Brad & Dan- Sep. 29, 2017: Walker outlines why he's running for governor
David Walker, who worked in the Reagan, Bush and Clinton administrations, is seeking the Republican Party gubernatorial nomination in Connecticut. In this interview, he explains why he is a candidate. He also outlines the state's financially-strapped situation. Walker also stated that more cities than Hartford are in tough, financial shape, including Waterbury. That led to an interesting exchan...
44m Sep 29, 2017
44m
Ed Said - 9/28/17 - Mine! Mine! Mine!
The idea that people have to live the way you deem "right" is wrong.
42m Sep 28, 2017
42m
Ed Said - 9/27/16 Talk Is Cheap
The debate over kneeling rages on; for some reason...
42m Sep 28, 2017
42m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 30, 2017: Somers calls Malloy criticism of her "bullying and demeaning"
State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, says Gov. Malloy's criticism of her in a recent speech at UConn-Avery Point was designed to "bully and demean a woman senator." In the interview, Sen. Somers claims the governor, UConn officials and others are misrepresenting the Republican proposed budget that passed the General Assembly two weeks ago.Podcast photo credit: SeanPavonePhoto/iStock/Getty Image...
19m Sep 28, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 28, 2017: Institute's summit keeps it local
On Saturday, Sep. 30, the Yankee Institute for Public Policy will host a "Keep it Local Summit," featuring among others Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and Stamford Mayor David Martin. In this interview, the Institute's president, Carol Platt Liebau, details the summit.Podcast photo credit: Dan Lovallo#summit #government #policy
9m Sep 28, 2017
9m
Ed Said 9/26/17 - The Useless Debate Continues
So much misguided anger.
44m Sep 27, 2017
44m
9/25/17 - Fake Patriots Everywhere
Kneeling during the National Anthem became the bug story over the weekend.
42m Sep 27, 2017
42m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 27, 2017: Burr says mental illness impacts many
Thomas Burr, communications manager for the National Alliance on Mental Illness- Connecticut chapter, says mental illness impacts many families. In this interview, Burr talks about NAMI's functions, an upcoming conference and how state budget cuts are hurting this non-profit agency.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Thomas Burr#illness #conference #government
26m Sep 27, 2017
26m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 27, 2017: Givas says poll shows 64% support standing for National Anthem
Nick Givas, a media reporter with the Daily Caller website, says a poll shows 64% of Americans believe football players should stand for the National Anthem. In this interview, Givas discusses this and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal's prediction Paul Manafort and Gen. Michael Flynn will be indicted.Podcast photo credit: leonardo255/iStock/Getty Images Plus#government #law #patriotism
10m Sep 27, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 26, 2017: Greater Hartford hosts Global Security Forum
East Hartford, CT will be the location of a Global Security Forum at Goodwin College Audiorium, Sat. Sep. 30. The World Affairs Council of Connecticut will provide the backdrop to the forum. In this interview, retired Colonels Robert L. Hill and Gregory Miller talk about the topics at the forum, including cyber warfare.Podcast photo credit: Martin Barraud/OJO Images/ Getty Images#security #cyb...
21m Sep 27, 2017
21m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 25, 2017: Bestoff says more coming on Whiting Institute
NBC Connecticut's Len Bestoff is the lead reporter on NBC Connecticut's Troubleshooters investigative team. In this interview he talks about the latest on the crumbling basements crisis and new developments in the Whiting Forensic Institute case. He also discusses other stories under investigation by the Troubleshooters.Pictured from L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Len Bestoff#investigation #trou...
18m Sep 25, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 25, 2017: Veteran Paul Tardif helps Veterans' causes
Veteran Paul Tardiff is part of the local combat Veterans Motorcycle Association of CT Chapter. In this interview, he talks about what the association is doing to help Veterans down on their lock. He also had an opinion about the NFL #taketheknee controversy.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Paul Tardif#veterans #charity #non-profit
16m Sep 25, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 22, 2017: Mary Jones visits Brad & Dan
In this interview, former Talk of Connecticut talk show host Mary Jones returns to visit Brad and Dan and talk with listeners about her bout with cancer.In picture L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Mary Jones#illness #cancer #radio
48m Sep 22, 2017
48m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 22, 2017: State Rep. Arce heads collection for Maria victims. No family contact
Connecticut state legislators from the Puerto Rican caucus are collecting monetary donations and more for the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. A collection is planned for September 30 in Hartford at the Plaza del Mercado on Park St. In this interview, State Rep. Angel Arce of Hartford talks about the fund raiser, but also how he has not made contact with any of his family members in P...
17m Sep 22, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 22, 2017: Sen. Fasano says Herbst spreading 'falsehoods'
Senate Republican President Len Fasano says UConn President Susan Herbst is spreading "falsehoods" about how much state aid is being cut from the university, if Gov. Malloy signs the Republican-led budget. Gov. Malloy says he will veto the budget. In this interview, Sen. Fasano talks about UConn and the Republican-led budget, which passed the General Assembly with support from some Democrats.P...
17m Sep 22, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 21, 2017: Brad Field says big weather changes next week
Award-winning meteorologist Brad Field says big weather changes are on the horizon for our region late next week, after Hurricand Maria moves east. In this interview, Field talks about Maria's path, Jose, and when our warm weather will come to an end.Podcast photo credit: behindlens/iStock/Getty Images Plus
13m Sep 21, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 21, 2017: Nick Givas talks Trump, UN and more
Nick Givas, media reporter for the Daily Caller, reports that President Donald Trump has the Washington, D.C. establishment agog over his UN speech. In this interview, Givas talks about the speech, a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling and more.Podcast photo credit: dibrova/iStock/Getty Images Plus#politics #government #policy
19m Sep 21, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 21, 2017: Stuart talks state budget battle & Geno political career
Christine Stuart, news editor and journalist for CT News Junkie, doesn't seen a quick end to Connecticut's budget battle. She talks about the budget crisis and even handicaps UConn coach Geno Auriemma's chances of running for political office.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/SeanPavonePhoto#budget #politics #government
12m Sep 21, 2017
12m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 20, 2017: Commissioner Seagull talks Equifax breach
What can people do about the Equifax breach? In this interview, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull offers some advice and what the state of Connecticut is doing about the breach. Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iPlus/DeanDrobot#credit #breach #agency #consumer
13m Sep 20, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 20, 2017: How bariatric patient lost 127 pounds
Kathleen Moriarty has lost 127 pounds, thanks to bariatric surgery and a lifestyle change. In this interview, Moriarty and Mireille Blacke, Bariatric Program Coordinator and Registered Dietitian at the Bariatric Center at Saint Francis Hospital, talk about Moriarty's turnaround, which has led to her loss of 127 pounds.Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Kathleen Moriarty, Dan Lovallo, Mireille Blacke#die...
21m Sep 20, 2017
21m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 20, 2017: Sen Hwang opposes MGM casino
Connecticut state Sen. Tony Hwang, R-Fairfield, is opposed to a casino-resort in Bridgeport. In this interview, he explains why Connecticut should stop basing an economy on the gaming industry.In photo L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Sen. Hwang#gaming #budget #government #politics
19m Sep 20, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 19, 2017: MGM rolling dice on New York market to succeed
MGM officials believe a proposed casino-resort on Bridgeport's waterfront will be a hit because of its proximity to New York City. In this interview, Uri Clinton, Senior Vice President and MGM counsel, discusses the project, anticipated legal battles with Connecticut and how the gaming industry has revolved.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/lucadp#gaming #demographic #population
20m Sep 19, 2017
20m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 19, 2017: Rabbi Wolvovsky explains Rosh Hashanah
The Jewish New Year is about to start. In this interview, Rabbi Yosuf Wolvovsky, from the Harold Rothstein Chabad Jewish Center, explains the meaning of Rosh Hashanah.Pictured in photo L-R: Rabbi Wolvovsky, Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis#religion #faith
19m Sep 19, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 19, 2017: Reiss talks about Connecticut budget battle
NBC 30 Connecticut's Max Reiss discusses the ongoing Connecticut budget battle in this interview. The state continues to operate under an emergency budget, even though the legislature passed a Republican-led budget over the weekend. Gov. Malloy says he will veto that plan.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock Editorial/gnagel#media #government #budget
7m Sep 19, 2017
7m
Ed Said - 9/18/17 - Keith Reed
Keith talks about his experience Friday on CNN and his defense of Jemele Hill.
24m Sep 18, 2017
24m
Ed Said - 9/18/17 Finite Patience
19m Sep 18, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 18, 2017: Pesce says there's a proper way to recycle plastic bags
There is a proper way to recycle plastic bags in Connecticut, and it's not in the recyclable bin. In this interview, Wayne Pesce of the Connecticut Food Assocation, explains the correct way to dispose of them and the drop off points, where plastic bags can be brought for recycling.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images/Cultura/Photo_Concepts#recycle #plastic #bags
6m Sep 18, 2017
6m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 18, 2017: Sen. Fasano says GOP budget realistic
Connecticut Senate Republican President Len Fasano says the GOP budget passed by the General Assembly over the weekend is realistic. The senator explained the budget and took issue with those who said the numbers don't add up.In photo L-R: Brad Davis, Sen. Fasano, Dan Lovallo#government #budget #taxes #education
11m Sep 18, 2017
11m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 15, 2017: Army Veteran Brutnell remembers Vietnam War
Army Veteran Don Brutnell served fought in the Vietnam War, starting out as a helicopter pilot. In this interview, he talks about his service in the Vietnam War, the conditions of Vietnam during the war and also how troops reacted about the politics of the war back home.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock Editorial/BeccaVogt#combat #service #veteran
31m Sep 17, 2017
31m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 15, 2017: Connecticut woman helps hurricane victims
Metashar Bankhead-Dillon is the founder of the non-profit Kingdom International Economic Development Corporation, based in Connecticut. In this interview, she talks about her compelling life story from rags to success and how she is now helping others, including the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.In photo: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Metashar Bankhead-Dillon#charity #hurricane #donation
19m Sep 17, 2017
19m
Ed Said - 9/14/17
Why can't we have Universal Healthcare? We can.
42m Sep 15, 2017
42m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 14, 2017: Stand Down 2017 ready to go in Connecticut
Everything is in place for Stand Down 2017 at the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs in Rocky Hill. In this interview, CT Veterans Affairs Commissioner Sean Connolly talks about the Sep. 22 event, which runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/nito100#veterans #assistance #military
17m Sep 14, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 14, 2017: Pilot returns from Irma
Lindsey Rutka, a pilot and part of the Hartford Jet Center, has just returned from Pompano Beach, FL. In this interview he provides a firsthand account of Hurricane Irma.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/shoo_arts#hurricane #jets #pilot
11m Sep 14, 2017
11m
CT On The Hill- Sep. 14, 2017: Fasano calls Dems 'mini-budget' scare tactic
Senate Republican President Len Fasano says a mini-budget filed by Democrats in the Connecticut State Legislature at 7:00 this morning is a "scare tactic." The Senator explained the latest strategy being employed, as the budget crisis continues.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/f11 photos#budget #government #taxes
11m Sep 14, 2017
11m
Ed Said - 9/13/17
Fixing Hartford and CT. Kobach's lies fall apart. Plus the iCult gets its latest false idol.
31m Sep 14, 2017
31m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 13, 2017: Brad and Dan debate DACA and the wall
In this exchange on Brad & Dan, the show's co-hosts debate DACA, the Wall, President Trump, the Democrats, policy and more.#politics #immigration
9m Sep 13, 2017
9m
CT On The Hill- Sep. 13, 2017: Suzio says mileage tax could be imposed
Connecticut State Sen. Len Suzio, R-Meriden, says if Democrats have their wish and create a transportation authority, it could lead to motorists being taxed by the mile. In this interview, Sen. Suzio talked about the state's budget stalemate, including tax hikes vs no tax hikes.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Sen. Suzio#taxes #budget #mileage
17m Sep 13, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 13, 2017: Bronin says preliminary meetings held on Amazon
In a wide-ranging interview, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin acknowledged preliminary talks have been held to formulate a plan to attract Amazon's second headquarters to greater Hartford or somewhere else in the state. The mayor also talked about Hartford's growing appeal but also the city's dire financial situation.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/SeanPavonePhoto#city #business #gover...
18m Sep 13, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 13, 2017: Robinson Foundation to give away gas and more
The Curtis and Sheila Robinson Foundation is going to be giving away gasoline for needy Southington, CT residents on Saturday and also serving 1,500 meals in New Haven, CT. In this interview, Curtis Robinson and Janet Mellon - Director, Southington Community Center - talk about the giveaway.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Curtis Robinson, Janet Mellon, Brad Davis#charity #donation #poverty
23m Sep 13, 2017
23m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 12, 2017: Everything in place for Simsbury Fly-In & Car Show
Everything is in place for the Simsbury Fly-In & Car Show at Simsbury Airport on Sunday, Sep. 17, 2017. Displays, cars, vendors, radio control model airplanes, airplane rides and a WW II B-17 flyover will be among the many features of the event, as organizer Bill Thomas describes in this interview.For more information go to www.simsburyflyin.comPodcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/GNe...
17m Sep 12, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 12, 2017: Hartford Public Library has open house, pays tribute to Hartford Times
The Hartford Public Library is holding an open house on Friday, Sep. 15, 2017. In this interview Bridget Quinn-Carey, Chief Executive Officer of the Hartford Public Library, talks about the event and also the library's tribute to the Hartford Times.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStockEditorial/cafotoimages#library #newspaper
17m Sep 12, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 12, 2017: Guerrera says supporting budget would support tolls
State Rep. Tony Guerrera, co-chair of the Connecticut legislature's transportation committee and advocate for tolls, says voting for the Democrat's budget proposal would include a vote for tolls. That's if the budget includes Gov. Malloy's proposal for a quasi-government transportation agency. The agency would have the power to add tolls to Connecticut roads. Rep. Guerrera talks about that and ...
16m Sep 12, 2017
16m
CT On the Hill- Sep. 12, 2017: Fasano fears Democrat mileage tax. Says GOP plan won't raise taxes
Connecticut Senate Republican President Len Fasano says unlike the Democrats' budget, the plan announced by Senate and House Republicans later today will not raise taxes. He is also fearful a quasi-government transportation agency - recommended by Gov. Malloy - would add a mileage tax. Pictured in photo L-R: Sen. Fasano, Dan Lovallo#government #tax #mileage #tolls #budget
17m Sep 12, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 11, 2017: Lightman says Trump getting high marks
David Lightman, national political correspondent and veteran congressional reporter for McClatchy Newspapers, says President Trump is getting high marks for how he has handled Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Lightman offers his perspective, during his weekly interiew on Brad & Dan.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/JimLarkin#politics #government #hurricane
6m Sep 11, 2017
6m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 11, 2017: Horn says Cuba curbed Irma's full fury
Award winning meteorologist Art Horn, says Hurricane Irma packed a wallop in its journey through Florida but that passing over Cuba spared the Sunshine State Irma's full fury. Horn offers his perspective on the hurricane in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/Harvepino#weather #hurricane
9m Sep 11, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 11, 2017: Kudos to local coverage says Quinnipiac professor
Professor Ben Bogardus, Assistant Professor of Journalism at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, has praise for the coverage of Hurricane Irma by Florida's local television station. The national coverage was another story. In this interview, professor Bogardus, a former television news producer in Jacksonville, FL, offers analysis of the hurricane's coverage.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images/Digi...
8m Sep 11, 2017
8m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 8, 2017: Fasano open to negotiation
As Connecticut's budget stalemate continues, Senate Republican President Len Fasano maintains his caucus is open to negotiation with Democrats. Sen. Fasano explains in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/f11Photos#government #policy #budget
11m Sep 08, 2017
11m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 8: Rentschler Field prepares for 'Liver Life Walk'
Rentschler Field is set for the "Liver Life Walk" on Sep. 17. In this interview, Kathleen Flynn, Executive Director, American Liver Foundation, talks about the walk and about the American Liver Foundation.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock Editorial/littleny#liver #health #charity
16m Sep 08, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 7, 2017: Brad Field calls Irma worse than Andrew
In this interview, award-winning meteorologist Brad Field talks about Hurricane Irma. He says this historic hurricane could be worse than Hurricane Andrew. Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/Citysqwirl#hurricane #weather #history
13m Sep 07, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan- Sep. 7, 2017: "Walk From Obesity" set for Saturday
Everything is all set for the "Walk From Obesity" in Meriden, CT this Saturday, Sep. 9. In this interview, Mireille Blacke, Bariatric Program Coordinator and Registered Dietitian at Bariatric Center for St. Francis Hospital, talks about the walk and how obesity is now being treated.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Mireille Blacke#obesity #charity #exercise #illness
6m Sep 07, 2017
6m