Lon Seidman from Lon.TV joins us live from Las Vegas at the 2026 CES to preview what's in store!

Michael Garrity, co-founder of Urban Lodge Brewing, discussed the brewery's origins with his brother-in-law Ryan Fagan, their initial home brewing, and the eventual move to a commercial space in Manchester. They faced challenges, including a name change due to legal issues, but found success with their taproom model. The brewery thrived despite COVID-19, selling out weekly. They expanded to Hartford's Pratt Street and plan to open a new location near UConn in Mansfield, leveraging a $100,000 Heart Lift grant. The new space will include a brewery, restaurant, event space, and a coffee shop, aiming to create a community hub.

Congressman Joe Courtney discussed the impracticality of the President's new battleship proposal, noting that the Navy hasn't built a battleship since 1944 and that carriers and submarines are more effective. He highlighted the threat from China's missiles and the importance of submarines. Courtney also criticized the lack of Navy officials at the announcement and the long design process. On Venezuela, he expressed skepticism about U.S. involvement, especially without clear end goals and the potential financial burden. He also touched on the leadership dynamics within the Democratic Party, praising Hakeem Jeffries' role in keeping the caucus together.

Brian Shactman and Christy Kovel from the Alzheimer's Association of Connecticut discuss brain health and its importance. Christy highlights the Alzheimer's Association's 10 healthy habits for the brain, including exercise, sleep, and social engagement, and introduces the Brain Health Habit Builder, a web-based tool to improve cognitive functioning. They discuss the impact of lifestyle interventions on brain health, noting that 45% of dementia cases can be delayed or reduced. Christy also mentions recent legislative successes, such as insurance coverage for biomarker testing in Connecticut, and upcoming events like the state advocacy day on March 11.

Hartford Business Journal's Greg Bordonaro joins us for another CT Business Blend.

First District Congressman John Larson joins us to talk about Venezuela and the upcoming session in Congress.

Carrie Filipetti, Wilson Center Distinguished Fellow from The Vandemberg Center joins us to discuss the latest on Venezuela and where the United States and President Trump go from here.

Blair Academy Head Basketball Coach Joe Mantegna joins us to discuss NIL and College Sports and how he is seeing it at Blair Academy.

Professor of Homeland Security, Criminal Justice and National Security at UNH, Ken Gray joins us to discuss the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss the latest on the Market and the ripple effect of the Venezuela situation