Talk Of Connecticut

Patrick Sasser from NoTollsCT.Org called Brad and Paul to give an update

Lori Hopkins Cavanagh joined Brad and Paul to talk about the controversial Gillette commercial and "toxic masculinity."

KAREN JARMOC, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CONNECTICUT COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, spoke to Brad and Paul about the Domestic Violence Survivors Accessing More Services, Staying in Shelter Longer

Frances Padilla, the President of the Universal Health Care Foundation of CT, discusses legislative initiatives to make healthcare more affordable with Brad.

Congressman John Larson, who was recently appointed the Chairman of the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee, joins Brad and Paul to discuss the future of Social Security and how we can protect and expand it.

Political Strategist BOYD MATHESON, spoke to Brad and Paul about the shut down and the senate vote

Clinical Counselor RHONDA MARTIN, Over 15 million American adults have a drinking problem, according to National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Yet less than seven percent receive treatment. Are people afraid to look in the mirror? Ask themselves why they are behaving a certain way? How do you get over that fear? How can you embrace self- reflection? What are the signs you need professional help? How do you choose the right therapist? She talked to Brad and Paul about these subjects.

Len Fasano joined Brad and Paul to talk about taxes on motor vehicles

DOCTOR TEENA CHOPRA  spoke to Brad and Paul in hopes to separate fact from fiction when it comes to common infections, especially pneumonia, which is particularly relevant during flu season.

Chip McCabe joined Brad and Paul to talk about some of the indoor assets that people can enjoy during the cold weather months.

Peter Moore, a Windsor High School Robotics teacher joined Brad and Paul to talk about an upcoming competition

Patrick Sasser from NoTollsCT.org joined Brad and Paul to talk about their grassroots campaign

Nathalie Jacobs joined Brad to talk about her new book "8 – Rediscovering Life after a Brain Tumor"

KANDYCE AUST, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS AT SOUTH PARK INN, spoke to Brad about how the New England Patriots Donate Hundreds of Empowerment Coats to a Dozen Homeless Shelter Programs Across New England.

Luke Frey joined Brad to talk about the government shut down

Lori Hopkins Cavanagh talked to Brad about an upcoming rally

STATE AUDITOR ROB KANE spoke to Brad about how State auditors, ‘stonewalled’ from information, seek more access. The state’s two independent auditors are asking for unfettered access to state data and other contract-related information that state contractors hold for state agencies. Auditors of Public Accounts John C. Geragosian and Robert J. Kane are seeking a clarification to state law because they say some contractors are impeding their watchdog office’s requests for information.

MELISSA LYONS, Until We Meet Again, From Grief to Hope After Losing A Pet, Melissa Lyons grew up on a farm where animals were an important part of her life. She is an award-winning author, speaker and entrepreneur who has been featured on CTV News, CBC radio and other media outlets. She is passionate about helping people connect with and embrace fresh perspectives when faced with loss or tragedy. Her book Until We Meet Again, is a heartwarming story of loss, unconditional love and hope. Written from the perspective of a beloved pet who has moved on and whimsically illustrated, readers are guided to feel memories, cry if they wish and then move towards living their life deliberately with joy and love. She spoke about the book to Brad and Paul

DOCTOR AARON LEWIS, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF THE SCRIBES INSTITUTE, will talk about the this ‘YEAR’S DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, FINEST GALA” happening this Sunday: The Scribe’s Institute is a non-profit organization fully dedicated to reducing the achievement gap in minority children and disenfranchised peoples through a forthright approach to strengthening literacy skills. The goal is to help create an equitable school environment for students in the Hartford Public School system, of which GPA is a part. He spoke to Brad and Paul about this

AMY PARMENTER, MANAGER PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AT AAA ALLIED GROUP, AAA Prepares for Thousands of Emergency Calls Urges Motorists to Prepare for Snow, Extreme Cold, she spoke to Brad and Paul about this