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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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21:09

AARP CT Report On Population Flight

For the People ·

2026/03/09

We're unpacking the implications from AARP’s latest Vital Voices survey, that show affordability concerns are growing for Connecticut residents age 45 and older. How could a perfect storm of financial pressures result in driving some of our most productive residents and workforce member to move away? Tuned in and find out!

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17:46

UConn Waterbury's WISHfest

For the People ·

2026/03/09

On April 16, UConn Waterbury is inviting you to the 4th Annual WISHfest — a day dedicated to cultivating innovation, inclusion, and a healthier future for the community. So in this segment, we're connecting with the UConn Dean coordinating the event, which features keynote talks from neurodiversity champion Temple Grandin and CBS Survivor star Rachel LaMont.

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56:37

UConn Waterbury's WISHfest - AARP CT Report On...

For the People ·

2026/03/08

On April 16, UConn Waterbury is inviting you to the 4th Annual WISHfest — a day dedicated to cultivating innovation, inclusion, and a healthier future for the community. So we'll connect with the UConn Dean coordinating the event, which features keynote talks from neurodiversity champion Temple Grandin and CBS Survivor star Rachel LaMont.Then we'll unpack the implications from AARP’s latest Vital Voices survey, that show affordability concerns are growing for Connecticut residents age 45 and

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19:39

Connecticut Cannabis Ombudsman

For the People ·

2026/03/02

We're reconnecting with Connecticut's Cannabis Ombudsman. Her office has been busy Serving as a "vigilant guardian" for medical marijuana users, ensuring their needs are prioritized amid the growth of the adult-use market. Our discussion involves supporting legislation aimed at improving policies and practices related to the cannabis industry and all qualifying medical cannabis users.

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12:53

The Mayfly Project

For the People ·

2026/03/02

For the People is pleased to help introduce a Connecticut spokesman for The Mayfly Project. This unique organization is lining up volunteers who are also fly fishing enthusiasts, to bring a summer-long social and recreational fishing experience to foster kids - that also helps them develop better resilience and leadership skills.

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21:05

CT Healthcare Advocate

For the People ·

2026/03/02

In this segment, For the People is welcoming the Connecticut Healthcare Advocate, whose team is fighting to get your health insurance to cover what it's promising while educating consumers about policies and terminology so you can better understand the healthcare plan you're depending on.

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57:30

CT Healthcare Advocate - The Mayfly Project -...

For the People ·

2026/03/01

This week we'll bring you an advocate, an ombudsman - and in-between - a little fly fishing. We're starting off with the Connecticut Healthcare Advocate, whose team is fighting to get your health insurance to cover what it's promising while educating consumers about policies and terminology so you can better understand the healthcare plan you're depending on.Then we'll introduce a Connecticut spokesman for The Mayfly Project. This unique organization is lining up volunteers who are also fly

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18:16

Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 2 with Yoco Roots

For the People ·

2026/02/23

For the People is bringing it home this week with our partners at the CT Dept. of Agriculture celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The second segment of our year-long series 'Women Farmers In Focus' introduces Yoco Roots and its founding farmer Corina Hayes - whose roots in agriculture date back several generations. Check out how she's cultivating culturally-relevant herbs and produce while engaging our next generation of young farmers!

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13:06

Hall Neighborhood House

For the People ·

2026/02/23

For the People is connecting with a representative from Bridgeport's Hall Neighborhood House - a nonprofit serving underprivileged East Side residents for 140 years. Find out how this deeply-rooted neighborhood gathering place is addressing social, financial, recreational, and health needs across their service area, and how you can help them do even more.

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23:46

SCSU / Youth Social Media Addiction

For the People ·

2026/02/23

Don't think our society has a major challenge to face when addressing youth social media addiction? Then, this segment may be kind of shocking as we bring in a Southern CT State University professor and expert on youth social media addiction to deliver some well researched scientific facts, discuss some disturbing trends that are only getting worse - along with suggesting some possible solutions.

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58:55

SCSU / Youth Social Media Addiction - Hall...

For the People ·

2026/02/22

Don't think our society has a major challenge to face when addressing youth social media addiction? Our first segment this morning may be kind of shocking as we bring in a Southern CT State University professor and expert on youth social media addiction to deliver some disturbing trends that are only getting worse - along with some possible solutions.Then we'll visit a representative from Hall Neighborhood House, serving underprivileged Bridgeport East Side residents for 140 years. Fnd out how this

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16:33

reSET 2026 Impact Accelerator

For the People ·

2026/02/17

Tune in as we reconnect with our business development partners at reSET, Connecticut's nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization. reSET is accepting applications now for its Spring 2026 Impact Accelerator. So, stick with us to find out how you can accelerate your business dream with this proven successful initiative.

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17:37

Valley Community Foundation - '25 for the Next 25'

For the People ·

2026/02/17

Join us as we connect with the head of the Valley Community Foundation to talk about their recently launched 25 for the Next 25 - a forward-looking initiative designed to strengthen the organization's discretionary funds and expand its planned giving community in advance of the foundation's 25th anniversary in 2029.

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18:14

Goodspeed SummerSong

For the People ·

2026/02/17

Connecticut's historic Goodspeed Opera House has been a fixture on the region's entertainment scene since 1877, and this summer we'll learn how the Goodspeed will be making history again as its leaders welcome young thespians to their first ever SummerSong theater program.

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56:25

Goodspeed SummerSong - VCF '25 for the Next 25' -...

For the People ·

2026/02/15

Today we'll begin with a bit of theater. Connecticut's historic Goodspeed Opera House has been a fixture on the region's entertainment scene since 1877, and this summer we'll learn how the Goodspeed will be making history again as its leaders welcome young thespians to their first ever summer theater camp.Then we'll connect with the head of the Valley Community Foundation to talk about their recently launched 25 for the Next 25 - a forward-looking initiative designed to strengthen the

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12:13

Access Health CT

For the People ·

2026/02/09

Hear from a representative from Access Health CT the Connecticut health insurance marketplace. If you are experiencing confusion about what's going on in the world of health insurance in 2026, or are on the fence about whether you need it or can afford it, we'll try to bring you the answers you need to ensure you'll be able take care of yourself in the event of an illness or injury.

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19:10

Read To Grow

For the People ·

2026/02/09

For the People is welcoming back a representative from Read To Grow to learn about how this nonprofit has been championing literacy and early childhood education and development. And we'll find out more about Read to Grow's own Bookmobile and where you can go to experience all the fun and learning it has to offer.

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21:25

Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement

For the People ·

2026/02/09

February is 'Choose Love Month' - so we'll connect once again with the founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement - to find out how this global nonprofit seeking to make our world a better place is continuing to innovate as it honors the memory and bravery of one of Sandy Hook Elementary School's young shooting victims.

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57:00

Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement - Read To Grow -...

For the People ·

2026/02/08

February is 'Choose Love Month' - so we'll connect once again with the founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement - to find out how this global nonprofit seeking to make our world a better place is continuing to innovate as it honors the memory and bravery of one of Sandy Hook Elementary School's young shooting victims.Then, we'll be welcoming back a representative from Read To Grow. We'll hear about how this nonprofit has been championing literacy and early childhood education and development

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13:06

Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 1 with Jen Halfinger

For the People ·

2026/02/03

This segment represents the first of our monthly 'Women Farmers In Focus' series promoting the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Get to know the first of about a dozen Connecticut women farmers that For the People will be featuring throughout 2026 as we engage with Jen Halfinger of Halfinger Farms and Dancing Daffodils in Higganum!

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