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Connecticut East This Week is a weekly news podcast covering the stories and community of Eastern Connecticut
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Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
Could the next revolution in climate technology come from the State of Connecticut?
We talk EXCLUSIVELY to the founders of Green Wave Power Systems about their patented technology that could do just that.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
They’re celebrating 75 years of service to the regions military personnel, we talk to the non-profit Easter Seals about their organization.
And we get a first chat with the NEW Commissioner for the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
They’ve been part of Jewett City since 1937, but it almost ended a year later when the Hurricane of 1938 ripped across the region.
We talk to the Demicco family, owners of Jewett City Florist and Greenhouse about their 86 years in business.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
It’s a National Heritage Corridor spanning 35 Eastern Connecticut towns and is called The Last Green Valley
But what exactly is it? What does it do for the region? And why is it so important? We find out.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
He’s a former Marine and she’s a trained graphic designer and now they’re turning their talents towards the fashion industry.
We talk to the brother and sister team behind the apparel brand – JUST MYSTIC
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
It’s 3 months since adult recreational use cannabis became legal to buy in the state of Connecticut
So just how well is it going and was it the boom that everybody thought it would be on day one?
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
We all the know the name UConn but do we know everything they and their students do?
We talk to a graduate about his start-up fish food business that is taking him around the world.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
It’s 50 years this year since the end of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
And we remember those that were lost and celebrate the over 20,000 Vietnam War Veterans and their families who live in Eastern Connecticut.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
The US has been in the Arctic region of the world for over 150 years
But things are changing there and we talk to the Center for Arctic Study and Policy and the US Coast Guard to find out about these new challenges.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
It’s a major historic trilateral defense agreement between three countries.
We talk to US Congressman Joe Courtney of Connecticut’s 2nd district about the new AUKUS submarine deal between the US, Australia and the United Kingdom and what it means for Connecticut.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.