Connecticut East This Week Podcast

21st June 2026 - EXCLUSIVE - Part 2 of 2 speaking with former East Lyme Police Chief, Michael Finkelstein

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In part two of our exclusive interview - He had a 36 year law enforcement career and then in 2024 he hit the headlines and everything started to change.

Former East Lyme Police Chief Michael Finkelstein talks to Connecticut East about his fall from grace.

14th June 2026 - EXCLUSIVE part 1 of 2 with former East Lyme Police Chief, Michael Finkelstein

In this podcast episode ...

He had a 36 year law enforcement career and then in 2024 he hit the headlines and everything started to change.

Former East Lyme Police Chief Michael Finkelstein talks EXCLUSIVELY to Connecticut East about his fall from grace.

7th June 2026 - Finding out about Plebeian Helpers and their work in Ukraine

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They’re a grassroots volunteer organization providing humanitarian aid to those in need

We talk to Plebeian Helpers about their continuing work helping the people in and fleeing the war torn country of Ukraine.

31st May 2026 - Talking with the CBIA and their reaction to the 2026 Connecticut legislative session

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They’re the largest business organization in the state of Connecticut.

We talk to the CBIA about their reaction to this year’s 2026 Connecticut legislative session and their criticism of it.

24th May 2026 - Celebrating 100 years of The Garde Arts Center in New London, Connecticut

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It’s been part of the cultural heritage of New London, Connecticut for 100 years this year.

We talk to Steve and Jeanne Sigel the leadership duo behind The Garde Arts Center and find out about how it all started.

17th May 2026 - What will it take to unparalyze the American healthcare system and make it work for everyone?

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Half of American adults are struggling to afford healthcare and meanwhile legislators are passing no meaningful reforms to address the issue.

We talk to an organization that says its not due to a lack of solutions but concerns of getting those solutions wrong.

10th May 2026 - Antibiotic resistance - Finding a better Penicillin

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Penicillin has been around for almost 100 years, but its effectiveness against certain medical conditions is starting to fail.

We catch up with a scientist whose team at UConn is looking for something better than pencillin in the war against resistant bacteria.

3rd May 2026 - Celebrating 50 years of Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network

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It was formed 50 years ago this year to allow women to network with one another in Connecticut.

We talk to two members of the Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network to find out more about the organization and its achievements over the past 50 years.

26th April 2026 - 10 Years of The Social Bar & Kitchen in New London, we talk to Brian Stradczuk the owner

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It’s been serving up beer, food, live music and more in downtown New London for 10 years now.

We talk to the owner of The Social Bar and Kitchen about how it all started and what it takes to keep the business viable in these challenging economic times.

 

19th April 2026 - We find out about the new audio book and documentary, Sports Heaven - The birth of ESPN

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It was the nations very first 24/7 sports channel and it started right here in Connecticut.

We talk to an historian and a best selling author about a new audio book and documentary called Sports Heaven, the birth of ESPN.