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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 Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
It’s October and the annual observation of breast cancer awareness month.
We talk to ECHO Associates about the latest advances in cancer treatment and a cancer survivor on her personal cancer journey.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
She’s the 17th President and only the second women to be President of UConn
We talk to Radenka Maric as she looks back over her first year in office and the challenges facing the school and its students.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
Getting around Northeastern Connecticut if you don’t have a car can be difficult.
We find out the results of a recent transport hackathon and what solutions might be on the horizon to change this.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
Money and finances, they’re major parts of our lives, so why are we so bad with them?
We talk to Junior Achievement about their financial literacy classes and what they’re doing to turn the situation around for our young people here in the state.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
Healthcare costs, medications and services continue to increase in price but why?
We find out about one of the biggest reasons, PBM’s or Pharmacy Benefit Managers and who they are.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
On this podcast episode ...
It started in a garage in Canterbury Connecticut 36 years ago and today it’s a multi-million dollar business.
We talk to George and Eric Mattern of Mattern Construction about the success of their company.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
She was the first Latina to become President of a University in New England.
We talk to Doctor Elsa Nunez of Eastern Connecticut State University on her 18 years as she announces her retirement.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
She started as a teacher and has become one of the longest serving Executive Directors of a chamber of commerce in the state.
We talk to Betti Kuszaj of the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber about her four decades in charge.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
From small businesses to major corporations, they’re all helping their local community.
We talk to the Putnam Business Association about the work they do year-round and the events they hold.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
In this podcast episode ...
From the biggest income tax cuts since the 1990’s to Zoning Reform and a look at affordable housing in the state.
We talk to local legislators Cathy Osten and Greg Howard about the winners and losers in the 2023 Legislative session.
Plus, we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region