For the People

For the People

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For the People episodes

  • Americorps STICH Training - New Child Safety Seat Laws - Connect-Us

    This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket hears about how the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut, in partnership with AmeriCorps is training recruits to begin delivering health education, health insurance literacy, and public health initiatives across the state.

    And did you hear that Connecticut's Legislature passed the state's newest version of a child restraint bill earlier this year? It goes into effect on October 1 - so we'll chat with AAA which played a key role in advocating for the new law, and a research and emergency responder who explains how the new law will save lives and minimize injuries to children in vehicle collisions.
    Then we'll close with the energized founder of Connect-Us - learn about some of their youth programs, and invite any kid in the region to audition for the upcoming Connect-Us talent show.

    58 min
  • Griffin Center For Cancer Care - CT Coalition to Regulate Marijuana - New Horizons Village

    This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with Griffin Hospital's Center for Cancer Care to to review advanced treatments and technology the center is using, and we'll invite you to their upcoming 5K run and walk.

    Then we'll hear how limited legalized use of recreational marijuana could bring millions of dollars into state coffers, while creating hundreds of new jobs across the state.
    And we'll close introducing New Horizons Village, hosting an upcoming Wellness Festival for caregivers and those with physical disabilities, featuring our friends from the Gaylord Sports Association.

    57 min
  • Dads Matter Too Celebration - Bigelow Tea Community Challenge - Best Buddies CT

    This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with the point person for CT DCF's Fatherhood Engagement Leadership Team about next weend's free 5th Annual Dads Matter Too Community Awareness Day in downtown Waterbury.

    Then we head to the Bigelow Tea Company to chat about this years 30th Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge, and meet two of the event's beneficiaries.
    And we'll close with Best Buddies Connecticut inviting you to two upcoming activities to help the organization partner with and support more young people and young adults across the state with developmental disabilities.

    58 min
  • BBB Serving CT - Titanium Day 2017

    This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket delivers our quarterly check in with CT BBB to advise anyone who wants to avoid getting scammed when making donations to victims of hurricane and tropical storm Harvey, along with learning how to protect yourself when you're shopping at Connecticut's fall fairs, and new password recommendations that should make it a lot easier to protect yourself from hackers.

    Then we're going to be talking with a domestic violence survivor along with the police officer who helped her turn her life around - and learn how this advocate on behalf of all intimate partner violence victims and survivors - is being honored in her home town on October 7 - which is being designated as: Titanium Day.

    58 min
  • Circle Of Care - Access Health CT - Healthy Eyes Alliance

    This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket introduces Circle of Care - a Connecticut based organization supporting children with cancer and their families from day of diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

    Then we'll check in with AccessHealthCT to catch up on how all the issues playing out in Washington are impacting individuals benefiting from the Affordable care Act here at home.
    And we'll close celebrating the Healthy Eyes Alliance as kids head back to school, and learn about the critical role the alliance plays in helping identify and treat vision-related problems.

    58 min
  • Foxfield F.A.R.M. - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy - The Dignity and Advocacy Network D.A.N.

    This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket treks to Granby's Foxfield F.A.R.M. (For A Recovery Mission) to meet the founders of this innovative grassroots veterans service nonprofit. Then we'll join U.S. Senator Chris Murphy as he concludes his 100-mile Walk Across Connecticut, to find out what residents are worried about, and how he plans to help. And we'll close with another very personal grassroots effort by one mom to honor her late son by through education and training on positive, non-medical approaches to mental health care.

    58 min
  • Mattress Firm Foster Kids - Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation - CT Energy Strategy

    This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket visits with the Connecticut Alliance of Foster & Adoptive Families to promote how the Mattress Firm Foster Kids program is helping you help kids in need.

    Then we'll chat with a local veterinarian and founder of the the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation to talk about some of the current issues facing pet owners and the expert doctors who care for them.
    And we'll close calling you to review and comment on the latest Connecticut Energy Strategy update, which is looking to make energy delivery more efficient, less costly, and even more environmentally friendly.

    57 min
  • Connecticut Water Planning Council - ACS Cancer Action Network - Fresh Start School

    This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket is back with the the Connecticut Water Planning Council (WPC) - now it's your turn to comment on how the state is planning to protect and preserve your precious drinking water supplies.

    Then we welcome the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network to learn about nine specific policy actions state legislatures can take to fight cancer – while saving lives and taxpayer dollars!
    Then we hit the road to the new nonprofit Fresh Start School to discuss their revolutionary social environment model and other practices often lacking in other educational systems for children affected by Autism.

    58 min
  • Operation Fuel - NewArts - WBDC

    This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with Operation Fuel, to learn why for many in the state, keeping the power on during the summer is just as critical as keeping the heat on during the fall and winter.

    Pops over to visit NewArts, an all-encompassing arts program with a strong element of character development developed in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy.
    And we'll hook you up with the WBDC and its free programs to help all business professionals, start-ups, and entrepreneurs do business better and smarter.

    58 min
  • Hartford's Broadband 'Homework Gap' - August Day Trip Guide - Stepping Stones Children's Museum

    This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket reveals why horrible broadband access is impacting Hartford and urban students across the state in his chat with Connecticut's Consumer Counsel.

    Then we chat with Connecticut's 'Tourism Czar' & throw a ton of staycation and day trip options at you as August arrives and the family gets restless for things to do ahead of back-to-school.
    And we'll wrap heading to one of those destinations, the Stepping Stones Children's Museum, to hear about the Sound of Summer Savings program's coastal staycation opportunities - along with how Stepping Stones is honoring America's service men and women through the Blue Star Museums program.

    58 min

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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…