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 Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas
Apr 29, 2024
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As Connecticut charts its course toward election season, For the People caught up with Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to discuss civics education, civic engagement and several things voters need to know as they consider participating in early voting for the August 13th primaries and November Presidential Election.
CT SOTS Stephanie Thomas - AAA Northeast - Encore: Child Health & Development Institute
Apr 28, 2024
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This week, we're visiting with Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to discuss Civics Education, Civic Engagement and the SOTS CEO program, as well as a few things voters need to know as they turn attention toward participating and early voting for the August 13th primaries and the November Presidential Election. Then we'll welcome our source at AAA Northeast to focus on the rapidly increasing incidents of pedestrian / cyclist tragedies, legislative initiatives related to traffic safety, EV trends, gas price escalation, and some good news about air travel refunds. And we'll replay our first segment of the New Year from back in January with CHDI - the Child Health & Development Institute. Learn about their initiative to integrate trauma-informed comprehensive school mental health supports into the existing community-based network of care, as well as their helpful Connect4Families Toolkit.
Live from the floor at the 2024 Connecticut Cannabis Expo
Apr 21, 2024
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Back in late February we rolled into the Mohegan Sun convention facility to spend some time talking with folks who are part of the growing medical and legal consumer cannabis industry participating in the 2024 Connecticut Cannabis Expo. So relax, breathe deep, and groove to our chats with the event's founder, Advance Telemedicine, Gold Coast Farm, the CT Social Equity Council, Cannacticut, the CT Cannabis Small Business Alliance and the folks from Fat Cat Select Seeds.
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
Apr 17, 2024
Show notesClick here if you would like to listen to or download individual interviews from our April 14, 2024 program. For the People is helping you get help from - and support Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, which offers victims of domestic violence and sexual assault free, confidential services in a safe, caring environment; while striving to raise awareness through community education and outreach. Check out our conversation and plan to be at the agency's Out of the Shadows Awards dinner!
EnergizeCT
Apr 17, 2024
Show notesClick here if you would like to listen to or download individual interviews from our April 14, 2024 program. This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners. We'll connect with with the manager of energy efficiency programs at Eversource, whose EnergizeCT initiative just captured its 9th national ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award. So listen and find out how that translates into even more potential energy savings for consumers.
Connecticut's All In Movement
Apr 17, 2024
Show notesClick here if you would like to listen to or download individual interviews from our April 14, 2024 program. This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners. Listen and learn about the growing All In Alliances movement with NVP - the Naugatuck Valley Project - and TEAM Inc. This collective fighting for social justice, food security, and a place for everyone just received the 2024 Citizen Planner Award from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Connecticut's growing All In Movement - EnergizeCT - Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
Apr 14, 2024
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This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners in their own right. First up, we'll chat with reps from two of the dozens of agencies that have joined growing All In Movement here in Connecticut: NVP - the Naugatuck Valley Project and TEAM Inc. who were just recognized with the 2024 Citizen Planner Award from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association. Then we'll connect with with the manager of energy efficiency programs at Eversource, whose EnergizeCT initiative just captured its ninth national ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. And we'll close inviting you to get help from - and to help support Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, which offers victims of domestic violence and sexual assault free, confidential services in a safe, caring environment; while striving to raise awareness through community education and outreach.
Discover how to support the Greater Bridgeport Symphony
Apr 12, 2024
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For the People is picking up the baton and reviewing the Greater Bridgeport Symphony's latest season as the orchestra prepares for its final show April 13 featuring the music of Beethoven. Tune in and find out how schools and businesses can help ensure the sustainability of this local musical and cultural arts treasure!
Protect yourself from scams with AARP Connecticut
Apr 12, 2024
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For the People connected with AARP Connecticut to get briefed on the latest scams and tactics that are beating folks out of billions of dollars. Learn how to protect yourself from celebrity impersonation, and how bad actors are taking actual voices of folks you know and using artificial intelligence (AI) to help make their lies very believable.
Connecticut's Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
Apr 12, 2024
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Check out For the People's conversation with Connecticut's Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). They're working hard to eliminate discrimination, to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons - and they want to invite you to a couple of events so you can learn how they can go to work for you!
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