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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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57:17

All Our Kin - A Trip To Auer Farm - AARP Encore

For the People ·

2016/06/12

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket opens replaying a chat with Connecticut Human Service Agency All Our Kin #allourkin, which was recently recognized on the national stage; a segment we did in March live from Auer Farm #auerfarm in Bloomfield; and a call-in with AARP #aarp about a proposed bill designed to help even more Connecticut residents get started saving for retirement, which narrowly became law a few weeks ago.

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57:34

Getting grads jobs - unveiling Arts & Ideas 2016 -...

For the People ·

2016/06/05

Are you a recent grad looking for that elusive first job? And can you guess how many International Festival of Arts & Ideas programs are absolutely free? This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket directs all you recent grads to the RecruitCT #RecruitCT job fair June 10 where dozens of employers will be filling more than 600 positions. Then the director of the 21st Annual International Festival of Arts & Ideas #artidea will reveal that more than 80% of festival

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58:00

An animal sanctuary rises, a city battling asthma,...

For the People ·

2016/05/29

How does the lost life of a little girl inspire thousands to build an animal sanctuary in her memory? And how is one city attacking its public health crisis of widespread asthma? This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket heads into the field, literally, to meet Sandy Hook parent Jenny Hubbard at the #CatherineVioletHubbardAnimalSanctuary to talk about her late daughter's joy and dreams of helping animals in distress. Then we'll reach the #NewHavenHealthDepartment to hear

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58:19

05/22/16

For the People ·

2016/05/22

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket reviews a number of key reminders about skin cancer prevention with an expert from St. Francis Hospital. Then we'll check in with US Senator Chris Murphy for a wide ranging chat touching on a number of local, state and national issues the lawmaker is involved with. And we'll close visiting with Family Reentry - a unique and highly successful program helping transition residents from incarceration back to gainful roles in their

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58:43

05/08/16

For the People ·

2016/05/08

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket reviews all the economical advantages you can get after booking your home energy audit - pays tribute to all of Connecticut's emergency medical responders ahead of National EMS Week, along with tips on what you need to know if you're facing a dire medical emergency - and invites you to join the fight against homelessness with Alpha Community Services YMCA at the 14th Annual Walk to End Homelessness.

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58:57

05/01/16

For the People ·

2016/05/01

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket delivers the 2-1-1 - Infoline is celebrating its 40th anniversary, so we learn all about the 2016 version of this unique help-by-telephone service available free to residents 24/7/365. Then we'll get our seasonal scam alerts from our friends and consumer watchdogs at Connecticut BBB. Finally, we'll talk Medicaid, and learn why the state's program is showing improved health outcomes and care experience on one hand, and downward

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58:27

05/01/16

For the People ·

2016/05/01

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket delivers the 2-1-1 - Infoline is celebrating its 40th anniversary, so we learn all about the 2016 version of this unique help-by-telephone service available free to residents 24/7/365. Then we'll get our seasonal scam alerts from our friends and consumer watchdogs at Connecticut BBB. Finally, we'll talk Medicaid, and learn why the state's program is showing improved health outcomes and care experience on one hand, and downward

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59:11

04/24/16

For the People ·

2016/04/24

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket checks in with Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill about why it's easier than ever to get registered to vote - even if you are age 17 - and want to vote in Tuesdays primaries. Then we'll hear from the Governor's Prevention Partnership about two new and important campaigns warning about the deadly risks of opiates, and a program to oppose the state legalizing marijuana for recreational use. And we'll wrap up learning

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58:42

04/24/16

For the People ·

2016/04/24

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket checks in with Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill about why it's easier than ever to get registered to vote - even if you are age 17 - and want to vote in Tuesdays primaries. Then we'll hear from the Governor's Prevention Partnership about two new and important campaigns warning about the deadly risks of opiates, and a program to oppose the state legalizing marijuana for recreational use. And we'll wrap up learning

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57:19

04/17/16

For the People ·

2016/04/17

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket bids farewell to the retiring CEO of Operation Fuel; invites inventors and 'makers' to a big Makers Faire coming up in Westport; introduces the new and expanding Western Connecticut Health Network; and replays a segment to remind homeowners and contractors that it's'Call Before You Dig' month.

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56:49

04/17/16

For the People ·

2016/04/17

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket bids farewell to the retiring CEO of Operation Fuel; invites inventors and 'makers' to a big Makers Faire coming up in Westport; introduces the new and expanding Western Connecticut Health Network; and replays a segment to remind homeowners and contractors that it's'Call Before You Dig' month.

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56:37

04/10/16

For the People ·

2016/04/10

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket welcomes Governor Dannell Malloy to our Hartford studios to talk about Second Chance 2.0, new DMV leadership and other subjects including how he's using travel bans to protect state LGBT workers. Then we'll visit Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty in New Britain to talk about subjects including our national security and the threat of ISIS, what she's doing about the escalating opioid epidemic and her strong advocacy on STEM education and

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56:07

04/10/16

For the People ·

2016/04/10

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket welcomes Governor Dannell Malloy to our Hartford studios to talk about Second Chance 2.0, new DMV leadership and other subjects including how he's using travel bans to protect state LGBT workers. Then we'll visit Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty in New Britain to talk about subjects including our national security and the threat of ISIS, what she's doing about the escalating opioid epidemic and her strong advocacy on STEM education and

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57:18

04/03/16

For the People ·

2016/04/03

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket wraps up a two-part report from the Northeast Organic Farming Association's recent Conference at WestConn. We'll visit with Connecticut's Agriculture Commissioner, and talk to exhibitors to find the best seeds to get your first or latest garden started, generating your own electricity from solar power, we'll dig into composting with UConn's School of Agriculture and have a leisurely chat about slow foods.

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56:49

04/01/16

For the People ·

2016/04/03

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket wraps up a two-part report from the Northeast Organic Farming Association's recent Conference at WestConn. We'll visit with Connecticut's Agriculture Commissioner, and talk to exhibitors to find the best seeds to get your first or latest garden started, generating your own electricity from solar power, we'll dig into composting with UConn's School of Agriculture and have a leisurely chat about slow foods.

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57:58

03/27/16

For the People ·

2016/03/27

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket introduces you to the surprisingly young and dedicated founder of Connecticut's global nonprofit, Planting Pencils; points you toward Jersey Mike's for the company's 'Day of Giving' March 30; and get's you ready for digging in this spring with the the first of a multi-part series of broadcasts from the recent Northeast Organic Farming Conference at WestConn.

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57:28

03/27/16

For the People ·

2016/03/27

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket introduces you to the surprisingly young and dedicated founder of Connecticut's global nonprofit, Planting Pencils; points you toward Jersey Mike's for the company's 'Day of Giving' March 30; and get's you ready for digging in this spring with the the first of a multi-part series of broadcasts from the recent Northeast Organic Farming Conference at WestConn.

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57:29

03/20/16

For the People ·

2016/03/20

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket catches up with folks restoring Bridgeport's Barnum Museum following a devastating urban tornado. Then, we're inviting all women business owners and professionals to celebrate the third annual 'Women-Owned Business Day' at the Capital on March 30. And we'll wrap introducing you to the new Western Connecticut Health Network.

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56:59

03/20/16

For the People ·

2016/03/20

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket catches up with folks restoring Bridgeport's Barnum Museum following a devastating urban tornado. Then, we're inviting all women business owners and professionals to celebrate the third annual 'Women-Owned Business Day' at the Capital on March 30. And we'll wrap introducing you to the new Western Connecticut Health Network.

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57:07

03/13/16

For the People ·

2016/03/13

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket introduces Connecticut's All Our Kin, which was recently honored for its work on the national stage for their work building high-quality, sustainable family child care programs, and seeking to expand statewide. Then, we'll head to the country to explore Auer Farm and the many interactive agricultural experiences available for everyone. And we'll wrap up with a spokesperson from AARP unpacking proposed legislation designed to help

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