For the People
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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 539
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Bigelow Tea Community Challenge - Connecticut Women's Education And Legal Fund
This morning, John Voket and the award-winning For the People will be previewing an event we support every year - it's the 32nd Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge. We'll check in with Cindi Bigel…
00:54:50 |
Sun 22 Sep 2019
Ability Beyond - Dads Matter Too - UConn’s Native Plants & Pollinators Conference
John Voket and the award-winning For the People welcomes back Ability Beyond to discuss how that statewide agency is serving adults with disabilities across Connecticut - and to invite you to Ability…
00:54:50 |
Sun 15 Sep 2019
CT River Source to Sea Cleanup - Sunshine Wheels - Chelsea University
This morning, John Voket and the award-winning For the People helps the Connecticut River Conservancy round up hundreds of volunteers needed for this year's Source to Sea river clean-up; welcomes New…
00:54:50 |
Sun 08 Sep 2019
New England Young at Heart - Workplace Stress Mitigation - 'No Excuses March for Education'
This morning, we're heading to Oxford and the new offices of New England Young at Heart , a community resource agency serving aging adults and their families - and hear how they're expanding many new…
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Sun 01 Sep 2019
Homes for the Brave - Alzheimer's Assoc. CT - Site Projects New Haven
This morning were going to talk about one of the premier veterans service agencies in our region - Homes for the Brave - and invite you to help support their important work by taking the Step Up for …
00:54:50 |
Sun 25 Aug 2019
Abilis - CT Folk Fest & Green Expo - MADD CT
This morning we're going to hear about Abilis a nonprofit that's been serving the disabled and developmentally challenged in Fairfield County for nearly 70 years. We'll hear about expansion plans, pr…
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Sun 18 Aug 2019
CT Science Center's - Council on Environmental Quality - AAA Northeast
Today we'll hear how the Connecticut Science Center is ramping up a brand new program called “STEM Career Connections,” a comprehensive initiative designed to inspire students in the STEM fields, set…
00:54:50 |
Sun 11 Aug 2019
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 establis…
00:54:50 |
Sun 04 Aug 2019
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 …
00:54:50 |
Sun 28 Jul 2019
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 - celebra…
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Sun 21 Jul 2019
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 i…
00:54:50 |
Sun 14 Jul 2019
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 …
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Sun 07 Jul 2019
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 o…
00:56:45 |
Sun 30 Jun 2019
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 t…
00:54:55 |
Sun 23 Jun 2019
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 ne…
00:55:00 |
Sun 16 Jun 2019
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 le…
00:54:55 |
Sun 09 Jun 2019
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 t…
00:55:00 |
Sun 02 Jun 2019
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 1…
00:54:00 |
Sun 26 May 2019
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 …
00:55:08 |
Sun 19 May 2019
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.
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Sun 12 May 2019
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