Brad & Dan- Oct. 27, 2017: Hartford holds gun buy back program
The city of Hartford will hold a Neighborhood Gun Buy Back Program on Sat., Oct. 28. In this interview, Hartford Police Sgt. Steven Austin and Police Officer John Rowe talk about the program.Podcast photo credit: DmyTo/iStock/Getty Images Plus#firearms #purchase
8m Oct 27, 2017
8m
Ask the Experts - October 21, 2017
Every week, Brian Forster has an in depth conversation with a different member of the greater Hartford community. This week, he chats with Kelly Kasheta and Paul Levin, both of the Law offices of Paul Levin, about personal and work injuries.
52m Oct 25, 2017
52m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 25, 2017: Besthoff explains how many beat vehicle tax
Connecticut lawmakers flirted with abandoning the local property tax on vehicles, during the recent budget battle. But while the tax stays, NBC Connecticut's chief investigative reporter, Len Besthoff, explains in this interview how many have avoided paying the tax.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Len Besthoff#vehicles #tax #property #municipal #government
20m Oct 25, 2017
20m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 24, 2017: Hartford school system under scrutiny again
The Hartford school system is under scrutiny again, with word a principal and math teacher have been placed on leave at the Mary Hooker elementary school because of an incident, involving an 11-year-old female student. In this interview, Kevin Brookman, the blogger who broke the story on his popular blog, wethepeoplehartford.com, provides the details.Podcast photo credit: Image Source/DigitalVi...
10m Oct 24, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 24, 2017: Heim hopeful of crumbling basement resolution
Tim Heim, president of the Connecticut Coalition Against Crumbling Basements, says he is hopeful a new Connecticut budget will include money to help homeowners with crumbling basements. But in a wide-ranging interview, Heim said a loan from the state is not the answer homeowners are seeking.Podcast photo credit: Dan Lovallo#basements #home #environment
32m Oct 24, 2017
32m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 23, 2017: Greenberg upbeat on Connecticut
Mark Greenberg is upbeat on Connecticut, if the state can take the proper steps to resolve its budget and pension deficits. In this interview, Greenberg, who is seeking the Republican Party nomination for state comptroller, discusses why he is running for office and how Connecticut can turn itself around and "become great again."Podcast photo credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/Getty Images Plus#governm...
15m Oct 23, 2017
15m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 23, 2017: CT Vet bikers stage clothing drive for Vets
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association- Connecticut chapter, will be holding a clothing drive for Veterans on Sat., Nov. 4. Association member Paul Tardif talks about the drive and other Veteran-related matters.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Paul Tardif#veterans #charity
17m Oct 23, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 20, 2017: New Britain will honor Veterans on Saturday
New Britain will honor its Veterans at an event on Sat., Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. in Central Park, right across the street from City Hall. In this interview, Mayor Erin Stewart explains what inspired this special day. Podcast photo credit: Anchiy/iStock/Getty Images Plus#veterans #salute #celebration
9m Oct 20, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 20, 2017: Iora offers new way
Iora Primary Care is offering a new way to develop a relationship between doctor and patient. In this interview, Dr. Julian Nieves, who just joined Dr. Rina Garcia and a team of members in the practice, talks about Iora Primary Care, located at Avery Heights on New Britain Ave. in Hartford.Pictured in photo: L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Dr. Julian Nieves#healthcare #physicians #treatment
13m Oct 20, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 19, 2017: Burr says NAMI conference enlightening
Thomas Burr, Communications Manager of the National Alliance on Mental Illness- Connecticut, says an upcoming NAMI conference will be an enlightening event. He also talks about his participation in the recent Hartford Marathon.Pictured L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Thomas Burr#conference #illness #mentality
24m Oct 19, 2017
24m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 19, 2017: Young's 'If' program inspirational
Joe Young of Joe Young Studios is enthusiastic about his new program on the Talk of Connecticut, 'If.' In this interview, Young talks about the new program and the hopes it will inspirational for listeners.Pictured in photo from L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Joe Young#inspiration
10m Oct 19, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 19, 2017: Now's the time to focus on Medicare
Medicare's annual election period is underway. In this interview, Al and Maggie Foschini of American Senior Benefits in Farmington, CT, discuss some of the basic points people on Medicare or who are about to enroll in Medicare need to know. Podcast photo credit: s-c-s/iStock/Getty Images Plus#insurance #health #elderly
16m Oct 19, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 18, 2017: DCP commissioner says beware of charity scams
With hurricanes and other events spawning numerous fund raising efforts, one must be able to determine the legit campaigns from the scams. So says Michelle Seagull, Connecticut Commissioner for the Department of Consumer Protection. In this interview, Commissioner Seagull discusses some of the charity scams out there.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Commissoner Seagull#consumers ...
14m Oct 19, 2017
14m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 18, 2017: Simsbury ready for 'Spooktacular' time
Simsbury is preparing for its annual "Spooktacular Chili Challenge" on Oct. 28. In this interview, Lisa Gray, Executive Director of the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, talks about the big event.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Lisa Gray#holiday #chili #commerce
20m Oct 19, 2017
20m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 18, 2017: Sen. Suzio doubts deal is near
Despite a self-imposed deadline made by lawmakers to get a budget deal for the state of Connecticut, state Sen. Len Suzio doubts one is near. The Republican from Meriden also doubts a story that the GOP has backed off of its insistence that pension changes be made to state employee plans come 2027.Podcast photo credit: f11photo/iStock/Getty Images Plus#government #policy #budget
7m Oct 18, 2017
7m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 18, 2017: Sen. Blumenthal talks 1st Amendment, Trump, National Anthem and Eversource
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has called on FCC members to pledge support for the First Amendment in the wake of recent tweets by President Trump. In a wide-ranging interview, Sen. Blumenthal talked about the First Amendment, FCC, President Trump, standing or kneeling for the National Anthem and Eversource and gas prices.Podcast photo credit: alexkava/iStock/Getty Images Plus#country #government...
14m Oct 18, 2017
14m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 17, 2017: Symphony puts Lincoln to music
Richard Chiarappa is Music Director of the West Hartford Symphony Orchestra. In this interview, Chiarappa talks about the launching of a new WHSO season, with a salute to Abraham Lincoln, courtesy of Chiarappa's musical "Lincoln and Booth." The event will include our own Brad Davis.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Richard Chiarappa#music #symphony #orchestra #history
19m Oct 17, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 17, 2017: Memorial Sloan Kettering comes to Connecticut
The world renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is coming to Connecticut, engaging in a partnership with Norwalk Hospital. In this interview, Dr. Richard Zelkowitz - Medical Director of the Smilow Family Breast Health Center in Norwalk - and Dr. Daniel Shasha, - MD, Chief of Radiation Oncology at Norwalk Hospital and radiation oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering - discuss this new ...
11m Oct 17, 2017
11m
Ed Said - 10/16/17 - Your Flexible Morals
Where do you stand when someone you support exhibits the same behaviors of those you condemn?
47m Oct 16, 2017
47m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 16, 2017: NBC's Cordero says 'Responds' saves consumers thousands
NBC Connecticut investigative reporter Christiane Cordero says the station's "Responds Team" is saving consumers thousands of dollars. In this interview, Cordero provides some examples and explains how consumers can contact NBC Connecticut to seek answers on consumer issues and problems.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Christiane Cordero#consumers #complaints #investigations
16m Oct 16, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 16, 2017: Yvonne Davis breaks down Iran deal
Connecticut-based international relations expert Yvonne Renee Davis, says President Trump's decertification of the USA's deal with Iran could come with a price. Davis breaks down the president's decision and its implications in this interview.Podcast photo credit: silverjohn/iStock/Getty Images Plus#foreign #policy #government
16m Oct 16, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 13, 2017: First Night Hartford music to guitarist's ears
When First Night Hartford celebrates New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, one of the headline performers will be jazz guitarist Sinan Bakir. In this interview, Bakir is joined by one of the event's organizer's, Mike McGarry. Bakir also plays some of his jazz selections.Podcast photo credit: Smerkya/iStock/Getty Images Plus#jazz #music #concert
22m Oct 13, 2017
22m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 13, 2017: Fasano says fundamental disagreement still exists
Connecticut Senate Republican President Len Fasano says there are still areas of fundamental disagreement between Republicans and Democrats in budget negotiations. The Senator provides an update on the state's budget stalemate in this interview.In photo L-R: Brad Davis, Sen. Fasano, Dan Lovallo#budget #negotiations #government
13m Oct 13, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 13, 2017: Foley says Hartford ready for marathon
Hartford Deputy Police Chief Brian Foley says the city is prepared for the Hartford Marathon on Saturday. In this interview, he discusses the street closures and some security measures being taken by law enforcement.Podcast photo credit: lzf/iStock/Getty Images Plus#marathon #security
8m Oct 13, 2017
8m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 12, 2017: My Pillow story one made in the U.S.A.
More than 30 million "My Pillows" have been sold, since Mike Lindell had a dream to invent a comfortable pillow. In this interview, Lindell talks about his story and "My Pillow's" success, as a guest on the Brad & Dan Show.Podcast photo credit: Image Source/DigitalVision/Getty Images#business #entrepreneur
10m Oct 12, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 12, 2017: Coat drive underway for South Park Inn
A coat drive by the Bertera Auto Group is being held through October to benefit the South Park Inn on Hartford's Main Street. The South Park Inn is a homeless shelter. In this interview, Brian Baker, Assistant Director of the South Park Inn, and Cheryl Pooler from the Bertera Auto Group, talk about how people can make donations and what items are being accepted.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Loval...
25m Oct 12, 2017
25m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 12, 2017: What you need to know about Medicare
Medicare's new enrollment period is about to begin. In this interview, Al and Maggie Foschini, of American Senior Benefits, talk about what you need to know, during this important time of the year.Podcast photo credit: s-c-s/iStock/Getty Images Plus#healthcare #insurance #government
17m Oct 12, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 11, 2017: How to handle Equifax breach
There are some ways people can mitigate the data breach at Equifax, but it could cost you. In this interview, Howard Schwartz, Executive Director of Communications for the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut, talks about the breach, flood damaged cars from the hurricanes and more in this interview.Podcast photo credit: supershabashnyi/iStock/Getty Images Plus#data #breach #credit
12m Oct 11, 2017
12m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 10, 2017: Canton school focuses on autism
A Canton, CT school is helping to educate students, who have been diagnosed with autism. Donna Swanson, Executive Director and co-founder of Focus Center for Autism and the Fresh Start School, discusses the school and its goals in this interview.In photo L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Donna Swanson#autism #education #school #instruction
19m Oct 10, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 9, 2017: Turning food waste to energy power
The South Windsor Alliance for Progress is holding a panel discussion on how food waste can be turned into energy power for our homes and the growing of organic, year round produce. In this interview, Brian Paganini, Vice President & Managing Director of Quantum Biopower, and Richard S. Fu, Ph.D., President Agrivolution LLC, talk about this dimension to recycling and how it can help the environ...
20m Oct 09, 2017
20m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 9, 2017: Making quilts for a cause
Quilts That Care has a big fundraiser on the way. In this interview, Thomas Varhol and Deb Van Steenbergen talk about Quilts That Care, a group of Connecticut volunteers who have sewn and donated more than 2,000 one-of-a-kind quilts to those undergoing chemo and radiation therapies.Podcast photo credit: MaxCab/iStock/Getty Images Plus#charity #quilts #illness
7m Oct 09, 2017
7m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 9, 2017: CBIA seeks bipartisan solution
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association has unleashed a major campaign, urging a bipartisan solution to Connecticut's budget stalemate. Joe Brennan, President of the CBIA, explains in this interview.Podcast photo credit: MattZ90/iStock/Getty Images Plus#budget #government
9m Oct 09, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 6, 2017: Sen. Somers promises Whiting hearings
Connecticut state Sen. Heather Somers has promised that by the end of October there will be legislative hearings into alleged abuse at the Whiting Forensic Division, Connecticut's maximum security psychiatric hospital. Sen. Somers, R-18th, talked about the hearings and the state budget impasse in this interview.Podcast photo credit: f11photos/iStock/Getty Images Plus#government #hearing #budget
26m Oct 08, 2017
26m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 6: Butterflies are a mother-daughter passion
Eight years ago, Barbara Armentano started raising butterflies. Her daughter, Nancy Capodicasa recently joined her mother in this endeavor and now raising butterflies has become a passion for both them, as they explain in this interview.Pictured in photo standing: Dan Lovallo, Nancy Capodicasa; seated: Brad Davis, Barbara Arementano#butterflies #passion #hobby
25m Oct 08, 2017
25m
Ed Said - 10/5/17 - What Are You Willing To Do?
Where do guns rank in your priorities?
42m Oct 06, 2017
42m
Ed Said - 10/3/17 - When is the time to talk?
It never seems to be the "right time" to talk about gun violence in America.
45m Oct 06, 2017
45m
Ed Said - 10/2/17 When Will It End?
Another mass shooting in America and no one is surprised and nothing will be done.
42m Oct 06, 2017
42m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 5, 2017: Smith says he will be around, following retirement
Jim Smith, Chairman and CEO of Webster Bank - founded by his father in 1935 - says he will still be involved in other endeavors, following his retirement from Webster Bank. In this wide-arranging interview, Smith talked about the bank's history, his career and what the future may hold.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Jim Smith#career #finance #banking
26m Oct 05, 2017
26m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 5, 2017: Getting education on Flublok vaccine
Protein Sciences, a Sanofi company and Hartford Healthcare are teaming up to administer Flublock shots at the Talk of Connecticut Listener Luncheon. In this interview, Susan Manganello, R.N. and Director of Medical Services at Protein Sciences and R.N. Karen Pagliaro from Hartford Healthcare talk about what makes Flublok vaccine unique.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Karen Pagliaro, Susan M...
18m Oct 05, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 5, 2017: NBC's Bestoff has new angle to Whiting story
Arrest warrant affidavits have been released in the Whiting investigation. And there could be new developments in the crumbling basement crisis. NBC Connecticut's chief investigative reporter Len Besthoff has the latest on both stories in this interview.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Len Besthoff#investigation #affidavits #arrest
23m Oct 05, 2017
23m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 5, 2017: Medicare open enrollment starts soon
Medicare open enrollment season is about to get underway. In this interview, Al Foschini, Regional Branch Manager of American Senior Benefits and Lincoln Investments, talks about what Medicare recipients need to know, during this important time of the year.Podcast photo credit: zimmytws/iStock/Getty Images Plus#health #insurance #enrollment
16m Oct 05, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 4, 2017: Medicare enrollment time near
Medicare enrollment time is near. In this interview, Sue Greeno, a beneficiary advocate for Medicare, details some of what Medicare recipients need to know, during this important time period.Podcast photo credit: zimmytws/iStock/Getty Images Plus#insurance #health #benefits #enrollment
22m Oct 04, 2017
22m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 4, 2017: NBC's Reiss says budget battle could be drawn out
Max Reiss, NBC Connecticut's political reporter says Connecticut's budget battle could extend into next year's legislative session. Reiss outlined possible scenarios in this interview.Podcast photo credit: gnagel/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus#government #budget #spending #taxes
10m Oct 04, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 3, 2017: Building and flying planes is Thomas' joy
Bill Thomas has loved airplanes, ever since he started building models of them. In this interview, Thomas - part of the annual Simsbury Car & Fly-In Show - talks about building and flying his own planes.Podcast photo credit: cghappel/iStock/Getty Images Plus#airplanes #construction #hobby
21m Oct 03, 2017
21m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 3, 2017: Paris comes to First Night Hartford
A touch of Paris will come to First Night Hartford, when the city ushers in 2018. With less than three months to go, before the New Year arrives, First Night committee member Mike McGarry offered a preview of what to expect on Pratt St. in the city. Podcast photo credit: Sean3810/iStock/Getty Images Plus#first #year #celebration
12m Oct 03, 2017
12m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 2, 2017: NBC Troubleshooters' expose car theft controversy
NBC Connecticut's Troubleshooters's has uncovered a possible reason behind increased car thefts in greater Hartford. In this interview, investigative reporter Len Besthoff discusses the story, along with the latest on a fatal Hartford hit and run and the continuing crumbling basements saga.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Len Besthoff#basements #cars #thefts #accidents
18m Oct 02, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 2, 2017: CBIA urging bipartisan budget approach
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association is urging a bipartisan solution to solving Connecticut's budget stalemate. Peter Gioia, Vice-President and economist with CBIA, explains in this interview.Podcast photo credit: f11photos/iStock/Getty Images Plus#government #budget #legislature
8m Oct 02, 2017
8m
Brad & Dan- Oct. 2, 2017: Suzio holds rally for veto override
Connecticut State Sen. Len Suzio is holding a rally with municipal leaders, urging the General Assembly to override Gov. Malloy's veto of the state budget. He explains why in this interview.Podcast photo credit: SeanPavonePhoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus#budget #legislature #government
13m Oct 02, 2017
13m
CT On The Hill- Sep. 29, 2017: Sen. Fasano certain groups playing 'politics' with budget
Connecticut Senate Republican President Len Fasano says Governor Malloy's veto of the GOP-led budget puts the state in financial chaos. He talks about how the budget is misrepresented and why certain social non-profit groups know the GOP plan works for them but that they won't support it for political reasons.Pictured in photo L-R: Sen. Fasano, Dan Lovallo#budget #politics #government
18m Sep 29, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 30, 2017: Diamond & Silk lays it on the line
Diamond & Silk, the North Carolina sisters who made headlines during the presidential campaign for their support of Donald Trump, are pulling no punches in this latest interview. They talk about the NFL, President Trump and the media.#politics #history #media #culture
10m Sep 29, 2017
10m