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CT Examiner Notebook

Tuesday 13th of October 2026

On the surface it is an exorbitant amount to pay for a school convocation speech, but at the root is a leadership role in a new approach to secondary education…what is going on in Old Saybrook schools? The latest from the Connecticut campaign trail…and how does a basement start-up get a seven-figure defense contract…another indication of the importance of small businesses to our state’s economy and growth. All that plus “ghoulish” event picks for Halloween fun…in this edition of CT Examiner Weekly. Join us!

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CONNECTICUT FLAGSTICK with Frank Darby

Tuesday 6th of October 2026

Mike Dunphy joins Frank and Marty to talk the latest off-season themes around the tours…and the state…

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New Britain Museum of American Art PERSPECTIVES

Wednesday 16th of September 2026

Some truly amazing things happening at the NBMAA…Lisa Lappe shares new discoveries in the permanent collection….plus new exhibitions focus on the works of Mary Cassatt…and three generations of the Wyeth family. All that plus a great events calendar…Join us!

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Florence Griswold Museum Update

Wednesday 16th of September 2026

Team FloGris celebrates Wee Faerie Village time…plus an exhibition update and all the details on the fantastic Annual Benefit Auction…and Holiday Magic!

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Do You Know?

Wednesday 3rd of June 2026

The 250th commemoration continues as we honor the events that made a difference in the late 1700’s…this is a special look into the Long Island Sound…conflict and opportunity…on the Road to Independence….

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UNLOCKING KATE’S VAULT: Stories from the Katharine Hepburn Museum

Tuesday 27th of January 2026

From our archive…we explore COVERGIRL KATE…Miss Hepburn’s relationship with the media over her eight decade reign in the public eye!!!!

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Antiques Trail

Thursday 23rd of October 2025

Enjoy these classic episodes focusing on the passion…the history…the rare finds…preserving and collecting antiques…

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Nature Folk: Wildlife or Wild Myth?

Tuesday 21st of October 2025

We explore the writings of Samuel Peters and try and understand what our landscape might have looked like when initially settled hundreds of years ago….

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Myths and Legends

Thursday 16th of October 2025

Enjoy this Myths and Legends CLASSIC…Captain Kidd!

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COLONIZED!

Thursday 16th of October 2025

Season One…Episode One: The Dutch Are First!

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Noah Webster’s WORDS

Thursday 16th of October 2025

Fun with words…word origins…and the stories they can tell! A classic episode from our Vault…perfect for the Halloween season!

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All Things Real Estate

Thursday 16th of October 2025

John and Maureen talk with seasoned real estate vets about the market, evolving trends…and how things have changed…

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CT Examiner Notebook

Thursday 2nd of October 2025

CT Examiner Weekly covers financial issues in Hamden…escalating costs after 10-plus years for a sea wall in Groton…a Panda Fest debrief…plus the calendar and culture highlights in our state…tune in and explore!

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Deep River Horseshoes

Wednesday 17th of September 2025

This is IT…the crowning of the CHAMPS for the 70th season of this fantastic group….someone light the fireworks!!!

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UNLOCKING KATE’S VAULT: Stories from the Katharine Hepburn Museum

Monday 25th of August 2025

From our archive…enjoy a great story about Ms. Hepburn and her love of gardens…flowers…and sun hats!

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Do You Know?

Wednesday 13th of August 2025

Our tribute to the 250th…and the Shoreline’s role in the American Revolution concludes…with the amazing David LeVasseur at the helm…notable moments and key figures in our fight for independence…

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Nature Folk: Wildlife or Wild Myth?

Thursday 17th of July 2025

How did Connecticut look when early settled…explore the writings of Samuel Peters with us…and go back to the 1700’s…

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If These Walls Could Talk

Thursday 17th of July 2025

Rebecca chats with restoration expert Chris Wuerth about his learnings over his 40 years bring historic homes back to life…magical projects…surprising finds…and even the history…of nails! You have to hear this…

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Nature’s Connections

Wednesday 9th of July 2025

Steve Gephard celebrates our greatest asset…the outdoors…with great ways we can appreciate and enjoy…and preserve it! Today…all about contemplation…in nature…

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Archaeology of Connecticut

Tuesday 8th of July 2025

The state archaeologist and panel take us on a virtual tour of an amazing educational and cultural resource…Connecticut’s Museum of Natural History…celebrate the mastadons…run with the moose and watch out for the scat!!!!

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Myths and Legends

Wednesday 25th of June 2025

The SUPERLATIVE Show! This is an amazing collaboration with Professor Stephen Gencarella and the awesome Faye Ringel…from the US Coast Guard Academy…sharing the greatest stories, legends, and historic figures…

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Noah Webster’s WORDS

Wednesday 25th of June 2025

Fun with words…word origins…and the stories they can tell! A classic episode from our Vault…please think about becoming a member to access thousands of shows just like this!

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Do You Know?

Wednesday 25th of June 2025

Our tribute to the 250th…and the Shoreline’s role in the American Revolution continues…with the amazing David LeVasseur at the helm…notable moments and key figures in our fight for independence…

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New Britain Museum of American Art PERSPECTIVES

Thursday 5th of June 2025

Fantastic new exhibit to see…and we visit with the inspiring and amazing Joe Fig…LIVE!

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Connecticut River Drift

Wednesday 14th of May 2025

Wick Griswold is remembered as he shares the amazing story of the Colt family history that few people truly know….

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Archaeology of Connecticut

Wednesday 14th of May 2025

This is an amazing panel sharing perspective, context, theories and conclusions as we head to Avon with the state archaeologist and guests to dig deep into one of the more important projects in the state…

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911:411 Emergency Information

Wednesday 7th of May 2025

Now Deputy Chief Jakober joins Fire Marshal John Planas — and Connecticut State Police head Colonel Loughman — as we get details on new safety threats, scams hitting our area…fire prevention tips as grilling season approaches…plus how to stay safe on our roads!!!

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Shelter Island

Tuesday 29th of April 2025

We celebrate the coming Spring…talk area happenings…some trivia…some shared memories and a whole lot of fun…join us.

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Nature’s Connections

Wednesday 23rd of April 2025

Steve Gephard celebrates our greatest asset…the outdoors…with great ways we can appreciate and enjoy…and preserve it! Earth Day makes us think of things we can do….to help.

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Archaeology of Connecticut

Thursday 3rd of April 2025

Tonight we talk “disaster archaeology.” What happens to massively important work when major events of nature show their brute force…Hurricane Sandy…Irene…floods…how can we protect decades of essential work exposed to these threats. Join our state archeologist as a panel of experts from FOSA and the State Historic Preservation Office tackle this important topic…

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Do You Know?

Thursday 20th of February 2025

Our tribute to the 250th…and the Shoreline’s role in the American Revolution continues…in this episode we learn of how quickly the colonists responded to the governance issues of 1774 and 1775…

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Nature Folk: Wildlife or Wild Myth?

Tuesday 4th of February 2025

How might our state’s landscape have looked when originally settled…enjoy a naturalist (Ranger Russ) and a folklorist (Professor Gencarella) as they share perspective and dissect the writings of Samuel Peters…circa 1781!

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If These Walls Could Talk

Tuesday 28th of January 2025

Rebecca explores the tales and triumphs found in restoring an amazing 1734 house in East Haddam brought back to life by Pam Voth and Tim Barrall….crazy!

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Fermented

Tuesday 28th of January 2025

From our vault…a classic for those wanting to celebrate the nuances of adult beverages…today…the Hot Toddy!

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Nature with Ranger Russ

Saturday 21st of December 2024

We get an end-of-the-year check-in with Ranger Russ…and talk area habitats…great bird watching…teaching moments…the 2025 First Walk…and so much more…

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Archaeology of Connecticut

Wednesday 11th of December 2024

Ellery Leary from the Friends of Putnam State Park joins our state archaeologist and team to talk about archaeology at the park…and a Revolutionary War encampment there…what are the findings and subsequent theories…enjoy storytelling at its best!

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Thank You for Your Service

Monday 4th of November 2024

Navy-retired Joseph Heery shares his life experiences in his 30-plus years of service…what life on a submarine was like…the discipline, challenges, and adventures…

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Talking Jazz with Ken

Monday 4th of November 2024

A REAL SPECIAL show…No music…just interviews with world renowned musicians…hear from the amazing talent that comes to Old Lyme every week….Ken’s talks with… Joe Chambers, Rick Germanson, and the great Jimmy Greene.

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Noah Webster’s WORDS

Monday 4th of November 2024

Fun with words…word origins…and the stories they can tell! A classic episode from our Vault…showcasing long…somewhat unused…but fascinating words!

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Talking Jazz with Ken

Wednesday 19th of June 2024

Ken shares some music and some stories and perspective on the world renowned artists coming this weekend to Old Lyme’s Side Door Jazz Club…today insights on Benito Gonzalez…and the great Jerry Bergonzi!

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UNLOCKING KATE’S VAULT: Stories from the Katharine Hepburn Museum

Saturday 1st of June 2024

Relive the Tracy/Hepburn magic by learning more about an amazing eyelet dress, a costume from the 1947 movie The Sea of Grass, that is now part of the collection at the Kate Museum!

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All Things Real Estate

Monday 20th of May 2024

John and Maureen give us a general update on the health of the area real estate market with a close look at rentals!

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UNLOCKING KATE’S VAULT: Stories from the Katharine Hepburn Museum

Monday 15th of April 2024

We celebrate warming temperatures with stories from Miss Hepburns gardens and her love of flowers….

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