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For the People

For the People
Connecticut
Mental Health
Women's Mentoring Network
Bridgeport
Workforce Development
LGBTQ+ Community
International Festival Of Arts and Ideas
Greater Bridgeport Symphony
Food Insecurity
Mental Health Awareness Month
Community Engagement
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Medicare Fraud
Kelp
Suicide Prevention
Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
Food Security
Bigelow Tea Community Challenge
Mental Health Services

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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In 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 n... more

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Today we'll lean into environmental conversations, and mix in a little about insurance as we open welcoming the Commissioner of the CT Insurance Department. First, we'll focus on rate increase requests from a number of health insurers doing business ... more

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Nancy Carr
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Episode: 20th annual Swim Across America/Fairfield County - New Horizons Village 40th Anniversary - 16th Annual Greater Bridgeport Pride
Ashley Duncan
CEO of New Horizons Village
New Horizons Village
Episode: 20th annual Swim Across America/Fairfield County - New Horizons Village 40th Anniversary - 16th Annual Greater Bridgeport Pride
Dan Hinks
Treasurer, New Horizons Village
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Episode: 20th annual Swim Across America/Fairfield County - New Horizons Village 40th Anniversary - 16th Annual Greater Bridgeport Pride
Marvin Pittman
Bridgeport Pride Center board member
Bridgeport Pride Center
Episode: 20th annual Swim Across America/Fairfield County - New Horizons Village 40th Anniversary - 16th Annual Greater Bridgeport Pride
Constantine Pappas
Producing artistic director, Seven Angels Theatre
Seven Angels Theatre
Episode: Seven Angels Theatre
Lana Jelfish
Executive Director of the Women's Mentoring Network
Women's Mentoring Network
Episode: Seven Angels Theatre - Women's Mentoring Network - 21st Annual Naugatuck Duck Race & Festival
Barbara Sorosiak
Events Director, Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce
Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce
Episode: Seven Angels Theatre - Women's Mentoring Network - 21st Annual Naugatuck Duck Race & Festival
Yvette Hicks
Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, International Festival of Arts and Ideas
International Festival of Arts and Ideas
Episode: Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 5 with Brittany Conover - International Festival of Arts & Ideas Pt. 2 - CT Senior Medicare Patrol Pt. 2
Brittany Conover
First-generation operator of Shaggy Coos Farm & Creamery
Shaggy Coos Farm & Creamery
Episode: Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 5 with Brittany Conover - International Festival of Arts & Ideas Pt. 2 - CT Senior Medicare Patrol Pt. 2

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John Voket
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UConn Waterbury's WISHfest - AARP CT Report On Population Flight - Greater Bridgeport Symphony
Q: What specific housing policy ideas are being discussed to prevent workforce flight?
Ideas include allowing older adults to rent out bedrooms to non-relatives to downsize costs, and pursuing targeted tax credits and regulatory adjustments to ease housing transitions for aging residents.
UConn Waterbury's WISHfest - AARP CT Report On Population Flight - Greater Bridgeport Symphony
Q: How does the Vital Voices survey inform immediate policy priorities for affordability and housing?
It highlights that age 45-64 are most concerned, with renters especially worried; the discussion centers on targeted housing solutions and incentives that could help older adults stay in Connecticut while enabling younger residents to move in.
Greater Bridgeport Symphony - 'Horizons of the Earth'
Q: In your experience, is it a significantly different dynamic when the creator of a musical piece is also performing it versus just being a composer who then hands off the work to other musicians?
Yes, the dynamic changes because the composer-performer has a direct authority over the interpretation, allowing real-time decisions during the premiere while still recognizing that the piece will naturally evolve as performers bring their own insights and timing to the music.
Connecticut Cannabis Ombudsman
Q: Before we put on the microphone, Erin, you said there's a house bill you've got your eye on. Could you summarize what that bill aims to change for terminally ill patients?
The bill would allow terminally ill patients to use cannabis in hospital settings, including tinctures to maintain lucidity and facilitate connection with family, while addressing concerns about combustion and ensuring that it complements other medications rather than replaces them.
Connecticut Cannabis Ombudsman
Q: So there's been many a joke and a snicker over the ombudsman title, but you guys do serious work over there. For folks who may not be familiar with you because they may not be or know a medical cannabis candidate, tell us just a bit about what you and your team do over there.
The ombudsman position serves as a patient-protection and program-improvement office, coordinating with the Department of Consumer Protection and lawmakers to refine policy, monitor patient needs, and push for transparent labeling, accessibility, and safe access for medical cannabis patients, veterans, seniors, and others who rely on these products.

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A collection of episodes centers on community-facing issues across aging, health, education, workforce, public service, and local culture. Discussions frequently feature nonprofit leadership, public health guidance, and policy advocacy, with guests ranging from executive directors and foster-care specialists to farmers, festival organizers, and environmental advocates. The show often ties local initiatives to broader social impact, highlighting practical resources, fundraising events, policy tips, and opportunities for listener involvement. A standout pattern is the emphasis on hands-on community support—from food security networks and foster care programs to mental health parity efforts and locally driven agriculture and cultural programmi... more

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2. Ashley Duncan
3. Dan Hinks
4. Marvin Pittman
5. Constantine Pappas
6. Lana Jelfish
7. Barbara Sorosiak
8. Yvette Hicks

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