Best Bree Walters Podcasts (2025)

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29th June 2025 - Talking PFAS contamination at Preston Farm in Connecticut 29:39

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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.By Brian Scott-Smith

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22nd June 2025 - Talking agriculture and farming at the 2025 NEASDA meeting in Connecticut 29:08

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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.…

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15th June 2025 - We catch up with the Connecticut Cannabis Ombudsman - One year on 29:38

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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.By Brian Scott-Smith

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8th June 2025 - Talking with Bree Shirvell, author of - Parenting in a Climate Crisis 28:50

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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.By Brian Scott-Smith

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1st June 2025 - We meet Allyson Angelini, Connecticut's Outstanding Young Farmer of 2025 29:19

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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.By Brian Scott-Smith

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25th May 2025 - Honoring Memorial Day Weekend with Walter Schuppe of Faces Of Freedom 28:46

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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.…

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18th May 2025 - Burning down Connecticut - we go on a prescribed burn with CT DEEP's Forestry Division 28:53

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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.By Brian Scott-Smith

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11th May 2025 - When it's time to have that talk about giving up driving 27:43

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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.By Brian Scott-Smith

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4th May 2025 - Celebrating 10 years of The Pink Eggs and Glam Drag Brunch with Sky Casper 29:16

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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.By Brian Scott-Smith

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27th April 2025 - TVCCA turns 60 this year, but what's its future looking like with state and federal funding cuts? 29:07

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In this podcast episode ... They’ve been helping people out of poverty in southeastern Connecticut for 60 years. But what does the future look like for TVCCA as federal and state funding cuts start to take affect? We talk to CEO Joshua Kelly. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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20th April 2025 - It’s 35 years since The American’s with Disabilities Act, so why are people with disabilities still disadvantaged? 29:44

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In this podcast episode ... It’s 35 years since The American’s with Disabilities Act was signed into law. So why are people with disabilities still disadvantaged, we talk with a disability advocate. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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13th April 2025 - Spring Brush Fire Season in Connecticut and Prescribed Burning 29:14

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In this podcast episode ... It’s Spring Brush Fire season in Connecticut. We talk with CT Deep’s Division of Forestry about their forest management program and why they’re planning on burning over 100 acres of forest. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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6th April 2025 - Talking healthcare costs and companies for National Public Health Week 29:05

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In this podcast episode ... It’s National Public Health Week April 7th to 13th so what better time to talk about the healthcare industry here in the US And Sarah Worthy CEO of Door Space gives us her frank opinions about where it’s going and why we need to stop it. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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30th March 2025 - Creating a more balanced history for future generations, we talk to History Chip 29:09

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In this podcast episode ... History is created one micro story at a time, that’s the mantra of Connecticut based History Chip. We talk to its founder as they embark on a mission to collect everyday people’s stories for the history books. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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23rd March 2025 - Talking with EASTCONN about their new strategic direction 29:07

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In this podcast episode ... They’ve been an educational partner serving eastern Connecticut since 1980 We talk to EASTCONN as they take a strategic look at what they do and how they can continue to serve their communities. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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16th March 2025 - It's our 250th episode and we're talking true crime and murder 29:50

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In this podcast episode ... It’s our 250th episode of Connecticut East This Week and we’re talking murder. As we find out about a series of true crime books coming later year letting you follow crimes across Connecticut and beyond. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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9th March 2024 - Talking, diversity, equity and inclusion with Stonington Pride 28:46

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In this podcast episode ... As Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are struck off from federal websites by the new administration. It’s down to state organizations to be there for everyone in the community regardless of age, gender or race. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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2nd March 2025 - Connecticut's broken tax system and the impact it's having on towns and cities budgets 29:15

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In this podcast episode ... It’s a broken system in the state that’s just getting worse. We talk about the state’s tax system and how it’s impacting the towns and cities where you live, forcing them to make almost impossible decisions that impact you. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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23rd February 2025 - Spotting Connecticut's Bald Eagles and the H5N1 Avian Influenza 28:59

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In this podcast episode ... It might be winter but it’s the ideal time for some bird spotting We take a cruise down the Connecticut River to see some of the state’s Bald eagles and more. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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16th February 2025 - Project Hope the new name for The Windham No Freeze Project in Connecticut 29:34

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In this podcast episode ... They help hundreds of people in the Windham area facing homelessness. And with a new name comes even more services, we talk with Project Hope, formerly The Windham No Freeze Project. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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9th February 2025 - Michael O'Connor, the new Executive Director of the Connecticut Port Authority 28:45

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In this podcast episode ... Their State Pier project has kept this quasi-public agency in the spotlight for the last few years. We talk with the Connecticut Port Authority’s new Executive Director about how he intends to turn the agency around and focus on its wider mission. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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2nd February 2025 - Interview with Iconic TV Chef Jacques Pepin as he turns 90 27:31

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In this podcast episode ... He’s the quintessential American Chef with a French accent. We talk to Connecticut resident and Iconic and legendary TV chef Jacques Pepin about cooking and turning 90. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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26th January 2025 - Visiting the Eastern Regional Police Academy in Norwich on their 2nd anniversary 27:37

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In this podcast episode ... It’s the only satellite police academy in eastern Connecticut. We visit the Eastern Regional Police Academy in Norwich as they celebrate 2 years of training the regions police officers. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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19th January 2025 - Presidential Historian, Dr Thomas Balcerski talks about Donald Trump's return to power 29:18

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In this podcast episode ... Making presidential history for only the second time. We talk to a presidential historian about Donald Trumps return to power as the nations 47th President Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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12th January 2025 - Talking with Connecticut's FIRST female State Fire Marshal, Lauri Volkert 28:16

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In this podcast episode ... She’s Connecticut’s first female state fire marshal. We talk with Lauri Volkert about her new role, her firefighting history as well as the challenges and opportunities she sees for her office in 2025 Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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5th January 2025 - Talking with Kari Kastango, the FIRST person to swim the entire Connecticut River 29:18

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In this podcast episode ... It’s the first podcast of the new year and we’re kicking it off with an inspirational story As we talk to the first person to ever swim the entire length of the Connecticut River and it’s longer than you think. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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29th December 2024 - End of the year show with Opendoors Outdoors 29:15

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In this podcast episode... It’s the final show for 2024 and we take a look back at some of the stories that hit the headlines this year. And this year we’re doing it a little bit differently. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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22nd December 2024 - Author Ron Farina reads from his final trilogy book - Sacrifice, The Final Chapter 28:12

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In this podcast episode ... He’s a Vietnam Veteran and author of three books about the men and women of the US military. Ron Farina launches the last book in his trilogy and we were there at the book launch earlier this year. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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15th December 2024 - Celebrating 60 years of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Connecticut 28:25

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In this podcast episode ... It’s called the launchpad for American Theater and is based in the Town of Waterford Connecticut and named after one of the country’s famous writers. We visit the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center as it celebrates 60 years of the performing arts Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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8th December 2024 - We talk about Connecticut's 119,000 disconnected youth report and what happens next. 29:12

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In this podcast episode ... Connecticut has 119,000 at risk youth in the state and something needs to be done. The 119K Commission was set up, has released their report but what happens now? We find out Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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1st December 2024 - Author & Film maker Jeff Benedict talks about his book and Netflix documentary - Poisoned - The Dirty Truth About Your Food 29:31

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In this podcast episode ... It’s Thanksgiving a time to celebrate with family and food, but more often that food is making us sick. We talk to Connecticut author and filmmaker Jeff Benedict about his book and documentary Poisoned, The dirty truth about your food. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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24th November 2024 - Connecticut's Cannabis Ombudsman talks about her first 6 months in office 28:31

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In this podcast episode ... She’s the first Cannabis Ombudsman in the nation and has been in office now for 6 months We catch up with Erin Gorman-Kirk to find out what she’s been up to since she took office and her outlook for 2025 Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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17th November 2024 - We find out about the FREE legal help from the Wiggin Opportunity Initiative 29:10

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In this podcast episode ... She’s an Eastern Connecticut start-up business success. And they’re a nationwide law firm handing out millions of dollars of free legal services. We find out about the Wiggin and Dana Opportunity Initiative. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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10th November 2024 - We talk with Veteran Farmers about a new initiative called CT Veteran Grown 29:32

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In this podcast episode ... They served their country and they’re still serving now We talk with two Veteran farmers about their farms and about the state’s Homegrown by Heroes, part of the state’s CT Veteran Grown campaign. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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3rd November 2024 - We sit down with the 7th President of Eastern Connecticut State University, Dr Karim Ismaili 28:40

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In this podcast episode ... It’s the only public liberal arts University in the state and its right here in Eastern Connecticut We sit down with Eastern Connecticut State University’s new President, Karim Ismaili as he celebrates 3 months in office Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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27th October 2024 - We talk with James Beard Award Best Chef Northeast, David Standridge and his wife Kathleen 28:45

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In this podcast episode ... It’s the equivalent of the Oscars for the restaurant and hospitality industry, the James Beard Awards. We sit down with David Standridge of the Shipwrights Daughter who won a James Beard best chef award earlier this year. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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20th October 2024 - Audubon Connecticut talk about their Junior Forest Techs and Wildlife Guards youth employment programs 29:39

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In this podcast episode ... Looking after more than just our state birds. We talk to Audubon Connecticut about their work and two youth employment programs, junior forest techs and wildlife guards that are inspiring tomorrow’s conservationists. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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13th October 2024 - We talk to Ryan Rivera and Yasmine Tohme about their award-winning film - Those Who Don't 29:15

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In this podcast episode ... It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month And we talk to two Connecticut College students about their award-winning short film about an Hispanic student seeking acceptance and navigating life in a predominantly white educational institution. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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6th October 2024 - We talk with two Connecticut doctors about their new waterless soap 29:36

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On this podcast episode ... They’re two doctors on a mission to help us clean our hands without water. We talk to two Connecticut entrepreneurs as they launch the first truly waterless soap. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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29th September 2024 - We visit the iconic BF Clyde's Cider Mill in Mystic Connecticut to welcome in Fall 29:25

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In this podcast episode ... They’re 143 years old and only open for 3 to 4 months a year We take a visit to the iconic BF Clyde’s Cider Mill in Mystic and find out more about the last steam powered cider mill in the nation. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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22nd September 2024 - Who is Connecticut Sea Grant and what do they do? We sit down and find out. 28:49

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In this podcast episode ... They’re one of 34 organizations across the nation helping to educate and empower people about the living environment around them. We talk to Connecticut Sea Grant about their work, their mission and how well we’re doing on the environment. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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15th September 2024 - Publicly owned energy infrastructure? We talk with Solar Security Net's CEO Benjamin Lee about it 29:45

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In this podcast episode ... He’s on a mission to eliminate residential energy bills for all of us. But how realistic is that? We talk to Benjamin Lee founder of the nonprofit Solar Security Net about his ambitious plans and vision. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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8th September 2024 - Talking with journalist and author Elissa Bass about her debut romance novel - Happy Hour 28:45

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In this podcast episode ... She’s an award-winning journalist and comes from a family of writers. We talk to Elissa Bass about her debut romance novel, Happy Hour and why she decided to get into the novel writing business. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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1st September 2024 - Women in the maritime industry. We talk to Lourdes Evans of WISTA USA 29:45

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In this podcast episode ... Women in the maritime industry are increasing both in numbers and their roles in this important sector. We talk with Lourdes Evans, President of the Connecticut chapter of WISTA to find out more. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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25th August 2024 - Helping veterans reconnect - we talk to Davey Edwards of Open Doors Outdoors in Connecticut 29:12

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In this podcast episode ... He’s a military veteran on a new mission, to reconnect his fellow veterans, their families and young people using the great outdoors. We talk to Davey Edwards founder of Open Doors Outdoors based here in Connecticut. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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18th August 2024 - We talk Olympic cycling success with Mystic Connecticut bike company, Princeton CarbonWorks 28:46

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In this podcast episode ... They started as a side business making high-tech wheels for the professional cycling sector Now their wheels have helped athletes win medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, we talk to Princeton CarbonWorks of Mystic. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.…

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11th August 2024 - Dr Kim McLear, Coast Guard Whistleblower tells us her story 29:56

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In this podcast episode ... She was one of the original Coast Guard whistleblowers back in 2014 10 years on and Dr Kim McLear is still fighting for justice for her and every other Coast Guard victim. Plus we take a look at other stories from around the region.By Brian Scott-Smith

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4th August 2024 - Policing the tourist Town of Mystic. We take a ride-along with the Town of Groton Police Department 28:38

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In this podcast episode ... It’s southeastern Connecticut’s most visited tourist spot, the Town of Mystic. So what’s it like policing Mystic during the summer when visitors and multiple events add to an already busy workload. We find out. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

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28th July 2024 - Having a good time without alcohol. We visit a sober bar in Connecticut 28:57

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In this podcast episode ... Where do you go if you want to have a good night out but don’t want to or can’t drink alcohol? Maybe a sober bar. And they’re popping up across the state and nation and we visit one in Willimantic. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

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21st July 2024 - In conversation with Connecticut Emmy award winning singer/songwriter Steve Elci 28:44

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In this podcast episode ... He’s an Emmy award winning singer songwriter born and raised in Waterford We talk to Steve Elci about his music career and his new album of songs for kids called All Together Now. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the regionBy Brian Scott-Smith

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