Connecticut East This Week Podcast

11th January 2026 - We talk with the new Mayor of the city of Norwich, Swarnjit Singh

In this podcast episode ...

He came to America almost 20 years ago as an international student to finish his Masters Degree in Computer Science.

In November 2025, he became the new Mayor of the City of Norwich, we talk to Swarnjit Singh about his incredible story.

January 4th 2026 - Talking AI in the film and TV industry with Brian Lurch of One Man Films

In this podcast episode ...

Artificial Intelligence or A.I. is everywhere but depending on how it’s used and where, it is causing concerns and questions to be raised.

Especially on TV and film as to what’s real and what isn’t and how it could reshape entire industries and how we consume content.

We talk to someone in the A.I. media space.

28th December 2025 - Looking back at 50 years of Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act

In this podcast episode ...

Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency.

And this year Connecticut commemorates the 50th anniversary of its Freedom of Information Act.

Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.

21st December 2025 - It's 50 years since the end of the Vietnam war. So, what was Operation Babylift? We find out

In this podcast episode ...

This year marks the 50^th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war.

And we talk to former staff of the Pan Am airline about their heroic role in saving hundreds of AmerAsian orphans from Vietnam in Operation Babylift.

 

14th December 2025 - New life for a former dairy farm as it becomes Connecticut's newest winery

In this podcast episode ...

It was once a dairy farm but now it’s creating a different liquid as it transitions into a vineyard and winery.

We talk to the new owners of Greystone Winery in North Stonington about their new venture.

Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.

7th December 2025 - Taking to the skies with agricultural drones, the future of farming in Connecticut.

In this podcast episode ...

Drones are being used for everything from delivering goods to amazing light shows.

And now they’re being used to help improve agriculture and the lives of farmers and the crops they grow.

Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.

30th November 2025 - Who are the Connecticut Forest and Park Association? We find out.

In this podcast episode ...

They were the first non-profit conservation organization to be established in Connecticut 130 years ago.

We find out about the people and the work of the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.

Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.

23rd November 2025 - Talking about neurodivergence with an expert and two people with a diagnosis of it

In this podcast episode ...

What is neurodivergence and what does it mean for the people who are diagnosed under this umbrella term that covers neurological conditions?

We talk to an expert and two people with a neurodivergent diagnosis.

Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.

16th November 2025 - Talking with Amanda and Rob of the Just Mystic brand.

On this podcast episode ...

They created an iconic apparel brand called Just Mystic, with a simple, clean and classic look.

Now the brother and sister team have branched out with a new store Just Portsmouth in New Hampshire.

Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.

9th November 2025 - Connecticut's disappearing farmland and what it means for the future

In this podcast episode ...

Farmland in Connecticut is disappearing and once its gone, it’s gone.

We talk to local farmers and a land trust about their concerns and what can be done to protect farmland for the future.

Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.