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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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56:30

Adam's House - Connecticut State Data Plan Survey -...

For the People ·

2024/11/24

Sadly, childhood trauma and traumatic events do not take holidays off. So this week we are opening by reminding you about Adam's House, which provides an inclusive program that has already helped hundreds of youths and families come to grips with the grief associated with the loss of a loved one. Then we'll return to talking about Data with the state Office of Policy and Management's Data and Policy Analytics Division. Even if you are somewhat unfamiliar with how to use - and learn from - data,

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19:34

Connecticut Justice Alliance

For the People ·

2024/11/19

We're checking in with the Connecticut Justice Alliance - which just released a 2025 Legislative Agenda that aims to change a number of current practices that are traumatizing and making it harder for kids heading down the wrong path to change direction for their own good.

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15:00

AAA Northeast

For the People ·

2024/11/19

AAA Northeast is joining us and getting us up to speed on all the important things we need to know as vehicle owners and pedestrians steer their way through late fall and into the cold and snowy weather this winter.

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18:45

Wheeler's Adoption Program

For the People ·

2024/11/19

If you are blessed to be surrounded by family as we head into the holiday season, imagine being among the nearly 1,000 Connecticut children living without a loving, permanent home...and do something about it! We're kicking off National Adoption Month with our partners from Wheeler Health's Foster / Adoption Program to explain the hows and whys involved in providing a stable forever home to a child who is going without.

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55:14

Wheeler's Adoption Program - AAA Northeast -...

For the People ·

2024/11/17

If you are blessed to be surrounded by family as we head into the holiday season, imagine being among the nearly 1,000 Connecticut children living without a loving, permanent home...and do something about it! We're kicking off National Adoption Month with our partners from Wheeler Health's Foster / Adoption Program to explain the hows and whys involved in providing a stable forever home to a child who is going without.Then, on a similar subject, we'll check in with the Connecticut Justice Alliance

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16:51

Catalyst CT Music Apprentice Program

For the People ·

2024/11/13

Catalyst CT, in partnership with Park City Presents, is launching a Live Music Production Apprenticeship Program - aimed at providing Bridgeport’s youth with real career opportunities in the music industry. So, if it's your dream to get into the music business, this may be your chance!

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19:50

Girls Who Code

For the People ·

2024/11/13

Check out our spirited conversation with Girls Who Code - an organization committed to inspiring young women and nonbinary students to step up, learn, and explore possible career opportunities in the STEM arena by learning how to code.

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19:45

AccessHealthCT / Open Enrollment

For the People ·

2024/11/13

Have you heard?? It's open enrollment time at Access Health CT, Connecticut's health insurance marketplace. So, if you are ready to renew your private health coverage, expand your benefits, or are just signing up for the first time, listen in as our expert from the agency answers many questions you probably have.

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58:20

AccessHealthCT / Open Enrollment - Girls Who Code -...

For the People ·

2024/11/10

Have you heard?? It's open enrollment time at Access Health CT, Connecticut's health insurance marketplace. So, if you are ready to renew your private health coverage, expand your benefits, or are just signing up for the first time, listen in as our expert from the agency answers many questions you probably have.Then, we'll have a spirited conversation with Girls Who Code - an organization committed to inspiring young women and nonbinary students to step up, learn, and explore possible career

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17:44

Assisted Living Services Veteran Support Programs

For the People ·

2024/11/06

As we begin National Caregivers Month and the countdown to Veterans Day this November, we're bringing back Assisted Living Services, a family-owned non-medical homecare agency to brief veterans and their loved ones about accessing the many benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other sources.

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22:14

UWCT 'Young People First'

For the People ·

2024/11/06

We're touching base with the United Way of Connecticut to help unpack The 119K Commission's recently published report, Young People First. Hear UWCT share their bold commitment to our young people, and how they plan to facilitate addressing the barriers to their success, and why the effort is vital for our communities and state economy.

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14:10

VCF 'Valley Gives Back'

For the People ·

2024/11/06

It's National Philanthropy Month, and the Valley Community Foundation just kicked off its annual "Valley Gives Back" campaign - a two-month initiative encouraging individuals to make planned gifts to their favorite Valley nonprofit and causes. Our guest from the VCF will explain how easy it is to become a philanthropist, and how you can make a measurable and positive difference, even if you can just begin by donating a few dollars a month.

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56:16

VCF 'Valley Gives Back' - UWCT 'Young People First' -...

For the People ·

2024/11/03

It's National Philanthropy Month, and the Valley Community Foundation just kicked off its annual "Valley Gives Back" campaign - a two-month initiative encouraging individuals to make planned gifts to their favorite Valley nonprofit and causes. Our guest from the VCF will explain how easy it is to become a philanthropist, and how you can make a measurable and positive difference, even if you can just begin by donating a few dollars a month.Then we'll touch base with the United Way of Connecticut to

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17:45

AARP CT Election Primer

For the People ·

2024/10/30

Still confused or overwhelmed by all the election-related information coming at you? Then tune in for some important updates about the upcoming election and how easy Connecticut is making it for you to still get registered and vote - whether at the polls on November 4, by Absentee Ballot, or as part of the state's very first year providing Early Voting opportunities.

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17:23

Back Yard Beekepers Assoc.

For the People ·

2024/10/30

Join us catching the buzz with the Back Yard Beekeepers Association, which is inviting anyone who cares about these critical pollinators to learn from their monthly meeting info session, and from their next "Bee School," which is signing up its next class right now.

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18:56

Housatonic Food Pantry

For the People ·

2024/10/30

This segment is focusing on a small but important group of Connecticut's hungry - students attending our community college network. In the few years since it opened, the Food Pantry at CT State Housatonic has gone from feeding a few hundred to thousands of students, so we'll speak to a pair of representatives from that operation to bring you up to speed on how things are going so far this year, and how you might be able to help support the cause.

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56:10

Housatonic Food Pantry - Back Yard Beekepers Assoc. -...

For the People ·

2024/10/27

We're opening with a focus on a small but important group of Connecticut's hungry - students attending our community college network. In the few years since it opened, the Food Pantry at CT State Housatonic has gone from feeding a few hundred to thousands of students, so we'll speak to a pair of representatives from that operation to bring you up to speed on how things are going so far this year, and how you might be able to help support the cause.Then we'll be catching the buzz with the Back Yard

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19:41

Office of the State Comptroller/ArrayRX

For the People ·

2024/10/24

If you're paying too much for your prescriptions and certain OTC products, tune into our conversation with a representative from the Connecticut State Comptroller's Office, which is ramping up promotion of the ArrayRX Discount Drug and Prescription program, that can deliver up to 80% savings to any state resident for many of their pharmaceutical needs.

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13:52

CT Women's Hall of Fame

For the People ·

2024/10/24

We're chatting with two long-time representatives from the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, to learn who will be honored at the upcoming 31st annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration, and to remind listeners about how the CWHF makes history relevant through programs for educators, multimedia presentations, traveling exhibit and other resource to foster the courage and confidence women need to overcome barriers and advocate on their own behalf.

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18:51

TriCircle

For the People ·

2024/10/24

We're re-visiting a recent guest - TriCircle - which provides clinical services, a resource center, and hosts in person and virtual support in towns across the state for individuals and loved ones of those living with addiction. We helped them promote a new Spanish language support group, and their upcoming 6th Annual Gala Brunch.

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