For the People

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, setting them on a path to careers in today’s economy. 

Then we'll further explore the effects of global warming on our state's wildlife with the director from the Council on Environmental Quality. 

And we'll throw the show into neutral while we catch up with AAA Northeast to learn about several initiatives and studies that can impact your safety on our roadways. 

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 about its school-based program to assist younger students experiencing traumatic stress - aptly called 'Bounce Back.' 

And we'll close celebrating the The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary and its “Rise Up Sisters!” traveling banner exhibit that tells stories of how Connecticut women struggled beside so many others to win women the right to vote.

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 sisters find permanent housing and asking you to ride or drive the 4h annual Freedom Isn't Free Ride.

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 the region including the statewide Connecticut Collective for Women & Girls.

And we'll serve up second part of our series 'You've Got Mental Health Parity - Now What?' and visit with the director of Newport Academy to continue our conversation about Connecticut's new Mental Health Parity Law.

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 your business with the founder of the Women's Business Development Council - and get a rundown on a bunch of free WBDC seminars, webinars, and one-on-one opportunities coming up.

And we'll close taking a first look at Connecticut's new Mental Health parity law and begin learning how it will help thousands of state residents and families in a new series called: 'You've Got Mental Health Parity - Now What?

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.

Then we'll check in again with a few of the vendors at Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire for some tips on healthier, more environmentally friendly and ultimately sustainable ways you can help save our planet.

Finally, we'll get serious about how your baby is sleeping with a representative from Connecticut's Office of Early Childhood reminding all moms, dads, and caregivers about their 'Safe Sleep' initiative.

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 the Hospital for Special Care to learn about plans to build a new inpatient unit and first-of-its kind hospital program for those on the spectrum right here in Connecticut.

And we'll close with a researcher and oncologist from Starling Physicians, talking about their scalp-cooling technology to help patients undergoing chemotherapy keep their hair. 

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 to close meeting the grassroots organizers launching an initiative to support and assist individuals here in Connecticut who are challenged by disabilities.

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, zero emission yard care, and sheep!

And we'll close introducing you to a bunch of tough looking folks with hearts of gold - Bikers Against Child Abuse - a unique grassroots movement making positive impressions on children facing crises.

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 interviews gathered recently at Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire. We'll chat with one of the organizers, meet an exhibitor who will explain the ins and outs of fabric recycling, and we'll meet a chef who will help you appreciate, and turn a lot of the food scraps you've been throwing away into a whole new and delectable culinary experience.