Brian & Company Podcast
1) Washington D.C. Heads into The Holiday Also
Brian Shactman and David Lightman from McClatchy discussed the political implications of Trump's actions regarding the Epstein case. Lightman suggested that Trump's decision to release information mig...Show More
2) Great Local Family and Great Local Food
Brian Shactman visited Frida's at 151 Lewis Avenue in Meriden, Connecticut, to celebrate its sixth anniversary. Magdalena Alberto and her son George Rendon discussed the business's success, including ...Show More
3) Its Christmas Tree Season, Support Local
Kathy Kogut from Kogut Tree Farm discussed the farm's operations and Christmas tree sales. The farm, named Hemlock Hill, has been in operation since the 1980s. Most of their trees are Fraser firs, whi...Show More
4) Meriden Mayor, Started Young and Continues to Stick Around
Brian Shactman and Mayor Kevin Scarpati discuss the vibrant Mexican restaurant Frida's in Meriden, which is celebrating its sixth anniversary. Scarpati, who has been mayor for ten years, shares his jo...Show More
5) Community Support From The Elks Lodge #35
Brian Shactman discusses Matt's annual fundraiser for autism at the Elks Club, which has raised thousands. Michelle and Keith Stocking, members of the Elks, explain its fraternal and charitable nature...Show More
6) Meriden Arts and Classroom Education is Connected
Brian Shactman, Brian Cyr, and Dan Gafney discuss the importance of arts education in Meriden public schools. Brian Cyr, the fine arts coordinator, oversees music, theater, and visual arts across eigh...Show More
7) A Lesson on Meriden History, From Hubbard Park to Arts and Artisans
Brian Shactman interviews Justin Piccirillo, a middle school art teacher and author of "The Hidden History of Meriden," published on November 4. Piccirillo discusses his passion for Meriden's history,...Show More
8) Building Up The Capital City
Tom Dubay from Hartford Flavor Company and Rory Gale from Hartford Prints discuss not only the Health of Hartford but the Business Health of Hartford and different events they have going on.
9) The Importance of Education Locally and Nationally
Former Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona calls in to talk about the state of education in our state and the nation.
10) A New Lawsuit
Chris Mattei from Koskoff Koskoff and Bieder talks to us about a new lawsuit for a fired FBI agent.