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For the People

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

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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This program will pull back the curtain as we pop into Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury. We'll engage a candid chat with their new artistic director to learn why this little gem of a theater is surviving and thriving, while inviting you to check out... more

You might just save yourself a lot of money and heartache when you listen in to Part 2 of our conversation with the person heading up Connecticut's Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) through the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging. She'll explain how ... more

We're continuing our celebration of 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - by introducing Brittany Conover who runs Shaggy Coos Farm & Creamery in Easton. We'll talk about her farm operation, why dairy farmers are being especially hard-h... more

Check out the second part of our 2026 International Festival of Arts & Ideas preview. Activities have been happening across New Haven's neighborhoods throughout May - now it's time to learn more about the 'main event' launching in early June in and a... more

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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
Melissa Huber
Managing Director of 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
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
Audrey Cole
Connects Connecticut's Senior Medicare Patrol, Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging
Connecticut's Senior Medicare Patrol
Episode: Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 5 with Brittany Conover - International Festival of Arts & Ideas Pt. 2 - CT Senior Medicare Patrol Pt. 2
Allison Casagino
Senior Foster Care Specialist for Wheeler Foster Program
Wheeler Foster Program
Episode: Wheeler's Foster Care Programs
Christian Damiana
Public Policy Manager with Mental Health Connecticut; Leads the Connecticut Mental Health Parity Coalition
Mental Health Connecticut
Episode: Mental Health Parity Coalition
Susan Brown
Founder and leader, Purple Pantry Boxes
Purple Pantry Boxes
Episode: Mental Health Parity Coalition - Purple Pantry Boxes - Wheeler's Foster Care Programs
Allison Casahino
Senior Foster Care Specialist, Wheeler Foster Program
Wheeler Foster Program
Episode: Mental Health Parity Coalition - Purple Pantry Boxes - Wheeler's Foster Care Programs
Alison Chanka
Representative of Bridges Healthcare
Bridges Healthcare
Episode: Bridges / Mental Health Month

Hosts

John Voket
Host of the program with roles including Director of Public Affairs; frequently leads discussions with state agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Christina Preet
Founder and owner of Shopping Anyway; appears as a guest discussing nonprofit technology, donor engagement, and community philanthropy.

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UB Civics Outreach Program
Q: Is this program delivered in a box due to the grant, or will UB continue it in the future?
Tranisha confirms ongoing discussions about sustaining and growing the program, including possibilities like turning it into a class and launching an adult Civic Fellow Program.
UB Civics Outreach Program
Q: Nyla, tell me about what brought you to this program and what you're passionate about.
Nyla explains that the Honors Civic Fellowship offered a path to engage with the community, teach younger students, and help develop future leaders, aligning with her desire to contribute to the community.
UB Civics Outreach Program
Q: Tell me a little bit about your background and how you feel about civics being reintroduced.
Tranisha describes her background in higher education and civic engagement, emphasizing a mission to empower students to become leaders and to connect civic learning with practical community impact.
International Festival of Arts & Ideas Pt. 1
Q: Tell us quickly a little bit about your background and from kind of a high elevation, what do we have to expect for this year's International Festival?
Melissa explains her long tenure with the festival, her role as managing director since 2024, and frames the year around home and belonging, highlighting neighborhood festivals and the Big Read as central elements of the program.
ALS United CT - Bridges / Mental Health Month - Connecticut Forest & Park Assoc.
Q: How does Bridges Healthcare approach mental health care and support for families, and what makes your services unique in the Milford area?
Bridges offers a continuum of care with on-site psychiatry, APRNs, social workers, therapists, a lab, and a pharmacy; they prioritize a family-centered approach, free community trainings like Mental Health First Aid, and wraparound services to support the entire family beyond the individual with a mental health challenge.

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This show frequently covers community-focused topics in health care, education, public service, and local governance, with a strong emphasis on state programs, nonprofit impact, and community well-being. Episodes commonly feature state agencies, local organizations, and leaders who bridge policy, service delivery, and community needs—covering health insurance access, early literacy, food security, agriculture, and youth development. A standout pattern is collaborations across government, nonprofits, and civic groups, plus a recurring interest in empowering families and underserved communities through practical programs and resources. The mix of guests—from health administrators and educators to musicians and farmers—offers a broad, civicall... more

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Recent guests on For the People include:

1. Brittany Conover
2. Melissa Huber
3. Yvette Hicks
4. Audrey Cole
5. Allison Casagino
6. Christian Damiana
7. Susan Brown
8. Allison Casahino

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