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.
CT Humanities
Jun 28, 2024
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Check out our chat with the director of Connecticut Humanities about a very important session he will be part of at this year's International Festival of Arts & Ideas, as well as his team's work encouraging curiosity, understanding and critical thinking by producing programs throughout the state connecting people and ideas.
CT Housing Partners
Jun 28, 2024
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Connecticut's "housing crisis" isn't a sensational catch phrase - it's a fact. And the combined shortage of housing units and lack of affordable places to live for our families and workforce is negatively affecting our economy and even the quality of life in many communities across the region. So, we're bringing back Connecticut Housing Partners to learn how they're applying decades of experience and expertise toward aggressively addressing our very real housing crisis.
CT Housing Partners - Triangle Community Center - CT Humanities
Jun 23, 2024
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Connecticut's "housing crisis" isn't a sensational catch phrase - it's a fact. And the combined shortage of housing units and lack of affordable places to live for our families and workforce is negatively affecting our economy and even the quality of life in many communities across the region. So, we're bringing back Connecticut Housing Partners to learn how they're applying decades of experience and expertise toward aggressively addressing our very real housing crisis. Then, our Pride Month Series continues with new voices representing a long-established LGBTQ support agency - Norwalk's Triangle Community Center. Meet the agency's two top leaders who have each recently arrived in those jobs bring with them a wealth of professional and life experiences to help propel Triangle to do even more to welcome and support our LGBTQ communities across the region and beyond. And we'll close chatting with the director of Connecticut Humanities about a very important session he will be part of at this year's International Festival of Arts & Ideas, as well as his team's work encouraging curiosity, understanding and critical thinking by producing programs throughout the state connecting people and ideas.
Make Music CT / CT Office of the Arts
Jun 18, 2024
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And we'll close getting you ready to hear or make music right in your own community or neighborhood. Make Music Day Connecticut is this Friday, so we'll chat about it with our State Troubadour and a rep from the CT Cultural Coalition. We'll also brief you on how to apply to be our next State Troubadour or Poet Laureate - and the upcoming round of grant opportunities from the state Office of the Arts.
Swim Across America-Fairfield County
Jun 18, 2024
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Whether you want to swim, boat, paddle, or just hang out on dry land and be part of the festivities and fundraising for critical, groundbreaking cancer research, there's a place for you as part of the upcoming 18th Swim Across America-Fairfield County. Tune in and learn all about how to get involved!
Pride Month Series Pt. 3 - Greater Bridgeport Pride
Jun 18, 2024
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The next segment in our Pride Month series features Greater Bridgeport Pride - an organization 14 years strong raising awareness of the vibrant local LGBTQ+ community, offering a platform for creative expression, and connecting the community to work opportunities for queer creatives. There's big news and a huge celebration planned for Pride Week starting Monday, so stick with us to hear all about it.
Swim Across America-Fairfield County - Greater Bridgeport Pride - Make Music Day / CT Office of the Arts
Jun 16, 2024
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Whether you want to swim, boat, paddle, or just hang out on dry land and be part of the festivities and fundraising for critical, groundbreaking cancer research, there's a place for you as part of the upcoming 18th Swim Across America-Fairfield County. Tune in and learn all about how to get involved! Then, the next segment in our Pride Month series features Greater Bridgeport Pride - an organization 14 years strong raising awareness of the vibrant local LGBTQ+ community, offering a platform for creative expression, and connecting the community to work opportunities for queer creatives. There's big news and a huge celebration planned for Pride Week starting Monday, so stick with us to hear all about it. And we'll close getting you ready to hear or make music right in your own community or neighborhood. Make Music Day Connecticut is this Friday, so we'll chat about it with our State Troubadour and a rep from the CT Cultural Coalition. We'll also brief you on how to apply to be our next State Troubadour or Poet Laureate - and the upcoming round of grant opportunities from the state Office of the Arts.
Pride Month Series Pt. 2 - EqualityCT
Jun 11, 2024
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Where can the LGBTQ+ community in greater Waterbury and statewide turn for statehouse leadership - as well as growing social and support networks? For the People is picking up on our Pride Month series introducing @EqualityCT - a queer-led, grassroots organization rooted in social justice values, advocating for progressive change, celebrating Connecticut’s queer culture, and supporting statewide community-building efforts.
AARP-CT's Legislative Lookback
Jun 11, 2024
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Did this year's General Assembly session produce any legislation aimed at the state's rapidly aging population that benefits all of us? For the People is going to start unpacking some of the results of the 2024 General Assembly session with our colleagues from @AARPCT. Hear about new legislation that may be affecting you - whether you are old enough to be an AARP member or not!
Meet CT's Director of Tourism!
Jun 11, 2024
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Who wants to @VisitConnecticut - or even 'stay-cation' here, you ask? Well - last year Connecticut welcomed 68 million travelers exploring the state, generating over $1.1 billion in revenue across our 169 cities and towns. How are we going to beat that in 2024 and beyond?? We'll clue you in as For the People chats up Connecticut's new uniquely experienced and home grown Director of Tourism!
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