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 over for this year, we’re talking the 2024 Connecticut legislative session
It was a short session this year, but what does that actually mean, we speak with Eastern Connecticut Senators Cathy Osten and Heather Somers to find out.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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They number in the thousands, we’re talking about people who are homeless
And since 2021 the number of homeless people in the state has risen 14% and its affecting people of ALL age groups.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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There were around 310 reports of it in 2023 alone, we’re talking about SEX trafficking and its happening right here in Connecticut.
We talk to two non-profits about the problem and how they and others are trying to combat it.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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It’s the biggest cadet cheating scandal in the Coast Guard Academy’s history.
We sit down with the Academy to find out how 55 cadets of the class of 2025 did it.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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It’s last CEO retired after 50 years, so what’s next for the non-profit TVCCA?
We sit down with the non-profits newest and youngest CEO, Joshua Kelly to find out his plans moving forward.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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It’s a 40 year old human services agency in the far corner of the quiet corner of Connecticut.
We sit down with the Executive Director and find out about TEEG and the services it continues to provide to those in need.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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Traditional shopping is making way for immersive experiences, but what does that actually mean?
We talk to a female entrepreneur who has four immersive stores to find out the secret to her success.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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It’s our 200th episode.
And to celebrate this milestone we sat down with the Town of Manchester, who are continuing to celebrate their 200th birthday, looking at their past, present and future.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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It’s possibly the biggest financial decision you’ll make in your life, to own a home and get a mortgage.
We talk with Jonathan Tremblay an independent mortgage specialist about why you should shop around and get pre-qualified.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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She’s a talented musician, music therapist, foodie and host of a popular radio show in the region
We talk with Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh, host of WILI’s Ravings & Cravings about her life, work and passions.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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They’re called the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region or SeCTer
But what do they do, why should your business be talking to them and how are they helping grow the regions economy?
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
And we talk to the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling about how things are looking and who’s being affected by legalized gambling in the state.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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They help companies across the nation with their digital transformation.
We talk to Reality Interactive based in Middletown on how they’re connecting businesses and customers in the digital age.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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They’ve been serving the northeastern community of Connecticut for 130 years.
We talk to Day Kimball Health and its President Kyle Kramer about the community hospital’s past, present and future.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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We talk to the President of Mitchell College in New London about her tenure to date and how the college is improving and moving up the education ladder.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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New Year, new you? But how’s that working out and have you already given up at the gym?
We talk to dietitian Jackie Durand about why that happens and what we need to do to stay on track.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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She’s been saving exotic animals for over 20 years.
We talk to Allison Sloane, founder of the Pandemonium Rainforest Project, about her continued mission to help these abused and neglected animals.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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In this EDUCATION special edition.
We talk to EASTCONN about their adult education services and how they’re positively impacting the lives of adults here in our region who’ve decided to give school another chance.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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He’s been in office now for a year
We talk to Erick Russell, Connecticut’s State Treasurer about the success of the last 12 months he and his team have had and what challenges lie ahead in this major election year.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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It’s that time of the year when we think about maybe spring cleaning our homes
But for those with Hoarding Disorder, throwing things out is the last thing they want or are able to do.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region
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