and what that's worth. We also read some listener feedback. Good times!   SHOW NOTES: Analog Nation