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For the People
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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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AARP Community Challenge Projects - EnergizeCT Community Energy Boost Grants - Mental Health CT / Bear With Us Music Fest
2d ago00:56:04Tap to summarizeAs far as AARP Connecticut is concerned, 13 is a really lucky number because it represents the number of community-building projects that will be funded by more than $100,000 in grants aiming to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods.And while we're on the subject of grants, we'll introduce a rep from EnergizeCT to explain the organization's Community Energy Boost Grant, a new funding initiative designed to support communities in their efforts to promote cost-saving energy efficiency programs and solutions.And we'll close re-engaging around the subject of mental health, crises, and suicide. Our guest from Mental Health Connecticut is ready to join our chorus of voices promoting hope and the fact that you are not alone. And we'll invite you to support suicide prevention at the 'Bear With Us Music Fest' - a very special musical event coming soon to Bethel.
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Beardsley Zoo Summer Fun
2w ago00:11:58Tap to summarizeDive into a chat with the Curator of Education at Beardsley Zoo and discover all the incredible things happening at Connecticut's only zoo all summer long. There's more than one day trip worth of excitement happening, and we want you to know all about it so you can dive into all the fun at the zoo, too!
Transcribe →CT Commissioner Of Early Childhood
2w ago00:18:04Tap to summarizeMeet the Commissioner from the Office of Early Childhood (OEM). She's going to discuss the establishment and purpose of the state's recently announced Early Childhood Endowment and its three areas of focus, as well as unpacking details of the state-funded Early Start CT program.
Transcribe →Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 6 with Erin Sepe Pirro
2w ago00:21:20Tap to summarizeAs we head into July, we're continuing our celebration of 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - by introducing Erin Sepe Pirro of Pirro Farm. If you think it's all about raising fruits and veggies - we'll talk with this woman farmer about her lifelong passion for sheep and everything they can provide.
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Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 6 with Erin Sepe Pirro - CT Commissioner Of Early Childhood - Beardsley Zoo Summer Fun
2w ago00:55:34Tap to summarizeAs we head into July, we're continuing our celebration of 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - by introducing Erin Sepe Pirro of Pirro Farm. If you think it's all about raising fruits and veggies - we'll talk with this woman farmer about her lifelong passion for sheep and everything they can provide.Then, we'll engage the Commissioner from the Office of Early Childhood (OEM). She's going to discuss the establishment and purpose of the state's recently announced Early Childhood Endowment and its three areas of focus, as well as unpacking details of the state-funded Early Start CT program.And we'll close diving into a chat with the Curator of Education at Beardsley Zoo to help you discover all the incredible things happening at Connecticut's only zoo all summer long. There's more than one day trip worth of excitement happening, and we want you to know all about it so you can dive into all the fun at the zoo, too!
Transcribe →2026 Barnum Festival Ringmaster
3w ago00:13:29Tap to summarizeFor the People is visiting with the 2026 Ringmaster of Bridgeport's legendary Barnum Festival. All the excitement comes to a head this coming weekend with several community activities and celebrations - so, we'll let you know how you can get in on all the fun!
Transcribe →Jane Doe No More
3w ago00:17:29Tap to summarizeWe're reconnecting with Jane Doe No More. We'll talk about how your support of this agency can go even farther to ensure this Waterbury-area nonprofit continues empowering survivors of sexual crimes to find their voice, advance their healing, and educate others.
Transcribe →AAA Northeast/Student Loan Updates
3w ago00:18:53Tap to summarizeIf you are a student or family planning on taking out new college loans - or you're repaying existing federal loans - major changes are coming on July 1 with new borrowing limits and repayment plans. So, make sure you're fully prepared with AAA Northeast’s director of student lending and college services who's here to help you understand what these changes mean.
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AAA Northeast/Student Loan Updates - Jane Doe No More - 2026 Barnum Festival Ringmaster
3w ago00:53:55Tap to summarizeIf you are a student or family planning on taking out new college loans - or you're repaying existing federal loans - major changes are coming on July 1 with new borrowing limits and repayment plans. So, make sure you're fully prepared with AAA Northeast’s director of student lending and college services who's here to help you understand what these changes mean.Then, we're reconnecting with Jane Doe No More. We'll talk about how your support of this agency can go even farther to ensure this Waterbury-area nonprofit continues empowering survivors of sexual crimes to find their voice, advance their healing, and educate others. And we'll close visiting with the 2026 Ringmaster of Bridgeport's legendary Barnum Festival. All the excitement comes to a head this coming week with several community activities and celebrations - so, we'll let you know how you can get in on all the fun!
Transcribe →Council On Environmental Quality
4w ago00:22:35Tap to summarizeIn this segment, For the People is connecting with the director of the state Council on Environmental Quality. The CEQ recently released its annual report to the Connecticut General Assembly, so we'll unpack a number of issues and sort out the good news from the not so good.
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