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For the People

The award-winning "For the People", produced by John Voket, focuses on issues related to aging, veterans, youth, education, health and human services, public safety, workforce and consumer issues and the environment. Broadcast segments and guests explore concerns facing communities we serve, and detail how individuals and communities may respond to address and/or mitigate those concerns.

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21:55

Liberation Programs

For the People ·

2025/02/20

Meet two leaders from Liberation Programs, a key substance abuse and prevention agency serving Fairfield County. We'll talk about a bill they are supporting in the statehouse this session that has the potential to save thousands of lives in the state, as well as how they are working with schools to help ensure kids never venture down the road to substance use.

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11:32

LAB @ ConnCORP

For the People ·

2025/02/20

We're connecting with ConnCORP - the Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program - which is focused on economic development and providing opportunities to New Haven’s underserved residents. ConnCORP just launched its 'State of Black Business' survey, so we'll explain how you can participate - and why it's so important.

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21:17

Naugatuck Valley COG / Kinneytown Dam removal Pt. 2

For the People ·

2025/02/20

We're keeping things flowing with our first segment, as we visit the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (COG) to continue our series about the ongoing Kinneytown Dam removal project. How could the removal of one deteriorating dam have regional - even global environmental implications? Tune in and find out.

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58:37

Naugatuck Valley COG / Kinneytown Dam removal Pt. 2 -...

For the People ·

2025/02/16

We're keeping things flowing with our first segment, as we visit the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (COG) to continue our series about the ongoing Kinneytown Dam removal project. How could the removal of one deteriorating dam have regional - even global environmental implications? Stay tuned and find out.Then, we're connecting with ConnCORP - the Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program - which is focused on economic development and providing opportunities to New Haven’s

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19:22

CT Foodshare

For the People ·

2025/02/11

We're continuing our regular visits with CT Foodshare. How is the current state of affairs impacting hunger in our state, who are the ones most at risk for hunger insecurity, and what can you do to try and help as many of our kids and families access a sufficient and nutritious supply of food? We'll unpack these issues and more - stay tuned.

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20:42

CCM Foundation for Youth

For the People ·

2025/02/11

Check out what the leader of the CCM Foundation for Youth has to say about supporting and advising on strategies related to Young People First and the associated crisis of youth disconnection in the state's educational system. You'll learn how declining education funding at the state level has resulted in a negative impact on taxpayers at the local level.

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11:31

Kids Helping Kids

For the People ·

2025/02/11

Meet Kids Helping Kids - an organization that has inspired over 1,500 students to participate in youth-led service projects in their communities. Their upcoming 'Hope Day' mental health fair is bringing together numerous mental health resources - so, we'll tell you all about it, and how to get involved!

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55:34

Kids Helping Kids - CCM Foundation for Youth - CT...

For the People ·

2025/02/09

We're leading off with two important segments focusing on Connecticut's young people, and starting with Kids Helping Kids - an organization that has inspired over 1,500 students to participate in youth-led service projects in their communities. Their upcoming 'Hope Day' mental health fair is bringing together numerous mental health resources - so, we'll tell you all about it.Then, we'll chat with the leader of the CCM Foundation for Youth - supporting and advising on strategies related to Young

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20:22

Thin Line Peer Support Team

For the People ·

2025/02/05

Get to know our partners from the Thin Line Peer Support Team - which is working hard providing one-on-one connections to help our first responders and military service members address issues including depression and PTSD. Tune in and find out how you can help by sponsoring or playing in their upcoming golf tournament!

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16:36

AARP CT's 2025 Legislative Agenda

For the People ·

2025/02/05

For the People is circling back with AARP Connecticut to unpack some of the most important elements of the organization's 2025 Legislative Agenda. These are not just initiatives that are important to older residents, so stay tuned and learn how these issues impact you.

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17:14

CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference Preview

For the People ·

2025/02/05

CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference is coming up, featuring a series of virtual workshops in the lead up to a full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 1. So, we're connecting with NOFA's leader to learn all about it and tell you how to get involved.

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58:05

CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference Preview - AARP CT's...

For the People ·

2025/02/02

CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference is coming up, featuring a series of virtual workshops February 25-27 in the lead up to a full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 1. So, we'll open connecting with NOFA's leader to learn all about it and tell you how to get involved.Then, we'll circle back with AARP Connecticut to unpack some of the most important elements of the organization's 2025 Legislative Agenda. These are not just initiatives that are important to older residents, so stay tuned

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57:50

Greenwich Library - Impact Fairfield County - CT Data...

For the People ·

2025/02/02

Thanks to an amazing $5 million endowment announced just days ago, the transformation of Greenwich Library from a traditional library into a comprehensive cultural and educational center will pick up where Connecticut's "most visited" library left off with its recent "Reimagine" renovation project left off. So we'll call on the Library Director to expand on this news - and to let patrons and the public know what's in store for the future. Then we'll welcome the entire leadership team from Impact

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15:32

CT Voices New Report on AI & Our Kids

For the People ·

2025/01/31

Join us as For the People explores how the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the lives of your kids and children's lives across Connecticut and the nation as we connect with the real live authors of a brand new report from Connecticut Voices for Children.

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18:39

Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service

For the People ·

2025/01/31

We're living in interesting political times, so we'll tap into a conversation with the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service that will help you better appreciate why your voice and presence in some type of public service may be more critical today than ever.

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19:06

Red Cross CT & RI Region 'Heroes Wanted'

For the People ·

2025/01/31

If you've been gripped by the tragedy and loss stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires, there's an opportunity for you to be a hero to fire and disaster victims and others right here at home by becoming a Red Cross Disaster Services volunteer - tune in and we'll tell you all about it.

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57:04

Red Cross CT & RI Region 'Heroes Wanted - Governor M....

For the People ·

2025/01/26

If you've been gripped by the tragedy and loss stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires, there's an opportunity for you to be a hero to fire and disaster victims and others right here at home by becoming a Red Cross Disaster Services volunteer - stay tuned and we'll tell you all about it.Then, we'll re engage with the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service. We're living in interesting political times, so we'll engage a conversation that will help you better appreciate why your voice and

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15:24

CT FOI 50th Anniversary Pt. 1

For the People ·

2025/01/24

In this first of an ongoing series, help celebrate half a century of open government and the many ways our state's Freedom of Information Act helps make that happen as it turns 50 years old in 2025. How can our FOIA help you become a better citizen? Tune in and find out!

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17:36

LOVE146

For the People ·

2025/01/24

If you care about kids, you can't miss this eye-opening conversation with LOVE146 that will help frame what we're facing here in Connecticut when it comes to child trafficking, and what you can do to prevent it and help these exploited children have a better life.

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19:11

History Chip

For the People ·

2025/01/24

Did you ever look at yourself as playing an important role in our collective history? In this segment, we're going to explain why your story is our story - and introduce you to History Chip, the organization that's going to help you tell it.

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