Connecticut East This Week Podcast

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He’s a former Food Network winner and co-owner of Sift Bake Shop that started in Mystic 10 years ago this year.

We talk to Sift owner Adam Young about his career journey and the success of Sift Bake Shop and its 4 locations.

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He’s  the youngest candidate for governor in the state and he’s a Republican running unopposed.

We talk to State Senator Ryan Fazio about his run for the top job in Connecticut and what are his top issues that he is campaigning on.

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He's a progressive Democrat who is turning heads in his party. We talk to candidate for Governor, Josh Elliott, as he challenges Governor Ned Lamont for the state's top job.

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He’s campaigning for a third term to continue leading the state of Connecticut.

We talk to Governor Ned Lamont about what it will take to win a re-election and what he still needs to do to make the state affordable for all.  

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Education financing across Connecticut has long been a talking point.

Now a new Blue Ribbon Commission has been created to address long-standing funding disparities and systemic inequities across Connecticut school districts.   

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Housing is a hot button issue not only here in Connecticut but across the nation

But when the Federal government gets involved taxpayers can end up paying more for new housing in their area.  

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It’s a very special Independence day this year as America celebrates its 250^th birthday.

We talk to Rob Brule First Selectman of the Town of Waterford who are celebrating their 225^th birthday as well as celebrating America at 250.

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He’s an MIT Engineer, business entrepreneur and author of several books

We talk with Ted Yang about his latest book offering – Ageless Peak Performance , The Playbook for AI powered excellence.

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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.

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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.