Connecticut East This Week Podcast

Brian Scott-Smith
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  • News Commentary
  • Updated Weekly

Connecticut East This Week is a weekly news podcast covering the stories and community of Eastern Connecticut

  1. 3d ago

    5th July 2026 - America celebrates its 250th and the Town of Waterford, CT celebrates it's 225th

    In this podcast episode ... It’s a very special Independence day this year as America celebrates its 250th birthday. We talk to Rob Brule First Selectman of the Town of Waterford who are celebrating their 225th birthday as well as celebrating America at 250.

    29 min

  2. Jun 26

    28th June 2026 - We speak with MIT Engineer and Entrepreneur Ted Yang about his new book on AI

    In this podcast episode ... He’s an MIT Engineer, business entrepreneur and author of several books We talk with Ted Yang about his latest book offering – Ageless Peak Performance , The Playbook for AI powered excellence.

    29 min

  3. Jun 19

    21st June 2026 - EXCLUSIVE - Part 2 of 2 speaking with former East Lyme Police Chief, Michael Finkelstein

    In this podcast episode ... In part two of our exclusive interview - He had a 36 year law enforcement career and then in 2024 he hit the headlines and everything started to change. Former East Lyme Police Chief Michael Finkelstein talks to Connecticut East about his fall from grace.

    30 min

  4. Jun 12

    14th June 2026 - EXCLUSIVE part 1 of 2 with former East Lyme Police Chief, Michael Finkelstein

    In this podcast episode ... He had a 36 year law enforcement career and then in 2024 he hit the headlines and everything started to change. Former East Lyme Police Chief Michael Finkelstein talks EXCLUSIVELY to Connecticut East about his fall from grace.

    30 min

  5. Jun 5

    7th June 2026 - Finding out about Plebeian Helpers and their work in Ukraine

    In this podcast episode ... They’re a grassroots volunteer organization providing humanitarian aid to those in need We talk to Plebeian Helpers about their continuing work helping the people in and fleeing the war torn country of Ukraine.

    30 min

  6. May 29

    31st May 2026 - Talking with the CBIA and their reaction to the 2026 Connecticut legislative session

    In this podcast episode ... They’re the largest business organization in the state of Connecticut. We talk to the CBIA about their reaction to this year’s 2026 Connecticut legislative session and their criticism of it.

    30 min

  7. May 22

    24th May 2026 - Celebrating 100 years of The Garde Arts Center in New London, Connecticut

    In this podcast episode ... It’s been part of the cultural heritage of New London, Connecticut for 100 years this year. We talk to Steve and Jeanne Sigel the leadership duo behind The Garde Arts Center and find out about how it all started.

    30 min

  8. May 15

    17th May 2026 - What will it take to unparalyze the American healthcare system and make it work for everyone?

    In this podcast episode ... Half of American adults are struggling to afford healthcare and meanwhile legislators are passing no meaningful reforms to address the issue. We talk to an organization that says its not due to a lack of solutions but concerns of getting those solutions wrong.

    29 min
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