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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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21:20

Pride Month Series Pt. 3 - Greater Bridgeport Pride

For the People ·

2024/06/18

The next segment in our Pride Month series features Greater Bridgeport Pride - an organization 14 years strong raising awareness of the vibrant local LGBTQ+ community, offering a platform for creative expression, and connecting the community to work opportunities for queer creatives. There's big news and a huge celebration planned for Pride Week starting Monday, so stick with us to hear all about it.

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58:50

Swim Across America-Fairfield County - Greater...

For the People ·

2024/06/16

Whether you want to swim, boat, paddle, or just hang out on dry land and be part of the festivities and fundraising for critical, groundbreaking cancer research, there's a place for you as part of the upcoming 18th Swim Across America-Fairfield County. Tune in and learn all about how to get involved! Then, the next segment in our Pride Month series features Greater Bridgeport Pride - an organization 14 years strong raising awareness of the vibrant local LGBTQ+ community, offering a platform for

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14:24

Pride Month Series Pt. 2 - EqualityCT

For the People ·

2024/06/11

Where can the LGBTQ+ community in greater Waterbury and statewide turn for statehouse leadership - as well as growing social and support networks?For the People is picking up on our Pride Month series introducing @EqualityCT - a queer-led, grassroots organization rooted in social justice values, advocating for progressive change, celebrating Connecticut’s queer culture, and supporting statewide community-building efforts.

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22:18

AARP-CT's Legislative Lookback

For the People ·

2024/06/11

Did this year's General Assembly session produce any legislation aimed at the state's rapidly aging population that benefits all of us? For the People is going to start unpacking some of the results of the 2024 General Assembly session with our colleagues from @AARPCT. Hear about new legislation that may be affecting you - whether you are old enough to be an AARP member or not!

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21:18

Meet CT's Director of Tourism!

For the People ·

2024/06/11

Who wants to @VisitConnecticut - or even 'stay-cation' here, you ask? Well - last year Connecticut welcomed 68 million travelers exploring the state, generating over $1.1 billion in revenue across our 169 cities and towns. How are we going to beat that in 2024 and beyond?? We'll clue you in as For the People chats up Connecticut's new uniquely experienced and home grown Director of Tourism!

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60:15

CT's Director of Tourism - Equality CT - AARP...

For the People ·

2024/06/09

Who wants to come to Connecticut - or 'stay-cation' here, you ask? Well - last year Connecticut welcomed 68 million travelers exploring the state, generating over $1.1 billion - with a 'B' - in revenue across our 169 cities and towns. How are we going to beat that in 2024 and beyond?? We'll clue you in as we bring in Connecticut's uniquely experienced and home grown Director of Tourism to discuss.Then we'll continue our Pride Month series introducing Equality CT - a queer-led, grassroots

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18:22

Pride Month '24 w State Rep Dominique E. Johnson

For the People ·

2024/06/04

June is here - 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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