Aspetuck Land Trust - CHDI's Bounce Back Initiative - CT Women’s Hall of Fame
This morning we'll touch base with the Aspetuck Land Trust about its expanding Fairfield County Green Corridor initiative - how you can be a part of it - and how folks across Connecticut can establish green corridors to enhance their communities' environmental health. Then we'll talk with the Child Health & Development Institute about the agency's work addressing childhood trauma and learn abou...
55m Aug 04, 2019
55m
9th Homerun for Heroes - Music Matters Summer of Rock - 4th Freedom Isn't Free Ride
This morning John Voket & the award-winning For the People are inviting you to the 9th annual Homerun for Heroes charity baseball game to honor and support local veterans hosted by Sikorsky Aircraft & Teamsters Local 1150. To rock out for a cause at the Music Matters Summer of Rock music festival benefiting Abilities Without Boundaries. And to meet an injured combat vet helping his brothers and...
55m Jul 28, 2019
55m
Citizens For Easton Farm Tour - The Community Fund for Women & Girls - Pt. 2: You've Got Mental Health Parity - Now What?
This morning we're going to invite you to experience the 11th Annual Citizens For Easton Farm Tour coming up August 10, and at the same time help one of the farms on that tour - J&L Orchids - celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Then we'll catch up with the The Community Fund for Women & Girls, which just invested $130,000 to 12 nonprofit partner organizations working to advance gender equity in t...
55m Jul 21, 2019
55m
Atty. Gen. William Tong - WBDC - Series Pt. 1: You've Got Mental Health Parity - Now What?
This morning we're going to visit with Connecticut's new Attorney General William Tong, talk about his ascent to the state's top law enforcement job, and learn how he's laser focused on a number of issues here and across the country that could impact the health, welfare, and safety of Connecticut residents. Then we'll tell you how to fill your summer with training that can help sustain and grow...
55m Jul 14, 2019
55m
Encore: Skin Cancer Prevention - Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire - OEC's Safe Sleep Initiative
This first Sunday in July we're going to look back on a few segments with all kinds of beneficial and potentially life saving information. Our first encore segment will feature a physician reminding everyone about the potential dangers from the sun. We'll help clear up all the confusion about the right SPF to get for your sunscreen, and why it's so important to protect yourself from skin cancer...
1hr Jul 07, 2019
1hr
SWIM Across the Sound - Hospital for Special Care - Starling Physicians Cooling Caps For Chemo Patients
This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People invites you to take a little swim for a great cause August 3 in this year's Swim Across the Sound. Learn how to participate as a swimmer or volunteer to help St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation. Then we'll tell you how to be a superhero for families supporting loved ones with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We'll visit with a team from ...
57m Jun 30, 2019
57m
Albertus Magnus Criminal Justice Camp - CT League Of Conservation Voters - Hearing Voices
This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens with former State Trooper and Albertus Magnus College educator who is hosting a Criminal Justice Camp this week. Then we talk with the CT League of Conservation Voters about how our state's environment fared as a result of legislation that was passed - and passed over - in the recently concluded biennial session. And we're going...
55m Jun 23, 2019
55m
Make Music Day - Special Report: Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire Pt.2 - Bikers Against Child Abuse
This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens with a segment dedicated to all you amateur and professional musicians and those who just love to make music as we hear all about next week's Make Music Day. Then we'll hit you with the second of our two-part series of interviews gathered recently at Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire talking airtight energy efficient homes, zer...
55m Jun 16, 2019
55m
The Barnum Museum - Special Report: Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire Pt. 1
This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People visits Bridgeport's Barnum Museum to recap all that's happened since it was struck by a rare urban tornado several years ago, and we'll learn how the museum's leadership and staff have inspired a global community of experts to help restore and enhance this Connecticut treasure. Then we'll present the first of a two-part series of inte...
55m Jun 09, 2019
55m
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month - AARP's Legislative Agenda - Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW CT
This morning we're going to open catching up with a couple of representatives from the Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter on this first weekend of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month to talk about the support network and services this organization provides for not only those grappling with the disease, but their loved ones as well. Then we'll welcome a spokesperson from AARP into th...
55m Jun 02, 2019
55m
Special Report/Preview: The International Festival of Arts & Ideas
This morning we're hosting a Special Report and Preview of the 2019 International Festival of Arts & Ideas, which convenes leading artists, thought leaders, and innovators from around the world for 15 days of dynamic public programs to engage, entertain, and inspire a diversity of communities. We'll hear from one of the festival directors, as well as several presenters as we help you get ready ...
54m May 26, 2019
54m
DOCS Medical Group - Survive the Drive - CERC InformCT Survey Update
This morning we're going to open up meeting the physician behind DOCS Medical Group and learn how walk-in medical centers are broadening the types of services offered to patients. Then we'll check in with a representative of Connecticut nonprofit Survive the Drive, and find out how this organization can provide local schools and community groups with no-cost workshops on defensive driving, and...
55m May 19, 2019
55m
Barnum Festival 2019 - Celebrating EMS Week - The Opioid Crisis & CT Seniors
This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People introduces this year's Ringmaster for the 2019 Barnum Festival, and clues you in on all the great activities, many of which are free. Then we'll celebrate all the professional and volunteer emergency responders as EMS Week approaches, while focusing on their role if someone is suffering from a sudden stroke. And we'll close with a...
55m May 12, 2019
55m
Introducing Nuvance - Connecticut 2019 Relays for Life
This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People introduces the CEO and the President of Nuvance, the new health system recently formed through a merger between Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN). Then we'll talk to several representatives of the dozens of Relay for Life events happening throughout Connecticut this year - to learn about how these community...
56m May 05, 2019
56m
USDA Invasive Species Lookout - Staying Safe From Data Breaches - Call Before You Dig
This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People enlists an invasive species expert from the US Dept of Agriculture to clue us in on the foreign flora and fauna we should be looking out for, and how to mitigate them. Then we're going to talk Data breaches - and we'll unveil a number of proactive steps users and businesses can take to better protect their data and computers the CE...
58m Apr 28, 2019
58m
Childbirth Center @ Griffin Hospital - Family & Children's Aid - 2019 Housatonic River Cleanup
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 ...
58m Apr 21, 2019
58m
AAUW 6th Tech Savvy Conference - Financial Literacy Month - NSC Distracted Driving Awareness
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...
59m Apr 14, 2019
59m
Samples And Snippets Live From Connecticut Ag Day At The Capital
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 A...
1hr 1m Apr 07, 2019
1hr 1m
Spring Skin Saving Tips - Long Island Blue Plan - Teens & Vaping Dangers (encore)
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 ...
59m Mar 31, 2019
59m
Treating Spring Allergies - CT NOFA's 'OrganiConn Bites' Pt. 2 - ACLU Smart Justice
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 naturopat...
59m Mar 24, 2019
59m
CT NOFA's 2019 OrganiConn Series Pt. 1 - Wilton Go Green Zero Waste Faire
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...
57m Mar 17, 2019
57m
Jersey Mike's Month of Giving - The Dental/Opioid Connection - Courage To Speak Foundation
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 ext...
58m Mar 10, 2019
58m
Easter Seals - CT Tax Policy Collaborative - CT Office of Early Childhood
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 wa...
58m Mar 03, 2019
58m
Heart Month Survival Guide Pt. 4 - U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal - CT Brewers Guild
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...
57m Feb 24, 2019
57m
Bowl2Benefit Umbrella - Heart Month Survival Guide Pt. 3 - Food Equity & Economic Development
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...
59m Feb 17, 2019
59m
Consumer Counsel Elin Katz - Conservation Law Foundation - Heart Month Survival Guide Pt. 2
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 C...
58m Feb 10, 2019
58m
Shear Alliance/True Colors - State Of Tobacco Control 2019 - Heart Month Survival Guide Pt 1
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 ...
58m Feb 03, 2019
58m
Opioids & Connecticut's Workforce - Commissioner of Veterans Affairs - Aware Recovery Care
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 ...
58m Jan 27, 2019
58m
Long Island Sound Futures Fund (encore) - Girl Scouts of CT - ALCU Smart Justice
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...
57m Jan 20, 2019
57m
IRIS - Simsbury Free Library MLK Projects - Parent Leadership Training Institute
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...
58m Jan 13, 2019
58m
Nutmeg State FCU - Senator Tony Hwang - Child Guidance Clinic for Central CT
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 ...
58m Jan 06, 2019
58m
Farm Aid Special Report Pt 3 encore - Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement
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 f...
57m Dec 30, 2018
57m
Encore: Special Report from Farm Aid 2018
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...
58m Dec 23, 2018
58m
CHRO - EPA Long Island Sound Grants - Community Foundation Greater New Haven
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 environme...
57m Dec 16, 2018
57m
Eversource - NFPA Holiday Fire Safety - Harmony4Kidz
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...
58m Dec 09, 2018
58m
CT Epilepsy Advocate - Aspetuck Land Trust - CT League of Conservation Voters
This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People talks with the Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate, and discusses new research findings and therapies with a local neurologist as we close out Epilepsy Awareness Month. Then we'll check in with the Aspetuck Land Trust for some great tips on winter walking, hiking, snowshoe, and recreational opportunities - and meet a UConn professor who ...
57m Dec 02, 2018
57m
JA 'Launch Lessons' - Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Mark Twain House & Museum
This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People hears from Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County about a couple of recent national surveys just in time for National Entrepreneurship Month, and we'll hear about 'Launch Lessons' that will bring local entrepreneurs out to speak with students about opportunities in our gig economy. Then we'll visit with a national spokesper...
58m Nov 25, 2018
58m
New Horizons Village - Animal Haven - Ability Beyond
This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People visits with New Horizons Village to hear about the exciting developments happening there and to invite you to their upcoming Art Celebration at Hartford's Infinity Hall featuring a performance by the Blind Boys of Alabama. Then we'll touch base with one of the state's premier nonprofits taking care of our furry friends - Animal Hav...
58m Nov 18, 2018
58m
AHCT 2019 Enrollment - Central CT Coast YMCA - Waterbury Chamber Manufacturing Council
This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People reaches out to Access Health CT to review a bunch of important points if you are renewing coverage you already contracted under the Affordable Care Act, or you're a newcomer to the AccessHealthCT exchange. Then, we'll welcome and chat with a long time leader at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA about programs and opportunities tha...
57m Nov 11, 2018
57m
'Special Report' Farm Aid 2018 - Atty. Gen. George Jepsen - Dignity and Advocacy Network
This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People wraps a 3-part 'Special Report' from Connecticut's first Farm Aid, straight from the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford - where we heard from farmers, organizers, and some of the artists including Dave Matthews. Then we're going to replay a call with state Attorney General George Jepsen to learn why Connecticut is joining with other state...
58m Nov 04, 2018
58m
Transitions Mentoring Program Pt. 2 - Employee Wellness - Yale Men's Health Fair
This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People picks up where we left off last week, welcoming another co-founder along with a special and inspiring graduate from Transitions Mentoring Program at Family ReEntry. Then we've got an important interview for all business owners and human resources professionals looking to generate huge payback to you and your workforce by initiating...
57m Oct 28, 2018
57m
'Special Report' Manufacturing Month - Transitions Mentoring Program at Family ReEntry
This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People celebrates Manufacturing Month, and the 30th anniversary of the Federal Women's Business Ownership Act, so we'll be criss-crossing the state chatting with a number of women who own or lead state manufacturing firms to learn more about how manufacturing is becoming the place for women to work. Then we'll bring you the first of a two...
1hr 2m Oct 21, 2018
1hr 2m
'Special Report' - On Site @ Farm Aid 2018 From Hartford
Did you go to Farm Aid up in Hartford last month - or did you want to? And would you like to do more to keep your family healthy while helping the very folks who grow and raise your food?? Connecticut just hosted its first Farm Aid, and host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People were invited on site for the duration, covering the event from top to bottom. Each year, Farm Aid board ...
58m Oct 14, 2018
58m
Fire Prevention Week - Sustainable Living Expo - STEM Study
It's Fire Prevention Week, so host John Voket going to dial up an educator from the National Fire Protection Association to get some potentially lifesaving tips and reminders about how to keep yourself, your family, and your property safe from fire. Then we'll meet the founder of sustainne.com and learn about the first ever Sustainable Living Expo coming to Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for...
57m Oct 07, 2018
57m
Domestic Violence Awareness Month - SIDS Awareness Month - Walk to End Lupus Now
This week, John Voket visits with the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services to talk about Domestic Violence Awareness Month events and some of the newest services being offered to victims through the Center. And since October is also SIDS Awareness Month and October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day we'll focus on First Candle, a Connecticut based non-profit committed to...
58m Sep 30, 2018
58m
ENCORE: The Center for Family Justice - ASSERT Treatment Model - CT State Water Plan
Earlier this week, The Center for Family Justice held its Annual Speaking of Women luncheon, so host John Voket is revisiting a chat with the agency's CEO showcasing how the Center provides trauma-informed services and coordinating care for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse. Then we'll replay a segment focusing on the role the Connecticut's Dept of C...
58m Sep 23, 2018
58m
Ovarian Cancer Awareness - United Way's ALICE Update - Americares
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, so this week, John Voket touches base with a respected researcher and gynecologic oncologist from Western CT Health Network to hear about how women can fight and prevent this silent and too often deadly disease. Then we'll turn to the next chapter in the United Way's response to ALICE - addressing state residents who are Asset Limited Income Constra...
58m Sep 16, 2018
58m
Preparedness Month - Inclusion Works Here - 'Dads Matter, Too'
September is Preparedness Month - so this week, John Voket and an expert from FEMA aim to save lives, protect property, and help ensure you, your loved ones, and your property remain safe and sound with a wealth of advice. Then we'll replay a June call in to the Connecticut Business Leadership Network about the latest installment of the organization's Inclusion Works Here Series to help employ...
58m Sep 09, 2018
58m
Invasive Plants Symposium - Protecting The Sound - InformCT Consumer Survey Q2
This week, John Voket talks invasive plants with an expert from UConn whose department is hosting the upcoming ever popular biennial Invasive Plants Symposium. Then - if you're making the last trip to the shoreline this weekend, we'll head to a different department at UConn to replay a June chat with a research scientist focusing on how everyone in Connecticut can help be better stewards of ou...
57m Sep 02, 2018
57m
HUD Smokefree Housing Rule - All Sounds Fair - Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research
This week, John Voket hears about a new smoke free housing rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) aimed at protecting residents of federally funded public housing units from secondhand smoke. Then we'll meet the organizer of All Sounds Fair - a music fest showcasing of the region's top LGBTQ artists, and benefiting the New Haven Pride Center. And we'll wrap with ...
58m Aug 26, 2018
58m