Special Report: CT Ag Day 2025 LIVE from the State Capitol
The annual celebration of CT Ag Day was held recently at the State capitol in Hartford, and For the People was invited back to humbly receive an award from the CT Agricultural Information Council, and to grab an opportunity to chat with a number of the participants including the CT Nursery and Landscape Assoc., the Farmer Veteran Coalition, the CT Farm Bureau, the UConn Extension, the School Nu...
1hr 8m Mar 30, 2025
1hr 8m
CT Council on Problem Gambling
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, so we're taking the opportunity to bring back representatives of the CT Council on Problem Gambling to talk about the latest trends they are seeing here in the state, as well as reaching out to those to offer help and hope if they are trapped in the spiral of problem gambling.
18m Mar 25, 2025
18m
Greenwich Historical Society
Catch up with representatives from the Greenwich Historical Society to learn more about "Rediscover Greenwich," a new series of interactive programs created in partnership with Untapped New York that will showcase the unique history of Greenwich's neighborhoods, architectural landmarks and more.
22m Mar 25, 2025
22m
CT Dept. of Consumer Protection Pt. 2
If you missed the first part of our interview with Bryan Caferelli - the CT Consumer Protection Commissioner, you can catch up by hitting the Podcast Tab for our last show on any of our radio station websites. In the meantime - we're bringing you Part 2 of that chat, which will give you even more insight on the many ways this agency touches our lives, and protects us all from scammers and bad a...
15m Mar 25, 2025
15m
CT Dept. of Consumer Protection Pt. 2 - Greenwich Historical Society - CT Council on Problem Gambling
If you missed the first part of our interview with Bryan Caferelli - the CT Consumer Protection Commissioner, you can catch up by hitting the Podcast Tab for our last show on any of our radio station websites. In the meantime - we're bringing you Part 2 of that chat, which will give you even more insight on the many ways this agency touches our lives, and protects us all from scammers and bad a...
59m Mar 23, 2025
59m
CT Dept. of Consumer Protection - Pt. 1
Check out some important news and solid advice in the first of a two-part chat with the Commissioner of the state's Dept. of Consumer Protection on the heels of Consumer Protection Week. You'll probably be surprised how many ways this agency touches our lives, and protects us all from scammers and bad actors.
15m Mar 19, 2025
15m
ARI 19th Annual Walk for Independence
We're catching up with our friends at ARI, to invite you to participate in or sponsor their 19th Annual Walk for Independence. We'll also bring in a member of the Stamford Police Dept. to discuss how officers in that community are training to work more successfully and effectively with alternately abled and neurodivergent individuals they may encounter in the line of duty or elsewhere.
21m Mar 19, 2025
21m
Master's Manna
If you live in or near the Meriden / Wallingford area, we want to introduce you to the fine folks at Master's Manna, a very busy nonprofit working to tackle hunger insecurity and supporting individuals and families facing financial challenges.
23m Mar 19, 2025
23m
Master's Manna - ARI 19th Annual Walk for Independence - CT Dept. of Consumer Protection Pt. 1
If you live in or near the Meriden / Wallingford area, we want to introduce you to the fine folks at Master's Manna, a very busy nonprofit working to tackle hunger insecurity and supporting individuals and families facing financial challenges. Then we'll catch up with our friends at ARI, to invite you to participate in or sponsor their 19th Annual Walk for Independence. We'll also bring in a m...
59m Mar 16, 2025
59m
Special Report: Live from CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference
Connecticut's Northeast Organic Farming Association - or CT NOFA - held their 43rd Winter Conference last weekend at Eastern CT State University, and For the People was there to put together a live Special Report that digs into everything from worms and bugs to a proposed state Constitutional Amendment and making agriculture more sustainable and equitable - especially for veterans, minority com...
59m Mar 09, 2025
59m
CT Data Collaborative
The CT Data Collaborative just released an important report on "How New Federal DOT Policy Would Disadvantage Connecticut, Especially Our Urban Centers.” So, we'll unpack that as well as examining highlights from CTData's latest annual report. Data was never so timely and important - find out why!
16m Mar 04, 2025
16m
Impact Fairfield County
Meet the entire leadership team from Impact Fairfield County. We'll talk about their 2nd Impactful Conversation of the 2024-2025 grant year on the topic of “Gaining Space for Mental Wellness,” exploring how peer pressure, isolation and attachment to technology are shaping children, families and local communities, and let you know how to get involved in - or support future activities.
19m Mar 04, 2025
19m
Greenwich Library
Thanks to an amazing $5 million endowment announced just days ago, the transformation of Greenwich Library from a traditional library into a comprehensive cultural and educational center will pick up where Connecticut's most visited library left off with its recent "Reimagine" renovation project. So we'll call on the Library Director to expand on this news - and to let patrons and the public kn...
19m Mar 04, 2025
19m
Greenwich Library - Impact Fairfield County - CT Data Collaborative
Thanks to an amazing $5 million endowment announced just days ago, the transformation of Greenwich Library from a traditional library into a comprehensive cultural and educational center will pick up where Connecticut's most visited library left off with its recent "Reimagine" renovation project. So we'll call on the Library Director to expand on this news - and to let patrons and the public kn...
58m Mar 02, 2025
58m
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Annual Youth Symposium
We want to introduce a couple of members from the Chi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. This local chapter is dedicated to giving back, and they're hosting a FREE Annual Youth Symposium March 8 to empower and inspire youth ages 8-18 through engaging workshops, music, and community connection. So tune in and we'll let you in on how to get involved.
15m Feb 24, 2025
15m
Big News from reSET
We're circling back with a couple of folks from reSET - which is providing coworking space, accelerator, and mentoring programs, while supporting entrepreneurs responding to community challenges. reSET just acquired New Haven based Collab, so we'll find out why, and how this newly fortified nonprofit is going to work advancing Connecticut’s future.
22m Feb 24, 2025
22m
PreservationCT 50th Anniversary kickoff
PreservationCT - formerly the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation is turning 50 this year, so we'll kick off a series of interviews with its representatives to learn more about how this agency is going to continue sustaining and preserving critical buildings, sites, even social and cultural practices that helped shape the state we live in.
18m Feb 24, 2025
18m
PreservationCT 50th Anniversary kickoff - reSET - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Annual Youth Symposium
PreservationCT - formerly the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation is turning 50 this year, so we'll kick off a series of interviews with representatives to learn more about how they're going to continue sustaining and preserving critical buildings, sites, even social and cultural practices that helped shape the state we live in. Then we're circling back with a couple of folks from reSE...
58m Feb 23, 2025
58m
Liberation Programs
Meet two leaders from Liberation Programs, a key substance abuse and prevention agency serving Fairfield County. We'll talk about a bill they are supporting in the statehouse this session that has the potential to save thousands of lives in the state, as well as how they are working with schools to help ensure kids never venture down the road to substance use.
22m Feb 20, 2025
22m
LAB @ ConnCORP
We're connecting with ConnCORP - the Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program - which is focused on economic development and providing opportunities to New Haven’s underserved residents. ConnCORP just launched its 'State of Black Business' survey, so we'll explain how you can participate - and why it's so important.
12m Feb 20, 2025
12m
Naugatuck Valley COG / Kinneytown Dam removal Pt. 2
We're keeping things flowing with our first segment, as we visit the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (COG) to continue our series about the ongoing Kinneytown Dam removal project. How could the removal of one deteriorating dam have regional - even global environmental implications? Tune in and find out.
21m Feb 20, 2025
21m
Naugatuck Valley COG / Kinneytown Dam removal Pt. 2 - ConnCORP - Liberation Programs
We're keeping things flowing with our first segment, as we visit the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (COG) to continue our series about the ongoing Kinneytown Dam removal project. How could the removal of one deteriorating dam have regional - even global environmental implications? Stay tuned and find out. Then, we're connecting with ConnCORP - the Connecticut Community Outreach Revita...
59m Feb 16, 2025
59m
CT Foodshare
We're continuing our regular visits with CT Foodshare. How is the current state of affairs impacting hunger in our state, who are the ones most at risk for hunger insecurity, and what can you do to try and help as many of our kids and families access a sufficient and nutritious supply of food? We'll unpack these issues and more - stay tuned.
19m Feb 11, 2025
19m
CCM Foundation for Youth
Check out what the leader of the CCM Foundation for Youth has to say about supporting and advising on strategies related to Young People First and the associated crisis of youth disconnection in the state's educational system. You'll learn how declining education funding at the state level has resulted in a negative impact on taxpayers at the local level.
21m Feb 11, 2025
21m
Kids Helping Kids
Meet Kids Helping Kids - an organization that has inspired over 1,500 students to participate in youth-led service projects in their communities. Their upcoming 'Hope Day' mental health fair is bringing together numerous mental health resources - so, we'll tell you all about it, and how to get involved!
12m Feb 11, 2025
12m
Kids Helping Kids - CCM Foundation for Youth - CT Foodshare
We're leading off with two important segments focusing on Connecticut's young people, and starting with Kids Helping Kids - an organization that has inspired over 1,500 students to participate in youth-led service projects in their communities. Their upcoming 'Hope Day' mental health fair is bringing together numerous mental health resources - so, we'll tell you all about it. Then, we'll chat ...
56m Feb 09, 2025
56m
Thin Line Peer Support Team
Get to know our partners from the Thin Line Peer Support Team - which is working hard providing one-on-one connections to help our first responders and military service members address issues including depression and PTSD. Tune in and find out how you can help by sponsoring or playing in their upcoming golf tournament!
20m Feb 05, 2025
20m
AARP CT's 2025 Legislative Agenda
For the People is circling back with AARP Connecticut to unpack some of the most important elements of the organization's 2025 Legislative Agenda. These are not just initiatives that are important to older residents, so stay tuned and learn how these issues impact you.
17m Feb 05, 2025
17m
CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference Preview
CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference is coming up, featuring a series of virtual workshops  in the lead up to a full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 1. So, we're connecting with NOFA's leader to learn all about it and tell you how to get involved.
17m Feb 05, 2025
17m
CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference Preview - AARP CT's 2025 Legislative Agenda - Thin Line Peer Support Team
CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference is coming up, featuring a series of virtual workshops February 25-27 in the lead up to a full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 1. So, we'll open connecting with NOFA's leader to learn all about it and tell you how to get involved. Then, we'll circle back with AARP Connecticut to unpack some of the most important elements of the organization's 2...
58m Feb 02, 2025
58m
CT Voices New Report on AI & Our Kids
Join us as For the People explores how the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the lives of your kids and children's lives across Connecticut and the nation as we connect with the real live authors of a brand new report from Connecticut Voices for Children.
16m Jan 31, 2025
16m
Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service
We're living in interesting political times, so we'll tap into a conversation with the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service that will help you better appreciate why your voice and presence in some type of public service may be more critical today than ever.
19m Jan 31, 2025
19m
Red Cross CT & RI Region 'Heroes Wanted'
If you've been gripped by the tragedy and loss stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires, there's an opportunity for you to be a hero to fire and disaster victims and others right here at home by becoming a Red Cross Disaster Services volunteer - tune in and we'll tell you all about it.
19m Jan 31, 2025
19m
Red Cross CT & RI Region 'Heroes Wanted' - Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service - CT Voices New Report on AI
If you've been gripped by the tragedy and loss stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires, there's an opportunity for you to be a hero to fire and disaster victims and others right here at home by becoming a Red Cross Disaster Services volunteer - stay tuned and we'll tell you all about it. Then, we'll re engage with the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service. We're living in interesting...
57m Jan 26, 2025
57m
CT FOI 50th Anniversary Pt. 1
In this first of an ongoing series, help celebrate half a century of open government and the many ways our state's Freedom of Information Act helps make that happen as it turns 50 years old in 2025. How can our FOIA help you become a better citizen? Tune in and find out!
15m Jan 24, 2025
15m
LOVE146
If you care about kids, you can't miss this eye-opening conversation with LOVE146 that will help frame what we're facing here in Connecticut when it comes to child trafficking, and what you can do to prevent it and help these exploited children have a better life.
18m Jan 24, 2025
18m
History Chip
Did you ever look at yourself as playing an important role in our collective history? In this segment, we're going to explain why your story is our story - and introduce you to History Chip, the organization that's going to help you tell it.
19m Jan 24, 2025
19m
History Chip - LOVE146 - CT FOI 50th Anniversary Pt. 1
Did you ever look at yourself as playing an important role in our collective history? Today we're going to explain why your story is our story - and introduce you to History Chip, the organization that's going to help you tell it. Then we're going to host an eye-opening conversation with LOVE146 that will help frame what we're facing here in Connecticut when it comes to child trafficking, and ...
56m Jan 19, 2025
56m
United Way 'Get Your Refund CT'
Find out how well hundreds of state residents did tapping the recent 'Get Your Refund CT' program at United Way of CT, and learn about the latest available information and resources to help you get your 2024 income tax returns filed fast and free!
16m Jan 14, 2025
16m
UConn's Diversified Livestock Extension
Meet a representative from UConn's Diversified Livestock Extension, whose aim is to support and grow our state's livestock industry. Whether you're maybe thinking about keeping a few chickens, you're already a farmer looking to diversify into livestock, or you're just curious about the state's thriving livestock industry - we've got lots to talk about.
16m Jan 14, 2025
16m
CT DEEP 20BY26 Update
We connected with the Commissioner from CT's Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection for an update on the agency's 20BY26 initiative. She'll explain a number of the DEEP's goals under this program, as well as touching on subjects from winter parks activities to resources so you can manage your ice melting substances in a more environmentally-friendly way.
21m Jan 14, 2025
21m
CT DEEP 20BY26 Update - UConn Extension - United Way 'Get Your Refund CT'
We're reaching out to the Commissioner from CT's Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection for an update on the agency's 20BY26 initiative. She'll explain a number of the DEEP's goals under this program, as well as touching on subjects from winter parks activities to resources so you can manage your ice melting substances in a more environmentally-friendly way. Then we'll meet a representative...
58m Jan 12, 2025
58m
SCORE of CT
Here's a chance to get familiar with the regional director from SCORE of Western CT. If you are an aspiring business owner, or you just want to enjoy greater success in a business you own or operate, SCORE can offer everything from information-packed webinars to expert one-on-one business counseling. Tune in and find out how to tap into SCORE for your business.
16m Jan 09, 2025
16m
Salisbury Winter Sports Assoc. 2025 Jumpfest
In this segment we're touching base with one of the organizers of the Salisbury Winter Sports Assoc. 2025 Jumpfest. This family-friendly winter festival in Connecticut's northwest corner is a perfect weekend destination full of activities and the excitement of Olympic-style ski jumping - and we'll tell you all about it!
17m Jan 09, 2025
17m
The WorkPlace
Check out our discussion about some of the most effective job development programs available through The WorkPlace, including early school-based career development initiatives as well as support for older workers and those returning to the workforce from incarceration.
19m Jan 09, 2025
19m
The WorkPlace - Salisbury Winter Sports Assoc. 2025 Jumpfest - SCORE of CT
We're opening with a discussion about some of the most effective job development programs available through The WorkPlace, including early school-based career development initiatives as well as support for older workers and those returning to the workforce from incarceration. Then we'll touch base with one of the organizers of the Salisbury Winter Sports Assoc. 2025 Jumpfest. This family-frien...
53m Jan 05, 2025
53m
Girl Scouts of CT
If you know - or are the parent or caregiver of a young woman - and you want to help expose them to a world of opportunities, then tune in to hear our latest conversation with one of the top representatives from the Girl Scouts of Connecticut. They've got a free and fun educational event coming up soon in New Haven, so we'll tell you all about it, and why 2025 might be the year to consider gett...
18m Jan 03, 2025
18m
Girl Scouts of CT - Newtown Talks feat. Stephen Mills & Anthony Edwards
If you know - or are the parent or caregiver of a young woman - and you want to help expose them to a world of opportunities, then tune in to hear our latest conversation with one of the top representatives from the Girl Scouts of Connecticut. They've got a free and fun educational event coming up soon in New Haven, so we'll tell you all about it, and why 2025 might be the year to consider gett...
57m Dec 29, 2024
57m
Circle of Care
This holiday week we are diving into new interviews with several women leaders in their own areas of expertise who are helping you try to set a better course for the New Year. This segment features the co-founder of Circle of Care to find out how this organization is continuing to ease the burdens that families navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis face every day - and how you can help make a...
15m Dec 27, 2024
15m
McCall Behavioral Health Network
This holiday week we are diving into new interviews with several women leaders in their own areas of expertise who are helping you try to set a better course for the New Year. This segment features the leader of the McCall Behavioral Health Network. Youth self harm and suicidal ideations are at an all time high among Connecticut's adolescents, teens and young adults - so we'll have what may be ...
18m Dec 27, 2024
18m