Brad & Dan- May 4, 2017: Ballpark aficionado gives gives Dunkin' Donuts Park rave reviews
Joe Mock has visited 349 different ballparks where Major League or affiliated Minor League clubs are current or former tenants. His website is baseballparks.com In this interview, he gives rave views to Dunkin' Donuts Park in downtown Hartford.#baseball #ballparks #city #downtown #development
11m May 04, 2017
11m
Brad & Dan- May 3, 2017: Sen. Markley says state financial situation dire
Connecticut's persistent budget deficits have left the state's financial situation dire. So says state Sen. Joe Markley, R-16. Senator Markley details the budget story, during this interview.Podcast photo credit: f11photo/iStock/Getty Images Plus#budget #government #taxes
14m May 03, 2017
14m
Brad & Dan- May 3, 2017: Kane explains state auditor function
Think your tax dollars are not being watched? Think again. So says former Connecticut state Sen. Rob Kane, now a Republican state auditor. Kane explains the function of the auditor's office and what it means for taxpayers in this interview.Podcast photo credit: ibreakstock/iStock/Getty Images Plus#watchdog #government #taxpayers
13m May 03, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan- May 3, 2017: Former councilman has plan to rescue Hartford
Former Hartford city councilman Mike McGarry has a plan to rescue the Capitol City from its financial abyss. He discusses the plan in this interview.Podcast photo credit: SeanPavanoPhoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus#city #budget #finances
16m May 03, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- May 2, 2017: CBIA's Gioia says state at tipping point
With the latest budget figures showing Connecticut sinking deeper in debt, economist Peter Gioia says in this interview, the state is at a tipping point. Gioia is the vice president and economist for the Connecticut Business & Industry Association.Podcast photo credit: IvelinRadKov/iStock/Getty Images Plus#economy #taxes #budget #deficits
9m May 02, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 28, 2017: Graphologist can see signs of bullying
David DeWitt is a board certified Graphologist and certified Graphoanalyst. His handwriting analysis has captivated many, and he has used his training to help identify victims of bullying. In this interview, DeWitt discusses handwriting analysis and talks about his new book, "Bullying: Applying Handwriting Analysis to Detect Potential Danger Signs and Effects.Podcast photo credit: BrianAJackson...
38m Apr 28, 2017
38m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 28, 2017: Sen. Fasano won't rule out anything on budget
As Connecticut's budget woes grow, state Sen. Republican President Len Fasano says he won't rule out anything in budget negotiations. In this interview, however, he explains the Republicans no tax hike budget proposal.Podcast photo credit: Todd Arena/Hemera/Getty Images Plus#government #budget #taxes
11m Apr 28, 2017
11m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 28, 2017: Speaker Aresimowicz says everything on table
As Connecticut's budget deficit grows, Speaker of the state House of Representatives Joe Aresimowicz is optimistic the state can solve its budget crisis. In this interview, he also says everything is on the table, when it comes to negotiations about the budget. Podcast photo credit: gnagel/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus#government #budget #taxes
8m Apr 28, 2017
8m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 27, 2017: River cruise trip detailed
Rick Synnott of Synnott Travel and Dan Lovallo provide an update on their river cruise in France in October of 2018. But you need to make your reservations soon. Rick and Dan discuss the details in this interview.Podcast photo credit: bluejayphoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus#trip #cruise #river
17m Apr 27, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 26, 2017: GOP leader promises no tax hike budget this week
While Republicans and Democrats in the Connecticut state legislature grapple over a new budget, House Minority Leader Themis Klarides is promising the GOP will announce a no tax hike budget plan this week. But she admits, like the Democrats' plan, it relies on union concessions. She says the difference is, the Democrats budget includes tax hikes.Podcast photo credit: Pugalenthi/iStock/Getty Ima...
7m Apr 26, 2017
7m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 26, 2017: Subway loses shops but model still strong
Subway Sandwich Shops, based in Milford, CT, closed more U.S. stores in 2016 that it opened the year before. But its business model is still strong. So says Professor David Cadden, professor of entrepreneurship and strategy emeritus at Quinnipiac University.Podcast photo credit: BankLT/iStockEditorial/Getty Images Plus#franchise #business #sandwich
8m Apr 26, 2017
8m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 25, 2017: Brad and Dan get assessed by corporate coach
Mark Corbran is the owner and a corporate coach of WB Luxe & Co. He discusses how his businesses can help other businesses and reveals the result of an "Interviewing Insights" survey Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo recently took.Podcast photo credit: donskarpo/iStock/Getty Images Plus#assessment #insight #survey #business
21m Apr 25, 2017
21m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 25, 2017: Mayor Stewart is engaged. Promotes Poland festival
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart has gotten engaged. The mayor talks about the great moment. She also promotes the city's Little Poland Festival, including the great food that will be sold at the event.Podcast photo credit: Mallivan/iStock/Getty Images Plus#food #festival #engagement
10m Apr 25, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 24, 2017: CT bill would give grandparents some rights
A bill in committee at the Connecticut General Assembly would give grandparents some visitation rights with their grandchildren. Emidio Cerasale, Director of the Grandparents' Rights Association of Connecticut, explains, during this interview.Podcast photo credit: /Ruslan/Guzlov/iStock/Getty Images Plus#grandparents #rights #visitation #grandchildren
16m Apr 24, 2017
16m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 24, 2017: Yankee Institute offers teacher pension reform
As Connecticut's taxpayer supported public teachers' pension fund continues to be in arrears, the Yankee Institute for Public Policy has come up with a solution. Eric Halpern, a financial risk expert and author of the report: "The Connecticut Teachers' Retirement System: Can it be Stabilized," talks about the report in this interview.Podcast photo credit: gpointstudio/iStock/Getty Images Plus#...
9m Apr 24, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 21, 2017: Dan's river cruise trip in France detailed
Dan Lovallo and his good friend from Synnott Travel, Rick Synnott, are co-hosting a Viking river cruise in France in October of 2018. But you have to make your reservations now. The tour includes a visit to the beaches in Normandy, where the D-Day landing occurred. In this interview, Dan and Rick provide the details of the cruise.Podcast photo credit: IakovKalinin/iStock/Getty Images Plus#cruis...
15m Apr 22, 2017
15m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 21, 2017: South Windsor forum explores immigration
A forum at the South Windsor, CT Community Center on April 25, called "Swap Coffee & Conversation," will explore the immigration issue in the U.S.A. Entitled "Immigration Rights - Identifying Current Changes in Immigration Policy and the Impact on Our Communities," the forum will feature a panel discussion and be moderated by Dr. Saud Anwar. In this interview, Dr. Anwar talks about the forum an...
19m Apr 22, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 20, 2017: One in four Americans have arthritis
One in four Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis. On Sunday, May 7, the Greater Hartford Walk to Cure Arthritis will be held at the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford, CT.In this interview, our guests talked about the walk but also about the disease. Guests were: Dr. Helena Nolasco, Rheumatologist with Starling Physicians and 2017 Greater Hartford Walk to Cure Arthritis Medical H...
19m Apr 21, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- April 19, 2017: Jonathan Harris wants to run for governor
Jonathan Harris, who recently resigned as the Connecticut Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, explains why he wants to run for governor.Podcast photo credit: f11photo/iStock/Getty Images plus#politics #government #candidate
14m Apr 20, 2017
14m
Brad & Dan- April 19, 2017: Darcy McGraw, Connecticut Innocence Project, Part Two
Darcy McGraw, is the Director of the Connecticut Innocence Project/Post Conviction Unit. She talks about CIP and specifically the case involving Joyce Stochmal and her client David Weinberg, who was convicted of murdering her. Weinberg was sentenced to a lifetime in prison, but was recently released, when CIP intervened. Podcast photo credit: BrianAJackson/iStock/Getty Images Plus#trial #innoce...
18m Apr 20, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 19, 2017: Darcy McGraw, Connecticut Innocence Project, Part One
Darcy McGraw, is the Director of the Connecticut Innocence Project/Post Conviction Unit. She talks about CIP and specifically the case involving Joyce Stochmal and her client David Weinberg, who was convicted of murdering her. Weinberg was sentenced to a lifetime in prison, but was recently released, when CIP intervened. Podcast photo credit: BrianAJackson/iStock/Getty Images Plus#trial #innoce...
17m Apr 20, 2017
17m
CT On The Hill- Apr. 18, 2017: Lender talks about tech-school chief investigation
Connecticut's superintendent of technical schools, Dr. Nivea Torres, is under investigation, suspended with pay. Did she misuse taxpayers' money? Hartford Courant investigative reporter, Jon Lender, whose column, Government Watch, is printed in the Sunday paper, talks about the material he has uncovered in his investigation.Podcast photo credit: Kotoffei/iStock/Getty Images Plus#investigation #...
19m Apr 18, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 18, 2017: Lt. Vance reflects on career with CSP
Lt. J. Paul Vance, who for 17 years was the Public Information Officer for the Connecticut State Police, reflects on his 43-year-career with the Connecticut State Police. Lt. Vance was at the scene of many news making moments in state history.Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Production manager Rob Ray, Lt. Vance. Seated- Brad Davis#law enforcement #police #public service #government
32m Apr 18, 2017
32m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 17: Mayor Trinks upbeat on Windsor
There is a lot to like about Windsor, CT. So says Mayor Don Trinks, who discusses the budget challenges but the positives that make up the town of 29,000 peoplePodcast photo credit: KenWiedemann/iStock/Getty Images Plus#town #government #shad #tournament
15m Apr 17, 2017
15m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 17, 2017: Sen. Hwang concerned about revised gaming bill
Connecticut state Sen. Tony Hwang, R-28, is concerned with a new version of the casino expansion bill, which goes before a legislative committee. He insists no one is examining the social costs of more casinos in the state.Podcast photo credit:Studio_3321/iStock/Getty Images Plus#gaming #casinos #government #revenue
13m Apr 17, 2017
13m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 13, 2017: New Britain mayor holds line on taxes
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart has announced her budget, and she is holding the line on taxes. She talks about her plan in this interview. Podcast photo credit: zimmytws/iStock/Getty Images Plus#government #municipal #budget #taxes
7m Apr 14, 2017
7m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 13, 2017: Plug pulled on CT mileage tax study
Connecticut state Sen. Len Suzio, R-13, has succeeded in getting the plug pulled on a study to determine whether motorists should be taxed by the miles they drive. He explains in this interview.Podcast photo credit: 3dan3/iStock/Getty Images Plus#traffic #mileage #tax
9m Apr 14, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 13, 2017: Fitch finds fake pita company getting state money
A fake pita company obtained $400,000 from the state of Connecticut under the state's business loan program. Marc Fitch, who broke the story for the Yankee Institute for Public Policy, talks about it, during this interview.Podcast photo credit: alefbet/iStock/Getty Images Plus#business #loans #government
7m Apr 14, 2017
7m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 12, 2017: Mayor says Hartford future in legislature's hands
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says the city's fortunes are turning in a positive direction. In this interview, however, he stated it is up to the state legislature to rescue its capitol city from its systemic financial abyss.#government #budget #finances
23m Apr 12, 2017
23m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 12, 2017: Journalism professor assess O'Reilly controversy
As the controversy grows around Bill O'Reilly, host of the "O'Reilly Factor" on the Fox News Channel, speculation grows about the future of his top-rated cable TV show. Professor Ben Bogardus, professor of journalism at Quinnipiac University, assesses the situation in this interview.Podcast photo credit: wellphoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus#media #journalism
6m Apr 12, 2017
6m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 12, 2017: FDR remembered at library and museum
On the 72nd anniversary of the passing of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the life of the 32nd President of the United States is remembered. William Harris, Deputy Director of the FDR Library & Museum in Hyde Park, NY, talked about the president and the library and museum.Podcast photo credit: LUNAMARINA/iStock/Getty Pictures Plus#history #president
8m Apr 12, 2017
8m
Ed Said - 4/11/17 The Politics of Body Cams
Dr. Alex Del Carmen talks about Taser’s offer to pay for the nation's police officers to have body cameras for one year. Image: Getty Images/mikeinlondon
9m Apr 11, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 11, 2017: Dan Haar on the move to close the age gap
The age gap in some of Connecticut’s cities continues to grow. Torrington has one of the worst age gaps in the state. Some cities in Connecticut are now signing on to an economic project inspired by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The project is entitled “Working Cities Challenge.” Dan Haar, Hartford Courant columnist, talks about the project in this interview.Podcast photo credit: Linda T...
12m Apr 11, 2017
12m
Ed Said - 4/10/17 Ed's Biggest Fan
Words will fail to describe this. Just listen. Image: Getty Images/SIphotography
24m Apr 10, 2017
24m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 10, 2017: Ken Gronbach talks changing demographics
Ken Gronbach is a demographer from KGC Direct. Ken has written a new book: "Upside, Profiting from the Profound Demographic Shifts Ahead." He discusses the book in this interview. Podcast photo credit: bluebearry/iStock/Getty Images Plus#demographics #shifts #change
18m Apr 10, 2017
18m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 10, 2017: Sen. Boucher criticizes hedge fund bill
There is still a move in the Connecticut General Assembly to impose a hedge fund tax in an effort to produce more revenue for the state. Sen. Toni Boucher,, R-26th has talked to investment managers in her district who are not happy about this proposal. The senator discusses this in the interview.Podcast photo credit: Pugalenthi/iStock/Getty Images Plus#government #revenue #hedge fund
10m Apr 10, 2017
10m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 7, 2017: Connecticut budget busts spending cap Yankee Institute claims
The Connecticut state budget proposed by Gov. Malloy busts through the state spending cap by $153 million. So claims the Yankee Institute for Public Policy. The institute's Joe Horvath details the numbers.Podcast photo credit: zimmytws/iStock/Getty Images Plus#government #spending #budget
11m Apr 07, 2017
11m
Brad & Dan podcast- Apr. 7, 2017: Sen. Suzio touts prison reforms
Long an advocate of prison reform, State Sen. Len Suzio, R-13, talks about the latest legislation passed by the Connecticut General Assembly's Judiciary Committee. Those convicted of numerous crimes would become ineligible for risk reduction earned credits, if the measure becomes law. Sen. Suzio discusses this in detail.Podcast photo credit: Pugalenthi/iStock/Getty Images Plus#prison #reform #...
9m Apr 07, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 6, 2017: Rabbi Wolvovsky previews Passover
Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky is from the Benet Rothstien Chabad Jewish Center in Glastonbury. In this interview he previews Passover and interacts with Brad Davis.Podcast photo credit: chameleonseye/iStock/Getty Images Plus#religion #rabbi
19m Apr 06, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 6, 2017: Connecticut salutes Women of Innovation
Connecticut pays tribute to Women of Innovation. In this interview, Bruce Carlson, of the Connecticut Technology Council & Jackie Jones, who won the Women of Innovation award for Large Business Innovation and Leadership are interviewed.Podcast photo credit: ismagilov/iStock/Getty Images Plus#women #business #innovation
17m Apr 06, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 6, 2017: Dan reports from Richmond
One half of Brad and Dan is on the road, as Dan Lovallo is traveling with the Hartford Yard Goats baseball club. Dan files a report from Richmond, talking with Brad and Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky.Podcast photo credit: SeanPavonePhoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus#municipality #government #baseball
6m Apr 06, 2017
6m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 5, 2017: Touchpoints makes rehab comfortable
David Skoczulek is Vice President of Business Development for iCare Management and Touchpoints Rehab, which has four locations in Connecticut. In this interview he discusses all that Touchpoints can do in patient rehabilitation.Podcast photo credit: jacoblund/iStock/Getty Images Plus#rehabilitation #medical #patient
15m Apr 06, 2017
15m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 5, 2017: Beth Bradley urges you to donate
Former Talk of Connecticut personality Beth Bradley is urging people to donate organs, during "Donate Life" month. She is a heart transplant recipient and talked about the importance of being an organ donor, in this interview.Podcast photo credit: AlexRatha/iStock/Getty Images Plus#organ #donors #life
19m Apr 06, 2017
19m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 5, 2017: Sen. Berthel says carbon tax would raise electricity bill
A proposed carbon emissions tax in the Connecticut General Assembly would raise our electricity bills. So says, state Sen. Eric Berthel, R-32. Sen. Berthel explain why in this interview.Podcast photo credit: kamilpetran/iStock/Getty Images Plus#environment #carbon #emissions #government
11m Apr 06, 2017
11m
Ed Said - 4/5/17 Wendy Patrick
Attorney Wendy Patrick breaks down the week's top legal stories including the latest on Bill Cosby and a Facebook fine to the tune of $500k. Image: getty images/3drenderings
9m Apr 05, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 4, 2017: Brad & Dan battle Ed over marijuana
Should marijuana be legalized in Connecticut? Ed Oliveira, host of Ed Says on the Talk of Connecticut, says "yes." Brad Davis and Dan Lovallo, hosts of Brad & Dan, say "no." Hear the trio battle it out. Podcast photo credit: liorpt/iStock/Getty Images Plus
20m Apr 04, 2017
20m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 4, 2017: Rep. Davis says Connecticut GOP has a budget plan too
In the wake of a call by the Connecticut Speaker of the House that it's time for a five-year budget plan, State Rep. Chris Davis, R-57, says the Republicans have a five-year plan, which the party revealed last year. In this interview he discusses the plan.In picture L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Rep. Chris Davis#government #budget
17m Apr 04, 2017
17m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 4, 2017: Ojakian has plan to rescue university system
Mark Ojakian is President of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. With that system facing a $35 million deficit, Ojakian discussed a plan to centralize staff across the system without closing colleges or reducing faculty and student advisers.Podcast photo credit: Deklofenak/iStock/Getty Images Plus#college #university #faculty
10m Apr 04, 2017
10m
CT On The Hill- Apr. 3, 2017: Yankee's Suzanne Bates pitches real spending cap
When Connecticut passed the state income tax, it also came with a spending cap, that voters ultimately put into the state's constitution. But the spending cap has never been observed by lawmakers. Now, a legislative committee is hearing several bills that would put teeth into the cap, as explained by Suzanne Bates, Director of Policy and Legislative Outreach at the Yankee Institute for Public P...
9m Apr 03, 2017
9m
Brad & Dan- Apr. 3, 2017: Polun says uncertainty highlights health care picture
With a new president, health care bill proposals and budgetary issues, uncertainly clouds the health care picture for states. That's the assessment of Deb Polun, Director of Government Affairs and Media Relations for The Community Health Center Association of CT. Polun talked about what she learned on her recent visit to Washington, D.C.Podcast photo credit: UberImages/iStock/Getty Images Plus#...
17m Apr 03, 2017
17m