Connecticut East This Week Podcast

1st February 2026 - Talking with Democrat Senator Cathy Osten about the 2026 CT legislative session

In this podcast episode ...

The new 2026 legislative session in Connecticut starts on February 4^th and this year is a short session.

So what can we expect from our legislators by way of new laws and proposals?

We talk this week to Democratic State Senator Cathy Osten to find out more.

25th January 2026 - Talking with Heather Somers and Greg Howard about the new Connecticut 2026 legislative session

In this podcast episode ...

Legislators will head back to Hartford on February 4^th for the beginning of the 2026 Connecticut legislative session.

It’s a short session this year with mid term elections as well.

We catch up with two local Republican legislators to get their take on what they will be pushing for.

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

18th January 2026 - Talking with Bill Middleton, the new First Selectman of the town of Stonington, CT

In this podcast episode ...

He’s a successful businessman and entrepreneur with a string of local restaurants.

We talk with Bill Middleton, the new First Selectman of the town of Stonington on why he ran for public office.

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

11th January 2026 - We talk with the new Mayor of the city of Norwich, Swarnjit Singh

In this podcast episode ...

He came to America almost 20 years ago as an international student to finish his Masters Degree in Computer Science.

In November 2025, he became the new Mayor of the City of Norwich, we talk to Swarnjit Singh about his incredible story.

January 4th 2026 - Talking AI in the film and TV industry with Brian Lurch of One Man Films

In this podcast episode ...

Artificial Intelligence or A.I. is everywhere but depending on how it’s used and where, it is causing concerns and questions to be raised.

Especially on TV and film as to what’s real and what isn’t and how it could reshape entire industries and how we consume content.

We talk to someone in the A.I. media space.

28th December 2025 - Looking back at 50 years of Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act

In this podcast episode ...

Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency.

And this year Connecticut commemorates the 50th anniversary of its Freedom of Information Act.

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

21st December 2025 - It's 50 years since the end of the Vietnam war. So, what was Operation Babylift? We find out

In this podcast episode ...

This year marks the 50^th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war.

And we talk to former staff of the Pan Am airline about their heroic role in saving hundreds of AmerAsian orphans from Vietnam in Operation Babylift.

 

14th December 2025 - New life for a former dairy farm as it becomes Connecticut's newest winery

In this podcast episode ...

It was once a dairy farm but now it’s creating a different liquid as it transitions into a vineyard and winery.

We talk to the new owners of Greystone Winery in North Stonington about their new venture.

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

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.