For the People

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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57:37

Jersey Mike's Month of Giving - The Dental/Opioid...

For the People ·

2019/03/10

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People visits with Jersey Mike's Subs to promote their March Month of Giving - and how it benefits four important charities across Connecticut. Then we'll talk with a dental expert about how patients - especially adolescents - can avoid becoming addicted to prescription painkillers they might receive after procedures like wisdom tooth extractions. And on the same subject, we'll ring up Ginger Katz of the Courage to Speak Foundation, hear

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57:43

Easter Seals - CT Tax Policy Collaborative - CT...

For the People ·

2019/03/03

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens talking about the 26th Annual Chocolate and Food Festival benefiting Easter Seals - and we'll hear about some of the great programs that will continue flourishing thanks to your support of this scrumptious event. Then we'll meet the co-founder of the brand new Tax Policy Collaborative - a working group committed to finding ways to reduce your local property taxes. Then we'll check in with Beth Bye, who is leading the CT Office

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57:19

Heart Month Survival Guide Pt. 4 - U.S. Sen. Richard...

For the People ·

2019/02/24

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens with the last segment of our 'Heart Month Survival Guide' breaking down what heart disease is all about, and talking with a highly certified physician about some of the cutting edge procedures and technology available to those who are suffering cardiovascular ailments. Then we'll have an extended visit with US Senator Richard Blumenthal and hit a variety of points from the latest on the President's emergency declaration, to the

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59:32

Bowl2Benefit Umbrella - Heart Month Survival Guide...

For the People ·

2019/02/17

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People promotes how the 31st Annual Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic and Violence Services plays a critical role in providing community programs serving more than 6,000 domestic violence victims and their children each year in Connecticut. Then it's time for Part 3 of our 'Heart Month Survival Guide.' What would you do if a loved one thought they were having a heart attack? How could you help someone suffering cardiac arrest

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58:25

Consumer Counsel Elin Katz - Conservation Law...

For the People ·

2019/02/10

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People touts the growing chorus of consumers and state officials who believe the time has come to eliminate third-party electric suppliers and better protect consumers – including our most vulnerable – from deceitful marketing. Then we're going to zero in on the latest United Nations International Panel on Climate Change Report with the Conservation Law Foundation, and learn how global warming impacts us here in Connecticut, and how we can

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57:53

Shear Alliance/True Colors - State Of Tobacco Control...

For the People ·

2019/02/03

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People introduces a brand new grassroots organization called Shear Alliance, which is working to support the state's LGBTQ community with an upcoming Cut-a-Thon to benefit True Colors. Then we'll hear about why our state is failing to fund proven-effective systems and lifesaving laws to protect residents from lung cancer - even though we have millions in grant funds to do it. And we'll close with our first 'Heart Month Survival Guide'

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57:55

Opioids & Connecticut's Workforce - Commissioner of...

For the People ·

2019/01/27

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People picks up the conversation with the CT Dept of Health about how that agency is helping employers coming to grips with how the opioid epidemic is affecting their employees and families. Then we'll meet Connecticut's Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to talk about how his agency is responding to the current needs of state vets whether they are serving now, or have served in the past. And we'll close introducing you to Aware Recovery Care

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57:06

Long Island Sound Futures Fund (encore) - Girl Scouts...

For the People ·

2019/01/20

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens with an encore play of a recent segment celebrating more than $2.7 million in grants recently awarded to the EPA and the Long Island Sound Futures Fund - and exploring how those grants are helping preserve and protect Long Island Sound here along Connecticut's shoreline and beyond. And then we'll visit with the Girl Scouts of Connecticut to learn why February is the perfect time to think about engaging a young woman you know in

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57:39

IRIS - Simsbury Free Library MLK Projects - Parent...

For the People ·

2019/01/13

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People open with IRIS - Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services. We'll hear about the realities and challenges being faced by displaced, often desperate refugees and immigrants - families, children, even military liaisons who served and saved the lives of many U.S. service members during foreign conflicts. Then we'll head to Simsbury to learn about an ongoing project being handled primarily by high school students and supporters at the

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57:36

Nutmeg State FCU - Senator Tony Hwang - Child...

For the People ·

2019/01/06

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People roll into 2019 talking about the physical and financial health of Connecticut's young people and what may be in store for our entire state under the Ned Lamont administration. We'll open with the Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union's CEO discussing programs they offer to help get young people off on the right foot when it comes to handling their money. Then, ahead of the opening of the state legislative session, we'll welcome Senator

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57:23

Farm Aid Special Report Pt 3 encore - Jesse Lewis...

For the People ·

2018/12/30

Last weekend, we featured an encore presentation of the first two parts of our Special Report from Connecticut's first Farm Aid. Since 1985, Farm Aid has raised more than $53 million to help family farmers thrive all over the country while inspiring millions of people to take part in the Good Food Movement. Today, we'll wrap up with an encore replay of the third segment of our report straight from Farm Aid Hartford on the first day of autumn, where we talked with farmers, organizers, and artists, as

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57:51

Encore: Special Report from Farm Aid 2018

For the People ·

2018/12/23

As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, chances are it will be around a meal. But what would that meal be without farmers? Connecticut hosted its first Farm Aid on the first day of autumn and the Award-winning For the People was there to cover it from top to bottom. Each year, Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews gather a wide variety of artists, farmers and fans for one mission: keeping family farmers on their land. So we're bringing you

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57:29

CHRO - EPA Long Island Sound Grants - Community...

For the People ·

2018/12/16

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens the show celebrating more than $2.7 million in grants awarded to the EPA and the Long Island Sound Futures Fund. We'll learn how these grants are helping preserve and protect Long Island Sound along Connecticut's shores, and how grants awarded as far afield as New Hampshire and Vermont are also benefiting our state's environment and public health. Then we'll connect with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to cover a

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57:42

Eversource - NFPA Holiday Fire Safety - Harmony4Kidz

For the People ·

2018/12/09

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People checks in with the team from Eversource on a wide agenda of issues from protecting yourselves from utility scams, to saving HUGE amounts of money on your energy bills. Then we'll tap an expert from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for important reminders about holiday season and winter fire safety. This segment could save your life - especially if you have or plan to get a live Christmas tree. And we'll close with the

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