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Connecticut East This Week Podcast — 111 episodes
12th July 2026 - The positives and negatives of Federal housing projects and their cost to local taxpayers
5th July 2026 - America celebrates its 250th and the Town of Waterford, CT celebrates it's 225th
28th June 2026 - We speak with MIT Engineer and Entrepreneur Ted Yang about his new book on AI
21st June 2026 - EXCLUSIVE - Part 2 of 2 speaking with former East Lyme Police Chief, Michael Finkelstein
14th June 2026 - EXCLUSIVE part 1 of 2 with former East Lyme Police Chief, Michael Finkelstein
7th June 2026 - Finding out about Plebeian Helpers and their work in Ukraine
31st May 2026 - Talking with the CBIA and their reaction to the 2026 Connecticut legislative session
24th May 2026 - Celebrating 100 years of The Garde Arts Center in New London, Connecticut
17th May 2026 - What will it take to unparalyze the American healthcare system and make it work for everyone?
10th May 2026 - Antibiotic resistance - Finding a better Penicillin
3rd May 2026 - Celebrating 50 years of Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network
26th April 2026 - 10 Years of The Social Bar & Kitchen in New London, we talk to Brian Stradczuk the owner
19th April 2026 - We find out about the new audio book and documentary, Sports Heaven - The birth of ESPN
12th April 2026 - Who are CHC/ACT and how do they help Connecticut's Community Health Centers?
5th April 2026 - We find out about Connecticut's new professional soccer team, CT United FC
29th March 2026 - Finding out about the innovative culinary arts program at Ellis Tech in Connecticut
22nd March 2026 - What is the Middletown Police Activity League? We find out
15th March 2026 - Celebrating 250 years of The Griswold Inn in Essex, Connecticut
8th March 2026 - Talking colorectal cancer deaths in people under 50 and why it's increasing
1st March 2026 - It's our 300th episode! And we talk with Waterford Police Chief Marc Balestracci as he retires after 25 years
22nd February 2026 - Talking mattresses with the Mattress Recycling Council of Connecticut
15th February 2026 - Talking with Persephone Hall about research on employers still valuing higher education applicants in the modern workforce
8th February 2026 - Civic engagement with - The Common Ground Project with Josiah Schlee
1st February 2026 - Talking with Democrat Senator Cathy Osten about the 2026 CT legislative session
25th January 2026 - Talking with Heather Somers and Greg Howard about the new Connecticut 2026 legislative session
18th January 2026 - Talking with Bill Middleton, the new First Selectman of the town of Stonington, CT
11th January 2026 - We talk with the new Mayor of the city of Norwich, Swarnjit Singh
January 4th 2026 - Talking AI in the film and TV industry with Brian Lurch of One Man Films
28th December 2025 - Looking back at 50 years of Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act
21st December 2025 - It's 50 years since the end of the Vietnam war. So, what was Operation Babylift? We find out
14th December 2025 - New life for a former dairy farm as it becomes Connecticut's newest winery
7th December 2025 - Taking to the skies with agricultural drones, the future of farming in Connecticut.
30th November 2025 - Who are the Connecticut Forest and Park Association? We find out.
23rd November 2025 - Talking about neurodivergence with an expert and two people with a diagnosis of it
16th November 2025 - Talking with Amanda and Rob of the Just Mystic brand.
9th November 2025 - Connecticut's disappearing farmland and what it means for the future
2nd November 2025 - Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut's Innovation Center Turns Two
26th October 2025 - Connecticut's Secretary of the State talks about upcoming local elections
19th October 2025 - CT film maker Joe Hawk talks about his new thriller mini-series he's shooting in the state
12th October 2025 - Catching up with Chef David Standridge and his wife Kathleen about their latest business offerings
5th October 2025 - CT Author Elissa Bass talks about her new romance novel - Please Wait To Cross
28th September 2025 - We sit down with the outgoing 53rd Commanding Officer of Subase New London, Captain Ken Curtin
21st September 2025 - Who are the Yankee National Party? We talk with three members to find out
14th September 2025 - What are the challenges facing rural health care? We find out
7th September 2025 - Talking home building and ownership with Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut
31st August 2025 - Misinformation around the drug Fentanyl, we talk about the myths around Fentanyl exposure
24th August 2025 - Jason Arico of Field Engineer Farm talks about life as a small farmer in Connecticut after serving in the US Navy
17th August 2025 - We talk with experts about Connecticut's unique Hydrilla problem
10th August 2025 - Celebrating 100 Years of aircraft engine manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney of Connecticut
3rd August 2025 - Author Ron Farina talks about his new book 'In sha Allah' - If God wills it about an Afghan military interpreter
27th July 2025 - How will President Trumps One Big Beautiful Bill Act affect Connecticut? We talk with the State Comptroller
20th July 2025 - Talking with former teacher John Grande, disciplined for his DEI comments and discriminated against by his union
13th July 2025 - Shooting hoops with the Connecticut Senior Women's Basketball Club
6th July 2025 - How healthy is your well water? You need to get it tested
29th June 2025 - Talking PFAS contamination at Preston Farm in Connecticut
22nd June 2025 - Talking agriculture and farming at the 2025 NEASDA meeting in Connecticut
15th June 2025 - We catch up with the Connecticut Cannabis Ombudsman - One year on
8th June 2025 - Talking with Bree Shirvell, author of - Parenting in a Climate Crisis
1st June 2025 - We meet Allyson Angelini, Connecticut's Outstanding Young Farmer of 2025
25th May 2025 - Honoring Memorial Day Weekend with Walter Schuppe of Faces Of Freedom
18th May 2025 - Burning down Connecticut - we go on a prescribed burn with CT DEEP's Forestry Division
11th May 2025 - When it's time to have that talk about giving up driving
4th May 2025 - Celebrating 10 years of The Pink Eggs and Glam Drag Brunch with Sky Casper
27th April 2025 - TVCCA turns 60 this year, but what's its future looking like with state and federal funding cuts?
20th April 2025 - It’s 35 years since The American’s with Disabilities Act, so why are people with disabilities still disadvantaged?
13th April 2025 - Spring Brush Fire Season in Connecticut and Prescribed Burning
6th April 2025 - Talking healthcare costs and companies for National Public Health Week
30th March 2025 - Creating a more balanced history for future generations, we talk to History Chip
23rd March 2025 - Talking with EASTCONN about their new strategic direction
16th March 2025 - It's our 250th episode and we're talking true crime and murder
9th March 2024 - Talking, diversity, equity and inclusion with Stonington Pride
2nd March 2025 - Connecticut's broken tax system and the impact it's having on towns and cities budgets
23rd February 2025 - Spotting Connecticut's Bald Eagles and the H5N1 Avian Influenza
16th February 2025 - Project Hope the new name for The Windham No Freeze Project in Connecticut
9th February 2025 - Michael O'Connor, the new Executive Director of the Connecticut Port Authority
2nd February 2025 - Interview with Iconic TV Chef Jacques Pepin as he turns 90
26th January 2025 - Visiting the Eastern Regional Police Academy in Norwich on their 2nd anniversary
19th January 2025 - Presidential Historian, Dr Thomas Balcerski talks about Donald Trump's return to power
12th January 2025 - Talking with Connecticut's FIRST female State Fire Marshal, Lauri Volkert
5th January 2025 - Talking with Kari Kastango, the FIRST person to swim the entire Connecticut River
29th December 2024 - End of the year show with Opendoors Outdoors
22nd December 2024 - Author Ron Farina reads from his final trilogy book - Sacrifice, The Final Chapter
15th December 2024 - Celebrating 60 years of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Connecticut
8th December 2024 - We talk about Connecticut's 119,000 disconnected youth report and what happens next.
1st December 2024 - Author & Film maker Jeff Benedict talks about his book and Netflix documentary - Poisoned - The Dirty Truth About Your Food
24th November 2024 - Connecticut's Cannabis Ombudsman talks about her first 6 months in office
17th November 2024 - We find out about the FREE legal help from the Wiggin Opportunity Initiative
10th November 2024 - We talk with Veteran Farmers about a new initiative called CT Veteran Grown
3rd November 2024 - We sit down with the 7th President of Eastern Connecticut State University, Dr Karim Ismaili
27th October 2024 - We talk with James Beard Award Best Chef Northeast, David Standridge and his wife Kathleen
20th October 2024 - Audubon Connecticut talk about their Junior Forest Techs and Wildlife Guards youth employment programs
13th October 2024 - We talk to Ryan Rivera and Yasmine Tohme about their award-winning film - Those Who Don't
6th October 2024 - We talk with two Connecticut doctors about their new waterless soap
29th September 2024 - We visit the iconic BF Clyde's Cider Mill in Mystic Connecticut to welcome in Fall
22nd September 2024 - Who is Connecticut Sea Grant and what do they do? We sit down and find out.
15th September 2024 - Publicly owned energy infrastructure? We talk with Solar Security Net's CEO Benjamin Lee about it
8th September 2024 - Talking with journalist and author Elissa Bass about her debut romance novel - Happy Hour
1st September 2024 - Women in the maritime industry. We talk to Lourdes Evans of WISTA USA
25th August 2024 - Helping veterans reconnect - we talk to Davey Edwards of Open Doors Outdoors in Connecticut
18th August 2024 - We talk Olympic cycling success with Mystic Connecticut bike company, Princeton CarbonWorks
11th August 2024 - Dr Kim McLear, Coast Guard Whistleblower tells us her story
4th August 2024 - Policing the tourist Town of Mystic. We take a ride-along with the Town of Groton Police Department
28th July 2024 - Having a good time without alcohol. We visit a sober bar in Connecticut
21st July 2024 - In conversation with Connecticut Emmy award winning singer/songwriter Steve Elci
14th July 2024 - How to succeed with your small business, we talk to Alex Foulkes, entrepreneur.
7th July 2024 - Talking about Connecticut's Nuclear Power future and Millstone Power Plant
30th June 2024 - Looking at the childcare and workforce crisis in Eastern Connecitcut
23rd June 2024 - We talk to the Connecticut Network about their 25 years of televising the state legislature
16th June 2024 - We get a first look at the 3rd floor of the famous Breakers Mansion and their new tour
9th June 2024 - Talking with Marine Veteran, John Genna about his small business he started during the Covid pandemic
2nd June 2024 - We find out about the National Prison Debate League and its teams of incarcerated individuals