For the People

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.

Sadly, childhood trauma and traumatic events do not take holidays off. So this week we are opening by 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. Then we'll return to talking about Data with the state Office of Policy and Management's Data and Poli...

We're checking  in with the Connecticut Justice Alliance - which just released a 2025 Legislative Agenda that aims to change a number of current practices that are traumatizing and making it harder for kids heading down the wrong path to change direction for their own good.

AAA Northeast is joining us and getting us up to speed on all the important things we need to know as vehicle owners and pedestrians steer their way through late fall and into the cold and snowy weather this winter.

If you are blessed to be surrounded by family as we head into the holiday season, imagine being among the nearly 1,000 Connecticut children living without a loving, permanent home...and do something about it! We're kicking off National Adoption Month with our partners from Wheeler Health's Foster / Adoption Program to explain the hows and whys involved in providing a stable forever home to a child...

If you are blessed to be surrounded by family as we head into the holiday season, imagine being among the nearly 1,000 Connecticut children living without a loving, permanent home...and do something about it! We're kicking off National Adoption Month with our partners from Wheeler Health's Foster / Adoption Program to explain the hows and whys involved in providing a stable forever home to a child...

Catalyst CT, in partnership with Park City Presents, is launching a Live Music Production Apprenticeship Program - aimed at providing Bridgeport’s youth with real career opportunities in the music industry. So, if it's your dream to get into the music business, this may be your chance!

Check out our spirited conversation with Girls Who Code - an organization committed to inspiring young women and nonbinary students to step up, learn, and explore possible career opportunities in the STEM arena by learning how to code.

Have you heard?? It's open enrollment time at Access Health CT, Connecticut's health insurance marketplace. So, if you are ready to renew your private health coverage, expand your benefits, or are just signing up for the first time, listen in as our expert from the agency answers many questions you probably have.

Have you heard?? It's open enrollment time at Access Health CT, Connecticut's health insurance marketplace. So, if you are ready to renew your private health coverage, expand your benefits, or are just signing up for the first time, listen in as our expert from the agency answers many questions you probably have. Then, we'll have a spirited conversation with Girls Who Code - an organization commit...

As we begin National Caregivers Month and the countdown to Veterans Day this November, we're bringing back Assisted Living Services, a family-owned non-medical homecare agency to brief veterans and their loved ones about accessing the many benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other sources.

We're touching base with the United Way of Connecticut to help unpack The 119K Commission's recently published report, Young People First . Hear UWCT share their bold commitment to our young people, and how they plan to facilitate addressing the barriers to their success, and why the effort is vital for our communities and state economy.

It's National Philanthropy Month, and the Valley Community Foundation just kicked off its annual "Valley Gives Back" campaign - a two-month initiative encouraging individuals to make planned gifts to their favorite Valley nonprofit and causes. Our guest from the VCF will explain how easy it is to become a philanthropist, and how you can make a measurable and positive difference, even if you can ju...