Connecticut East This Week Podcast
Connecticut East This Week is a weekly news podcast covering the stories and community of Eastern Connecticut
Episodes
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It’s choking the Connecticut River and other state waterways, the invasive aquatic plant Hydrilla.
And recently is caused a firestorm of debate about how to get rid of it, we talk to the experts.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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They’ve been building aircraft engines in Connecticut for 100 years.
We join the celebration by Pratt & Whitney as they go back to where it all started on Capitol Avenue in Hartford
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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He’s an award-winning Connecticut author and Vietnam veteran whose books tell the stories of veterans, caregivers and their families.
Now Ron Farina has set his sights on telling the stories of those who helped the US military in Afghanistan.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is now law, but what does it mean for individuals and businesses here in Connecticut?
We talk to State Comptroller Sean Scanlon, whose office has analyzed it.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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He’s a former teacher in the state of Connecticut who spoke up about DEI training and was disciplined for his comments.
We talk to John Grande about his fight with his school union who refused to help him and the state.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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If you think basketball is only for the young, then you’d better think again.
We talk with the Connecticut Senior Women's Basketball Club who are shooting hoops and playing competitively in their 50’s and up to their nineties.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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We all need it to survive and to stay healthy, that’s water.
But if you get your water from a well, when did you last have it checked to make sure its not doing you more harm than good.
Plus other stories from across the region.
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His farm has never used biosolids and very few pesticides.
So why does farm owner Jerry Grabarek’s blood contain high levels of PFAS the forever chemical?
He tells us what he thinks is causing it.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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Connecticut’s agricultural industry is bigger than many people think.
We talk to Commissioners of Agriculture from Connecticut, New York, Maine and Massachusetts as they visit the state for the annual NEASDA meeting.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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She’s the first Cannabis Ombudsman in Connecticut and the nation.
We talk with Erin Gorman Kirk about her first full year in office and her thoughts on Connecticut’s cannabis industry.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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The world around us can be a confusing and complicated place, especially if you’re a child.
We talk to Bree Shirvell, journalist and author about her new book Parenting in a climate crisis.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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She’s been named Connecticut’s Outstanding Young Farmer of 2025
We talk with Allyson Angelini and visit her to see what’s she’s doing at Full Heart Farm in Ledyard, CT
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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This Memorial Day Weekend edition - They are the men and women of the US military and they’re telling their stories.
We talk with Walter Schuppe about his website - Faces of Freedom and his efforts to keep these stories alive for the history books.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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They’ve been setting parts of Connecticut on fire on purpose for years.
We join CT DEEPS Forestry Division as they conduct prescribed burns across the state and our region to reduce the risk of brush fires.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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It’s happening on our roads more and more, wrong way driving.
So when and how do you tell your family member it’s time to stop driving and turn in their license?
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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It’s become a staple of New London and beyond for the last 10 years, The Pink Eggs and Glam Drag Brunch.
We talk to Sky Casper and the team behind this phenomenon that’s entertaining everyone straight and gay.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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They’ve been helping people out of poverty in southeastern Connecticut for 60 years.
But what does the future look like for TVCCA as federal and state funding cuts start to take affect?
We talk to CEO Joshua Kelly.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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It’s 35 years since The American’s with Disabilities Act was signed into law.
So why are people with disabilities still disadvantaged, we talk with a disability advocate.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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It’s Spring Brush Fire season in Connecticut.
We talk with CT Deep’s Division of Forestry about their forest management program and why they’re planning on burning over 100 acres of forest.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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It’s National Public Health Week April 7th to 13th so what better time to talk about the healthcare industry here in the US
And Sarah Worthy CEO of Door Space gives us her frank opinions about where it’s going and why we need to stop it.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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