Brian Shactman discussed the heavy snowfall in DC , noting the high costs of skiing at Sugarbush and the lack of snow in southern Vermont. He mentioned the New England Patriots' loss of the top NFL draft pick and the firing of coach Jerod Mayo, with speculation on potential replacements like Mike Vrabel. The UConn women's basketball team faced a scare when Paige Bueckers was injured. The conversation also covered the upcoming Connecticut legislative session, financial resolutions, and the impact of rising oil prices. Additionally, the Golden Globes were mentioned, with Jeremy Allen White and Demi Moore among the winners. The conversation covered various topics, including the certification of the 2024 election, with Kamala Harris presiding, and the impact of tariffs on companies like Stanley Black & Decker, which could face a $200 million hit, and the Biden administration banned new offshore oil and gas drilling, affecting 625 million acres. The Connecticut Education Association supported the Social Security Fairness Act, benefiting 3 million public employees. The discussion also touched on the financial struggles of City Place One in Hartford and the valuation of UConn's athletic program at $178 million. Guests this morning included Jill Schlesinger discussing financial resolutions. Lon Seidman live in Las Vegas covering CES. Also the Connecticut Business Blend with Greg Bordonaro, Editor Hartford Business Journal. For today, we talk about Stanley Black & Decker making a major donation to Trump’s inauguration, Hartford's largest office tower facing loan delinquency and UConn having the 71st most valuable sports program in the country.