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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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29:15

13th October 2024 - We talk to Ryan Rivera and...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/10/11

In this podcast episode ...It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month And we talk to two Connecticut College students about their award-winning short film about an Hispanic student seeking acceptance and navigating life in a predominantly white educational institution. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

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29:36

6th October 2024 - We talk with two Connecticut...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/10/04

On this podcast episode ...They’re two doctors on a mission to help us clean our hands without water. We talk to two Connecticut entrepreneurs as they launch the first truly waterless soap. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

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29:25

29th September 2024 - We visit the iconic BF Clyde's...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/09/27

In this podcast episode ...They’re 143 years old and only open for 3 to 4 months a year We take a visit to the iconic BF Clyde’s Cider Mill in Mystic and find out more about the last steam powered cider mill in the nation. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

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28:49

22nd September 2024 - Who is Connecticut Sea Grant...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/09/20

In this podcast episode ...They’re one of 34 organizations across the nation helping to educate and empower people about the living environment around them. We talk to Connecticut Sea Grant about their work, their mission and how well we’re doing on the environment. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

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29:45

15th September 2024 - Publicly owned energy...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/09/13

In this podcast episode ...He’s on a mission to eliminate residential energy bills for all of us. But how realistic is that? We talk to Benjamin Lee founder of the nonprofit Solar Security Net about his ambitious plans and vision. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

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28:45

8th September 2024 - Talking with journalist and...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/09/06

In this podcast episode ...She’s an award-winning journalist and comes from a family of writers. We talk to Elissa Bass about her debut romance novel, Happy Hour and why she decided to get into the novel writing business. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

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29:45

1st September 2024 - Women in the maritime industry....

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/08/30

In this podcast episode ...Women in the maritime industry are increasing both in numbers and their roles in this important sector. We talk with Lourdes Evans, President of the Connecticut chapter of WISTA to find out more. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

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29:12

25th August 2024 - Helping veterans reconnect - we...

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2024/08/23

In this podcast episode ...He’s a military veteran on a new mission, to reconnect his fellow veterans, their families and young people using the great outdoors. We talk to Davey Edwards founder of Open Doors Outdoors based here in Connecticut. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

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28:46

18th August 2024 - We talk Olympic cycling success...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/08/16

In this podcast episode ...They started as a side business making high-tech wheels for the professional cycling sector Now their wheels have helped athletes win medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, we talk to Princeton CarbonWorks of Mystic. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

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29:56

11th August 2024 - Dr Kim McLear, Coast Guard...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/08/09

In this podcast episode ...She was one of the original Coast Guard whistleblowers back in 2014 10 years on and Dr Kim McLear is still fighting for justice for her and every other Coast Guard victim. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.

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28:38

4th August 2024 - Policing the tourist Town of...

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2024/08/02

In this podcast episode ...It’s southeastern Connecticut’s most visited tourist spot, the Town of Mystic. So what’s it like policing Mystic during the summer when visitors and multiple events add to an already busy workload. We find out. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region

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28:57

28th July 2024 - Having a good time without alcohol....

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2024/07/24

In this podcast episode ...Where do you go if you want to have a good night out but don’t want to or can’t drink alcohol? Maybe a sober bar. And they’re popping up across the state and nation and we visit one in Willimantic. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region

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28:44

21st July 2024 - In conversation with Connecticut...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/07/19

In this podcast episode ...He’s an Emmy award winning singer songwriter born and raised in Waterford We talk to Steve Elci about his music career and his new album of songs for kids called All Together Now. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region

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29:37

14th July 2024 - How to succeed with your small...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/07/12

In this podcast episode ...If you’re a small business how do you go about making changes and raising your prices without upsetting your customers? We talk to local entrepreneur, Alex Foulkes, who straight talks the answers. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.

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29:19

7th July 2024 - Talking about Connecticut's Nuclear...

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2024/07/05

In this podcast episode ...They generate around half the electricity we use in Connecticut each year We’re talking about the two nuclear reactors at Millstone Power Plant in Waterford and what the future for nuclear power in the state looks like. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region

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29:10

30th June 2024 - Looking at the childcare and...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/06/28

In this podcast episode ...Eastern Connecticut is facing a childcare and workforce crisis. So what can be done? We talk to United Way of Southeastern Connecticut about their plans and how it will take the entire community to solve the problem. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region

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29:26

23rd June 2024 - We talk to the Connecticut Network...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/06/21

In this podcast episode ...They’ve been televising the workings of the state legislature for the last 25 years. We sit down with the Connecticut Network (CT-N) and find out how it all began and what the future holds in this age of streaming Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region

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29:52

16th June 2024 - We get a first look at the 3rd floor...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/06/14

In this podcast episode ...It’s one of the most famous Newport Mansions, we visit The Breakers in Rhode Island. And get a first look at their new tour of the previously unseen private third floor of the property in the mansions 130 year history. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.

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29:56

9th June 2024 - Talking with Marine Veteran, John...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/06/07

In this podcast episode ...He started his business at the height of the Covid Pandemic. Four years on and Marine Veteran John Genna is celebrating success and beating the odds with his laser engraving business. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region

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29:50

2nd June 2024 - We find out about the National Prison...

Connecticut East This Week Podcast ·

2024/05/31

In this podcast episode ...They’re some of the brightest minds around and have taken on and beaten the best debate teams in the US. We find out about the National Prison Debate League and its teams of incarcerated individuals. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region

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