Connecticut East This Week Podcast

24th August 2025 - Jason Arico of Field Engineer Farm talks about life as a small farmer in Connecticut after serving in the US Navy

In this podcast episode ...

He served his country in the US Navy and now he’s still serving his local community.

We talk with Navy veteran Jason Arico of Field Engineer Farm in Columbia about his life serving as a farmer.

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

17th August 2025 - We talk with experts about Connecticut's unique Hydrilla problem

In this podcast episode ...

It’s choking the Connecticut River and other state waterways, the invasive aquatic plant Hydrilla.

And recently is caused a firestorm of debate about how to get rid of it, we talk to the experts.

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

10th August 2025 - Celebrating 100 Years of aircraft engine manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney of Connecticut

In this podcast episode ...

They’ve been building aircraft engines in Connecticut for 100 years.

We join the celebration by Pratt & Whitney as they go back to where it all started on Capitol Avenue in Hartford

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

3rd August 2025 - Author Ron Farina talks about his new book 'In sha Allah' - If God wills it about an Afghan military interpreter

In this podcast episode ...

He’s an award-winning Connecticut author and Vietnam veteran whose books tell the stories of veterans, caregivers and their families.

Now Ron Farina has set his sights on telling the stories of those who helped the US military in Afghanistan.

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

27th July 2025 - How will President Trumps One Big Beautiful Bill Act affect Connecticut? We talk with the State Comptroller

In this podcast episode ...

President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is now law, but what does it mean for individuals and businesses here in Connecticut?

We talk to State Comptroller Sean Scanlon, whose office has analyzed it.

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

20th July 2025 - Talking with former teacher John Grande, disciplined for his DEI comments and discriminated against by his union

In this podcast episode ...

He’s a former teacher in the state of Connecticut who spoke up about DEI training and was disciplined for his comments.

We talk to John Grande about his fight with his school union who refused to help him and the state.

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

13th July 2025 - Shooting hoops with the Connecticut Senior Women's Basketball Club

In this podcast episode ...

If you think basketball is only for the young, then you’d better think again.

We talk with the Connecticut Senior Women's Basketball Club who are shooting hoops and playing competitively in their 50’s and up to their nineties.

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

6th July 2025 - How healthy is your well water? You need to get it tested

In this podcast episode ...

We all need it to survive and to stay healthy, that’s water.

But if you get your water from a well, when did you last have it checked to make sure its not doing you more harm than good.

Plus other stories from across the region.

29th June 2025 - Talking PFAS contamination at Preston Farm in Connecticut

In this podcast episode ...

His farm has never used biosolids and very few pesticides.

So why does farm owner Jerry Grabarek’s blood contain high levels of PFAS the forever chemical?

He tells us what he thinks is causing it.

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

22nd June 2025 - Talking agriculture and farming at the 2025 NEASDA meeting in Connecticut

In this podcast episode ...

Connecticut’s agricultural industry is bigger than many people think.

We talk to Commissioners of Agriculture from Connecticut, New York, Maine and Massachusetts as they visit the state for the annual NEASDA meeting.

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