Hat City Pod
Roberto Alves, Councilman Joe Britton, Councilman Farley Santos, Frank Salvatore Jr.
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Hat City Pod - New Name, New Year...We're Back!
Hat City Pod
02/21/22 • 57 min
Welcome to the new season of Hat City Pod, formerly Coffee With Your Councilmen. Roberto, Frank, Joe, and Farley discuss the pod name change, the 2021 election results, what’s happening in Danbury and on the City Council including the situation with the “Danbury Career Academy,” and what’s to come!
Coming Soon - Coffee With Your Councilmen
Hat City Pod
09/01/20 • 1 min
So it begins!
Here is a quick trailer and introduction on what's to come. Stay tuned, full episodes will be up shortly
A wide ranging conversation with an exceptional leader, Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz. We discuss the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic crisis as it relates to what’s happening here in CT. From mental health of health professionals to what the state is doing to fight the pandemic and what our responsibility is as CT residents to curb the virus. This is a discussion you don’t want to miss.
10/23/20 • 32 min
We’re joined by CT’s own Madam Secretary, Denise Merrill, the Secretary of the State to talk voting in CT. Madam Secretary discusses where we are at the moment and where we must go in the future to make voting even easier and safer. Tune into this wide ranging interview and you’ll quickly learn why she has been one of our state’s most successful government officials.
11/17/20 • 53 min
Did you know that some Danbury residents don’t have enough to eat, struggle with childcare and transportation? In this episode we take an in-depth look at the United Way’s ALICE Report - what it means and it’s details - with the President/COO of the United Way of Western CT, Isabel Almeida. She gives us a breakdown of what half of our residents are suffering through and how local leaders can and need to step up with sustainable solutions to help our community.
09/24/20 • 39 min
We thought we could have wrapped up our Education/Danbury Public Schools series, but recent comments and listener questions demanded a response. We go through a detailed breakdown of our education funding with Danbury Democrats Chair Andrea Gartner and BOE Member Joe DaSilva. We also dive back in to Charter schools. Transparency and forthrightness matter!
10/09/20 • 28 min
We discuss the happenings of the latest City Council meeting, and why one item required an additional special meeting this week to pass. Plus, get our first take on why change shouldn’t be partisan.
09/05/20 • 37 min
In this first episode we dive into who we are, why we’re doing this podcast and what you can expect in future episodes.
We take an initial look at a recent tax giveaway for a large developer right here in Danbury that we ardently opposed and begin a dive in to education. Tune in and join us.
09/15/20 • 35 min
A continuation of our discussion about the Danbury Public Schools with Joseph Dasilva Jr. member of the Danbury Board of Education. Joe provides us with clarity around the current school budget, along with a breakdown on what is really in it and what isn’t from the city of Danbury. “We got[an increase of] $1.2 million from the city of Danbury, which is not even enough to cover contractual increases. Flat out. It is effectively a budget cut.” - Joe DaSilva Jr. We also speak on City growth and its impact on students, magnet schools followed by conversation on Charter Schools. We end this one with the series wrap up, thank you all for tuning in.
09/15/20 • 41 min
Join us as we discuss the Danbury Public Schools with the Vice Chair of the Danbury Board of Education, Kate Conetta. In this conversation we get a look at the status of our schools and discuss the important aspects that affect them positively and negatively. Known for her deep dives into the subject matter that’s put in front of her and in this episode we talk to her about finance, outcomes and the future state of our schools. When asked if Danbury residents should be worried about the state of school funding from this fiscal year to next, Kate Connetta stated, “I think they should be concerned.” Definitely don’t miss this one.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Hat City Pod have?
Hat City Pod currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Hat City Pod cover?
The podcast is about News, Community, Podcasts, Current Affairs, Education, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Hat City Pod?
The episode title 'Meet your Councilmen and a Conversation Against Tax Giveaways for Big Business' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hat City Pod?
The average episode length on Hat City Pod is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hat City Pod released?
Episodes of Hat City Pod are typically released every 15 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Hat City Pod?
The first episode of Hat City Pod was released on Sep 1, 2020.
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