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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 Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
In this podcast episode...
From a cat themed coffee house to Caribbean comfort food.
We’re on a trek across the state to find some great places to eat that also have backstories just as interesting as their food.
And we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
In this podcast episode ...
The town of Tolland, Connecticut and its new Birch Grove school comes under federal investigation, we find out why.
And giving HOPE to those looking for that perfect event space. We talk to the owners of Hope Lodge in Moosup.
Plus we look at other stories making the headlines across the region.
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
In this podcast episode ...
Starting a business can be tough and especially if it involves food
We talk to CLICK an organization that is multi-cultural with multi service kitchens connecting farmers, chefs and food lovers by supporting each other.
And we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
In this podcast episode ...
It’s 25 years of Puppies Behind Bars and we talk to them about their amazing dogs and their prison connection
Plus we talk to three local Police Departments in Eastern Connecticut who all have a Puppies Behind Bars comfort dog
And we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
In this podcast episode ...
Women entrepreneurs in Connecticut are increasing and we talk to two women about their unique products and the challenges they’ve faced getting them to market.
Plus Connecticut launches a statewide electric vehicle charging station program, we have the details.
And we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
In this podcast episode ...
Being a man isn’t always about being tough and leading the pack, it’s also about allowing yourself to fail and be vulnerable too.
We talk to the co-authors of a new book called 'Emerging Men' and hear their inspiring personal stories of struggle and success.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
In this podcast episode ...
A crisis in our classrooms.
Banning books in our schools, but it goes much deeper than just literature.
We talk to two educators about the lack of diversity in teaching staff in our classrooms and how that’s having a far wider affect on our black and brown communities.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
In this podcast episode ....
The new Connecticut legislative session starts Feb 9th, but it’s a short session with elections in November.
So, what will and wont get done as legislators try to not rock the boat. We talk to Democrat State Senator Cathy Osten and Republican State Representative Greg Howard for their views.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
In this podcast ...
It’s taken years for online gambling and betting to come to Connecticut, but it’s taken just months for it to become a problem.
And thinking of buying or selling your home? We find out what the market could be like in 2022 and whether its still hot or not.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
In this podcast episode ...
Collaborating to help their local community
We talk to Reliance Health and Norwich Police on their success in helping those with substance use disorder in a unique collaboration between the two agencies.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.