Brad & Dan- Feb. 21, 2017: Could Connecticut Senate go Republican?
CT News Junkie columnist Terry Cowgill analyzes the Feb. 28 special elections in Connecticut to fill two vacant state Senate seats. He speculates on whether the outcome could give Republicans an edge in the higher chamber.Podcast photo credit: Todd Arena/Hemera/Getty Images Plus#elections #senate
7m Feb 21, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 17, 2017: CSCU President Ojakian plans major spring proposal to rescue system
Mark Ojakian, President of the Connecticut State Colleges & University System, said on Brad & Dan he plans to recommend a major proposal in the spring, to help rescue the system from a financial abyss. The plan could include more online courses. He talked about the dire, financial problems, the system faces with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's budget proposal.Podcast photo credit: bluebearry/iStock/Get...
11m Feb 17, 2017
11m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 17, 2017: Sen. Markley says end public art purchases for government buildings
Connecticut State Sen. Joe Markley, R-15, is questioning a 39-year-old state law that mandates that one percent of construction costs for any public buildings needs to be spent on public art at the facility. He says the state can no longer afford this.Podcast photo credit: Donna Banks Pictured L-R: Brad, Sen. Markley, Dan#art #public #government #buildings #expenditures
12m Feb 17, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 17, 2017: D.U.E. Justice coalition leader wants higher minimum wage , more taxes on rich and hedge funds
The Democracy, Unity and Equality Justice coalition wants Connecticut to raise its minimum wage to $15, supports higher taxes on the rich, and taxing hedge funds rather than state budget cuts and layoffs. On Valentine's Day, members visited Connecticut state senators to press their case. One of the captains of the group was Rev. Jan Carlsson-Bull, who talked about D.U.E. justice on Brad & Dan.P...
17m Feb 17, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 16, 2017: Dr. Fowler says Yale study shows aspirin can reduce cancer risk
Aspirin apparently is the miracle drug. A collaborative study involving Yale University, shows taking low dose aspirin daily can reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer. Dr. Grant Fowler, family medicine physician with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston & Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center explains.Podcast photo credit: kellyreekolibry/iStock/Getty Images Plus#aspirin #stu...
6m Feb 16, 2017
6m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 17, 2017: Teachers union head Waxenberg says taxpayers support more education spending if
Mark Waxenberg, Executive Director of the Connecticut Education Association, says the teachers union is not happy with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's budget plan. He also says their survey shows taxpayers support more education spending, if money is not wasted.Podcast photo credit: gpointstudio/iStock/Getty Images Plus#teachers #taxpayers #budget #spending
10m Feb 16, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 17, 2017: Brad & Dan say anti-Trump protests good health care plan
With more anti-Trump protests plan, Brad and Dan speculate how such rallies are a good health care plan.Podcast photo credit: Jim Dunnells#healthcare #exercise #protests
2m Feb 16, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 16, 2017: Auto association head Fleming says Tesla's advertising deceptive
James Fleming is President of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association and a former state senator. He believes electric car manufacturer Tesla is engaging in deceptive advertising. But he also had praise for the automobile too.Podcast photo credit: m-imagephotography/iStock/Getty Images Plus#automobiles #electric
15m Feb 16, 2017
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CT On The Hill- Feb. 16, 2017: Ex-chief of staff Pagani has doubts about Trump
Dean Pagani, Senior Vice President with McDowell Jewitt Communications, and a multi-media journalist, has doubts about President Donald Trump's methods. Pagani, a former chief of staff under then Gov. John Rowland, explained his reasons why.Podcast photo credit: Bruce Willey/iStock/Getty Images Plus
14m Feb 16, 2017
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CT On The Hill- Feb. 15, 2017: Sen. Suzio fights to defund mileage study
Connecticut State Sen. Len Suzio, R-13, is continuing his fight to defund a study on a mileage tax. He also says it's not one 100 percent certain that funding for the Honor Guard will be restored, although it looks good. The senator covered that, plus the state budget and tolls.Podcast photo credit: TisoPhotography/iStock/Getty Images Plus#veterans #funerals #tolls #budget
13m Feb 15, 2017
13m
Ed Said - 2-17/15 Taxing our hobbies and habits.
We talk about Malloy's proposed tax increases on guns and cigarettes. Image: gettyimages/Terroa
41m Feb 15, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 15, 2017: Economist Ray Keating explains why Connecticut ranks 43rd in small business
In the annual Small Business Policy Index, Connecticut ranked 43rd in small business climate. The report's author, chief economist Ray Keating explained, why Connecticut ranked near the bottom.Podcast photo credit: Rex-Wholster/iStock/Getty Images Plus
9m Feb 15, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 15, 2017: Barth Keck explains why Connecticut school pulled 'Animal Farm'
Teacher and writer for CT News Junkie, Barth Keck, explains why one Connecticut school pulled 'Animal Farm' from its primary reading list. He also talks about school curriculum in the 21st century. Podcast photo credit: kadmy/iStock/Getty Images Plus#books #school #curriculum
10m Feb 15, 2017
10m
Ed Said - 2/14/17 - Guns, Flynn and Family.
Pistol permits could cost more. Flynn exits. And one family gives a shocking obituary. Image - gettyimages/cyano66
52m Feb 14, 2017
52m
Brad & Dan: CT House Minority Leader Klarides fears backroom deal
Connecticut House Minority Leader Rep. Themis Klarides, fears a backroom deal between Gov. Malloy and state employee unions could lead this state down the wrong road. She discusses why and talks about the governor's budget proposal.Podcast photo credit: chrupka/iStock/Getty Images Plus#state #budget #union
12m Feb 14, 2017
12m
Brad &Dan: Bridgeport Mayor Ganim talks budget and his future
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim discusses Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's budget proposal and how it relates to the city he leads. He also speculates about his political future.Podcast photo credit: kosukeyuki/iStock/Getty Images Plus#leadership #budget #future
9m Feb 14, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 14, 2017: Brad and Dan talk Flynn resignation and more
Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo talk about the resignation of Gen. Michael Flynn as President Trump's head of the NSC and examine presidents past.#presidents #resignation #general #security
6m Feb 14, 2017
6m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 14, 2017: Schwartz says beware of furnace cleaning 'scams'
Beware of furnace cleaning scams. That's the word from Howard Schwartz, Executive Communications Director for the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut. Schwartz also has some advice about workplace communications and merchandise that turns out not to be what was advertised.Podcast photo credit: elenabs/iStock/ Getty Images Plus#furnace #repair #scams #workplace #communications
10m Feb 14, 2017
10m
Ed Said - 2/13/17 - Smoke 'em if ya got 'em.
Smoking, the death penalty and cake. It was a weird one. Image: gettyimages/MrKornFlakes
27m Feb 13, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 10, 2017: Brett Broesder talks about 'Campaign for Tomorrow's Jobs'
Brett Broesder talks about why he and Bill Phillips have created "Campaign for Tomorrow's Jobs." Their goal is bring policymakers, business leaders, advocates, entrepreneurs and residents together to grow Connecticut's economy.Podcast photo credit: Ridofranz/iStock/Getty Images Plus#economy #business #education
11m Feb 12, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 9, 2017: AARP rep Claudio Gualtieri critical of Malloy budget
Claudio Gualtieri, Associate State Director for Advocacy AARP, is critical of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's budget proposal in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Donna Banks Pictured L-R: Brad, Account Mgr. Maria Lashley, Dan, Claudio Gualtieri#budget #retirees
7m Feb 12, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 9, 2017: Sen. Fasano pans Gov. Malloy budget proposal
Connecticut Senate Republican President Sen. Fasano pans Gov. Malloy budget proposal in this interview, calling it a "hodge-podge of ideas" that lacks vision and has no focus.Podcast photo credit: Jim Dunnels Pictured L-R: Brad, Sen. Fasano, Dan#politics #budget
11m Feb 12, 2017
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CT On The Hill- Feb. 10, 2017: Rep. Rojas talks budget and more
State Rep. Jason Rojas, D-9th, talks about how Gov. Malloy's budget proposal will impact his district, which includes East Hartford and Manchester. He also makes a stunning revelation on the number of students in Hartford and East Hartford on the school lunch program.Podcast photo credit: f11photo/iStock/Getty Images Plus#politics #education #lunch
12m Feb 12, 2017
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CT On The Hill- Feb. 8, 2017: Majority Leader Matt Ritter talks budget
Connecticut State House Majority Leader Matt Ritter talks about the state budget and Hartford on a special AARP Connecticut Budget Broadcast.Podcast photo credit: Donna Banks Pictured L-R: Brad, Matt Ritter, Dan#budget #politics
9m Feb 12, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 8, 2017: Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin talks about city's future
Appearing on the AARP Connecticut Budget Broadcast, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin talked about the city future and what the General Assembly could do to help the city progress.Podcast Photo credit: Donna Banks Picture L-R: Brad, Mayor Bronin, Dan#city #future #mayor
16m Feb 12, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 8, 2017:
As part of the AARP Connecticut Budget Broadcast, State Sen. Joe Markley, R-16th, talked about why the state should not renovate the XL Center and about Connecticut's budget crisis.Podcast photo credit: Jim Dunnels Pictured L-R: Brad, Sen. Markley, Dan#budget #arena #politics #state
16m Feb 11, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 8, 2017: Sen. Suzio and Rep. Guerrera debate tolls and more
During the AARP Connecticut Budget Broadcast, State Sen. Len Suzio, R-13th and Rep. Tony Guerrera, D-29th, debated whether tolls should return to Connecticut and discussed rifle salutes for Veterans at funerals.Podcast photo credit: Donna Banks Pictured L-R: Rep. Guerrera, Brad, Dan, Sen. Suzio#tolls #veterans #funerals
17m Feb 11, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 8, 2017: Sen. Tony Hwang and Rep. Russ Morin interviewed
In their special AARP Connecticut Budget Broadcast, live from the state capitol, Brad & Dan talk with Sen. Tony Hwang, R-28th, and Deputy Speaker of the House Russ Morin, D-28th about Gov. Malloy's upcoming budget address.Podcast photo credit: Jim Dunnels Pictured L-R: Brad, Rep. Morin, Sen. Hwang, Dan#politics #budget #state
33m Feb 11, 2017
33m
Ed Said - 2/10/17 - Ed Is A Terrorist.
Not really but one caller accuses of supporting terrorists. PLUS - Lots of interviews about White House leaks, cell phone addiction and Trump's day in Court. Image - gettyimages/zabelin
1hr 5m Feb 10, 2017
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Ed Said - 2/8/17 -
Ed speaks with political analyst Ali Noorani on the DeVos confirmation and takes calls on the subject. Plus Fox News legal analyst Loretta Powers with the top legal stories of the day. Image - gettyimages/gpointstudio
42m Feb 08, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 7, 2017: Reporter Paul Bass talks anti-Trump protest in New Haven
Paul Bass, a reporter for the New Haven Independent website, talks about the Saturday anti-Trump protest in New Haven, CT that involved Connecticut State Police and New Haven police at loggerheads and an ambulance blocked from going to a hospital.Podcast photo credit: syntika/iStock/Getty Images Plus#protest #police #ambulance
9m Feb 07, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 7, 2017: Hartford company making Super Bowl merchandise
Roberto S. Giansiracusa, President and owner of GimaSport in Hartford, Connecticut, explains how his business was part of making New England Patriots-Super Bowl related merchandise, following the big game.Podcast photo credit: lumyaisweet/iStock/Getty Images Plus#football #merchandise #manufacturing
6m Feb 07, 2017
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Brad & Dan- Feb. 7, 2017: Peter Galgano, Jr. talks about CT State Veterans Memorial
Peter Galgano, Jr., Co-President of the Connecticut State Veterans Memorial, provides an update on the project, including the number of pavers needed to be sold to complete the memorial. Podcast photo credit: Jupiterimages/LiquidLibrary/Getty Images Plus#veterans #memorial
8m Feb 07, 2017
8m
CT On The Hill- Feb. 7, 2017: Ch. 3 news anchor Dennis House joins Dan and Brad
Award winning Ch. 3 news anchor Dennis House joins Hall of Fame broadcaster Brad Davis and host Dan Lovallo. They talk broadcasting, politics and will the NY Islanders move to Connecticut.Podcast photo credit: Dan Lovallo#broadcasting #politics #hockey
31m Feb 07, 2017
31m
Ed Said - 2-7-17 - We're Not Gonna Protest!
The protest in New Haven continues to draw scrutiny and white nationalist fliers are found in Norwalk. Image: gettyimages/chokchaipoomichaiya
42m Feb 07, 2017
42m
Ed Said - 2-6-17 - Own It.
Adulthood is great, except for that whole being responsibility thing. Images - gettyimages/IvelinRadkov
43m Feb 06, 2017
43m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 6, 2017: Middletown Mayor Drew talks state budget, immigration and politics
Middletown Mayor Dan Drew discusses the impact Gov. Malloy's budget proposal could have on his city. He also talks about immigration and a potential run for governor.Podcast photo credit: DenisTangney,Jr./iStock/Getty Images Plus#state #city #government
12m Feb 06, 2017
12m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 6, 2017: David Lightman talks about Washington & Trump
In his weekly interview, David Lightman of McClatchy newspapers, discusses Washington's politic atmosphere since Donald Trump became president.Podcast photo credit: JimLarkin/iStock/Getty Images Plus#politics #presidency #congress
6m Feb 06, 2017
6m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 6, 2017: CBIA head Joe Brennan talks state budget
Connecticut is faced with some difficult budget decisions and the path taken could impact business. Joe Brennan, the President and CEO of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, discusses the budgetary landscape.Podcast photo credit: Rawpixel/iStock/Getty Images Plus
10m Feb 06, 2017
10m
CT On The Hill- Feb. 3, 2017: CT On The Hill speculated on NHL's Islanders reach out morning before announcment
The state of Connecticut reaching out to the New York Islanders? CT On The Hill speculated on a possible gesture the morning before the announcement was made. Host Dan Lovallo brought up the subject, talking to "John from Hartford" and then gave his reasons why such a move would not be beyond the realm of possibility. Hours later, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced t...
4m Feb 04, 2017
4m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 3, 2017: Herb pens poem to Brad & Dan and Brad spoofs Dan
On a busy Friday show, caller Herb pens a poem to Brad & Dan and Brad spoofs Dan over Rapper Fifty Cents bankruptcy deal.Podcast photo credit: Dan Lovallo#poem #spoof #bankruptcy
2m Feb 03, 2017
2m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 3, 2017: Fitch wonders if state agencies are buying silence
Are Connecticut state agencies "buying" the silence of departing employees? A study by the Yankee Institute for Public Policy seems to think so. Marc E. Fitch, investigative reporter for the Yankee Institute analysed the latest retirement reports.Podcast photo credit: arenacreative/iStock/Getty Images Plus#retirement #benefits #government
9m Feb 03, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 3, 2017: Barth Keck talks Super Bowl TV coverage
Barth Keck is a high school teacher, football coach and writer, who frequently writes about the media for CT News Junkie. In this interview he talks about the media coverage for the upcoming Super Bowl.Podcast photo credit: efks/iStock/Getty Images Plus#football #media
9m Feb 03, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 3, 2017: Rep. McGee honored with mentoring award
State Rep. Brandon McGee talks about the importance of mentoring and his being honored with the "2017 Excellence in Mentoring Award," for commitment to youth mentoring.Podcast photo credit: ggguy44/iStock/Getty Images Plus#mentoring #award
9m Feb 03, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 2, 2017: Daniel Klau talks about treatment or prison for his daughter
Attorney Daniel Klau talks about his his daughter Miri's drug addiction and mental illness and how it has effected his family. He also talked about whether prison or treatment should be the approach for those struggling with addiction.Podcast photo credit: shironosov/iStock/Getty Images Plus#addiction #drugs #treatment
39m Feb 02, 2017
39m
CT On The Hill- Feb. 2, 2017: Sen. Suzio says big Veterans turnout could save salutes
Connecticut State Sen. Len Suzio says a big turnout of Veterans at a public hearing this week could save rifle salutes for Veterans funerals. Senator Suzio talked about this and the state budget with host Dan Lovallo.Podcast photo credit: alancrosthwaite/iStock/Getty Images Plus#veterans #funerals #salutes
16m Feb 02, 2017
16m
Ed Said - 2-2-17 - What were the Founding Fathers really thinking?
Should the Constitution be strictly interpreted or is it a living document? Image - Getty Images/Mark Rasmussen
42m Feb 02, 2017
42m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 1, 2017: Hartford Knights mentoring youth in need
The Hartford Knights is an organization helping to mentor youth in greater Hartford who need help. Bernard H. Thomas, Executive Director of the Knights and Tony Hanson, the program director for the Knights, discussed the organization's mission with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo.Podcast photo credit: Image Source/DigitalVision/Getty Images#youth #mentoring #urban
37m Feb 01, 2017
37m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 1, 2017: Howard Schwartz says beware of income tax fraud
Beware of income tax fraud. That's the word from Howard Schwartz, Executive Communications Director for the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut. Schwartz talked about some examples of such fraud with Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo.Podcast photo credit: wemenimages/iStock/Getty Images Plus#income #tax #fraud
11m Feb 01, 2017
11m
Ed Said - 2/1/17 - We don't need no education.
Education seems to be a hot-button topic. IMAGE - gettyimages/Rawpixel
42m Feb 01, 2017
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