For the People

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 about it so you can dive into all the fun at the zoo, too!

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-funded Early Start CT program.

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 about her lifelong passion for sheep and everything they can provide.

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 about her lifelong passion for sheep and everything they can provide. Then, we'll engage the Commissioner from the Office of Early Childhood (OEM). She'...

For the People is visiting with the 2026 Ringmaster of Bridgeport's legendary Barnum Festival. All the excitement comes to a head this coming weekend with several community activities and celebrations - so, we'll let you know how you can get in on all the fun!

We're reconnecting with Jane Doe No More. We'll talk about how your support of this agency can go even farther to ensure this Waterbury-area nonprofit continues  empowering survivors of sexual crimes to find their voice, advance their healing, and educate others. 

If you are a student or family planning on taking out new college loans - or you're repaying existing federal loans - major changes are coming on July 1 with new borrowing limits and repayment plans. So, make sure you're fully prepared with AAA Northeast’s director of student lending and college services who's here to help you understand what these changes mean.

If you are a student or family planning on taking out new college loans - or you're repaying existing federal loans - major changes are coming on July 1 with new borrowing limits and repayment plans. So, make sure you're fully prepared with AAA Northeast’s director of student lending and college services who's here to help you understand what these changes mean. Then, we're reconnecting with Jane...

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 news from the not so good.

We're welcoming the Commissioner of the CT Insurance Department to focus on rate increase requests from a number of health insurers doing business in our state health insurance marketplace. Then, we'll discuss how Connecticut is leading the way when it comes to how the insurance industry is grappling with the effects of climate change.

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 in our state health insurance marketplace, before we turn our attention to how the insurance industry is grappling with the effects of climate change....

We're focusing on Pride Month, welcoming back a rep from the Bridgeport Pride Center which is hosting its 16th annual Greater Bridgeport Pride celebration later this month. Learn how you can be part of GBP’s hallmark Pride March, which is expanding with a pre-march rally featuring elected officials and community speakers, plus some exciting entertainment.

We're celebrating the 40th Anniversary of New Horizons Village and its mission supporting a caring and independent lifestyle for hundreds of residents across its facilities. Hear from two of the organizations leaders about how New Horizons has always been ahead of its time when it comes to innovative programs and services.

The 20th annual Swim Across America - Fairfield County's open water swim is happening June 20, so we'll welcome back the event's director to prep you to be part of one of the largest open water events in the tri-state area, attracting hundreds of swimmers, volunteers and spectators to support the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy.

The 20th annual Swim Across America - Fairfield County's open water swim is happening June 20, so we'll welcome back the event's director to prep you to be part of one of the largest open water events in the tri-state area, attracting hundreds of swimmers, volunteers and spectators to support the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy. Then, we'll celebrate the 40th Anniversary of New Horizons Village a...

Come one, come all to one of the central Naugatuck Valley's biggest community festivals. Tune in for the backstory, and to get all the inside info to make the most of your visit to the 21st Annual Naugatuck Duck Race & Festival coming up June 7.

Catch up with the head of the Women's Mentoring Network which serves nearly 1,000 women each year, providing mentorship, professional certifications, and loads of other support, as well as opportunities for women to become involved as mentors and so much more. We'll learn how they attract volunteers and clients, and how you could play a role in helping this effort remain sustainable.

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 one of their upcoming concerts, or consider auditioning for their summer community musical 'All Shook Up'!

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 one of their upcoming concerts, or consider auditioning for their summer community musical 'All Shook Up'! Then we'll catch up with the head of the W...

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 scammers can cleverly begin taking advantage of you, and how occasional unintentional and intentional billing mistakes are adding up to billions in lo...

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-hit these days, and her take on committed Connecticut subsidies aimed at keeping dairy farms like hers alive and sustainable.

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 around downtown. We'll tell you how to get in on all the music, talks, recitals, dance, exhibits, and interactive fun - which is mostly all free!

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-hit these days, and her take on committed Connecticut subsidies aimed at keeping dairy farms like hers alive and sustainable. Then, we'll be bringi...

One of our goals is to help find loving stable places for the thousands of young people across western Connecticut currently waiting to relocate into foster home situations. So, if you think being a foster parent or caregiver is not a skillset you possess, our conversation with the senior foster care recruiter at Wheeler's Foster Care Programs could be pretty enlightening.

Meet a true grassroots hero - the inspiration behind Purple Pantry Boxes - who is helping create yet another innovative way to address hunger and food insecurity by installing and stocking purple food distribution and donation boxes in a growing number of welcoming local neighborhoods.