Brad & Dan- Mar. 10, 2017: State Rep. Dr. William Petit discusses marijuana hearing
Connecticut State Rep. and Dr. William Petit,R-22nd, is a member of the General Assembly's Public Health Committee. He discusses this week's hearing on proposals that would legalize marijuana for recreational purposes in Connecticut.Podcast photo credit: Johny87/iStock/Getty Images Plus#marijuana #legalization #drugs
10m Mar 10, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Mar. 10, 2017: Claudio Gualtieri on why AARP opposes GOP healthcare plan
Claudio Gualtieri is Advocacy Director for AARP-Connecticut. In this interview, he explains why AARP opposes the U.S. House Republicans healthcare plan. Podcast photo credit: mjhiggs16/iStock/Getty Images Plus#healthcare #costs #plan
9m Mar 10, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Mar. 9, 2017: Eileen Moore talks Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade
Everything is in place for the Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade, slated for Sat., Mar. 11 in downtown Hartford. The chairperson for the parade, Eileen Moore, provides the details.#Podcast photo credit: vivalapenler/iStock/Getty images Plus#parade
7m Mar 09, 2017
7m
Brad & Dan- Mar. 9, 2017: Maj. Neill Franklin on why drugs should be legalized
Major Neill Franklin, a retired Maryland state police trooper and retired Baltimore police officer, talks about LEAP, Law Enforcement Action Partnership. He also discusses why drugs, such as marijuana, should be legalized for recreational purposes.Podcast photo credit: razyph/iStock/Getty Images Plus#marijuana #drugs #legalization
Mar 09, 2017
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Brad & Dan podcast- Mar. 9, 2017: Sen. Suzio says early prison release a failure
Listing statistics, Connecticut State Sen. Len Suzio, R-13, says that the state's early prison release program has been a failure, with more than 80 percent of inmates who have their sentences cut short back in jail with a year.#Podcast photo credit: josefkubes/iStock/Getty Images Plus#prison #sentence #parole
10m Mar 09, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan: Connecticut construction industry opposes legalizing marijuana
Connecticut's construction industry is opposed to legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes in Connecticut. Don Shubert, President of the Connecticut Construction Industries Association explained the reasons.Podcast photo credit: Ksene/iStock/Getty Images Plus#construction #marijuana #legalization
5m Mar 08, 2017
5m
Brad & Dan: Mayor Bronin talks marijuana, immigration, CEO contribution
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin covers a lot of territory, discussing whether marijuana should be legalized in Connecticut. He also gets into the immigration issue, CEO contributions to the city and more.Podcast Photo credit: DepthofField/iStock/Getty Images Plus#marijuana #legalization #immigration #business
23m Mar 08, 2017
23m
Brad & Dan- Mar. 8, 2017: Rep. Melissa Ziobron on why marijuana should be legalized
State Rep. Melissa Ziobron, R-34th, talks about why marijuana should be legalized in Connecticut for recreational purposes. She was among legislators appearing before the General Assembly's public health committee in support of legalization.Podcast photo credit: Creative-Family/iStock/Getty Images Plus#marijuana #legalization #government
8m Mar 08, 2017
8m
CT On The Hill- Mar. 8 2017: Sen. Frantz- Is Connecticut insolvent?
Connecticut State Sen. Scott Frantz, R-Greenwich, says the state cannot go bankrupt but its budget situation could lead to insolvency. The senator was commenting on a National Review story critical of the state's budget crisis.Podcast photo credit: SeanPavonePhoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus#budget #bankrupt #insolvency
16m Mar 08, 2017
16m
CT On The Hill- Mar. 7, 2017: Callers discuss legalizing marijuana in Connecticut
As a public hearing over bills to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes raged at the Connecticut General Assembly, callers weighed in with their opinions on the air. Here is the entire broadcast.Podcast photo credit: KatarzynaBialasiewicz/iStock/Getty Images Plus#marijuana #legalization
43m Mar 07, 2017
43m
Brad & Dan- Mar. 7, 2017: Rep. Belsito opposes more casinos
Connecticut state Rep. Sam Belsito, R-53rd, is opposed to more casinos in the state. He also believes Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's budget has an ulterior motive, as he details in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Pugalenthi/iStock/Getty Images Plus#casinos #budget #municipalities
10m Mar 07, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Mar. 7, 2017: Police Chief John Salvatore explains why he and association oppose marijuana legalization
As Connecticut's General Assembly holds committee public hearings on whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use, the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association is opposing the bill. Monroe Police Chief John Salvatore, who is president of the association, explained why in this interview.Podcast photo credit: jossdim/iStock/Getty Images Plus#marijuana #legalize #addiction
10m Mar 07, 2017
10m
Ed Said - 03/06/17 - Sessions & Russia
Prof. Allan Saxe talks Sessions and Russia. Ed gets frustrated. Image: gettyimages/ PeterHermesFurian
9m Mar 06, 2017
9m
Ed Said - 3/6/17 - Millenials and Finances
Greg Mangelsdorf talks millennials and money. Image: gettyimages/PhotoBylove
15m Mar 06, 2017
15m
Ed Said - 3/6/17 - Finding Your Calm
Ed goes Zen with Dr. Ashley Curiel and strategies to remain clam. Image: gettyimages/kapulya
10m Mar 06, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Mar. 6, 2017: Sen. Kelly says trouble looms for Connecticut healthcare
Connecticut's health care exchange cannot sustain itself. So says Connecticut state Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-21st. Sen. Kelly, co-chair of the General Assembly's Insurance & Real Estate Committee, talked about the pitfalls, which the system faces.Podcast photo credit: apbalboa/iStock/Getty Images Plus#hospital #health care #state
9m Mar 06, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Mar. 6, 2017: CBIA's Gioia says survey shows business is upbeat
A Connecticut Business & Industry Association survey shows businesses are more optimistic. CBIA Vice President & economist Peter Gioia explained why there is optimism, and he also talked about Connecticut's quality-of-life ranking.Podcast photo credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/Getty Images Plus#business #survey #life
9m Mar 06, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan: Lumaj doesn't rule out gubernatorial run. Challenges immigration policy
Peter Lumaj, a legal immigrant from Albania, who became a U.S. citizen is challenging Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's immigration policy. In this interview, he also hasn't rule out a run for governor.Podcast photo credit: designers491/iStock/Getty Images Plus#immigration #law #politics
21m Mar 03, 2017
21m
CT On The Hill- Mar. 3, 2017: Sen. Eric Berthel talks about special election win
Newly elected Connecticut state Sen. Eric Berthel talks about his victory in the Feb. 28 special election. He also discusses the outside money that poured into the race and the challenges ahead, regarding the state budget. Podcast photo credit: f11photo/iStock/Getty Images Plus#budget #government #election
13m Mar 03, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan: Robert H. Steele part of coalition to halt casino expansion
Former Connecticut congressman Robert H. Steele is part of a coalition to halt casino expansion in Connecticut. He discusses the glut of casinos and talks about his new novel "The Curse: Big-time Gambling's Seduction of a Small New England Town.Podcast photo credit: Bet_Noire/iStock/Getty Images Plus
17m Mar 02, 2017
17m
Ed Said - 3/2/17 - Rights: States VS Federal
Who gets to call the shots when it comes to rights? Image: gettyimages/herreid
9m Mar 02, 2017
9m
Ed Said 3/2/17 - Pot Gets Public Hearings
Will weed finally be freed in CT? Image: gettyimages/sand86
12m Mar 02, 2017
12m
Brad & Dan podcast- Mar. 2, 2017: Rep. Baram offers bill to help homeowners with failing foundations
Connecticut State Rep. David Baram, D-15, has offered legislation that would assist homeowners on costs to repair failing foundations. Rep. Baram explained how the program could work.Podcast photo credit: Zerbor/iStock/Getty Images Plus#foundations #basements #homeowners
10m Mar 02, 2017
10m
Ed Said - 3/1/17 - Global Warming and Tucker
A caller talks about a recent interview Tucker Carlson had with Bill Nye. Image: gettyimages/bestdesigns
16m Mar 01, 2017
16m
Ed Said - 3/1/17 - Attorney Loretta Powers
Loretta talks about this week's top legal stories. Image:gettyimage/BrianAJackson
10m Mar 01, 2017
10m
Ed Said - 3/1/17 More Speech Reaction
Ed had a few more words regarding Trump's speech and the warm reception it received from some. Image:gettyimage/Michael Blann
8m Mar 01, 2017
8m
Ed Said - 3/1/17 Reaction to Trump's Speech
Ed didn't even plan on talking about the speech but the audience had other plans. Image- gettyimages/EOSdude
8m Mar 01, 2017
8m
Brad & Dan- Mar. 1, 2017: Judge Jodi Debbrecht Switalski and 'Not My Kid, Not My Community'
From March 27-29, Newtown Parent Connection, Inc. will be holding a community event involving parents and students. The topic will be drug abuse. Among the participants will be Judge Jodi Debbrecht Switalski part of "Not My Kid, Not My Community." The Honrable Switalski talks about the program and drug abuse. Podcast photo credit: BackyardProduction/iStock/Getty Images Plus#opioids #addiction #...
19m Mar 01, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Mar. 1, 2017: Sen. Fasano says column should serve as wake-up call
Connecticut Senate Republican President Len Fasano, says a recent column by Webster Bank CEO Jeff Klaus should serve as a wake-up call to some lawmakers in the state. Podcast photo credit: Kirkikis/iStock/Getty Images Plus#budget #business #regulations #taxes
11m Mar 01, 2017
11m
Brad & Dan podcast- Feb. 28: Sen. Hwang doesn't doubt commercial realtors' claims
Connecticut state Sen. Tony Hwang does not doubt claims made at recent conference by commercial real estate brokers in Fairfield County. Meeting at a roundtable discussion, the brokers stated businesses are not moving to Fairfield County because of high state taxes, regulations and other issues.Podcast photo credit: Jim Dunnels#business #taxes #government
10m Feb 28, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 28, 2017: Jenkins says reduced funding could cost lives
Mark Jenkins is founder and executive director of the Greater Hartford Harm Reduction Coalition. As such he does a lot work with the Alchohol and Drug Recovery Clinic on Blue Hills Ave. in Hartford. But he says the governor's budget plan, which would take funding away for recovery beds at the clinic, could lead to some deaths. Podcast photo credit: tupungato/iStock/Getty Images Plus#drugs #cli...
17m Feb 28, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- February 28, 2017: Sen. Guglielmo says crumbling foundation problem must be solved
As the crisis of crumbling basements grows in eastern Connecticut, something must be done for home owners. So says Connecticut state Sen. Tony Guglielmo, in an extensive interview on the topic.Podcast photo credit: zimmytwa/iStock/Getty Images Plus#basements #crumbling #homes
12m Feb 28, 2017
12m
CT On The Hill- Feb. 28, 2017: Real Estate broker Winthrop Baum says Fairfield County real estate in doldrums
Fairfield County commercial and residential real estate is in the doldrums, says Winthrop Baum, chief executive officer of the Web Realty Co. in Norwalk. With Fairfield County supplying 45 percent of Connecticut's revenue that could bode trouble for the state.Podcast photo credit: anyaberkut/iStock/Getty Images Plus#real estate #commercial #business
Feb 28, 2017
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Ed Said - 2-27-17 : The Next Bubble To Burst
Financial Strategist Christi Staib talks about rising student loan debt. PLUS- separation of Church and State, pot's future in CT and TUCKER! Image: gettyimages/michaelquirk
40m Feb 27, 2017
40m
Brad & Dan: Rep. Guerrera makes case for tolls in Connecticut
As the Connecticut General Assembly's Transportation Committee prepares to conduct hearings on tolls, the co-chair of that committee, Rep. Tony Guerrera, makes the case on why tolls should return to the state.Podcast photo credit: claudiodivizia/iStock/Getty Images Plus#tolls #electronic #vehicles #revenues
9m Feb 27, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 27, 2017: Waterbury on the mend from Holy Land vandalism
Waterbury's psyche is on the mend, after vandals sprayed graffiti on the Holy Land cross overlooking the city. Chuck Pagano, president of the Holy Land board of directors talked about the incident and what has happened to prevent a repeat.Podcast photo credit: Linda Tancs/iStock/Getty Images Plus#cross #graffiti #land #holy
10m Feb 27, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 24, 2017: Mayor Boughton prepared to challenge Malloy on immigration
Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton is prepared to challenge Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's advisory on immigration. The governor issued an advisory suggesting local law enforcement not cooperate with Immigration and Custom Enforcement officials in many immigration cases, but the mayor does not subscribe to that approach.Podcast photo credit: Zerbor/iStock/Getty Images Plus#immigration #federal #local #laws
10m Feb 24, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 24, 2017: Sen. Boucher expects reaction at toll hearings
Connecticut Sen. Toni Boucher, R-26, expects much reaction at a public hearing Feb. 27 about adding electronic tolls in the state. Sen. Boucher, who opposes tolls and explains why, is co-chair of the General Assembly's Transportation Committee, which will conduct the hearing.Podcast photo credit: Viktor/iStock/Getty Images Plus#tolls #electronic #government
7m Feb 24, 2017
7m
Brad &Dan- Feb. 24, 2017: Write-in candidate Romano sees marijuana as economic boost
Connecticut state Senate write-in candidate Aaron Romano says legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes would give the state an economic boost. Romano talked about that and other issues related to his candidacy. He is running for the second district senate seat in the Feb. 28 special electionPodcast photo credit: SEACOAST/iStock/Getty Images Plus#marijuana #legal #economy
18m Feb 24, 2017
18m
CT On The Hill- Feb. 24, 2017: Chief Sferrazza explains immigration policy
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has made nationwide news with his advisory suggesting law enforcement officials not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement on immigration issues. Enfield, Connecticut Police Chief Carl Sferrazza explained immigration policy from his department's perspective.Podcast photo credit: artisticco/iStock/Getty Images Plus#immigration #laws #enforcement #fed...
13m Feb 24, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 23, 2017: James Walker wants government dependent cycle broken
New Haven Register metro editor is receiving nationwide reaction for his recent columns on breaking a culture dependent on government programs. He talks about the reaction and his columns.Podcast photo credit: hroe/iStock/Getty Images Plus#urban #poverty #dependent #government
10m Feb 23, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 23, 2017: McDonald vies for Connecticut Senate seat
On Feb. 28, 2017, Connecticut's 2nd Senatorial District will have a special election to fill a vacated state Senate seat. Republican candidate Mike McDonald talked about his campaign.Podcast photo credit: razihusin/iStock/Getty Images Plus#election #special #politics
19m Feb 23, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Feb. 23, 2017: Lisa Chedekel explains why Connecticut hospital ER's are overwhelmed
Connecticut's move to direct children in mental health crisis away from emergency rooms is not working, as expected. Lisa Chedekel, report for Connecticut Health-I Team explains.Podcast photo credit: MJFelt/iStock/Getty Images Plus#hospitals #emergency #crisis
7m Feb 23, 2017
7m
CT On The Hill- Feb. 23, 2017: Sen. McLachlan opposes National Popular Vote
As the Government, Administration & Elections Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly considers whether to vote in favor of the National Popular Vote compact, committee co-chair Sen. Michael McLachlan, R-24th, explains why he opposes NPV.Podcast photo credit: Koshenyamka/iStock/Getty Images Plus#vote #popular #compact
12m Feb 23, 2017
12m
Ed Said - 2/23/17 - Health Care For All
Health Care, Tesla, PBS and Immigration. All over the place today. Image: gettyimages/BrianAJackson
42m Feb 23, 2017
42m
Brad & Dan: Tim Heim talks about crumbling foundations
As foundations continue to crumble under homes in eastern Connecticut, one home owner is stating the problem has reached the crisis stage. Tim Heim, President of the Connecticut Coalition Against Crumbling Basements, talks about the problem.Podcast photo credit: zimmytws/iStock/Getty Images Plus#foundations #crumbling #homes #ownership #government
17m Feb 22, 2017
17m
CT On The Hill- Feb. 22, 2017: Yankee Institute offers state pension reform plan
The Yankee Institute for Public Policy has offered a pension reform plan for Connecticut state employees. Entitled "Securing Our Future: A Menu of Solutions to CT's Pension Crisis," the report is available on line. Suzanne Bates, policy director for the Yankee Institute, discussed the report.Podcast photo credit: Zerbor/iStock/Getty Images Plus#pension #reform #government
9m Feb 22, 2017
9m
Ed Said - 2/22/17 - Is Your TV Spying On You?
Cyber Security Expert Keith Barthold checks in to talk about your Smart TV. PLUS - Milo's fall and the need to restore respect to discussion. Image: gettyimages/mitriMaruta
42m Feb 22, 2017
42m
Ed Said - 2/21/17 - Worked to Death
Ed talks to Workplace Culture Analyst Bobby Albert about the hours Americans work. PLUS - Making judgments and Milo's bad day. Image: gettyimages/Topp_Yimgrimm
41m Feb 21, 2017
41m
Brad & Dan: Commissioner Harris warns of tax scams
Beware of tax scams this filing season. That's the word from the Connecticut Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Jonathan Harris. The commissioner talked about tax scams and other issues, of which consumers should be aware.Podcast photo credit: MrIncredible/iStock/Getty Images Plus#taxes #scams #income
13m Feb 21, 2017
13m