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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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54:50

9th Homerun for Heroes - Music Matters Summer of Rock...

For the People ·

2019/07/28

This morning John Voket & the award-winning For the People are inviting you to the 9th annual Homerun for Heroes charity baseball game to honor and support local veterans hosted by Sikorsky Aircraft & Teamsters Local 1150. To rock out for a cause at the Music Matters Summer of Rock music festival benefiting Abilities Without Boundaries. And to meet an injured combat vet helping his brothers and sisters find permanent housing and asking you to ride or drive the 4h annual Freedom Isn't Free

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54:50

Citizens For Easton Farm Tour - The Community Fund...

For the People ·

2019/07/21

This morning we're going to invite you to experience the 11th Annual Citizens For Easton Farm Tour coming up August 10, and at the same time help one of the farms on that tour - J&L Orchids - celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Then we'll catch up with the The Community Fund for Women & Girls, which just invested $130,000 to 12 nonprofit partner organizations working to advance gender equity in the region including the statewide Connecticut Collective for Women & Girls. And we'll

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54:50

Atty. Gen. William Tong - WBDC - Series Pt. 1: You've...

For the People ·

2019/07/14

This morning we're going to visit with Connecticut's new Attorney General William Tong, talk about his ascent to the state's top law enforcement job, and learn how he's laser focused on a number of issues here and across the country that could impact the health, welfare, and safety of Connecticut residents. Then we'll tell you how to fill your summer with training that can help sustain and grow your business with the founder of the Women's Business Development Council - and get a rundown on a

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60:01

Encore: Skin Cancer Prevention - Wilton Go Green's...

For the People ·

2019/07/07

This first Sunday in July we're going to look back on a few segments with all kinds of beneficial and potentially life saving information. Our first encore segment will feature a physician reminding everyone about the potential dangers from the sun. We'll help clear up all the confusion about the right SPF to get for your sunscreen, and why it's so important to protect yourself from skin cancer. Then we'll check in again with a few of the vendors at Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire for some tips

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56:45

SWIM Across the Sound - Hospital for Special Care -...

For the People ·

2019/06/30

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People invites you to take a little swim for a great cause August 3 in this year's Swim Across the Sound. Learn how to participate as a swimmer or volunteer to help St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation. Then we'll tell you how to be a superhero for families supporting loved ones with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We'll visit with a team from the Hospital for Special Care to learn about plans to build a new inpatient unit and first-of-its kind

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54:55

Albertus Magnus Criminal Justice Camp - CT League Of...

For the People ·

2019/06/23

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens with former State Trooper and Albertus Magnus College educator who is hosting a Criminal Justice Camp this week. Then we talk with the CT League of Conservation Voters about how our state's environment fared as a result of legislation that was passed - and passed over - in the recently concluded biennial session. And we're going to close meeting the grassroots organizers launching an initiative to support and assist individuals here

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55:00

Make Music Day - Special Report: Wilton Go Green's...

For the People ·

2019/06/16

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens with a segment dedicated to all you amateur and professional musicians and those who just love to make music as we hear all about next week's Make Music Day. Then we'll hit you with the second of our two-part series of interviews gathered recently at Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire talking airtight energy efficient homes, zero emission yard care, and sheep! And we'll close introducing you to a bunch of tough looking folks

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54:55

The Barnum Museum - Special Report: Wilton Go Green's...

For the People ·

2019/06/09

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People visits Bridgeport's Barnum Museum to recap all that's happened since it was struck by a rare urban tornado several years ago, and we'll learn how the museum's leadership and staff have inspired a global community of experts to help restore and enhance this Connecticut treasure. Then we'll present the first of a two-part series of interviews gathered recently at Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire. We'll chat with one of the organizers, meet

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55:00

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month - AARP's...

For the People ·

2019/06/02

This morning we're going to open catching up with a couple of representatives from the Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter on this first weekend of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month to talk about the support network and services this organization provides for not only those grappling with the disease, but their loved ones as well. Then we'll welcome a spokesperson from AARP into the studio to discuss a package of legislation winding its way through the statehouse in Hartford in these

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54:00

Special Report/Preview: The International Festival of...

For the People ·

2019/05/26

This morning we're hosting a Special Report and Preview of the 2019 International Festival of Arts & Ideas, which convenes leading artists, thought leaders, and innovators from around the world for 15 days of dynamic public programs to engage, entertain, and inspire a diversity of communities. We'll hear from one of the festival directors, as well as several presenters as we help you get ready to enjoy all this world renowned celebration has to offer!

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55:08

DOCS Medical Group - Survive the Drive - CERC...

For the People ·

2019/05/19

This morning we're going to open up meeting the physician behind DOCS Medical Group and learn how walk-in medical centers are broadening the types of services offered to patients. Then we'll check in with a representative of Connecticut nonprofit Survive the Drive, and find out how this organization can provide local schools and community groups with no-cost workshops on defensive driving, and an opportunity to get behind the wheel and actually learn some hands-on defensive driving techniques from

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54:33

Barnum Festival 2019 - Celebrating EMS Week - The...

For the People ·

2019/05/12

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People introduces this year's Ringmaster for the 2019 Barnum Festival, and clues you in on all the great activities, many of which are free. Then we'll celebrate all the professional and volunteer emergency responders as EMS Week approaches, while focusing on their role if someone is suffering from a sudden stroke. And we'll close with an expert from Mountainside talking about the current health crisis involving Connecticut seniors and

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55:48

Introducing Nuvance - Connecticut 2019 Relays for Life

For the People ·

2019/05/05

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People introduces the CEO and the President of Nuvance, the new health system recently formed through a merger between Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN). Then we'll talk to several representatives of the dozens of Relay for Life events happening throughout Connecticut this year - to learn about how these community building activities help raise fund for, and awareness of important cancer research and support services

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58:02

USDA Invasive Species Lookout - Staying Safe From...

For the People ·

2019/04/28

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People enlists an invasive species expert from the US Dept of Agriculture to clue us in on the foreign flora and fauna we should be looking out for, and how to mitigate them. Then we're going to talk Data breaches - and we'll unveil a number of proactive steps users and businesses can take to better protect their data and computers the CEO of a Connecticut IT and Cybersecurity consulting firm . And finally, on the final weekend of Call

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57:33

Childbirth Center @ Griffin Hospital - Family &...

For the People ·

2019/04/21

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People introduces the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, and touts their upcoming free annual Baby Fair and how Griffin offers high level physical and emotional care for babies and moms, long before — and after those babies are born. Then we explore the offices and programs of Family & Children's Aid, which serves thousands of youths and families in crises all over western and central Connecticut. We'll invite you to next weekend's

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58:55

AAUW 6th Tech Savvy Conference - Financial Literacy...

For the People ·

2019/04/14

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People chats with the American Association of University Women’s Connecticut Chapter about their upcoming 6th annual Tech Savvy Conference, for 6th to 9th grade girls who want to learn about careers in science, technology, math and engineering. Then we're going to talk financial literacy - National Financial Literacy Month in April is the ideal time to purge the waste from your spending habits and take control of your finances - and we'll

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61:26

Samples And Snippets Live From Connecticut Ag Day At...

For the People ·

2019/04/07

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People was honored with our third Connecticut Agricultural Information Council - Agricultural Journalism Award on Ag Day at the State capital. So we took the opportunity to mix and mingle with a few of the thousands who were visiting and exhibiting. We talked about agriculture and aquaculture, CT Apples and Christmas Trees, as well as Ag Education and farm to school nutrition initiatives. So stay tuned to hear what we learned - live from

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59:17

Spring Skin Saving Tips - Long Island Blue Plan -...

For the People ·

2019/03/31

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People starts out reminding sun worshipers that you're more likely to get sunburn in the Spring when UV rays are most intense. We'll hear from a facial plastic surgeon and skincare expert with tips on using sunscreen correctly to protect yourself and your loved ones from skin cancer. Then, State Senator Tony Hwang joins us to discuss the Long Island Sound Blue Plan and why it's so important for all state residents to participate during a

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59:30

Treating Spring Allergies - CT NOFA's 'OrganiConn...

For the People ·

2019/03/24

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People chats with a Physician's Assistant who helps shed light on symptoms and treatments for spring allergy, sinus and respiratory issues. Then it's Part 2 of a new series - 'OrganiConn Bites' - with plenty more coming featuring exhibitors and speakers from the latest CT NOFA OrganiConn winter conference. Today we'll feature a naturopathic vet and the Regeneration Northeast Alliance. And we'll wrap replaying a segment from January with

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57:27

CT NOFA's 2019 OrganiConn Series Pt. 1 - Wilton Go...

For the People ·

2019/03/17

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People launches a new radio series we're calling 'OrganiConn Bites' which will bring you several segments today and plenty more throughout the spring, featuring exhibitors and speakers who were part of the 2019 Northeast Organic Farming Association OrganiConn winter conference. Our guests will talk about greenhouses, tick control, and hear about what the state chapter of the Sierra Club has been up to lately. And we'll visit with Wilton Go

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