Connecticut East This Week Podcast

27th April 2025 - TVCCA turns 60 this year, but what's its future looking like with state and federal funding cuts?

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.

20th April 2025 - It’s 35 years since The American’s with Disabilities Act, so why are people with disabilities still disadvantaged?

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.

13th April 2025 - Spring Brush Fire Season in Connecticut and Prescribed Burning

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.

6th April 2025 - Talking healthcare costs and companies for National Public Health Week

In this podcast episode ...

It’s National Public Health Week April 7^th to 13^th 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.

30th March 2025 - Creating a more balanced history for future generations, we talk to History Chip

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.

23rd March 2025 - Talking with EASTCONN about their new strategic direction

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.

16th March 2025 - It's our 250th episode and we're talking true crime and murder

In this podcast episode ...

It’s our 250^th 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.

9th March 2024 - Talking, diversity, equity and inclusion with Stonington Pride

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.

2nd March 2025 - Connecticut's broken tax system and the impact it's having on towns and cities budgets

In this podcast episode ...

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.

23rd February 2025 - Spotting Connecticut's Bald Eagles and the H5N1 Avian Influenza

In this podcast episode ...

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.