Connecticut East This Week Podcast

8th June 2025 - Talking with Bree Shirvell, author of - Parenting in a Climate Crisis

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.

1st June 2025 - We meet Allyson Angelini, Connecticut's Outstanding Young Farmer of 2025

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.

25th May 2025 - Honoring Memorial Day Weekend with Walter Schuppe of Faces Of Freedom

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.

18th May 2025 - Burning down Connecticut - we go on a prescribed burn with CT DEEP's Forestry Division

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.

11th May 2025 - When it's time to have that talk about giving up driving

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.

4th May 2025 - Celebrating 10 years of The Pink Eggs and Glam Drag Brunch with Sky Casper

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.

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.