Don't Call it a Comeback

Sue Hatfield, vice chair of the Connecticut GOP and former candidate for attorney general, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss her new role as the vice chair of the Connecticut GOP, her background as a high school and college basketball star — she also challenges Connecticut’s Governor Ned Lamont to a game of H-O-R-S-E — and much more.

Mike Johnson, Director of Government Affairs at Sullivan & LeShane, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a wide range of topics including his journey from the New York State Senate to the Connecticut State Capitol, his advice to up-and-coming lobbyists, his affinity for #33 Larry Bird, and much more.

Julie Nash, Milford’s economic development director, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss several topics including a new city specific craft beer tour, transit oriented development, things to do across the city this summer, and much more.

State Senator James Maroney — representing Milford, Orange, and West Haven — joins Broesder and and guest co-host Phil Pappas of the Connecticut Brewers Guild to discuss the craft beer boom in Milford and beyond, major accomplishments this legislative session, his passion for home brewing, and much more.

Corina Livanos, a co-owner and manager at the Livanos Restaurant Group, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss trends in the restaurant industry, what people are drinking and eating this summer, how she puts up with her husband Bob Chicoine (co-owner of Dockside Brewery), and much more.

Antonio Felipe, the youngest member of Connecticut’s House of Representatives, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss his experience this legislative session, what he enjoys most about representing his hometown in the General Assembly, casinos, tolls, his favorite movie, and more.

Phil Pappas, executive director of the Connecticut Brewers Guild, and Bob Chicoine of Dockside Brewery, join Broesder — sans Kleinhans — for a discussion on landmark pro-craft beer legislation that was signed into law, as well as a conversation about the future of the craft brewery industry in the Nutmeg State.

Kaitlyn Krasselt, a statewide political reporter with Hearst Media, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to recap Connecticut’s 2019 legislative session.

Loren Mahler, Owner of Dealy Mahler Strategies and an expert on cybersecurity issues, discusses her move from the nation’s capital to the Nutmeg State, the cybersecurity landscape, and much more.

Pam Staneski, executive director of the Milford Chamber of Commerce and former state representative, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss her transition to her new role, what’s happening this summer in Milford, and whether or not she misses having to drive to Hartford regularly when the General Assembly is in session.