Connecticut East This Week Podcast

30th July 2023 - We talking food and Personal Chef Services with Jennifer Coomey of Grace Gourmet

In this podcast episode ...

From providing catering services for parties and special events to cooking for people with specific dietary needs.

We talk to Jennifer Coomey of Grace Gourmet about the rise in popularity of Personal Chef Services.

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

23rd July 2023 - Talking Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Tech Expert Joe Nigro

In this podcast episode ...

It’s one of the most talked about technologies of recent times – Artificial Intelligence and the affects it could  have on humanity.

We talk to Joe Nigro, a technology expert to get his thoughts on the good and bad of AI

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

16th July 2023 - Glenn Carberry the Traveling American talks about his travels and new website

In this podcast episode ...

He’s a man with a passion for travel and has visited over 60 different countries to date.

We talk to Glenn Carberry, who’s sharing what he’s seen and where at his new website – The Travelling American.com

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

9th July 2023 - We visit Coventry Farmer’s Market, the biggest Farmer’s Market in Connecticut

In this podcast episode ...

There are almost 100 of them across the State serving everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to local cheeses.

We’re talking Farmers Markets and we’re visiting the biggest one in the state in Coventry.

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

2nd July 2023 - In conversation with Rear Admiral Bill Kelly, former Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy

In this podcast episode ...

He came to an organization being investigated for sexual misconduct and then was hit by the Covid 19 pandemic.

We talk with former Coast Guard Academy Superintendent Rear Admiral Bill Kelly about those challenges and changes as he moves on.

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

25th June 2023 - National Ocean Month - Bringing back Eel grass to Long Island Sound

In this podcast episode ...

It used to be in abundance in Long Island Sound 90 years ago, we’re talking about EEL Grass

We have an EXCLUSIVE report with Save the Sound and Save Environmental to see whether their efforts to repopulate eel grass have been successful as we round out National Ocean Month   

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

18th June 2023 - National Ocean Month - Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve

In this podcast episode ...

They’re part of a small collection of estuaries across the nation where freshwater from the land mixes with salt water from the sea

We talk EXCLUSIVELY to the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve about their work, as part of our National Ocean Month coverage.   

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

11th June 2023 - Ocean Month - Project Oceanology Marine Science Day 2023

In this podcast episode ...

They’ve been introducing people young and old to citizen science about our oceans for the last 50 years

We talk EXCLUSIVELY to Project Oceanology about their Marine Science Day 2023 as part of our National Ocean Month coverage.   

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

4th June 2023 - National Ocean Month and NOAA’s Marine Debris Program

In this podcast episode ...

It’s June and we’re celebrating National Ocean Month and kicking off the first of four special reports.

We talk EXCLUSIVELY to Demi Fox of NOAA about their Marine Debris Program and why it’s so important to keep our oceans clean.   

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

28th May 2023 - Memorial Day and Honor Flight Connecticut - Remembering our Veterans

In this podcast episode ...

They’re part of a nationwide organization that pays tribute to the Nation’s Veterans.

We join Honor Flight Connecticut on their trip to Washington DC as they celebrate veterans from our state.

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