Sue Hatfield, vice chair of the Connecticut GOP and former attorney general candidate, 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.

Ep. 32 - Sue Hatfield, vice chair of the Connecticut GOP and former attorney general candidate

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.

Ep. 31 - Mike Johnson, Director of Government Affairs, Sullivan & LeShane

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.

Ep. 30 - Julie Nash, Economic Development Director, City of Milford, CT

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.

Ep. 29 - James Maroney, State Senator (Milford, Orange, and West Haven)

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.

Ep. 28 - Corina Livanos, Livanos Restaurant Group

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.

Ep. 27 - Antonio Felipe, State Representative (Bridgeport)

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.

Ep. 26 - Phil Pappas, CT Brewers Guild, and Bob Chicoine, Dockside Brewery

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

Ep. 25 - Kaitlyn Krasselt, Hearst Media

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.

Ep. 24 - Loren Mahler, Dealy Mahler Strategies

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.

Ep. 23 - Pam Staneski, Executive Director, Milford Chamber of Commerce

Erik Coleman — former NFL star (New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and Detroit Lions), and current CBS Sports Analyst — joins Broesder and Kleinhans, as well as guest co-host Bob Chicoine (Dockside Brewery), from the chefs room at Oceana in Manhattan to discuss a vast array of topics including a potential Bridgeport casino, the XFL, training with former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis, playing against New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, favorite cigar (cubans), former New York Jets coach Herm Edwards’ social media policy, and more.

Ep. 22 - Erik Coleman, CBS Sports Analyst and former NFL Football Player

Sean Scanlon, a state representative from Branford and Guilford, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a wide variety of issues including a public option for state residents, legalizing marijuana, tolls, and more.

Ep. 21 - Sean Scanlon, State Representative

Ben Blake, the Mayor of Milford, Connecticut, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a wide variety of topics including his time as an alderman and as mayor, favorite craft beer, time at the University of Richmond and Quinnipiac University, favorite movie, and much more.

Ep. 20 - Ben Blake, Mayor of Milford, Connecticut

DeVaughn Ward, owner of Ward Law LLC, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a vast array of topics including the Hartford mayor’s race, the 2020 presidential, his private law practice, advice for younger folks who are looking to go into government or law, and much more.

Ep. 19 - DeVaughn Ward, Ward Law LLC

Lennie Grimaldi — a political guru, author, and owner of widely read OnlyinBridgeport.com news site — joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss various topics including the special election in the 130th district, the upcoming mayor’s race in Bridgeport, casinos, marijuana, and more.

Ep. 18 - Lennie Grimaldi, OnlyinBridgeport.com

Chris Rosario, state representative for the 128th district, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss a wide variety of topics including a potential casino in the state’s largest city, legalizing marijuana, his favorite comic book, and much more.

Ep. 17 - Chris Rosario, State Representative

Mark and Tess Szamatulski, the co-founders of Veracious Brewing Company, sit down with Broesder and Kleinhans at the brewery to discuss their journey navigating the local, state, and federal regulatory process, the present and future for the brewery, and more.

Ep. 16 - Mark and Tess Szamatulski, Veracious Brewing Company

JP Sredzinski, a Republican state representative representing the 112th district (Monroe and Newtown), joins Broesder and Kleinhans at Veracious Brewing Company in Monroe to discuss his role as the ranking member for the Connecticut General Assembly’s Public Safety and Security Committee, his work as a public safety dispatch supervisor for the Town of Stratford, and more.

Ep. 15 - JP Sredzinski, State Representative

Sean O’Neill, co-founder of Milford, Connecticut-based Tribus Brewing Company, joins Broesder and Kleinhans -- as well as guest co-host Phil Pappas -- to discuss the young brewery and their success to date, what’s on tap at the brewery, what patrons can look forward to in the future, and more.

Ep. 14 - Sean O'Neill, Tribus Brewing Co.

Phil Pappas, executive director of the Connecticut Brewers Guild, joins Broesder and Kleinhans to discuss industry growth in Connecticut and beyond, what’s happening at the state capitol when it comes to craft beer legislation, and more.

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