x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

government local

All Episodes

60:10

Pride Month '24 w State Rep Dominique E. Johnson -...

For the People ·

2024/06/02

It's the first weekend of June and that means it's Pride Month, so listen in as we participate in an engaging and empowering conversation with Connecticut State Rep Dominique E. Johnson - proudly serving Norwalk and Westport. After being out for over three decades, hear how Rep. Johnson advocates for some of the youngest and most marginalized members of our LGBTQ+ communities, and her views on how we can do better.Then due to a technical issue, we're replaying last week's second and third segments

en

18:51

Read to Grow

For the People ·

2024/05/28

Over nearly the past quarter century, Read to Grow has helped promote and sustain healthy reading habits and literacy for tens of thousands of children and families. Stay tuned and learn how you can get involved.

en

21:51

Epilepsy Foundation of CT / BioHaven

For the People ·

2024/05/28

Tune in and learn more about a health issue impacting over 30,000 individuals across the state - epilepsy - with two knowledgeable reps from the Epilepsy Foundation of CT touting their upcoming golf tourney and this summer's Camp Courage - and we'll meet a rep from BioHaven who will help see if you are qualified for that company's two latest epilepsy studies.

en

14:00

BHCare / A Chance to Shine

For the People ·

2024/05/28

We want to lure you out to Oxford on June 1 for one of the Naugatuck Valley and Shoreline's biggest celebrations benefiting BHCare - A Chance to Shine. The funds raised at this huge family event and the online auction happening now will help countless children, adults and families in your community as they strive to recover from mental illness, substance use, domestic violence and other health-risk behaviors.

en

55:20

BHCare / A Chance to Shine - Epilepsy Foundation of...

For the People ·

2024/05/26

Today we're going to open luring you out to Oxford on June 1 for one of the Naugatuck Valley and Shoreline's biggest celebrations benefiting BHCare - A Chance to Shine. The funds raised at this huge family event and the online auction happening now will help countless children, adults and families in your community as they strive to recover from mental illness, substance use, domestic violence and other health-risk behaviors.Then we'll pivot to learn more about a health issue impacting over 30,000

en

20:31

CT Main Street Center

For the People ·

2024/05/24

Are you loving your downtown? We're chatting about the teachers and tireless cheerleaders for Connecticut’s downtowns and village centers who are part of CT Main Street Center. Recognizing our downtowns serve as the social and economic heart of our communities, find out how this agency is helping others understand the significant impact thriving main streets have on our towns and cities.

en

15:18

CT Council on Environmental Quality

For the People ·

2024/05/24

We're turning our attention to our water, air, our open spaces, and our environment as we review some of the high points of the latest Annual Report issued by Connecticut's Council on Environmental Quality. How are we doing? There's a few surprising new developments - some not so good.

en

20:29

Girl Scouts of Connecticut

For the People ·

2024/05/24

Girl Scouts of Connecticut just welcomed a new chief executive officer, and we connected to bring you one of her first media interviews! Listen to what this accomplished attorney and human resources executive has to say, learn about her lifelong connections to the Girl Scout movement, and how she plans to put her unique stamp on its leadership here in Connecticut.

en

58:40

Girl Scouts of Connecticut - CT Council on...

For the People ·

2024/05/19

Girl Scouts of Connecticut just welcomed a new chief executive officer, and we connected to bring you one of her first media interviews! Listen to what this accomplished attorney and human resources executive has to say, learn about her lifelong connections to the Girl Scout movement, and how she plans to put her unique stamp on its leadership here in Connecticut.Then we're turning our attention to our water, air, our open spaces, and our environment as we review some of the high points of the

en

14:36

Yoga in Our City

For the People ·

2024/05/13

Are there any free local and public facing exercise programs available where I live this summer? For the People wants to give you a great reason to better maintain or kick-start a healthier, happier life right down the street. Yes, the 2024 season of Yoga In Our City is ramping up now - so stick around and learn how you can be part of this popular and growing yoga movement that provides all of its benefits for free.

en

20:14

The 29th International Festival of Arts & Ideas

For the People ·

2024/05/13

How many cool, must-see and free events are being provided at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas this year? For the People is heading to New Haven, because it's almost time for the main events of the 29th International Festival of Arts & Ideas. We'll catch up with the festival's very busy executive director to brief you on all the highlights we can pack into a 20-minute chat to entice you to participate.

en

22:19

RYASAP - Recovery-friendly Workplaces

For the People ·

2024/05/13

Could your employer do a better job at - or benefit from - retaining and supporting workers in recovery? For the People is circling back to discuss how workplaces are continuing to play a growing role in the successful recovery of folks fighting to escape from addiction and substance use disorder. Our reps from RYASAP - the Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership - will join us to talk about how your workplace can be part of the solution when it comes to recovery.

en

59:25

RYASAP Recovery Friendly Workplaces - 29th...

For the People ·

2024/05/12

Today we're talking about how workplaces are playing a growing role in the successful recovery of individuals fighting the good fight to escape from addiction and substance use disorder. Our reps from RYASAP - the Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership - will join us to talk about how your workplace can be part of the solution when it comes to recovery. Then we're heading to New Haven, because it's almost time for the main events of the 29th International Festival of Arts & Ideas. We'll

en

23:44

Goodwill of Western/Northern CT

For the People ·

2024/05/07

How can you de-clutter, get a tax write off, and help alternately-abled folks overcome homelessness or employment challenges? Batting clean-up for the first For the People of May is the new Co-CEO from Goodwill of Western & Northern CT. She'll be reminding everyone why getting your spring cleaning done can help job seekers, support homeless veterans, individuals with alternate abilities who just want to be part of our communities, and so much more...

en

20:09

10th Annual ACS Women Leading the Way to Wellness...

For the People ·

2024/05/07

How did a group of women and cancer survivors establish a decade-long tradition of recognizing heroes in the fight against cancer? For the people called on a couple of organizers for the 10th annual Women Leading the Way to Wellness Luncheon luncheon benefiting the American cancer Society and delivering important information to attendees about awareness, advocacy, and early detection that could save your life, or the life of somebody you love!

en

18:08

Impact Fairfield County

For the People ·

2024/05/07

Which local nonprofits will be learning this week if they are receiving up to $100k in transformational grants? On May 8, Impact Fairfield County - one of the County’s leading female giving organizations - will be awarding five finalists transformational grants for as much as $100,000. So, tune in and learn more about these nonprofits and this collective giving organization whose mission is to empower women to engage in local philanthropy.

en

64:09

Impact Fairfield County - 10th Annual WLWW Luncheon -...

For the People ·

2024/05/05

On May 8, Impact Fairfield County - one of the County’s leading female giving organizations - will be awarding five finalists transformational grants for as much as $100,000. So, tune in and learn more about these nonprofits and this collective giving organization whose mission is to empower women to engage in local philanthropy. Then, meet a couple of organizers for another great event that's just around the corner - the 10th annual Women Leading the Way to Wellness (WLWW) luncheon benefiting The

en

21:04

AAA Northeast Seasonal Update

For the People ·

2024/04/29

For the People is welcoming back our source at AAA Northeast to focus on the rapidly increasing incidents of pedestrian / cyclist tragedies, legislative initiatives related to traffic safety, EV trends, gas price escalation, and some good news about getting you the air travel refunds you may have coming.

en

21:49

CT Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas

For the People ·

2024/04/29

As Connecticut charts its course toward election season, For the People caught up with Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to discuss civics education, civic engagement and several things voters need to know as they consider participating in early voting for the August 13th primaries and November Presidential Election.

en

61:20

CT SOTS Stephanie Thomas - AAA Northeast - Encore:...

For the People ·

2024/04/28

This week, we're visiting with Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to discuss Civics Education, Civic Engagement and the SOTS CEO program, as well as a few things voters need to know as they turn attention toward participating and early voting for the August 13th primaries and the November Presidential Election.Then we'll welcome our source at AAA Northeast to focus on the rapidly increasing incidents of pedestrian / cyclist tragedies, legislative initiatives related to traffic

en

746 results

Similar Podcasts

The Fly

Georgetown"s Institute of Politics and...

THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

Paul Engel

The DSR Daily

The DSR Network

The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Institute

Fora do Baralho

Rádio Observador