On the Record

The Kinsey Sicks, a four-member all-drag a cappella group that skewers through song everything from politics to underwear, is launching a 25th anniversary tour on July 11.

Founding member Benjamin Schatz joined “On the Record Music” to talk about his role as a gay rights activist, both on and off the stage.

Tim Herbst, a Republican and the former first selectman of Trumbull, joins the Morning Record to talk about his bid to be the next governor.

This is part of the Morning Record's 2018 August Primary series.

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Sen. Joe Markley, R-Southington, joins the Morning Record to make his pitch for the lieutenant governor's race. He's one of three candidates seeking the GOP nomination.

This is part of the Morning Record's 2018 August Primary series.

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Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about Michael Milone, who's time as town manager came to and end when the fiscal year concluded Saturday.

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First Selectman Kurt Miller joins the Morning Record to talk about his campaign for comptroller. He is the endorsed Republican in a two-way primary for the nomination, and the chance to face Comptroller Kevin Lembo, a Democrat.

This is part of the Morning Record's 2018 August Primary series.

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The Connecticut Office of the Arts announced last week the appointment of the newest Connecticut State Troubadour, Nekita Waller.

Waller, of Middletown, is a professional singer and wrote “Connecticut Anthem,” a song full of nostalgic reminisces and state pride.

She joined “On the Record Music” to talk about her eclectic singing experiences and her plans as state troubadour.

Staff writer Devin Leith Yessian joins the Morning Record to talk about Tilcon's proposed expansion in Plainville. Local town officials remain supportive, despite opposition from residents during a recent public hearing.

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Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about Democrat Vickie Nardello's legal challenge to get on the ballot for the August primary. Ballots are printed in mid July, but a court hearing Monday provided no progress in the case.

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Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about some of the Trump Administration's tariffs. She talks about how local companies are responding to the expiration of exemptions to steel and aluminum tariffs. Then, she tells us about a tariff on newsprint, the paper used to publish newspapers, books, and other commercially printed items.

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This episode of “On the Record Music” features an interview with local musician Christian Marrone. He’s playing a show Thursday, June 28 at the Space Ballroom, featuring songs from his latest album, “Don’t Sell Me Your Hate.” We also visited a brand new bar and music venue in Hamden, the Rough Draft, and talked with the owners and staff on opening day last week.