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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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55:15

Nursing Homes & COVID with AARP / Rep. Michelle Cook...

For the People ·

2020/06/28

Our focus on the issue of COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and care facilities across Connecticut starts with a national expert from AARP talking about how that organization is pursuing legislation to better support and protect residents of those facilities. Then we'll take a very personal look at a tragic COVID-19 nursing home experience that affected State Rep Michelle Cook of Torrington, and how her experience helped initiate a sweeping investigation into why so many seniors were being

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55:50

Workforce Alliance SCCT - (ENCORE) HRRA Glass...

For the People ·

2020/06/21

Has COVID-19 put you out of a job - or have you been thinking about a career change anyway? Then don't miss our latest check-in with the Workforce Alliance of South Central CT. We'll tell you about new and enhanced online career training and which employers are hiring right now! Then we'll replay our chat with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority about the role glass plays driving up your taxes, and what this recycling agency is doing about it. And we'll close breaking some news about

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55:50

ENCORE Replay: U.S. Surgeon General - Regional...

For the People ·

2020/06/14

Our first encore segment features U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams talking about the first new national report on smoking cessation since 1990, and ways to begin kicking the habit today. Then we'll replay a difficult but important conversation with the CEO of Regional Hospice - which is working to complete the fifth in-patient children's hospice center in the entire nation right in western Connecticut. Our final replay will highlight a partnership between Hazelden Betty Ford and Shatterproof

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55:05

Election Cybersecurity - CT Insurance Commissioner -...

For the People ·

2020/06/07

Protecting one of your most fundamental rights and privileges as a Connecticut resident & an American - the votes you cast in on Election Day - is the subject of today's chat with the director of the USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative. Then we'll move through a busy agenda of subjects with Connecticut's Insurance Commissioner: including a new free life insurance program for front line COVID-19 health workers, and no cost coronavirus testing for all. And we'll move into LGBTQ Pride Month

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55:30

EMS Charity Run - Assisted Living Services / CT Assc...

For the People ·

2020/05/31

After celebrating National EMS Week earlier we'll circle back with an EMT who you'll see running through Shelton for 24 hours next weekend to help raise funds for a new Echo Hose Co. ambulance. Then we'll bring you some advice for folks who are aging in place while facing COVID-19 restrictions with our sources from Assisted Living Services, and the CT Association for Healthcare at Home. Then it's time for some exciting news from the Aspetuck Land Trust - which just completed a key farmland

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55:20

Wheeler Health Services - TEACH Connecticut - Trust...

For the People ·

2020/05/24

This installment of 'For the People' introduces the CEO of Wheeler discussing how this nonprofit is delivering an integrated approach to primary and behavioral health, education, and recovery - and the opening of Wheeler’s new, expanded Waterbury Family Health & Wellness Center. Then we'll talk to a former North Branford and Connecticut Teacher of the Year about how she found a successful second career in teaching, and how she works with TEACH Connecticut to encourage others to do the same

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56:50

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing - EMS Week 2020 -...

For the People ·

2020/05/17

Our first field report in weeks finds us at Newtown's first-ever drive-up COVID-19 testing center. Check our chat with a PhysicianOne representative, the community's lead health official and First Selectman talking about testing and more. Then we'll celebrate all the front line responders and kick off National EMS week with a small town EMS volunteer and a municipal fire official about how they work with dispatchers and medical professionals to save lives 24/7 and especially during the

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57:00

4-CT - 2020 "State Of The Air" Report - 25th...

For the People ·

2020/05/10

Today we'll start by introducing the co-founder of 4-CT, a a non-profit that unites donors with nonprofit programs that are struggling through the COVID-19 situation - and learn about local musicians uniting in song to help raise awareness for 4-CT projects. And we'll close touting the virtual 25th Annual International Festival of Arts & Ideas - bringing you artistic exhibits, food experiences, cell phone-guided walking tours, the NEA Big Read, and Ideas programming with a theme of “Democracy:

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56:00

NAMI Connecticut - Masksforcitizens.com - CT Council...

For the People ·

2020/05/03

Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world. First, we'll reach out to anyone who is feeling anxious, angry, sad, scared or alone during the current pandemic - to bring you an information packed and hopefully stress reducing conversation with the Executive Director of NAMI Connecticut. Then we'll learn about a Connecticut company owner who created a not-for-profit program -

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54:50

Circle of Care - Junior Achievement GFC - Fairfield...

For the People ·

2020/04/26

Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world. Home confinement doesn't compare to childhood cancer patients and their families struggling with cancer and coronavirus. So meet the founder of Circle of Care, providing assistance to meet the unique and challenging needs of pediatric cancer treatment statewide. Then we'll check in with Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield

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Eversource COVID Response - The Beardsley Zoo -...

For the People ·

2020/04/19

Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world. We'll let you know how Eversource is keeping utility services operational, how you can save a few bucks even if you're using more energy these days, and how the utility is helping keep critical nonprofits operational during this health emergency. Then we'll check in and see how everyone is doing at the Beardsley Zoo - while learning

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55:25

Diaper Bank of CT - AARP Community Connections -...

For the People ·

2020/04/12

Today we continue our deeper dive into explaining how some local agencies and initiatives are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world. We'll get a crash course on why diapers matter especially during this coronavirus emergency, and learn how and why you should reach out and help the Diaper Bank of CT. Then we'll check in with AARP CT to learn about a robust new online resource 'AARP Community Connections,' and a few other important initiatives AARP is working

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55:50

ARI of Connecticut - CT League of Conservation Voters...

For the People ·

2020/04/05

Today we'll begin a deeper and more comprehensive dive into talking with and discussing how local agencies and initiatives are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world. We'll open with ARI of Connecticut, and learn how they're continuing to serve a population of disabled individuals and their families in Fairfield County - while moving forward with a virtual fundraiser to help sustain those services. Then we'll chat with a rep from the CT League of Conservation Voters

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55:14

Veterans Wellness Center of America - Center For...

For the People ·

2020/03/29

Today we'll meet a Connecticut neighbor walking Route 1 from border to border on Memorial Day Weekend to fortify her new nonprofit - the Veterans Wellness Center of America. Then we'll reach out to the Center For Family Justice to share important information for those facing or surviving domestic and family abuse situations during the current coronavirus outbreak. And our guest from NFIB the The National Federation of Independent Business will begin unpacking how new state and federal support

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55:40

Special Report: Northeast Organic Farming Association...

For the People ·

2020/03/22

Today's Special Report was produced from the recent Northeast Organic Farming Association's 2020 OrganiConn conference at Wesleyan University in Middletown. We caught up with NOFA's director, the event's keynote speaker, as well as a number of other guests promoting organic practices and programs that can help enhance our state's environment and public health - while engaging 'back to the land' entrepreneurs and our youngest citizens to dig in and enjoy everything they can raise and eat from their

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53:20

Make-A-Wish CT - The WorkPlace - Child Poisoning...

For the People ·

2020/03/15

We'll learn why Jersey Mike's Month of Giving and their March 25th Day of Giving is a key contributor to Make-A-Wish CT, and how those donations are making a difference. Then we'll visit The Workplace to hear about new programs to help re-train or get veterans situated into clean, high-paying and secure advanced manufacturing and other career positions with the agency's 'Platform 2 Employment program. And since it's National Poison Prevention Week we'll check in with Safe Kids Worldwide to

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55:50

Courage To Speak Foundation - CT Institute For...

For the People ·

2020/03/08

Learn the next generation of support to help keep your kids safe and protect them from substance abuse as we chat with Ginger Katz and learn about her latest Courage To Speak online system for parents, educators and communities - and how to be part of Ginger's next Empowering Youth to be Drug-Free Family Night. Then we'll visit the Connecticut Institute for Communities to hear how this unique agency is combining community and economic development with educational and public health initiatives, and

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55:40

Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT - Housatonic...

For the People ·

2020/03/01

There are thousands of folks in the region eager to learn to read and speak English. So we'll explain how you can help with the leader of the Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT and invite you to chill out and support the cause at next Saturday's 16th annual Leprechaun Leap Then we'll have a transparent conversation about glass, the role it plays driving up your local property tax bill, and what one of Connecticut's waste and recycling agencies is doing about it. with the Housatonic Resources

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54:50

Americares - Community Foundation for Greater New...

For the People ·

2020/02/20

Today we'll celebrate 40 years of providing emergency response and introduce you to the new CEO of Americares. We'll learn how this Connecticut-based nonprofit is representing our state around the globe, and what Americares is doing right here at home. Then we'll touch base with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven - and get the latest on why this philanthropic organization is committing substantial resources to New Haven Promise and its mission to expand access and opportunity for

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55:20

Marijuana Policy Project - Counting On 2020: Push For...

For the People ·

2020/02/16

Tune in and meet a key new staffer and attorney for the Marijuana Policy Project as Connecticut gets ever closer to legalizing adult recreational use. Then it's time for the next installment in our series 'Counting on 2020 - Census Segments' as we learn why the Valley Community Foundation is so dedicated to ensuring all residents understand the critical importance of being counted this year. And we'll close focusing on a familiar agency with a new face and attitude - AdvanceCT (formerly CERC)

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