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For the People

For the People
Connecticut
Mental Health
Women's Mentoring Network
LGBTQ+ Community
Workforce Development
International Festival Of Arts and Ideas
Bridgeport
Food Insecurity
Mental Health Awareness Month
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Connecticut Insurance Department
Medicare Fraud
Suicide Prevention
Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
Bigelow Tea Community Challenge
Mental Health Services
Griffin Hospital
Green Village Initiative
Girl Scouts Of Connecticut

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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Dive into a chat with the Curator of Education at Beardsley Zoo and discover all the incredible things happening at Connecticut's only zoo all summer long. There's more than one day trip worth of excitement happening, and we want you to know all abou... more

Meet the Commissioner from the Office of Early Childhood (OEM). She's going to discuss the establishment and purpose of the state's recently announced Early Childhood Endowment and its three areas of focus, as well as unpacking details of the state-f... more

As we head into July, we're continuing our celebration of 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - by introducing Erin Sepe Pirro of Pirro Farm. If you think it's all about raising fruits and veggies - we'll talk with this woman farmer abo... more

As we head into July, we're continuing our celebration of 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - by introducing Erin Sepe Pirro of Pirro Farm. If you think it's all about raising fruits and veggies - we'll talk with this woman farmer abo... more

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Jim Knox
Curator of education at Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo
Episode: Beardsley Zoo Summer Fun
Elena Trueworthy
Commissioner, Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Education
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Education
Episode: CT Commissioner Of Early Childhood
Erin Sepe Pirro
Manager of Pirro Farm LLC and a multi-generational sheep farmer specializing in Merino wool
Pirro Farm LLC
Episode: Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 6 with Erin Sepe Pirro
Tom McCarthy
2026 Barnum Festival Ringmaster
Barnum Festival
Episode: 2026 Barnum Festival Ringmaster
Donna Palomba
Founder and leader of Jane Doe No More
Jane Doe No More
Episode: Jane Doe No More
Donna Palumba
Founder and leader
Jane Doe No More
Episode: AAA Northeast/Student Loan Updates - Jane Doe No More - 2026 Barnum Festival Ringmaster
Don Kerr
AAA Northeast Director of Student Lending and College Services
AAA Northeast
Episode: AAA Northeast/Student Loan Updates - Jane Doe No More - 2026 Barnum Festival Ringmaster
Timothy Bishop
Director of the Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality
Connecticut CEQ
Episode: CT Insurance Commissioner - Council On Environmental Quality - Encore: DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes
Josh Hirschman
Connecticut Insurance Commissioner
Connecticut Insurance Department
Episode: CT Insurance Commissioner - Council On Environmental Quality - Encore: DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes

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John Voket
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AAA Northeast/Student Loan Updates - Jane Doe No More - 2026 Barnum Festival Ringmaster
Q: Don, thanks for joining us again.
Thank you for having me; I'm glad to share how these federal loan changes may affect families and what options exist.
CT Insurance Commissioner
Q: What do the early rate estimates suggest about potential increases, and how does the department view sustainability of rate increases?
Early estimates show a range of increases with average around the mid-teens for both individual and small group markets; regulators stress the need for actuarial justification and avoidance of excessive or discriminatory rates to ensure long-term affordability and system stability.
CT Insurance Commissioner
Q: What is the scope and timing of the 2027 rate filing process, and how can consumers participate?
Three to four insurers filed plans for individual and small group markets; proposals are posted publicly for review, with an August informational hearing and a final posting in September, followed by open enrollment in November. Consumers can comment during the hearing and via the department's website.
Council On Environmental Quality
Q: What would you identify as the biggest challenge highlighted in the CEQ annual report this year?
The biggest challenge involves reconciling federal and state environmental policies, particularly greenhouse gas concerns, with the need to protect farmland and forests, and the difficulty of balancing renewable energy projects with preserving prime natural resources.
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.

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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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For the People launched 13 years ago and published 500 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Jim Knox
2. Elena Trueworthy
3. Erin Sepe Pirro
4. Tom McCarthy
5. Donna Palomba
6. Donna Palumba
7. Don Kerr
8. Timothy Bishop

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