Connecticut East This Week Podcast

12th April 2026 - Who are CHC/ACT and how do they help Connecticut's Community Health Centers?

On this podcast episode ...

Connecticut Health Centers serve almost half a million people in the state each year.

We talk to the organization CHC/ACT that advocates on their behalf to make sure healthcare is available to all across our state.

5th April 2026 - We find out about Connecticut's new professional soccer team, CT United FC

In this podcast episode ...

As one sports team leaves Connecticut another one is ready to take its place, but will Connecticut fall In love with the beautiful game

We talk to Andre Swanston, founder of the states new professional soccer team, Connecticut United FC

29th March 2026 - Finding out about the innovative culinary arts program at Ellis Tech in Connecticut

In this podcast episode ...

They’re learning more than just cooking and baking skills.

We talk to culinary arts students at Ellis Tech as they also learn how to run a real life restaurant business as well.

22nd March 2026 - What is the Middletown Police Activity League? We find out

In this podcast episode ...

Bringing together law enforcement and young people, it’s been happening for a while now.

We talk to the Police Activity League of Middletown or PAL about their work building bridges with local youth.

15th March 2026 - Celebrating 250 years of The Griswold Inn in Essex, Connecticut

In this podcast episode ...

This year marks the 250^th anniversary of the birth of the nation.

We talk to one business that’s actually one month older than the nation itself, The Griswold Inn in the town of Essex.

8th March 2026 - Talking colorectal cancer deaths in people under 50 and why it's increasing

In this podcast episode ...

It’s become the leading cancer killer of people under the age of 50, colorectal cancer.

Once called the old person’s disease it’s now taking lives at a younger rate, we talk to a leading cancer specialist to find out more.

1st March 2026 - It's our 300th episode! And we talk with Waterford Police Chief Marc Balestracci as he retires after 25 years

It’s our 300^th episode!

And what better way to celebrate than to look back at the 25-year career of Waterford Chief of Police, Marc Balestracci as he steps down and retires.

22nd February 2026 - Talking mattresses with the Mattress Recycling Council of Connecticut

In this podcast episode ...

We sleep on one every night and hope to get a good nights sleep from our mattress.

But what happens to them after they come to the end of their useful life?

You might be surprised to find out.

15th February 2026 - Talking with Persephone Hall about research on employers still valuing higher education applicants in the modern workforce

On this podcast episode ...

American employers still value a higher education applicant when it comes to the job market according to new research from the Association of American Colleges and Universities.

But what does that look like in today’s higher education reality?

8th February 2026 - Civic engagement with - The Common Ground Project with Josiah Schlee

In this podcast episode ...

Do you know how to engage with local government or get in contact with your local legislator.

We talk to the founder of a new project looking to help the public participate more in government matters.

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