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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.

Society & Culture Government Local
Update frequency
every 2 days
Average duration
42 minutes
Episodes
538
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Eversource - NFPA Holiday Fire Safety - Harmony4Kidz

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…

00:57:42  |   Sun 09 Dec 2018
CT Epilepsy Advocate - Aspetuck Land Trust - CT League of Conservation Voters

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…

00:57:27  |   Sun 02 Dec 2018
JA 'Launch Lessons' - Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Mark Twain House & Museum

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 Entreprene…

00:58:02  |   Sun 25 Nov 2018
New Horizons Village - Animal Haven - Ability Beyond

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 Celebra…

00:57:49  |   Sun 18 Nov 2018
AHCT 2019 Enrollment - Central CT Coast YMCA - Waterbury Chamber Manufacturing Council

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 Affo…

00:57:26  |   Sun 11 Nov 2018
'Special Report' Farm Aid 2018 - Atty. Gen. George Jepsen - Dignity and Advocacy Network

'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 f…

00:57:53  |   Sun 04 Nov 2018
Transitions Mentoring Program Pt. 2 - Employee Wellness - Yale Men's Health Fair

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 Mentorin…

00:57:25  |   Sun 28 Oct 2018
'Special Report' Manufacturing Month - Transitions Mentoring Program at Family ReEntry

'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 s…

01:02:02  |   Sun 21 Oct 2018
'Special Report' - On Site @ Farm Aid 2018 From Hartford

'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??

Conne…

00:57:36  |   Sun 14 Oct 2018
Fire Prevention Week - Sustainable Living Expo - STEM Study

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 yourse…

00:57:12  |   Sun 07 Oct 2018
Domestic Violence Awareness Month - SIDS Awareness Month - Walk to End Lupus Now

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 th…

00:57:57  |   Sun 30 Sep 2018
ENCORE: The Center for Family Justice - ASSERT Treatment Model - CT State Water Plan

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-in…

00:58:16  |   Sun 23 Sep 2018
Ovarian Cancer Awareness - United Way's ALICE Update - Americares

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 fi…

00:57:43  |   Sun 16 Sep 2018
Preparedness Month - Inclusion Works Here - 'Dads Matter, Too'

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 w…

00:57:53  |   Sun 09 Sep 2018
Invasive Plants Symposium - Protecting The Sound - InformCT Consumer Survey Q2

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…

00:57:08  |   Sun 02 Sep 2018
HUD Smokefree Housing Rule - All Sounds Fair - Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research

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 …

00:57:38  |   Sun 26 Aug 2018
Connecticut Health Council - CT Working Cities Challenge - Elder Financial Fraud Prevention

Connecticut Health Council - CT Working Cities Challenge - Elder Financial Fraud Prevention

This week, John Voket opens chatting with the two chairs of The Connecticut Health Council's Value Based Relationship work group, which is charged with identifying new approaches to controlling the c…

00:57:53  |   Sun 19 Aug 2018
Attorney General George Jepsen - Career Resources - CT Burns Care Foundation

Attorney General George Jepsen - Career Resources - CT Burns Care Foundation

This week, John Voket rings up state Attorney General George Jepsen to learn how Connecticut is working to stop the reduction of your federal deductions of state and local taxes.

Then we'll hear fr…

00:57:46  |   Sun 12 Aug 2018
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