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Connecticut East This Week Podcast

Brian Scott-Smith

Connecticut East This Week is a weekly news podcast covering the stories and community of Eastern Connecticut

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28:39

20th July 2025 - Talking with former teacher John...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/07/18

In this podcast episode ...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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29:38

13th July 2025 - Shooting hoops with the Connecticut...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/07/11

In this podcast episode ...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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29:29

6th July 2025 - How healthy is your well water? You...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/07/04

In this podcast episode ...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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29:39

29th June 2025 - Talking PFAS contamination at...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/06/27

In this podcast episode ...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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29:08

22nd June 2025 - Talking agriculture and farming at...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/06/20

In this podcast episode ...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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29:38

15th June 2025 - We catch up with the Connecticut...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/06/13

In this podcast episode ...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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28:50

8th June 2025 - Talking with Bree Shirvell, author of...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/06/06

In this podcast episode ...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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29:19

1st June 2025 - We meet Allyson Angelini,...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/05/30

In this podcast episode ...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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28:46

25th May 2025 - Honoring Memorial Day Weekend with...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/05/23

In this podcast episode ...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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28:53

18th May 2025 - Burning down Connecticut - we go on a...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/05/16

In this podcast episode ...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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27:43

11th May 2025 - When it's time to have that talk...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/05/09

In this podcast episode ...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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29:16

4th May 2025 - Celebrating 10 years of The Pink Eggs...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/05/02

In this podcast episode ...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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29:07

27th April 2025 - TVCCA turns 60 this year, but...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/04/25

In this podcast episode ...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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29:44

20th April 2025 - It’s 35 years since The American’s...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/04/18

In this podcast episode ...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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29:14

13th April 2025 - Spring Brush Fire Season in...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/04/11

In this podcast episode ...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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29:05

6th April 2025 - Talking healthcare costs and...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/04/04

In this podcast episode ...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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29:09

30th March 2025 - Creating a more balanced history...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/03/28

In this podcast episode ...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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29:07

23rd March 2025 - Talking with EASTCONN about their...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/03/21

In this podcast episode ...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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29:50

16th March 2025 - It's our 250th episode and we're...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/03/14

In this podcast episode ...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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28:46

9th March 2024 - Talking, diversity, equity and...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2025/03/07

In this podcast episode ...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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