Brad & Dan- Aug. 2, 2017: Hybrid plan may not be what it seems
The hybrid pension plan that is part of the Connecticut state employees' union concessions deal may not be what it seems. So says Marc Fitch, investigative reporter for the Yankee Institute for Public Policy. Fitch explains the plan in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/pinkomelet#pension #hybrid #government #budget
14m Aug 02, 2017
14m
Brad & Dan- Aug. 1, 2017: Fasano says Wyman wrong to rebuke Logan. Predicts tax hikes
Connecticut Senate Republican President Len Fasano says Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman was wrong to rebuke Sen. George Logan, R-Ansonia, during the debate Monday on the concessions deal, approved by Wyman and the Democrats in the Senate. He also predicted, in this interview, the Democrats' budget will include tax hikes to cover the cost of the contract with the state public employee unions.Podcast photo ...
11m Aug 01, 2017
11m
Brad & Dan- Aug. 1, 2017: New Britain mayor says state budget impasse will impact
New Britain, Connecticut mayor Erin Stewart says the Connecticut state budget stalemate will eventually have an impact on her city. She says education could especially feel the brunt of the blow, if the state doesn't reach a new budget deal soon. She discusses the budget impasse in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/f11photo#government #municipalities #budget
9m Aug 01, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Aug. 1, 2017: Reiss predicts budget in the fall
NBC Connecticut political reporter Max Reiss is predicting it may not be until the fall, before Connecticut gets a new state budget. He also says the effect of a union concessions deal passed by the state Senate, along party line votes, won't be known for eight to 10 months. Reiss talks about the Senate vote on Monday, during this interview.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/beerpho...
10m Aug 01, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- July 31, 2017: Synnott says Croatia, highlight of trip
Rick Synnott, owner of Synnott Travel, says Croatia just may be the highlight of an upcoming Viking Cruise on the Danube River. The 12-day cruise is slated for April 24-May 5, 2018 on Viking's Aegir. Five countries will be visited: Hungary, Croatia, Belgrade/Serbia, Bulgaria and Budapest. Synnott Travel is taking reservations at 877-237-9666. Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/Janok...
16m Jul 31, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- July 31, 2017: CT Calendar Girlz ready for 2018
The Connecticut Calendar Girlz are set to unveil their 2018 calendar at a Launch Party, August 12, 2017. In this interview, they talk about the calendar, the Launch Party and the cause benefited by the sale of the calendar. Among those interviewed is Karen Stanford. President of Connecticut Calendar Girlz. Also interviewed are Denise Longhi, Maria Ancora and Denise Dorazio.Pictured in photo. St...
18m Jul 31, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan- July 28, 2017: Suzio claims SEBAC deal includes paid time to attend union events
Connecticut state Sen. Len Suzio, R-Meriden says, the SEBAC concessions deal for state union employees approved by House Democrats, includes increased paid time to attend union events. In this interview, he explains why he is urging his Senate colleagues to vote "no" on the contract.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/Pugalenthi#government #union #contract
17m Jul 28, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- July 28, 2017: Manchester said for 'Crusin' On Main'
Everything is all set for the 17th annual "Crusin' On Main" event, Sunday, August 6, 2017, on Main St. in downtown Manchester, CT. Everything from classic cars to plenty of good food will highlight the festivities. Event organizer Ed Firestone provides the details in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/i Stock/YaskoCreative#cars #antiques #classics
13m Jul 28, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan- July 27, 2017: Robinson tells rags to riches story
In this interview Curtis Robinson talks about his rags to riches story, arriving on a bus in Hartford as a teen, and becoming an entrepreneur. He also discusses his Curtis and Sheila Robinson Foundation.In photo seated: Brad Davis. Standing L-R, Dan Lovallo, Curtis Robinson#foundation #entrepreneur #social
34m Jul 27, 2017
34m
Brad & Dan- July 27, 2017: Morin says Democrats have worked hard on budget, support union deal
Deputy Speaker of the House Russ Morin says Democratic Party leadership in the Connecticut state house has worked hard to forge a budget deal. The state continues to operate without a new, two-year budget. In this interview, Rep. Morin talks about the budget situation and the state employee union concessions deal supported by Democrats.Podcast photo credit: Donna Banks L-R: Rep. Morin, Brad Dav...
15m Jul 27, 2017
15m
Brad & Dan- July 26, 2017: WB Luxe helps chiropractic office
In this interview, Mark Corbran, owner of WB Luxe & Co., is joined by Dr. Brian Nardi, owner of a chiropractic office in Avon, CT. Dr. Nardi explains how Mark and WB Luxe have helped to make his business more efficient. WB Luxe & Co. specializes in business coaching and project development.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/Fotomatt_hh#business #communication #efficiency #medical
18m Jul 26, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan- July 26, 2017: Sen. Fasano says state at crossroads
Connecticut Senate Republican President Len Fasano says the state budget is at a crossroads, with the state public employees' union concession deal approved by the House Democrats. In this interview, he explains why the Republicans oppose the deal and speculates when or whether it will come up for a vote in the Senate.Podcast photo credit: Donna Banks#pension #government #unions
14m Jul 26, 2017
14m
Brad & Dan- July 26, 2017: Yankee Institute opposes concessions deal
The Yankee Institute for Public Policy opposes the state public employee union concessions deal approved Monday by the Connecticut state House of Representatives. In this interview, Carol Platt-LIebau, president of the Hartford-based think tank, explains why.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/cacaroot#pensions #unions #government
10m Jul 26, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- July 25, 2017: Klarides calls Senate vote crucial
Connecticut state House Minority Leader Themis Klarides calls the state Senate's vote on the state employee union concessions deal one of the most important votes a senator will ever make. In this interview, Rep. Klarides, who opposed the concessions deal, explains why. She also responds to Gov. Malloy's criticism of her ("She's ridiculous," Malloy said), because she opposes the deal, which pas...
10m Jul 25, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- July 25, 2017: Crumbing basement coalition keeps up fight
In an effort to get relief for the home owners in eastern Connecticut, whose basements are crumbling, the Connecticut Coalition of Crumbling Basements is continuing its fight. In this interview, the coalition's president, Tim Heim, and Linda Tofolowski, the Tolland resident believed to have the first case of a failing foundation, provide an update. Last week, the coalition filed a formal compl...
34m Jul 25, 2017
34m
Brad & Dan- July 24, 2017: David Title talks education
Former school superintendent David Title discusses public school education, during this interview. He was once the school superintendent in Bloomfield, CT and later filled the same position in Fairfield, CT. He has since retired, but currently is a professor at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images/DigitalVision/Jetta Productions#education #public #administration
37m Jul 24, 2017
37m
Brad & Dan- July 21, 2017: Speaker Aresimowicz says vote on contract will be held
In a wide ranging interview on Connecticut's budget situation, Speaker of the House of Representatives Joe Aresimowicz said that for the first time, the House will hold a vote on a contract ratified by state public employee unions. The unions and Gov. Malloy negotiated a concessions deal, with the state facing massive deficits. The Speaker promised a vote, when the legislature meets July 24th a...
12m Jul 21, 2017
12m
CT On The Hill- July 21, 2017: Suzio calls for budget session, now
As Connecticut continues to operate under an emergency budget implemented by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, state Sen. Len Suzio is calling for a budget session to be held now. The state legislature is currently not in session and in this interview, the Republican from Meriden says it should be, to debate the various budget plans that have been offered. Pictured L-R: Dan Lovallo, Sen. Suzio#government ...
11m Jul 21, 2017
11m
Brad & Dan- July 21, 2017: Robinson Foundation aims to raise awareness of prostate cancer
The Curtis and Shelia Robinson Foundation is trying to raise awareness of prostate cancer. In this interview, Curtis Robinson talks about the foundation's purpose and why it is paying for free gas to heighten awareness of prostate cancer.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/designer491#cancer #prostate
15m Jul 21, 2017
15m
Brad & Dan- July 20, 2017: Foley says teens on ATV's taunt police
Hartford Deputy Police Chief Brian Foley says teens, riding ATV's on city streets, are taunting police, because they know the law is on their side, when it comes to police pursuit. He discusses this, the latest Hartford homicide, and more during this interview.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/shiyali#law #enforcement #teens #police
17m Jul 20, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- July 20, 2017: Bogardis explains why the O.J. obsession
Why is the nation still obsessed with O.J. Simpson, as he comes up for a parole hearing? In this interview, Ben Bogardis, assistant professor of journalism at Quinnipiac University, explains.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/BrianAJackson#justice #parole #personality
8m Jul 20, 2017
8m
Brad & Dan- July 20, 2017: Attorney says Chavarria will be deported
Attorney Glenn Formica, who is representing, Norwalk, CT mother Nury Chavarria, says in this interview, it is more than likely she will be deported to Guatemala later today. He explains the latest on this story and also discusses immigration law.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock Editorial/danielfela#immigration #law #deportation
10m Jul 20, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- July 19, 2017: Klarides says House GOP still opposes union deal
The Connecticut state public employee unions may have overwhelmingly approved a concessions deal negotiated with Gov. Malloy, but House Minority Leader Themis Klarides says it doesn't go far enough. She explains in this interview on Brad & Dan.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/SeanPavonePhoto#government #unions #contracts
10m Jul 19, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- July 18, 2017: Fasano fears Democrats won't have separate vote
As Connecticut's budget crisis deepens, Senate Republican President Len Fasano fears Democrats will not have a separate vote on the union concessions deal approved between the union and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. He discusses his fears in this interview. Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/DigitalVision/Adam Gault#government #spending #taxes
17m Jul 18, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- July 18, 2017: Trinks says state budget impasse hurts towns
The Connecticut State Budget impasse is having a major impact on towns. So says Windsor Mayor Don Trinks, who discussed the problems in this interview. Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/f11photos#budget #towns #government
16m Jul 18, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- July 14, 2017: Saluting Hartford basketball history
Hartford has a rich, basketball history. In this interview, Michael Copeland talks about his new book: "Oh What A Move, Profiles of Hartford Basketball Players, 1954 to 1984." He and former Hartford and UConn basketball star Norman Bailey also discuss a big basketball weekend, saluting Hartford's heritage in the sport, planned for the last weekend in July.Pictured in photo L-R: Norman Bailey, D...
17m Jul 14, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- July 12, 2017: Seagull says do homework when you travel
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull reminds residents to do their homework, when making travel plans. She talks about what people should do, before embarking on their vacations, in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images/Digital Vision/Image Source#travel #vacation
14m Jul 12, 2017
14m
Brad & Dan- July 12, 2017: Mayor Bronin says clock ticking on Hartford
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says the clock is ticking on the Capital City's financial future and he reiterated bankruptcy is not out of the question. The mayor talked about the city's financial problems in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Dan Lovallo#city #government #bankruptcy
19m Jul 12, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- July 11, 2017: Rescuing dogs is their passion
Ellen McCabe is a volunteer at Dog Star Rescue in Canton, CT. In this interview, she talks about rescuing dogs, the volunteers who help to make it happen and how someone can adopt a dog.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/Svetlanais#dogs #rescue #pets
17m Jul 11, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- July 11, 2017: Sen. Fasano predicts no House budget vote next week
Connecticut Senate Republican President Len Fasano is predicting the state House will not vote on the budget, when it meets in special session on July 18. The senator made the prediction near the end of an interview on Brad & Dan, talking about the state's budget impasse.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock Editorial/gnagel#politics #state #government
10m Jul 11, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- July 7, 2017: KBE pushes careers in construction
Mike Kolakowski is CEO of KBE Building Corporation, based in Farmington and Norwalk, CT. In this interview he discusses his company's effort to promote careers in the construction industry, including the awarding of scholarships to students.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images/OJO Images/Paul Bradbury#careers #construction #scholarships
17m Jul 10, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- July 10, 2017: Grube says Travelers Championship biggest ever
Nathan Grube says there are no exact numbers, but last month's thrilling Travelers Championship drew the largest crowds ever. Grube is the tournament's executive director. In this interview, he says the tournament raised $1.6 million for local charities. Jordan Spieth won the tournament in sudden death over Daniel Berger.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images/OJO Images/Sam Edwards#golf #tournament...
11m Jul 10, 2017
11m
Brad & Dan- July 10, 2017: IMPACT upbeat on Connecticut
Bob Ruffolo is the founder of Impact Branding & Design. His successful business wants to spread the word to other businesses. In this interview he talks about an event he is hosting: IMPACT Live. Podcast photo credit: Getty Images/Digital Vision/Michael Blann#business #millennials #entrepreneurs
16m Jul 10, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- June 28, 2017: Delnicki, Vail on crumbling foundations- Part Three
Rep. Tom Delnicki, R-South Windsor, and Rep. Kurt Vail, R-Stafford, both represent districts whose home owners have house foundations that are crumbling. They are also both members of the General Assembly's Insurance Committee. In this interview with Brad & Dan, they talk about the crisis and the insurance companies' obligation in all of this.Podcast photo credit: Dan Lovallo#house #foundation ...
18m Jul 04, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan - June 28, 2017: Home owner says house foundation crumbling fast - Part Two
Vince Perracchio doesn't know how much time his home can remain on its foundation. A home owner in eastern Connecticut, his house is part of the crumbling foundation crisis in that part of the state. He discusses the problem in a special interview on Brad & Dan.Pictured in photo: Dan Lovallo and Brad Davis Perracchio's home#foundations #basements #crisis
8m Jul 04, 2017
8m
Brad & Dan- June 28, 2017: Heim, Tafilowski say crumbling foundations a crisis- Part One
The crumbling foundations of homes in eastern Connecticut have reached the crisis stage. In a special Brad & Dan broadcast, several people discussed this major issue. In this interview, Tim Heim, head of the CT Coalition Against Crumbling Basements, and Linda Tafilowski, a co-founder of the coalition, discuss what has happened. Tim's home has a crumbling basement, Linda's home had one too, but...
14m Jul 02, 2017
14m
Brad & Dan- June 27, 2017: Lon Seidman talks Chromebook
Looking for an easier way to compute? The Chromebook is growing in popularity and Connecticut-based tech expert Lon Seidman of lon.tv explains why a Chromebook could be the answer.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images/OJO Images/Tom Merton#technology #computers #laptops
8m Jun 27, 2017
8m
Brad & Dan- June 27, 2017: Joe Young says kids "Cando"
Hartford-based film producer and author Joe Young talks about summer camp for Hartford middle school students on film productions and the arts. The camp is entitled "Cando."Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/peshkov#arts #production #film
17m Jun 27, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- June 23, 2017: Literacy Volunteers changes lives
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford is changing lives. In this interview, Katie Reeves, Director of Development and Communications for Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford, talks about LVGH. Pauline Robinson discusses how LVGH has changed her life for the better.Pictured in photo L-R: Seated- Pauline Robinson, Brad Davis. Standing- Dan Lovallo, Katie Reeves#volunteers #literacy
15m Jun 23, 2017
15m
Brad & Dan- June 21, 2017: NAMI saves lives- Part two
Thomas Burr is Communications Manager of NAMI-Connecticut, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Daniela Giordano is Public Policy Director for NAMI. In part two of this interview, Burr explains how NAMI saved his son's life and Giordano talks about how budget cuts could devastate numerous mental health programs.Pictured in photo L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Thomas Burr
17m Jun 21, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- June 21, 2017: NAMI saves lives- Part One
Thomas Burr is Communications Manager of NAMI-Connecticut, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Daniela Giordano is Public Policy Director for NAMI. In part one of this interview, Burr explains how NAMI saved his son's life and Giordano talks about how budget cuts could devastate numerous mental health programs.Pictured in photo L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Thomas Burr#mental illness #health #...
15m Jun 21, 2017
15m
CT On The Hill- June 21, 2017: Why Boucher went to Scott event
Some Connecticut Republican state lawmakers are being criticized by Democrats for attending a conference hosted by Florida Gov. Rick Scott. The governor came to Connecticut to recruit businesses to Florida. Sen. Toni Boucher, R-26, explained why she and other Republicans went to the conference, held in Norwalk. Podcast photo credit: Getty Pictures/Image Source/Image Source#business #government ...
13m Jun 21, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan- June 20, 2017: Linares urges governor to sign apprenticeship bill
Connecticut State Sen. Art Linares, R-33, is urging Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to sign a bill that would expand the apprenticeship program in Connecticut. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Linares, passed both chambers of the General Assembly and has bipartisan support. Sen. Linares talks about the bill in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/f11photos#apprenticeship #manufacturin...
14m Jun 20, 2017
14m
Brad & Dan- June 19, 2017: Eide says save Connecticut suburbs
As the debate rages in Connecticut whether to save its cities, one person is arguing the cities should not be saved at the expense of the suburbs. Stephen Eide, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, writes Connecticut's future is in its suburbs. He explains why in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Dan Lovallo#government #suburbs #cities
10m Jun 19, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- June 19, 2017: Cyr says you can ace media interview
Have an interview scheduled with the media? You can ace it. So says Danielle Cyr, Vice President of Integrated Marketing of Co-Communications in Farmington, CT. She discusses ways to get across your message in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images/OJO Images/Robert Daly#media #interview
9m Jun 19, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- June 15, 2017: Davis meets Jimmy Carter
Connecticut-based Yvonne Renee Davis, international relations expert at Fox 61, talks about her recent meeting with former President Jimmy Carter and about foreign policy, regarding North Korea. She recently attended the funeral of former President Carter's National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock Editorial/gnagel#politics #government #policy
14m Jun 17, 2017
14m
Brad & Dan- June 15, 2017: Lux a beacon for Guiding Light Orphans
Jolly Lux is the founder and executive director of Guiding Light Orphans, Inc. Born and raised in Uganda, she talks about the impetus behind GLO, and the big fundraiser scheduled for Saturday night, June 17 in Simsbury.In photo L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Jolly Lux#charity #fundraiser #orphans
16m Jun 15, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- June 14, 2017: Commissioner talks medical marijuana
Connecticut's medical marijuana program has grown to more than 18,500 patients. In this interview, the Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Protection, Michelle Seagull, talks about the program. She also discusses what consumers should know about the homemakers' companion programs.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/beatdesigns#marijuana #medical #government
18m Jun 15, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan- June 14, 2017: Beware of on line pet scams
If you are interested in acquiring a rescue pet on line, you better beware. That's the advice from Howard Schwartz, the Executive Communications Director for Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut. Schwartz also talks about an upcoming military event.Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/adogslifephoto#animals #pets #rescue #scams
8m Jun 15, 2017
8m
Brad & Dan- June 13, 2017: Sen. Hwang concerned with proposed premium hikes
Connecticut state Sen. Tony Hwang, R-28, is concerned about proposed double-digit rate hikes by health insurers Anthem Health Plans and ConnectiCare Benefits Inc. The state Insurance Department is holding a public hearing on the proposed hike and in this interview, Sen. Hwang says he's looking for public input.Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Sen. Tony Hwang#insurance #healthcare #premium...
14m Jun 13, 2017
14m