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Valerie Thomas 8/11/10
Reverse Mortgages Samir Doshi - Horizon Home Mortgage
Art Horn

Brad asks meteorologist Art Horn about his predictions on hurricane Earl.

Art Horn
Rose Gottemoeller

Rose is the Asst. Secretary of State. She spoke to Brad about the START treaty pact with Russia.

Brad's interview with Asst. Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller
Frank Gaffney

Frank is a National Security Expert who is against the START Treaty

Frank Gaffney
Michael Corbin

Brad discusses with Iraq's policy advisor Michael Corbin about present situations in Iraq.

Michael Corbin
Dr. Joan Caron

Dr. Caron is with the Uconn Medical Center Cancer Research

Dr. Caron
Chris Chabris

Chris spoke about "Do politicains lie, or just disremember"

Chris Chabris
Lisa Wilson-Foley

Brad spoke with G.O.P. candidate for Lt. Governor, Lisa Wilson-Foley

Lisa Wilson-Foley
Tom Foley

Brad spoke with Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley

Tom Foley interview
Dan Malloy & Nancy Wyman

Brad spoke with the Democratic Party's endorsed Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Malloy and his running mate for Lt. Governer, Nancy Wyman.

Dan Malloy-Nancy Wyman
Brad Davis and Deana Martin

Brad talks to singer and daughter of Dean Martin, Deana Martin. She will perform at the Mount Carmel Society in Enfield on July 31st.

Deana Martin 7/29/10
Brad Davis and Ken Davis

Brad talks to Historian, Ken Davis, about the hidden history of July 4th

interview of Ken Davis
Brad Davis and Jonathan Green

Brad talks to award-winning author and journalist, Jonathan Green, to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Dalai Lama

Brad Davis and William Voegeli

Brad talks to Visiting Scholar at Claremont McKenna College, William Voegeli

interview of William Voegeli
Brad Davis and Thomas Fleming

Brad talks to Historian, Thomas Fleming, about the significance of Bunker Hill

interview of Thomas Fleming
Brad Davis and Eric Jaffe

Brad talks to Historian, Eric Jaffe, on the history of The Boston Post Road

interview of Eric Jaffe
Brad Davis and Jerry Crane

Brad talks to Jerry Crane on Citizens' Restoring Lake Congamond

interview of Jerry Crane
Brad Davis and Gerry Barker & Kelly Cortellino

Brad talks to Gerry Barker and Kelly Cortellino of Barker Specialty Company

Happy Birthday Connecticut!
Brigitte Gabriel Interview

Brigitte is the President of actforamerica.org.  She spoke about homegrown Islamic terrorists 

Brigitte Gabriel
Brad Davis and Linda J. Kelly

Brad talks to President of the Hartford Foundation for Giving, Linda J. Kelly

interview of Linda J. Kelly
Brad Davis and Rob Kane

Brad talks to CT State Senator Rob Kane

interview of Rob Kane
Brad Davis and Gary Johnson

Brad talks to former Republican Governer of New Mexico, Gary Johnson

interview of Gary Johnson
Brad Davis and Christopher A. Preble

Brad talks to the Director of Foreign Policy Studies at the CATO Institute, Christopher A. Preble

interview of Christopher A. Preble
Brad Davis and Howard Schwartz

Brad talks to the Communications Director of the Connecticut BBB, Howard Schwartz

interview of Howard Schwartz
Oz Greibel

Oz Greibel works for the Metro Hartford Alliance and is a Gubernatorial Candidate.  Brad spoke to him about the state of the State of Connecticut.

Oz Greibel Gubernatorial Candidate
Brad Davis and Fergus Cullen

Brad talks to the Executive Director of the Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Fergus Cullen

interview of Fergus Cullen
Brad Davis and Karen Harned

Brad talks to the Executive Director of the National Federation of Independent Business, Karen Harned

interview of Karen Harned
Brad Davis and Andrew Langer

Brad talks to Andrew Langer, a taxpayer advocate and the President of the Institute for Liberty

interview of Andrew Langer
Brad Davis and Jenny Beth Martin

Brad talks to the Co-Founder and National Coordinator of the Tea Party Patriots, Jenny Beth Martin

interview of Jenny Beth Martin
Brad Davis and David Lightman

Brad talks to David Lightman, national correspondent for the McClatchy newspapers

interview of David Lightman
Brad Davis and Ed Blotner

Brad talks to journalist Ed Blotner, author of No Family Album: Chronicles of a Foster Care Survivor

interview of Ed Blotner
Brad Davis and Ray Charles Robinson, Jr.

Dan talks to the son of the singer, Ray Charles, Ray Charles Robinson, Jr. His book, You Don't Know Me, tells the story of growing up the eldest of Ray Charles' children.

Ray Charles Robinson Jr. 6/7/2010
Broadcast form the Ct. Business Expo

Brad Broadcast from the Business Expo on Thursday, June 10th

segment 1 - 6:00 to 7:00  includes interviews with Steve Penny; President of USA Gymnastics, Gail Lebert; Publisher of the Hartford Business Journal, Ted Sergi; Acting CEO of the MetroHartford Alliance & Mark Scott V.P. for Cox Business, New England.

Segment 2 - 7:00 to 8:00 Has Jeff Freyer; V.P. of ComCast, Valerie Thomas; Financial Consultant & Mark Berardi; Training and Scolarship Director for Ct. Nonprofits.

Segment 3- 8:00 to 9:00 has Jessica Lyon & Danielle Cyr; co-founders of Co-Communications, James Bzdyra; Senior V.P. & Director of commercial banking for New Alliance Bank, Charlie LaConche; President of the Greater Hartford-New Britain Building and Construction Trades Council & Mary Jones stopped by for a visit.

6:00-7:00
7:00-8:00
8:00-9:00
Brad Davis and Ben Wiker

Brad talks to Ben Wiker, author of 10 Books Every Conservative Must Read

interview of Ben Wiker
Brad Davis and Peter Gioia

Brad talks to the Vice President and Chief Economist of CBIA, Peter Gioia

Peter Gioia interview 6/7/2010
Brad Davis and Karen Senich

Brad talks to the Executive Director of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Karen Senich, on June 4th, Connecticut's 375th birthday.

Karen Senich interview 6/4/2010
Brad Davis and Jonathan Adler

Brad talks to the Director of the Center for Business Law and Regulation at Case Western Reserve University, Jonathan Adler. Professor Adler is a constitutional lawyer on whether or not the government has the power to mandate Americans to purchase something.

Jonathan Adler interview 6/4/2010
Kilbourne and Tully

Kilbourne & Tully, P.C. are specialists with Elder Law and Medicaid Planning. In this discussion between Dean Kilbourne, Dan Tully and Brad Davis, we are given extremely useful, free information on our options for paying for long term care and the latest changes in Veteran's benefits.

Whether you're currently in a situation where you need to pay for long term care, or you're looking ahead to a not-so-distant future, this is information you will find very valuable.

Dan Tully 5/21/10
Katie Stevens

Brad chats with American Idol contestant and Middlebury native, Katie Stevens about her experience on American Idol and her plans for the future, including the possibility of a recording contract and the upcoming American Idols summer tour.

Katie Stevens Interview
Steven Glick/Ct. Business Expo

Steven Glick is with Chamber Insurance Trust.  They are working in conjunction with AT$T jobs in Ct.  They will be at the Expo with Seminars and have talks with Gubernatorial Candidates.

Steve Glick
Jeffrey Freyer/Ct. Business Expo

Jeffrey is with Cable Giant Comcast. He will be at the Ct. Business Expo.  Brad spoke with him about all the ventures Comcast is into.

Jeffrey Freyer Interview
Greg Gondek/Ct. Business Expo

Greg is with Advanced Copier Technologies and will be at the Ct. Business Expo on June 10th.  Brad spoke to him about his business

Greg Gondek
Bill Kenney interview

Bill Kenney is with the Hartford Business Journal. He and Brad spoke about the upcoming Ct. Business Expo

Bill Kenney; Hartford Business Journal
Jody Ferrar "The Perfect Promotion"

Brad spoke with Jody Ferrar of The Perfect Promotion" They will be one of the exhibitors at the Ct. Business Expo.

Jody Ferrar "The Perfect Promotion"
Broadcast from the Republican American

On Thursday April 19th Brad took his "On the road" show to the Waterbury, Republican American

6:00-7:00
7:00-8:00
8:00-9:00
Brad Davis and Tom Foley

Brad talks to his candidate Tom Foley

interview of Tom Foley
Congressman Larson

Brad spoke the Ct. Congressman John Larson about the Health Care Law. 

Cong. Larson pt1
Cong. Larson pt2
State Rep. Kelvin Roldan

Rep. Roldan represents the City of Hartford. He presented some very scary facts about sex offenders living close to the Schools in Hartford.  He has proposed legislation to stop other Cities from sending their offenders to Hartford. See the map referenced in his interview with Brad outlining sex offender known residences and Hartford schools here.

Rep. Roldan
Dannel Malloy Interview

Dannel Malloy is the former Mayor of Stamford and is currently running for Governor. He spoke with Brad about Health Care and other issues in Connecticut.

Dan Malloy Interview 3/23/10
Gov. Jodi Rell

The Governor spoke about future of UConn's John Dempsey Hospital and Healthcare in Connecticut

Gov. Rell
Ben Bova Interview

Ben is a Science and Space Expert and Science Writer.  He wrote a book titled; "Able One" about the U.S. Government's Airborne Laser, capable of downing missles and how upcoming Tax cuts could kill the project.

Ben Bova
Ken Hoagland

Ken is the Chairman of the Online Tax Revolt, a free, interactive march on Washington will be able to make a "virtual" walk on Washington.

Ken Hoagland
Charles LaConche

Charlie is the President of the Connecticut Laborors District Council.  He spoke to Brad about Unions and jobs in Connecticut.

Charles LaConche
State Senator, Sam Caligiuri

Senator Caligiuri is a candidate for the 5th district seat in congress and is currently serving his 2nd term representing the 16th district. 

Sen. Caligiuri
Author, Don Teague

Don is a CBS War Correspondent.  He wrote a book titled; "Saved By Her Enemy"  It is a story of a young Iraqi Woman who, put her life on the line translating for U.S. Troops.

Don Teague
Interview with State Comptroller, Nancy Wyman

Brad Spoke with Comptroller, Nancy Wyman about the fiscal mess this state is in.

Nancy Wyman 3/2/10
Se. Joseph Lieberman

Brad Spoke with Sen. Joseph Lieberman about the Healthcare plan and other goings on in Washington

Sen. Joseph Lieberman 3/2/10
Mike Giufridda Interview

Mike is the President of Forsite Technologies. He is one of the participants of the E-Technology Summit, Taking place on Feb. 25th at Maneeley's Restaurant and Banquet facility in South Windsor

Mike Giufridda Interview
Brad with Linda McMahon 2/16/10

Brad spoke with U.S. Senate Candidate Linda McMahon 

Linda McMahon
E-Technology Summit interview

Brad Spoke with Greg Gondek. He is the President of Advanced Copy Technologies and will be the Event panel moderator at the E-Technology Summit on Feb. 18th at Maneely's Restaurant and banquet facility.

Greg Gondek Interview 2/9/10
Gov. Jodi Rell

Brad Spoke with Governor Rell about her State of the State and budget address.

Gov. Rell Interview 2/4/10
Senatorial Candidate, Merrick Alpert

Brad Spoke with Democtratic candidate for U.S. Senator, Merrick Alpert.  He will be looking to primary Atty. General Richard Blumental to represent the Democratic Party.

Merrick Alpert
Thomas Bowden interview

Thomas Bowden works at the Ayn Rand Institute.  He spoke to Brad about Hugo Chavez & President Obama's agenda.

Thomas Bowden 1/26/10
Connecticucare President & CEO, Mickey Herbert

Brad spoke with Mickey Herbert about the President's healthcare plan and what is really needed

Mickey Herbert interview 1/25/10
Brad Davis and Jim Starr

Brad talks to the Executive Director of Achieve Hartford!, Jim Starr about public schools in the Greater Hartford area.

Interview of Jim Starr
Brad Davis and Phillip Cafaro

Brad talks to a Professor at Colorado State University, Phillip Cafaro about the immigration debate in Washington.

Interview of Professor Phillip Cafaro
Brad Davis and Michelle Dimarob

Brad Davis talks to the Manager of Legislative Affairs Natational Fed. of Indep. Business, Michelle Dimarob about political payoffs to labor unions.

Brad Davis and Bart Russell

Brad Davis talks to Bart Russell the Executicve Director of Connecticut Council of Small Towns (C.O.S.T.)

Interview of Bart Russell
Brad Davis and Patrick Quennen

Brad Davis talks to the Ass. Exec. Director of Deveruex Glenholme, Patrick Quennen.  Deveruex Glenholme is a school specialized in those with special needs, for middle, high school and post graduates.

Interview of Patrick Quennen
Brad Davis and Felix Rodriquez

Brad talks to in house guest  author Felix Rodriquez talking about Muhammad Ali Day in Connecticut which will be hosted by the Waterbury Police Activity League (P.A.L.).  Takes place on January 17th.

Interview of Felix Rodriquez
Bard Davis and Ryan Bingham

Brad Davis talks to the youngest mayor to ever to be elected in Connecticut, Mayor Ryan Bingham of Torrington.

Interview of Ryan Bingham
Brad Davis and Dr. Elaina George

Brad Davis interviews a Board Certified Otolaryngologist, Dr. Elaina George about Healthcare Reform.

Interview of Dr. Elaina George
Rob Simmons Interview

Brad Spoke with former Congressman Rob Simmons who is now running for the U.S. Senate. 

Rob Simmons
Brad Davis and Gail Whitright

Awhile back Brad read a letter about a group called Proposition USA, well today he conducts an interview with Gail Whitright who is a member of Proposition USA.

Interview of Gail Whitright
Brad Davis and Linda McMahon

Brad Davis interviews Republican Senator Candidate Linda McMahon.  Linda McMahon is also known for the creation of the World Wrestling Federation with her husband Vince McMahon.  She has served on the Connecticut State Board of Education, appointed by Governor Jodi Rell.

Interview of Republican Senator Candidate, Linda McMahon
Brad Davis and Founder & President of Seniors have Dreams too Sally Smith

Brad Davis conducts an interview of the President & Founder of Seniors have Dreams too, Sally Smith

interview of Sally Smith, the founder and President of Seniors have Dreams too
Republican Candidate of the Maryland State Senate, Ron Miller

Brad Davis interviews Senator Republican Candidate, Ron Miller

Interview of Ron Miller, Republican Senate Candidate
National Correspondent of McClatchy Newspapers, David Lightman

Brad Davis's weekly interview of David Lightman.

Weekly interview of National Correspondent David Lightman
Founder & President of TeaParty.org, Dale Robertson

Brad Davis interviews Dale Robertson, the Founder and President of TeaParty.org

Interview of Dale Robertson
Judge Arthur L. Spada on Healthcare Reform
December 26th 9a-10a
December 26th, 8a-9a
December 26th, 7a-8a
Former Stamford Mayor Dam Malloy

Brad Davis Interviews the former mayor of Stamford, Dan Malloy.  Mayor Malloy is currently running for the governship of Connecticut

former mayor of Stamford Dan Malloy interview
Governor Jodi Rell

Brad spoke with Gov. Rell about the state budget and why she will not veto the Democrats budget package 

Gov. Rell 9/2/09
Brad Talks with Sen. Lieberman about Healthcare

Brad Interviewed Sen Lieberman on 9/1/09 and got his thoughts on the Healthcare plan. 

Senator Lieberman 9/1/09
Paul "Buddy" Bucha

Brad spoke with Vietnam Vet and Medal of Honor Recipient Paul "Buddy" Bucha.  Paul was the honorary Marshall of the Veteran's day Parade.

Buddy Bucha
Dr. Raj Gandhi

Dr. Gandhi, a Thoracic Surgeon, has written a book titled " Sense Of Direction: It needs to be restored" Brad spoke with him about Healthcare reform. His book is available on Amazon.com & at:  sodhealthcare.com

Brad's interview with Dr. Gandhi 12/10/09
President Obama in Chicago Monday, tried to sell his brand of health care reform to a somewhat skeptical American Medical Associtation.
Michael Tanner: senior fellow, the CATO Institute
Sen. Kissel, Governor Rell Usher in Law Regulating Connecticut-Baseed charities.
Sen. John A. Kissel
Cliff's Uncle, Sergeant Lincoln May, died in the Korean Conflict in 1953.
Cliff Block & Peter Coppola
Pajamas Media's Ardeshir Arian is an Iranian filmmaker currently living in Los Angeles who speaks Farsi and has a lot of insight into what's taking place in Iran
Ardeshir Arian: an Iranian filmmaker and translator for Pajamas Media
A.J. Baime's GO LIKE HELL: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans.
A.J. Baime: An executive editor at Playboy, for automotive and feature sections.
How to Reduce Property Taxes with a Citizens Audit Committee.
A Senior Policy Analyst at the Yankee Institute for Public Policy
Is Your Property Tax Too High?, Across America, home values have plunged, but property taxes- the tax homeowners pay based on their homes' assessed value have not.
Pete Sepp: Vice President for Policy and communications of the National taxpayers' Union.
Unescorted Prisoners Take the bus: Thanks to a little-known policy at the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), the guy sitting next to you on the bus could be a convicted felon!
Peter Pantuso: President of the American Bus Association (ABA)
Global warming: Anatural process or a man made disaster? Will it do us more good than harm?
E. Calvin Beisner: Associate professor of social ethics, knox theological seminary
The Minnestota-based author is with us in commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of D-Day, tomorrow, June 6th, 2009.
What would our forefathers say about bailouts and federal stimulus packages?
Dr. Bruce Chadwick: Historian and former journalist.
Veteran political reporter Richard Wolffe is known for his unrivalled access to Barack Obama and his inner circle.
Richard Wolffe: A politcal analyst for MSNBC and former White House correspondent for Newsweek.
Is Judge Sonia Sotomayor fit for the Supreme Court?

Brad spoke with Jameel Jaffer, a fromer White House council.  They spoke about her decisions on the court off appeals and how many time she was overruled.

Jameel Jaffer 6/2/09
Why unsupervised early prisoner release WILL NOT WORK.
Scott Silverman- Founder and Executive Director of Second Chance
Former Virginia Governor George Allen is launching America's energy freedom center next month to help inform and educate the American public on energy policy.
George Allen- Former Virginia Governor.
Chrysler plans to eliminate 789 of its U.S. 3,200 dealerships and seven Chrysler dealerships in Connecticut are on the list.
James T. Fleming- President of the CT Automotive Retailers Association.
Lieutenant Governor & Mrs. Fedele Kick off project to fill backpacks for chinese schoolchildren affected by last year's earthquake.
Carol Fedele- Wife of Lt. Gov. Michael fedele.
What would Paul Harvey say?
Paul Batura- Author reveals the man behind the microphone as our country faces uncertain times, many people have began to lose confidence in the American dream.
What would Paul Harvey say?- Paul Harvey: Author reveals the man behind the microphone.
DOES THE CIA LIE TO THE PRESIDENTS AND CONGRESS?
Tim Miller
Democracy in the Middle East a realistic goal?
Joshua Muravichik- A fellow at Johns Hopkins University School of Advacnced
As Senior Director of the National Security Council, Karna Small Bodman was the highest ranking woman in the Reagan White House.
Karna Small Bodman- Former Senior Director of the National Security Council.
Richard Aaron Vancouver attorney specializing in Maritime law
Richard Aaron
Bart Russell executive director of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns (COST)
Bart Russell