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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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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...

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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60:20

Live from the floor at the 2024 Connecticut Cannabis...

For the People ·

2024/04/21

Back in late February we rolled into the Mohegan Sun convention facility to spend some time talking with folks who are part of the growing medical and legal consumer cannabis industry participating in the 2024 Connecticut Cannabis Expo. So relax, breathe deep, and groove to our chats with the event's founder, Advance Telemedicine, Gold Coast Farm, the CT Social Equity Council, Cannacticut, the CT Cannabis Small Business Alliance and the folks from Fat Cat Select Seeds.

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17:27

Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury

For the People ·

2024/04/17

Click here if you would like to listen to or download individual interviews from our April 14, 2024 program.For the People is helping you get help from - and support Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, which offers victims of domestic violence and sexual assault free, confidential services in a safe, caring environment; while striving to raise awareness through community education and outreach. Check out our conversation and plan to be at the agency's Out of the Shadows Awards dinner!

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21:03

EnergizeCT

For the People ·

2024/04/17

Click here if you would like to listen to or download individual interviews from our April 14, 2024 program. This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners. We'll connect with with the manager of energy efficiency programs at Eversource, whose EnergizeCT initiative just captured its 9th national ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award. So listen and find out how that translates into even more potential energy savings for

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22:40

Connecticut's All In Movement

For the People ·

2024/04/17

Click here if you would like to listen to or download individual interviews from our April 14, 2024 program. This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners. Listen and learn about the growing All In Alliances movement with NVP - the Naugatuck Valley Project - and TEAM Inc. This collective fighting for social justice, food security, and a place for everyone just received the 2024 Citizen Planner Award from the Connecticut Chapter of the

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63:09

Connecticut's growing All In Movement - EnergizeCT -...

For the People ·

2024/04/14

This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners in their own right. First up, we'll chat with reps from two of the dozens of agencies that have joined growing All In Movement here in Connecticut: NVP - the Naugatuck Valley Project and TEAM Inc. who were just recognized with the 2024 Citizen Planner Award from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association.Then we'll connect with with the manager of energy efficiency programs at

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15:10

Discover how to support the Greater Bridgeport Symphony

For the People ·

2024/04/12

For the People is picking up the baton and reviewing the Greater Bridgeport Symphony's latest season as the orchestra prepares for its final show April 13 featuring the music of Beethoven. Tune in and find out how schools and businesses can help ensure the sustainability of this local musical and cultural arts treasure!

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20:46

Protect yourself from scams with AARP Connecticut

For the People ·

2024/04/12

For the People connected with AARP Connecticut to get briefed on the latest scams and tactics that are beating folks out of billions of dollars. Learn how to protect yourself from celebrity impersonation, and how bad actors are taking actual voices of folks you know and using artificial intelligence (AI) to help make their lies very believable.

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23:04

Connecticut's Commission on Human Rights and...

For the People ·

2024/04/12

Check out For the People's conversation with Connecticut's Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). They're working hard to eliminate discrimination, to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons - and they want to invite you to a couple of events so you can learn how they can go to work for you!

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61:13

CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities -...

For the People ·

2024/04/07

This program features a conversation with Connecticut's Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). They're working hard to eliminate discrimination, to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons - and they want to invite you to a couple of upcoming events so you can learn more about how they can go to work for you!Then we're connecting with AARP Connecticut to get briefed on the latest scams and tactics that are beating folks like us out of billions of dollars. We'll talk

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67:02

Making the rounds at CT Ag Day 2024

For the People ·

2024/03/31

We harvested a bounty of great interviews from our recent visit to Connecticut Agriculture Day at the Capitol. Why is CT Grown so important? Stick around and learn why as we chat with folks from the Association of CT Ag Fairs, the UConn's Sea Grant Aquaculture Program, the regional USDA Rural Development Office, the School Nutrition Assoc. of CT, the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Assoc., the Solid Ground program at UConn, Food Share, and even Agricultural Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt,

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58:30

Homes for the Brave - Governor M. Jodi Rell Center...

For the People ·

2024/03/24

Every day thousands of Connecticut veterans and their families experience homelessness or are at risk to become homeless. So, we're reconnecting with Homes for the Brave - working and growing to serve more vets and their loved ones with a range of critical supports and services, and inviting you out for a few laughs to benefit the agency at its 8th Annual 'For Veterans, By Veterans' Comedy Night.Then we're replaying a visit we had in early January with the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public

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55:00

Wheeler’s Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Program -...

For the People ·

2024/03/17

It's a good bet most folks are unaware March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month - a time to acknowledge the challenges of problem gambling. But for those living with a gambling issue, we're connecting with an expert on the subject helping to remind you that hope and recovery are possible through Wheeler Health network’s Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Program.Next, we'll hear from Connecticut's Insurance Commissioner about some of the trends affecting the insurance products you may be paying

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57:08

Opportunity Youth - Jersey Mike's Month of Giving /...

For the People ·

2024/03/10

Today we'll help you form some perspective on severely disengaged and disconnected youth in Connecticut. A growing coalition of organizations has just released a series of recommendations to state policymakers to address the 119,000 Connecticut youth in need of guidance and support to get back on track. So stick around and learn how you can help inform your state lawmakers about supporting Opportunity Youth.And since it's March - our friends from Jersey Mike's are back to chat about their Month of

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