Connecticut East This Week Podcast

7th December 2025 - Taking to the skies with agricultural drones, the future of farming in Connecticut.

In this podcast episode ...

Drones are being used for everything from delivering goods to amazing light shows.

And now they’re being used to help improve agriculture and the lives of farmers and the crops they grow.

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

30th November 2025 - Who are the Connecticut Forest and Park Association? We find out.

In this podcast episode ...

They were the first non-profit conservation organization to be established in Connecticut 130 years ago.

We find out about the people and the work of the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.

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

23rd November 2025 - Talking about neurodivergence with an expert and two people with a diagnosis of it

In this podcast episode ...

What is neurodivergence and what does it mean for the people who are diagnosed under this umbrella term that covers neurological conditions?

We talk to an expert and two people with a neurodivergent diagnosis.

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

16th November 2025 - Talking with Amanda and Rob of the Just Mystic brand.

On this podcast episode ...

They created an iconic apparel brand called Just Mystic, with a simple, clean and classic look.

Now the brother and sister team have branched out with a new store Just Portsmouth in New Hampshire.

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

9th November 2025 - Connecticut's disappearing farmland and what it means for the future

In this podcast episode ...

Farmland in Connecticut is disappearing and once its gone, it’s gone.

We talk to local farmers and a land trust about their concerns and what can be done to protect farmland for the future.

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

 

2nd November 2025 - Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut's Innovation Center Turns Two

In this podcast episode ...

It’s not your Grandfather’s Chamber of Commerce.

We check in with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s Innovation Center, two years on.

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

26th October 2025 - Connecticut's Secretary of the State talks about upcoming local elections

In this podcast episode ...

Municipal local elections across Connecticut will take place on November 4^th

How secure is Connecticut’s voting system and when and how can you vote?

We talk with Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas.

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

19th October 2025 - CT film maker Joe Hawk talks about his new thriller mini-series he's shooting in the state

In this podcast episode ...

Connecticut has been the backdrop for many TV series and movies over the years,

And starting soon, several towns across the state will serve as filming locations for a new thriller mini-series by Connecticut native and filmmaker Joe Hawk.

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

12th October 2025 - Catching up with Chef David Standridge and his wife Kathleen about their latest business offerings

In this podcast episode ...

He’s a James Beard award winning chef and she’s an award winning somalier.

We catch up with husband and wife team David and Kathleen Standridge of Mystic to find out what they’re serving up now.

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

5th October 2025 - CT Author Elissa Bass talks about her new romance novel - Please Wait To Cross

In this podcast episode ...

She’s an award winning reporter turned book author.

We catch up with Elissa Bass as she unveils her second novel, Please Wait To Cross, with characters old and new from her first book Happy Hour.

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