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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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62:02

'Special Report' Manufacturing Month - Transitions...

For the People ·

2018/10/21

This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People celebrates Manufacturing Month, and the 30th anniversary of the Federal Women's Business Ownership Act, so we'll be criss-crossing the state chatting with a number of women who own or lead state manufacturing firms to learn more about how manufacturing is becoming the place for women to work. Then we'll bring you the first of a two-part chat with the founder of Transitions Mentoring Program at Family ReEntry - and invite you to support

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57:36

'Special Report' - On Site @ Farm Aid 2018 From Hartford

For the People ·

2018/10/14

Did you go to Farm Aid up in Hartford last month - or did you want to? And would you like to do more to keep your family healthy while helping the very folks who grow and raise your food?? Connecticut just hosted its first Farm Aid, and host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People were invited on site for the duration, covering the event from top to bottom. Each year, Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Dave Matthews - who we'll hear from later - host Farm Aid with

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57:12

Fire Prevention Week - Sustainable Living Expo - STEM...

For the People ·

2018/10/07

It's Fire Prevention Week, so host John Voket going to dial up an educator from the National Fire Protection Association to get some potentially lifesaving tips and reminders about how to keep yourself, your family, and your property safe from fire. Then we'll meet the founder of sustainne.com and learn about the first ever Sustainable Living Expo coming to Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for Children on Saturday, October 13. And we'll close replaying a chat with one of the authors of a

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57:57

Domestic Violence Awareness Month - SIDS Awareness...

For the People ·

2018/09/30

This week, John Voket visits with the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services to talk about Domestic Violence Awareness Month events and some of the newest services being offered to victims through the Center. And since October is also SIDS Awareness Month and October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day we'll focus on First Candle, a Connecticut based non-profit committed to eliminating SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths. And we'll close reminding listeners about the

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58:16

ENCORE: The Center for Family Justice - ASSERT...

For the People ·

2018/09/23

Earlier this week, The Center for Family Justice held its Annual Speaking of Women luncheon, so host John Voket is revisiting a chat with the agency's CEO showcasing how the Center provides trauma-informed services and coordinating care for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse. Then we'll replay a segment focusing on the role the Connecticut's Dept of Children and Families is playing in the first of its kind in the nation ASSERT Treatment Model - to help

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57:43

Ovarian Cancer Awareness - United Way's ALICE Update...

For the People ·

2018/09/16

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, so this week, John Voket touches base with a respected researcher and gynecologic oncologist from Western CT Health Network to hear about how women can fight and prevent this silent and too often deadly disease. Then we'll turn to the next chapter in the United Way's response to ALICE - addressing state residents who are Asset Limited Income Constrained and Employed as the agency launches its latest update to this important report. And we'll close

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57:53

Preparedness Month - Inclusion Works Here - 'Dads...

For the People ·

2018/09/09

September is Preparedness Month - so this week, John Voket and an expert from FEMA aim to save lives, protect property, and help ensure you, your loved ones, and your property remain safe and sound with a wealth of advice. Then we'll replay a June call in to the Connecticut Business Leadership Network about the latest installment of the organization's Inclusion Works Here Series to help employers 'Creating an Inclusive Workplace from Recruiting to Retention.' And we'll close celebrating fathers

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57:08

Invasive Plants Symposium - Protecting The Sound -...

For the People ·

2018/09/02

This week, John Voket talks invasive plants with an expert from UConn whose department is hosting the upcoming ever popular biennial Invasive Plants Symposium. Then - if you're making the last trip to the shoreline this weekend, we'll head to a different department at UConn to replay a June chat with a research scientist focusing on how everyone in Connecticut can help be better stewards of our Sound and the global ocean network. And we'll close with our source at CERC, the Connecticut Economic

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57:38

HUD Smokefree Housing Rule - All Sounds Fair -...

For the People ·

2018/08/26

This week, John Voket hears about a new smoke free housing rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) aimed at protecting residents of federally funded public housing units from secondhand smoke. Then we'll meet the organizer of All Sounds Fair - a music fest showcasing of the region's top LGBTQ artists, and benefiting the New Haven Pride Center. And we'll wrap with some really exciting cancer research news from a physician and researcher at Starling Physicians that can

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57:53

Connecticut Health Council - CT Working Cities...

For the People ·

2018/08/19

This week, John Voket opens chatting with the two chairs of The Connecticut Health Council's Value Based Relationship work group, which is charged with identifying new approaches to controlling the cost of healthcare and improving outcomes. Then we'll meet the Director of the Connecticut Working Cities Challenge and a United Way representative to talk about the five cities across the state that have earned 2018 grants to support cross-sector, collaborative leadership and employment programs And

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57:46

Attorney General George Jepsen - Career Resources -...

For the People ·

2018/08/12

This week, John Voket rings up state Attorney General George Jepsen to learn how Connecticut is working to stop the reduction of your federal deductions of state and local taxes. Then we'll hear from a representative of Career Resources and the Bridgeport ReEntry Collaborative about how these organizations are working to help transition folks from incarceration to becoming self-sustaining tax paying members of the state's workforce. And we'll learn how your participation in the New Haven Bed

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57:32

CHRO-Prisons & Mental Health - Food & Water Watch -...

For the People ·

2018/08/05

This week, John Voket drops in on the team from the state's Commission On Human Rights & Opportunities to discuss why their recent symposium on Prisons and Mental Health was so compelling. Then we'll turn to a research specialist at Food & Water Watch about a brand new report that gives Connecticut a D grade when it comes to developing renewable energy resources that are healthy and good for our environment. And we'll meet the Director of the Child Guidance Clinic for Central Connecticut

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57:50

AARP Community Challenge - ASSERT Treatment Model -...

For the People ·

2018/07/29

This week, John Voket celebrates three Connecticut towns improving public parks, trails and gathering spaces with AARP Community Challenge Grants. Then we'll hear how the Department of Children and Families is implementing its ASSERT Treatment Model to help young people and their families cope - and kick - opioid addictions. Then we're inviting everyone to Bike West Hartford and its Center Streets festival. C'mon out and join thousands rolling into to this ultimately bike friendly or welcomely

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57:44

'Soulful Sydney Explores Diversity' - Super Food...

For the People ·

2018/07/22

This week, John Voket meets three creatives who brought the new children’s book 'Soulful Sydney Explores Diversity' to life — to discuss why discovering someone different should be celebrated, not feared. Then we'll hear how one expert is teaching parents of difficult eaters how to help those peckish but picky kids discover and love new foods while developing healthy eating habits. And we'll reconnect with the Center for Family Justice's CEO to hear how the regional agency is coordinating care

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58:33

CHDI - Griffin Hospital's One Billion Steps Challenge...

For the People ·

2018/07/15

This week, John Voket checks in with Connecticut's Child Health & Development Institute to learn why so many of our youngest children are falling through the cracks and at risk for many significant health issues. Then it's off to Griffin Hospital to chat up their 10th Anniversary Run & Walk to benefit the Center for Cancer Care - and reveal how to boost your personal health by lacing up for the Griffin Hospital/WTNH One Billion Steps Challenge. And we'll close at Sport Hill Farm,

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57:47

CT State Water Plan - WCHN Opioid Reduction Program -...

For the People ·

2018/07/08

This week, John Voket dives into the details of Connecticut's new State Water Plan - and reveals why everybody should be urging their State Reps and Senators to take up its review as soon as they head into session this fall. Then we'll learn how local hospital's emergency department reduced the amount of opioids they provide for patients by nearly half, and the lessons all medical providers prescribing opioids can take from the Norwalk Hospital ER Docs who led the initiative. And we'll close

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58:16

Encore Replay From CT NOFA's OrganiCONN 2018

For the People ·

2018/07/01

As we head into a big holiday party week, everyone is sure to be sampling salads, munching burgers, and enjoying plenty of picnic items from local gardens and farmers. So John Voket is dishing up a replay from CT NOFA's 2018 Organi-CONN farm & garden conference. With a new Farm Bill just ratified and FarmAid coming to Connecticut for the first time this September, it's a perfect opportunity to plant yourself somewhere cool and learn about small farm startup funding, why seaweed is a big

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57:44

Goodwill Stores - National Ocean Month - Small...

For the People ·

2018/06/24

This week John Voket opens with an encore of a chat with Goodwill about the stuff you have piling up around your house. The space you make donating unwanted and unused stuff to Goodwill can help fund important programs and put folks with disabilities and other challenges to work. Then we'll dive into a chat with a scientist from UConn and the Mystic Aquaium celebrating National Ocean Month to learn how everyone can be better stewards of Long Island Sound and the global ocean network beyond. And

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58:52

Transition Toolkit - Connecticut Water Plan - JA STEM...

For the People ·

2018/06/17

This week John Voket heads out to Ability Beyond to learn how their brand new Transition Toolkit is helping young adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers shift between school and community serices. Then, we'll chat with a representative from the Citizens Campaign for the Environment about the status of the Connecticut Water Plan and how state residents can be more involved protecting & preserving our precious state water supplies. And we'll close discussing a nationwide

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57:58

FOCUS Center for Autism - Seniors And Opioids - The...

For the People ·

2018/06/10

This week host John Voket heads to Canton to chat with the founder of the FOCUS Center for Autism to learn how it's helping students stay social this summer, and we'll invite you to the upcoming FOCUS Rocks benefit. Then we'll refocus with an expert leading workshops around the state educating seniors, their loved ones &caregivers about the pervasive dangers of opioids in their homes And we'll close with a new voice representing a valued resource - the new president & CEO of the Kennedy

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