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REAL PEOPLE with Stan Simpson: Kevin Reese’s journey to finding inner peace
This week's show is only for people who have stress and tension in their lives. Could that be you? For several year, Connecticut's Kevin Reese has been on a journey to re-discover himself. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson: Puerto Rico’s earthquakes reverberate in Connecticut
Puerto Rico has been rocked with two devastating natural disasters in the past two years – Hurricane Maria in 2017 and a recent earthquake that is reverberating here in CT. Stan will talk to a local man - Wilfred Lopez - who was on the island visiting family when the earthquake hit. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson: UConn women’s basketball preview with Alexa Philippou
This is a year of measured expectations for the UConn women's basketball team, whose season starts next week. An eclectic mix of new faces makes this season an unpredictable one for a program that has won 11 national championships. The Courant's Alexa Philippou joins Stan to break down this year's edition. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson: GOODworks empowers women leaving prison
Theresa Goode has had a tumultuous past, having to overcome the emotional pain of domestic abuse. But – as a counselor- it made her better able to empathize with other women who shared a similar journey. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson: Faith & Healing
Rha-Sheen and Briggitte Brown are pastors at the “Right Now Church” in New Britain. They spend a lot their time helping the congregation activate their faith to deal with adversity and unexpected challenges. The Browns have become a living example of what they have been preaching. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson: Is a financial crisis looming?
There has been wide speculation from financial experts that – despite a robust economy - a financial crisis is looming for America. Osman Kilic, Chairman of the Finance Department at Quinnipiac University and an expert on financial crisis breaks it all down for us, and lets us know what’s happening globally to trigger such grave concerns. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson: Chef Jay goes global
Windsor Chef Jay Lewis can cook up a tasty rack of ribs, lathered with his specialty sauce and spice. Now, the food entrepreneur is thinking global. He plans to take his specialty spice and sauce to Africa next month in hopes of expanding his business to the Mother Land – and beyond. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson: The power of mentoring
This week Stan talks about he power of mentors and highlight two programs, one in Danbury and one in Hartford, whose mission is to empower young people through adult volunteer engagement. Ryan Matthews is the Director of Community-based Programs at Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters. Stan also talks with a mentor-mentee team: Naghee Misriky of Glastonbury and his mentee – 14-year old Jayden. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson – Morton Katz, 100 year old attorney
Morton Katz turned 100 this year. Yes, 100. And this World War II veteran is still working as a special public defender with the CT court system, representing indigent clients charged with felonies. We talk about his remarkable life as a lawyer - and his secret to longevity. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson: Walt “Doc” Hurley’s legacy
His name was Walter Hurley. But he was better known as “Doc” Hurley. This longtime Hartford educator and community leader had a motto, “Be of Service. Get an education. Don’t Quit." This motto inspired scores of Hartford young people. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson — Corey Brinson asks for a second chance
Corey Brinson was once considered a Connecticut success story. Raised in Hartford’s North End, the UConn graduate and Air Force veteran went on to become a city councilman and one of the capital’s city’s emerging young lawyers. His rise came to an abrupt halt in 2017. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson – Depression: treatment, and what to say to someone who is depressed
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Stan talks with two licensed clinical social workers about depression, mental health issues --- and get tips on treatment, prevention, what to say and what not to say to someone who exhibits warning signs. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson – Going from fat to fit
Five years ago, Manchester’s Mike Harrington was morbidly obese – weighing well-over 400 pounds. Since that time, he has dropped more than 200 pounds. His journey now is to educate others about how a healthy lifestyle transformed him from Fat to Fit. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson: Empowering people who’ve lost limbs
CT’s Joe Gaetani and Tim Ploszaj were once accomplished high school athletes. After separate horrifying accidents 30 years ago, both became amputees.They turned the defining moments in their lives into a new business that will empower other amputees to live full lives. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson – Millionaire Mindset Sisterhood
New Haven's Roberta Hoskie will discuss her rags-to-riches story about how a single mom, living in New Haven on a fixed income, evolved into a wealthy real estate broker and investor. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson – Relationships
T.C. Brantley, a provocative and popular relationship guru & CT Pastor, became so busy fixing other couple's relationships that he could not prevent his own marriage from failing. We discuss how Brantley s recent divorce has affected him - and his once-burgeoning practice. → Read More
Real People with Stan Simpson – Jim Calhoun
Hall of Fame college basketball coach Jim Calhoun talks about his present, highly acclaimed past – and a very unsettling future. The Coach turns 77 in May. He completed a high-profile launch of a new men’s basketball team at Division III St. Joseph. He is also a four-time cancer survivor-- and is currently battling stomach cancer. → Read More
The Stan Simpson Show — Dads of autistic kids share trials and triumphs
Dads of Autistic children share their trials and triumphs of raising a child with special needs. (April is national Autism Awareness Month) Guests: Randy Ewart; Alex Borre ... → Read More
The Stan Simpson Show: What’s next for UConn’s Men’s Basketball
Will it get worse before it gets better for the UConn mens basketball team? Hartford Courant sports writer Dom Amore, who covers the team, gives his recap of this dismal season and outlook for 2019-20 Guest: Dom Amore; Hartford Courant sports writer ... → Read More
The Stan Simpson Show — College admissions scandal
It could be the largest scandal ever regarding college admissions. Dozens of rich parents across the country have been bribing test proctors, college administrators and college coaches to get their children into a preferred college. So far, 50 people have been indicted. → Read More