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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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55:25

St. Vincent de Paul of the Valley Thrift Shoppe &...

For the People ·

2026/03/29

If you're driving out of Derby heading north along the Housatonic, we want to tell you about that bright blue and white building and the great folks who run and support St. Vincent de Paul of the Valley's Thrift Shoppe & Food Bank. Check out how they turn thousands of second hand items into an amazing outpouring to address food insecurity across the Naugatuck Valley region.Then we'll continue with our year-long series celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer, by getting to

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16:27

Griffin Health / Body Mechanics & Adaptive Equipment

For the People ·

2026/03/23

Check out our chat with a Griffin Health’s Physical Medicine specialist, previewing a free series of talks on Body Mechanics and Adaptive Equipment to help aging adults across the Naugatuck Valley prevent injury while raking, shoveling and gardening. We'll also talk about how supportive/adaptive equipment can help seniors maintain independence.

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15:20

Center for Family Justice

For the People ·

2026/03/23

Meet the new acting executive director at the Center for Family Justice and find out what that agency has been doing to step up their game under their leadership to better protect and support families in crisis across the region. You'll also learn how you can help support that effort.

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19:07

Connecticut's Senior Medicare Patrol

For the People ·

2026/03/23

We're sitting down with the person heading up Connecticut's Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) through the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging. They've got a few scenarios to discuss that can help folks on Medicare better understand how scammers can cleverly begin taking advantage of them, and some other good advice to help folks better understand this segment of health care coverage.

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54:49

Connecticut's Senior Medicare Patrol - Center for...

For the People ·

2026/03/22

Today, we'll sit down with the person heading up Connecticut's Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) through the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging. They've got a few scenarios to discuss that can help folks on Medicare better understand how scammers can cleverly begin taking advantage of them, and some other good advice to help folks better understand this segment of health care coverage.Then, we'll visit with the new acting executive director at the Center for Family Justice. We'll find out what

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56:25

SPECIAL REPORT: NOFA CT 44th Winter Conference

For the People ·

2026/03/15

For more than 25 years, For the People has been a partner and supporter of Connecticut's Northeast Organic Farming Association chapter and in this Special Report we mark the next chapter in that relationship bringing our microphone to the floor of their 44th Winter Conference held recently at Wesleyan University. We'll talk a lot about sustaining and growing the number of farms and farmers here in our state, and how various organizations are doing just that. So sit back and hear all about Reboot

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13:32

Greater Bridgeport Symphony - 'Horizons of the Earth'

For the People ·

2026/03/09

This report welcomes back a familiar voice - Eduardo Leandro, Director of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony. We'll chat about the next GBS performance which will present classics and never-before-heard music in "Horizons Of The Earth" at the University of Bridgeport.

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21:09

AARP CT Report On Population Flight

For the People ·

2026/03/09

We're unpacking the implications from AARP’s latest Vital Voices survey, that show affordability concerns are growing for Connecticut residents age 45 and older. How could a perfect storm of financial pressures result in driving some of our most productive residents and workforce member to move away? Tuned in and find out!

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17:46

UConn Waterbury's WISHfest

For the People ·

2026/03/09

On April 16, UConn Waterbury is inviting you to the 4th Annual WISHfest — a day dedicated to cultivating innovation, inclusion, and a healthier future for the community. So in this segment, we're connecting with the UConn Dean coordinating the event, which features keynote talks from neurodiversity champion Temple Grandin and CBS Survivor star Rachel LaMont.

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56:37

UConn Waterbury's WISHfest - AARP CT Report On...

For the People ·

2026/03/08

On April 16, UConn Waterbury is inviting you to the 4th Annual WISHfest — a day dedicated to cultivating innovation, inclusion, and a healthier future for the community. So we'll connect with the UConn Dean coordinating the event, which features keynote talks from neurodiversity champion Temple Grandin and CBS Survivor star Rachel LaMont.Then we'll unpack the implications from AARP’s latest Vital Voices survey, that show affordability concerns are growing for Connecticut residents age 45 and

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19:39

Connecticut Cannabis Ombudsman

For the People ·

2026/03/02

We're reconnecting with Connecticut's Cannabis Ombudsman. Her office has been busy Serving as a "vigilant guardian" for medical marijuana users, ensuring their needs are prioritized amid the growth of the adult-use market. Our discussion involves supporting legislation aimed at improving policies and practices related to the cannabis industry and all qualifying medical cannabis users.

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12:53

The Mayfly Project

For the People ·

2026/03/02

For the People is pleased to help introduce a Connecticut spokesman for The Mayfly Project. This unique organization is lining up volunteers who are also fly fishing enthusiasts, to bring a summer-long social and recreational fishing experience to foster kids - that also helps them develop better resilience and leadership skills.

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21:05

CT Healthcare Advocate

For the People ·

2026/03/02

In this segment, For the People is welcoming the Connecticut Healthcare Advocate, whose team is fighting to get your health insurance to cover what it's promising while educating consumers about policies and terminology so you can better understand the healthcare plan you're depending on.

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57:30

CT Healthcare Advocate - The Mayfly Project -...

For the People ·

2026/03/01

This week we'll bring you an advocate, an ombudsman - and in-between - a little fly fishing. We're starting off with the Connecticut Healthcare Advocate, whose team is fighting to get your health insurance to cover what it's promising while educating consumers about policies and terminology so you can better understand the healthcare plan you're depending on.Then we'll introduce a Connecticut spokesman for The Mayfly Project. This unique organization is lining up volunteers who are also fly

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18:16

Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 2 with Yoco Roots

For the People ·

2026/02/23

For the People is bringing it home this week with our partners at the CT Dept. of Agriculture celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The second segment of our year-long series 'Women Farmers In Focus' introduces Yoco Roots and its founding farmer Corina Hayes - whose roots in agriculture date back several generations. Check out how she's cultivating culturally-relevant herbs and produce while engaging our next generation of young farmers!

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13:06

Hall Neighborhood House

For the People ·

2026/02/23

For the People is connecting with a representative from Bridgeport's Hall Neighborhood House - a nonprofit serving underprivileged East Side residents for 140 years. Find out how this deeply-rooted neighborhood gathering place is addressing social, financial, recreational, and health needs across their service area, and how you can help them do even more.

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23:46

SCSU / Youth Social Media Addiction

For the People ·

2026/02/23

Don't think our society has a major challenge to face when addressing youth social media addiction? Then, this segment may be kind of shocking as we bring in a Southern CT State University professor and expert on youth social media addiction to deliver some well researched scientific facts, discuss some disturbing trends that are only getting worse - along with suggesting some possible solutions.

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58:55

SCSU / Youth Social Media Addiction - Hall...

For the People ·

2026/02/22

Don't think our society has a major challenge to face when addressing youth social media addiction? Our first segment this morning may be kind of shocking as we bring in a Southern CT State University professor and expert on youth social media addiction to deliver some disturbing trends that are only getting worse - along with some possible solutions.Then we'll visit a representative from Hall Neighborhood House, serving underprivileged Bridgeport East Side residents for 140 years. Fnd out how this

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16:33

reSET 2026 Impact Accelerator

For the People ·

2026/02/17

Tune in as we reconnect with our business development partners at reSET, Connecticut's nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization. reSET is accepting applications now for its Spring 2026 Impact Accelerator. So, stick with us to find out how you can accelerate your business dream with this proven successful initiative.

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17:37

Valley Community Foundation - '25 for the Next 25'

For the People ·

2026/02/17

Join us as we connect with the head of the Valley Community Foundation to talk about their recently launched 25 for the Next 25 - a forward-looking initiative designed to strengthen the organization's discretionary funds and expand its planned giving community in advance of the foundation's 25th anniversary in 2029.

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