Connecticut East This Week Podcast

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.

15th June 2025 - We catch up with the Connecticut Cannabis Ombudsman - One year on

In this podcast episode ...

She’s the first Cannabis Ombudsman in Connecticut and the nation.

We talk with Erin Gorman Kirk about her first full year in office and her thoughts on Connecticut’s cannabis industry.

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

8th June 2025 - Talking with Bree Shirvell, author of - Parenting in a Climate Crisis

In this podcast episode ...

The world around us can be a confusing and complicated place, especially if you’re a child.

We talk to Bree Shirvell, journalist and author about her new book Parenting in a climate crisis.

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

1st June 2025 - We meet Allyson Angelini, Connecticut's Outstanding Young Farmer of 2025

In this podcast episode ...

She’s been named Connecticut’s Outstanding Young Farmer of 2025

We talk with Allyson Angelini and visit her to see what’s she’s doing at Full Heart Farm in Ledyard, CT

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

25th May 2025 - Honoring Memorial Day Weekend with Walter Schuppe of Faces Of Freedom

In this podcast episode ...

This Memorial Day Weekend edition - They are the men and women of the US military and they’re telling their stories.

We talk with Walter Schuppe about his website - Faces of Freedom and his efforts to keep these stories alive for the history books.

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

18th May 2025 - Burning down Connecticut - we go on a prescribed burn with CT DEEP's Forestry Division

In this podcast episode ...

They’ve been setting parts of Connecticut on fire on purpose for years.

We join CT DEEPS Forestry Division as they conduct prescribed burns across the state and our region to reduce the risk of brush fires.

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

11th May 2025 - When it's time to have that talk about giving up driving

In this podcast episode ...

It’s happening on our roads more and more, wrong way driving.

So when and how do you tell your family member it’s time to stop driving and turn in their license?

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

4th May 2025 - Celebrating 10 years of The Pink Eggs and Glam Drag Brunch with Sky Casper

In this podcast episode ...

It’s become a staple of New London and beyond for the last 10 years, The Pink Eggs and Glam Drag Brunch.

We talk to Sky Casper and the team behind this phenomenon that’s entertaining everyone straight and gay.

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