Brian & Company

Brian & Company

Brian Shactman wakes Connecticut up with all the information you need to start your day. News, weather, traffic and sports plus, interviews with the people making the news each day. It’s the perfect way to start your day informed and entertained – Mornings with Brian & Company 5:30am-9am!

Episodes

What is Happening in Washington DC?!

October 16, 2026 • 8 mins
The Great David Lightman joins us to check in with the latest from DC including the new press secretary, and the latest with the investigation of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
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Week Six of the NFL is Here!

October 16, 2026 • 6 mins
The gang is all together for our NFL Picks for Week Six! Pats vs Jets, Saints vs Giants and more!
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Big Event By The River

October 16, 2026 • 6 mins
One of the best events in the state every year is The Big Mo! Mike Zaleski from Riverfront Recapture joins us to talk about the event that happens in East Hartford on November 18th.
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Bears and Bats

October 16, 2026 • 8 mins
Jenny Dickson from DEEP joins us as we approach bat week. She also talks about the possibility of a bear hunt in the state of Connecticut.
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The Tech Wizard in The House

October 15, 2026 • 22 mins
The Great Lon Seidman from Lon.TV joins us in studio to discuss how he got his start, his expertise in tech, and his thoughts on tech in global conflict.
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Communicating Through Crisis

October 15, 2026 • 7 mins
Bradley Akihito from Bully Pulpit International joins us to discuss Crisis Management and how it can be learned and could help others during a trying time.
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Helping Our Troops For The Holidays

October 14, 2026 • 8 mins
Kristen Gauvin from Boxes to Boots joins us to discuss their need for care packages for our military. Boxes to Boots is an incredible way to give back as they fill boxes with health care needs, candy, and more for our military!
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Tech....Wednesday

October 14, 2026 • 9 mins
Tech Tuesday on a Wednesday this week with Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk With TAB. He tells us the latest tech news, scams, and the latest AI Happenings.
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Fill The Tank Now!

October 14, 2026 • 7 mins
Chris Herb joins us to talk about rising oil prices as we go toward winter. Chris tells us why we should not waste any time and fill the tank now as he doesn't see prices coming down for quite some time.
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A Music Festival Here in CT

October 13, 2026 • 12 mins
The 11th Annual Farmington Valley Music Festival is this Weekend, and they have a bunch of great bands and amazing food and drink. Scott Brown and Bill Clark join us to discuss the festival and their incredible sponsors.
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Sourdough Everything!

October 13, 2026 • 8 mins
Kristi DeSimone is running Bite Club CT. She started a bakery business out of their apartment kitchen and it continues to sell out every single week! From Bread, to cookies, to bagels and doughnuts, they have it all!
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Walk to End Alzheimer's

October 13, 2026 • 8 mins
The Great Christy Kovel from The Alzheimer's Association of CT joins us to discuss this year's walk to end Alzheimer's.
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A One Stop Restaurant

October 12, 2026 • 9 mins
The Courant's Don Stacom joins us to discuss a controversial new restaurant that is offering celebrity-chef menus that is all fueled by tech and AI. People seem to be WONDERing if this is the future.
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A Non-Profit That Doesn't Do Anything?

October 12, 2026 • 8 mins
Inside Investigator Marc Fitch joins us to discuss the ongoing drama surrounding The CSCU including a nonprofit to financially support students that apparently isn't doing anything at all!
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Getting Hot on The Ice at UConn 10-9-26

October 9, 2026 • 9 mins
Brian checks in with UConn men's hockey head coach Mike Cavanaugh just ahead of their highly anticipated season opener against Penn State. As the puck drops on another year of top-20 college hockey, Coach Cavanaugh breaks down how the program is navigating significant roster changes and turning to seasoned sophomores to step into leadership roles. The discussion dives deep into the shifting landscape of college sports, with Cavanau...
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Submarine building and local Impact 10-9-26

October 9, 2026 • 8 mins
Brian and Company is joined by Democratic Congressman Joe Courtney from Connecticut's second congressional district to cut through the political noise and talk real strategy. Congressman Courtney shares an insider’s perspective on the recent $6 billion Sparrow’s Point shipyard announcement in Baltimore, separating the administrative hype from the practical timeline of submarine component manufacturing. As the midterms a...
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At Change at the Top Spot

October 9, 2026 • 9 mins
Dr. Kimberly T. Kostelis, Interim President of Central Connecticut State University joins the show to discuss her new role and the future of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). Following a period of leadership instability and the sudden retirement of the previous president, Dr. Kostelis shares her collaborative vision for bringing steady leadership to the campus. She addresses the university’s shifting perspective on...
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District Two Has A Challenger

October 8, 2026 • 16 mins
Republican Candidate for the 2nd District George Austin joins us to talk about his campaign as he goes up against Joe Courtney in next month's election.
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Plenty of Parking for Everyone

October 8, 2026 • 9 mins
Kay Al Mannai is the new CEO of The Hartford Parking Authority. She discusses the parking in Hartford and where there will soon be more!
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Women Behind The Plate

October 8, 2026 • 7 mins
Rick Durham is The Umpire in Chief and the Director of Umpires of Past PItch Nation Park in Windsor. They are doing something that is very unique, cool and important and Rick tells us about it!
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