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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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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History is created one micro story at a time, that’s the mantra of Connecticut based History Chip.
We talk to its founder as they embark on a mission to collect everyday people’s stories for the history books.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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They’ve been an educational partner serving eastern Connecticut since 1980
We talk to EASTCONN as they take a strategic look at what they do and how they can continue to serve their communities.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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It’s our 250th episode of Connecticut East This Week and we’re talking murder.
As we find out about a series of true crime books coming later year letting you follow crimes across Connecticut and beyond.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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As Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are struck off from federal websites by the new administration.
It’s down to state organizations to be there for everyone in the community regardless of age, gender or race.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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It’s a broken system in the state that’s just getting worse.
We talk about the state’s tax system and how it’s impacting the towns and cities where you live, forcing them to make almost impossible decisions that impact you.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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It might be winter but it’s the ideal time for some bird spotting
We take a cruise down the Connecticut River to see some of the state’s Bald eagles and more.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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They help hundreds of people in the Windham area facing homelessness.
And with a new name comes even more services, we talk with Project Hope, formerly The Windham No Freeze Project.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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Their State Pier project has kept this quasi-public agency in the spotlight for the last few years.
We talk with the Connecticut Port Authority’s new Executive Director about how he intends to turn the agency around and focus on its wider mission.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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He’s the quintessential American Chef with a French accent.
We talk to Connecticut resident and Iconic and legendary TV chef Jacques Pepin about cooking and turning 90.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
26th January 2025 - Visiting the Eastern Regional Police Academy in Norwich on their 2nd anniversary
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It’s the only satellite police academy in eastern Connecticut.
We visit the Eastern Regional Police Academy in Norwich as they celebrate 2 years of training the regions police officers.
Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.
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