For the People

If you've been gripped by the tragedy and loss stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires, there's an opportunity for you to be a hero to fire and disaster victims and others right here at home by becoming a Red Cross Disaster Services volunteer - tune in and we'll tell you all about it.

If you've been gripped by the tragedy and loss stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires, there's an opportunity for you to be a hero to fire and disaster victims and others right here at home by becoming a Red Cross Disaster Services volunteer - stay tuned and we'll tell you all about it. Then, we'll re engage with the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service. We're living in interesting pol...

In this first of an ongoing series, help celebrate half a century of open government and the many ways our state's Freedom of Information Act helps make that happen as it turns 50 years old in 2025. How can our FOIA help you become a better citizen? Tune in and find out!

If you care about kids, you can't miss this eye-opening conversation with LOVE146 that will help frame what we're facing here in Connecticut when it comes to child trafficking, and what you can do to prevent it and help these exploited children have a better life. 

Did you ever look at yourself as playing an important role in our collective history? In this segment, we're going to explain why your story is our story - and introduce you to History Chip, the organization that's going to help you tell it. 

Did you ever look at yourself as playing an important role in our collective history? Today we're going to explain why your story is our story - and introduce you to History Chip, the organization that's going to help you tell it.  Then we're going to host an eye-opening conversation with LOVE146 that will help frame what we're facing here in Connecticut when it comes to child trafficking, and wha...

Find out how well hundreds of state residents did tapping the recent 'Get Your Refund CT' program at United Way of CT, and learn about the latest available information and resources to help you get your 2024 income tax returns filed fast and free!

Meet a representative from UConn's Diversified Livestock Extension, whose aim is to support and grow our state's livestock industry. Whether you're maybe thinking about keeping a few chickens, you're already a farmer looking to diversify into livestock, or you're just curious about the state's thriving livestock industry - we've got lots to talk about.

We connected with the Commissioner from CT's Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection for an update on the agency's 20BY26 initiative. She'll explain a number of the DEEP's goals under this program, as well as touching on subjects from winter parks activities to resources so you can manage your ice melting substances in a more environmentally-friendly way. 

We're reaching out to the Commissioner from CT's Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection for an update on the agency's 20BY26 initiative. She'll explain a number of the DEEP's goals under this program, as well as touching on subjects from winter parks activities to resources so you can manage your ice melting substances in a more environmentally-friendly way.  Then we'll meet a representativ...

Here's a chance to get familiar with the regional director from SCORE of Western CT. If you are an aspiring business owner, or you just want to enjoy greater success in a business you own or operate, SCORE can offer everything from information-packed webinars to expert one-on-one business counseling. Tune in and find out how to tap into SCORE for your business.

In this segment we're touching base with one of the organizers of the Salisbury Winter Sports Assoc. 2025 Jumpfest. This family-friendly winter festival in Connecticut's northwest corner is a perfect weekend destination full of activities and the excitement of Olympic-style ski jumping - and we'll tell you all about it!

Check out our discussion about some of the most effective job development programs available through The WorkPlace, including early school-based career development initiatives as well as support for older workers and those returning to the workforce from incarceration.

We're opening with a discussion about some of the most effective job development programs available through The WorkPlace, including early school-based career development initiatives as well as support for older workers and those returning to the workforce from incarceration. Then we'll touch base with one of the organizers of the Salisbury Winter Sports Assoc. 2025 Jumpfest. This family-friendly...

If you know - or are the parent or caregiver of a young woman - and you want to help expose them to a world of opportunities, then tune in to hear our latest conversation with one of the top representatives from the Girl Scouts of Connecticut. They've got a free and fun educational event coming up soon in New Haven, so we'll tell you all about it, and why 2025 might be the year to consider getting...

If you know - or are the parent or caregiver of a young woman - and you want to help expose them to a world of opportunities, then tune in to hear our latest conversation with one of the top representatives from the Girl Scouts of Connecticut. They've got a free and fun educational event coming up soon in New Haven, so we'll tell you all about it, and why 2025 might be the year to consider getting...

This holiday week we are diving into new interviews with several women leaders in their own areas of expertise who are helping you try to set a better course for the New Year. This segment features the co-founder of Circle of Care to find out how this organization is continuing to ease the burdens that families navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis face every day - and how you can help make a po...

This holiday week we are diving into new interviews with several women leaders in their own areas of expertise who are helping you try to set a better course for the New Year. This segment features the leader of the McCall Behavioral Health Network. Youth self harm and suicidal ideations are at an all time high among Connecticut's adolescents, teens and young adults - so we'll have what may be a l...

This holiday week we are diving into new interviews with several women leaders in their own areas of expertise who are helping you try to set a better course for the New Year. This segment features Scarlett Lewis - founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement - who will unpack how the Choose Love formula and model can help you through the transition into 2025.

This holiday week we are diving into new interviews with several women leaders in their own areas of expertise who are helping you try to set a better course for the New Year. We'll begin with Scarlett Lewis - founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement - who will unpack how the Choose Love formula and model can help you through the transition into 2025. Then we'll catch up with the co-founder...

This replay of a previously broadcast segment features a rep from the Connecticut State Comptroller's Office unpacking the details of Connecticut's totally free ArrayRX Discount Drug and Prescription program, that can deliver up to 80% savings to any state resident for many of their pharmaceutical needs. Then - since a lot of local families and businesses experienced life-changing experiences duri...

We're replaying the 1st and 2nd parts of a recently broadcast series featuring RVNAhealth - a nonprofit health network serving nearly 3 dozen neighboring communities. In this segment, you'll hear how RVNAhealth has been providing exceptional home and community health care services, supporting public health and safety, and promoting the highest quality of life for over 100 years.   Then, we'll swit...

We're checking in with the Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate Foundation to learn about several key issues that this local nonprofit is highlighting - the high cost of prescriptions, veterans health benefits to name just a couple.

In this segment we're talking about Data with the state Office of Policy and Management's Data and Policy Analytics Division. Even if you are somewhat unfamiliar with how to use - and learn from - data, your input on the Connecticut State Data plan is crucial - and we'll explain why you should log in and take their survey before the December 9 deadline.

Sadly, childhood trauma and traumatic events do not take holidays off. So this week we are reminding you about Adam's House, which provides an inclusive program that has already helped hundreds of youths and families come to grips with the grief associated with the loss of a loved one.