https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/podcast/for-the-people/ en-US hourly 1 No No https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/boys-girls-village-connecticut-data-collaborative-national-veterans-council-for-legal-redress/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/boys-girls-village-connecticut-data-collaborative-national-veterans-council-for-legal-redress/#respond Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:15:00 +0000 http://wdrc-am-rd.onecmsdev.com/episode/boys-girls-village-connecticut-data-collaborative-national-veterans-council-for-legal-redress/ 0 Ingestor_06-27-2021-13-15-24_38171600 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Summer's here and kids should be having a blast, but there are hundreds of kids involved with the Boys & Girls Village Foster and Therapeutic Foster care programs who are looking for a caring family to help them feel at home again. So stay tuned, lea 00:55:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/bridgeport-child-advocacy-coalition-pride-month-triangle-community-center-the-arts-alliance-of-stratford/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/bridgeport-child-advocacy-coalition-pride-month-triangle-community-center-the-arts-alliance-of-stratford/#respond Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:15:00 +0000 http://wdrc-am-rd.onecmsdev.com/episode/bridgeport-child-advocacy-coalition-pride-month-triangle-community-center-the-arts-alliance-of-stratford/ 0 Ingestor_06-20-2021-12-58-04_38145457 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full It's been awhile since we touched base with the Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition, and the recent release of the agency's State of the Child 2020 Report is a perfect reason to reconnect and discuss this important online publication.Then, as we do each 00:55:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/catherine-violet-hubbard-animal-sanctuary-ct-dept-of-veterans-affairs-campaign-for-tobacco-free-kids/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/catherine-violet-hubbard-animal-sanctuary-ct-dept-of-veterans-affairs-campaign-for-tobacco-free-kids/#respond Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/catherine-violet-hubbard-animal-sanctuary-ct-dept-of-veterans-affairs-campaign-for-tobacco-free-kids/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full This morning we're circling back to speak with Jenn Hubbard - whose daughter Catherine was lost in the Sandy Hook tragedy - to find out all the exciting things ramping up for summer at the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, and to invite you to p 00:56:52 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ct-decd-kids-are-free-uconn-health-disparities-institute-ct-paid-leave/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ct-decd-kids-are-free-uconn-health-disparities-institute-ct-paid-leave/#respond Sun, 30 May 2021 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/ct-decd-kids-are-free-uconn-health-disparities-institute-ct-paid-leave/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Provided lawmakers approve the program, we're going to see a lot of no-cost opportunities  for kids to discover the state's museums and sights through the proposed 'Kids Are Free' program, which previewing today.Then we'll find out why now more than 00:56:05 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/aarp-manufacturing-mentors-annual-ems-week-celebration-nwf-garden-for-wildlife/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/aarp-manufacturing-mentors-annual-ems-week-celebration-nwf-garden-for-wildlife/#respond Sun, 23 May 2021 12:15:00 +0000 http://wdrc-am-rd.onecmsdev.com/episode/aarp-manufacturing-mentors-annual-ems-week-celebration-nwf-garden-for-wildlife/ 0 Ingestor_06-23-2021-21-18-57_38047852 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full If you are one of the thousands of men and women who have worked in, or are nearing retirement from Connecticut's manufacturing workforce, we'll tell you how to help inspire and mentor the state's next generations of manufacturing professionals through 00:55:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/allergies-heart-health-veteran-angler-charters-eversource-hurricane-preparedness/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/allergies-heart-health-veteran-angler-charters-eversource-hurricane-preparedness/#respond Sun, 16 May 2021 12:15:00 +0000 http://wdrc-am-rd.onecmsdev.com/episode/allergies-heart-health-veteran-angler-charters-eversource-hurricane-preparedness/ 0 Ingestor_06-18-2021-22-00-00_38017324 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full So your sniffling, sneezing, got those itchy watery eyes, yes allergy season is in full bloom here across Connecticut, but could those allergy symptoms be masking COVID-19 - or impacting your cardiovascular health? We're going to tap Dr. Stephen Sinatra, 00:56:05 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/access-health-ct-special-enrollment-domestic-violence-crisis-center-teach-connecticut/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/access-health-ct-special-enrollment-domestic-violence-crisis-center-teach-connecticut/#respond Sun, 09 May 2021 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/access-health-ct-special-enrollment-domestic-violence-crisis-center-teach-connecticut/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Have you heard that The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) will make health insurance coverage more affordable for many CT residents? If you're ready to take advantage of these savings, Access Health CT has opened a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) ru 00:56:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/immigrationhelp-org-connecticuts-first-lgbtq-survey-nami-walks-2021/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/immigrationhelp-org-connecticuts-first-lgbtq-survey-nami-walks-2021/#respond Sun, 02 May 2021 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/immigrationhelp-org-connecticuts-first-lgbtq-survey-nami-walks-2021/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Meet a co-founder of ImmigrationHelp.org and learn how this grassroots organization is making immigrating to the United States easy, safe, and free by combining the power of technology with attorneys to help everyone who is qualified achieve the America 00:57:00 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/call-before-you-dig-month-connecticut-childrens-youth-suicide-prevention-ct-state-colleges-universities/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/call-before-you-dig-month-connecticut-childrens-youth-suicide-prevention-ct-state-colleges-universities/#respond Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/call-before-you-dig-month-connecticut-childrens-youth-suicide-prevention-ct-state-colleges-universities/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Early last winter we ran a segment that helped homeowners and excavation contractors get prepared for spring and all the planned outdoor projects involving excavation. Now that April and Call Before You Dig Month has arrived, we're replaying the segment 00:56:02 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/the-wecare-coalition-ct-psychological-assoc-jagfc-virtual-career-exploration-fair/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/the-wecare-coalition-ct-psychological-assoc-jagfc-virtual-career-exploration-fair/#respond Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/the-wecare-coalition-ct-psychological-assoc-jagfc-virtual-career-exploration-fair/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're introducing a really important subject for the very first time - parentage - and how Connecticut's WECARE Coalition and one Yale professor is championing proposed legislation that will ensure access to legal parenthood for all children, including 00:55:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/green-village-initiative-bridgeport-united-coalition-fccf-fund-for-women-girls/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/green-village-initiative-bridgeport-united-coalition-fccf-fund-for-women-girls/#respond Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/green-village-initiative-bridgeport-united-coalition-fccf-fund-for-women-girls/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're checking in with the executive director at Bridgeport's Green Village Initiative, which is currently working with the city to try and preserve its Reservoir Community Farm and gardens. We'll learn more about progress to that end and all the ways 00:55:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/autism-speaks-ct-deep-20by20-bikers-against-child-abuse/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/autism-speaks-ct-deep-20by20-bikers-against-child-abuse/#respond Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/autism-speaks-ct-deep-20by20-bikers-against-child-abuse/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're celebrating Autism Awareness Month with the director of clinical services at Autism Speaks discussing the role of early screening, recognizing the signs of autism, the disproportionate impact it's having among minority populations, and breaking do 00:55:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/connecticut-entrepreneur-awards-leap-at-abilis-foodshare-institute-for-hunger-research-solutions/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/connecticut-entrepreneur-awards-leap-at-abilis-foodshare-institute-for-hunger-research-solutions/#respond Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/connecticut-entrepreneur-awards-leap-at-abilis-foodshare-institute-for-hunger-research-solutions/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Today we're celebrating those brave pioneers who are making a go at it as a Connecticut entrepreneur with the founder of the Connecticut Entrepreneur Awards. Find out all about how you can get involved supporting these local enterprisers by voting throug 00:56:21 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/yoga-in-our-city-2021-international-festival-of-arts-ideas-operation-hope/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/yoga-in-our-city-2021-international-festival-of-arts-ideas-operation-hope/#respond Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/yoga-in-our-city-2021-international-festival-of-arts-ideas-operation-hope/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're going to help gently bend you into better shape with Connecticut's Yoga In Our City movement, and let you know how you can tap into free virtual yoga classes to stay in shape and achieve peace of mind from the comfort of your home while gearing up 00:55:55 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/nofa-ct-ri-winter-conference-eversource-energy-orsted-offshore-north-america-random-hacks-of-kindness-jr/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/nofa-ct-ri-winter-conference-eversource-energy-orsted-offshore-north-america-random-hacks-of-kindness-jr/#respond Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:16:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/nofa-ct-ri-winter-conference-eversource-energy-orsted-offshore-north-america-random-hacks-of-kindness-jr/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're going to preview a very different CT NOFA OrganiCONN Winter Conference as the event we normally cover in person for an entire show goes virtual. We'll chat with the conference coordinator about how you can get the most from this online experience 00:55:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ccm-representation-matters-chdi-resources-education-support-together-rest/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ccm-representation-matters-chdi-resources-education-support-together-rest/#respond Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/ccm-representation-matters-chdi-resources-education-support-together-rest/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're bringing back the director of the CT Conference of Municipalities to share the word about important work that agency is doing promoting racial and social justice by helping folks of color who are inspired to lead, learn how to run for local public 00:55:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/cfb-foodshare-megrger-nemusicians-relief-fund-fairfield-countys-givig-day/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/cfb-foodshare-megrger-nemusicians-relief-fund-fairfield-countys-givig-day/#respond Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/cfb-foodshare-megrger-nemusicians-relief-fund-fairfield-countys-givig-day/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Today we're celebrating the merger of Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank which just launched this historic union between the state’s two largest nonprofit anti-hunger organizations. We'll hear all about it and let you know how to help - or get help i 00:56:15 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/usda-game-day-food-safety-career-resources-mattress-recycling-council/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/usda-game-day-food-safety-career-resources-mattress-recycling-council/#respond Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/usda-game-day-food-safety-career-resources-mattress-recycling-council/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full This morning we're kicking off Super Bowl Sunday bright and early helping you avoid some of the most common issues that can turn game day into a nightmare because of foodborne illness. So we're bringing in a food expert from the US Dept of Agriculture t 00:56:25 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/umbrella-center-strength-4-survivors-choose-love-awareness-month-human-rights-campaign/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/umbrella-center-strength-4-survivors-choose-love-awareness-month-human-rights-campaign/#respond Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/umbrella-center-strength-4-survivors-choose-love-awareness-month-human-rights-campaign/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're circling back to the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, which is serving thousands of families in greater New Haven and the Naugatuck Valley. We'll discuss their all important preventative tool -  community outreach and education, it 00:55:53 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/broadband-affordability-access-southwest-community-health-center-untapped-potential/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/broadband-affordability-access-southwest-community-health-center-untapped-potential/#respond Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/broadband-affordability-access-southwest-community-health-center-untapped-potential/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Meet a Vice President from Western Governors University talking about how broadband affordability in Connecticut - especially in the New Haven and Bridgeport regions continues to be a barrier to education, skills training, workforce development, and econo 00:57:55 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/family-empowerment-now-stepping-forward-cfgnh-second-thoughts-ct/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/family-empowerment-now-stepping-forward-cfgnh-second-thoughts-ct/#respond Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/family-empowerment-now-stepping-forward-cfgnh-second-thoughts-ct/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Today we're welcoming back the founder of Guardian Ad Litem Services, a liaison agency that exists between its clients and their "unique, interrelated networks" - courts, mental health service providers, physicians, state agencies, guardians, nonprofit o 00:56:55 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ct-small-business-development-center-fairfield-universitys-center-for-social-impact-new-haven-magnet-schools/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ct-small-business-development-center-fairfield-universitys-center-for-social-impact-new-haven-magnet-schools/#respond Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/ct-small-business-development-center-fairfield-universitys-center-for-social-impact-new-haven-magnet-schools/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're circling back to an organization aimed at helping local businesses and entrepreneurs either get started successfully, sustain themselves through the challenges posed by the pandemic, or take an existing enterprise to the next level - I'm talking a 00:56:00 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/network-of-distinction-connecticut-coalition-to-end-homelessness-visit-norwalk/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/network-of-distinction-connecticut-coalition-to-end-homelessness-visit-norwalk/#respond Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/network-of-distinction-connecticut-coalition-to-end-homelessness-visit-norwalk/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're kicking off 2021 with State Comptroller Kevin Lembo talking about a new “Network of Distinction” program designed to achieve the dual goals of lowering overall health costs and achieving better outcomes. Are you one of the roughly quarter milli 00:56:15 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ct-paid-leave-authority-compassion-choices-covid-challenges-to-gyms/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ct-paid-leave-authority-compassion-choices-covid-challenges-to-gyms/#respond Sun, 27 Dec 2020 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/ct-paid-leave-authority-compassion-choices-covid-challenges-to-gyms/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full As we approach the launch of CT Paid Leave program, which will offer Connecticut workers the opportunity to take time to attend to personal and family health needs without worrying about lost income, we'll check in with the CEO of the CT Paid Leave Autho 00:56:25 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/the-patient-is-u-foundation-back-yard-beekeepers-assoc-ct-lead-poisoning-prevention-and-control-program/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/the-patient-is-u-foundation-back-yard-beekeepers-assoc-ct-lead-poisoning-prevention-and-control-program/#respond Sun, 20 Dec 2020 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/the-patient-is-u-foundation-back-yard-beekeepers-assoc-ct-lead-poisoning-prevention-and-control-program/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're replaying a segment reminding residents about the lingering dangers of lead with an environmental sanitarian from Meriden - who plays a role in a larger statewide effort to remind residents about the dangers posed by lead. We'll learn all the plac 00:56:15 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/techstars-startup-week-shu-marijuana-policy-project-aarp-connecticut-livable-communities/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/techstars-startup-week-shu-marijuana-policy-project-aarp-connecticut-livable-communities/#respond Sun, 13 Dec 2020 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/techstars-startup-week-shu-marijuana-policy-project-aarp-connecticut-livable-communities/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Meet the Dean from the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology at Sacred Heart University talking about Techstars Startup Week - a free five-day virtual conference open to the public starting Monday and hosted by SHU featuring inspirational mentor 00:56:40 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/cbyd-virtual-certification-clean-energy-green-jobs-report-recovery-network-of-programs/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/cbyd-virtual-certification-clean-energy-green-jobs-report-recovery-network-of-programs/#respond Sun, 06 Dec 2020 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/cbyd-virtual-certification-clean-energy-green-jobs-report-recovery-network-of-programs/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full If your planning to do any digging between now and next spring or beyond you'll want to hear about a brand new educational resource and certification program from Call Before You Dig that will help you ensure any deep dig projects you are planning in the 00:57:55 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/adams-house-2020-state-of-lung-cancer-ct-epilepsy-advocate/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/adams-house-2020-state-of-lung-cancer-ct-epilepsy-advocate/#respond Sun, 22 Nov 2020 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/adams-house-2020-state-of-lung-cancer-ct-epilepsy-advocate/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full The founder of Adam's House returns to our program to remind you about the free bereavement support they provide to families annually through “Helping Hearts Heal.” And we'll let you know how to help support their good work at the upcoming virtual M 00:56:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/partner-in-lyme-encore-ct-center-for-economic-analysis-encore-unh-chief-diversity-officer/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/partner-in-lyme-encore-ct-center-for-economic-analysis-encore-unh-chief-diversity-officer/#respond Sun, 15 Nov 2020 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/partner-in-lyme-encore-ct-center-for-economic-analysis-encore-unh-chief-diversity-officer/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full This morning we'll learn how one mom's agonizing journey to diagnose Lyme Disease in her teenage daughter has grown into one of the region's newest nonprofits - Partner In Lyme - and how you can help the cause at their first virtual fundraiser in early 00:57:50 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/alzheimers-foundation-of-america-alice-2020-report-stop-shops-nutrition-partners/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/alzheimers-foundation-of-america-alice-2020-report-stop-shops-nutrition-partners/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2020 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/alzheimers-foundation-of-america-alice-2020-report-stop-shops-nutrition-partners/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full The CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants you to know how his organization is supporting, educating, and advocating for those affected - along with their hero caregivers and loved ones during Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Then, the new Pres 00:55:36 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/open-enrollment-focus-connecticare-sen-matt-lesser-special-report-cybersecurity/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/open-enrollment-focus-connecticare-sen-matt-lesser-special-report-cybersecurity/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/open-enrollment-focus-connecticare-sen-matt-lesser-special-report-cybersecurity/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full It's November 1, that means time for open enrollment on the CT Health Insurance Exchange. So we'll bring in a representative from one of the original exchange providers - ConnectiCare with all you need to know if your signing up. Then we'll ring up sta 00:56:50 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/the-rowan-center-ctdph-flu-shots-covid-the-southport-colab-literacy-how/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/the-rowan-center-ctdph-flu-shots-covid-the-southport-colab-literacy-how/#respond Sun, 25 Oct 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/the-rowan-center-ctdph-flu-shots-covid-the-southport-colab-literacy-how/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Thanks to this pandemic we've all been inducted into the world of doing everything virtually - even fundraising, so we're opening by introducing The Rowan Center - working hard since 1979 serving and supporting victims of domestic violence. We'll talk 00:56:40 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ct-green-bank-heat-pump-loans-adult-family-living-initiative-rwjf-childhood-obesity-study/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ct-green-bank-heat-pump-loans-adult-family-living-initiative-rwjf-childhood-obesity-study/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/ct-green-bank-heat-pump-loans-adult-family-living-initiative-rwjf-childhood-obesity-study/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're going to heat things up right off the bat talking about the newest CT Green Bank program to help you put heat pump technology into your home and digging into some details about a low interest rate, no money down option for heating, cooling, filteri 00:55:45 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/breast-cancer-awareness-workforce-alliance-recovery-works-ct-coalition-to-end-homelessness/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/breast-cancer-awareness-workforce-alliance-recovery-works-ct-coalition-to-end-homelessness/#respond Sun, 11 Oct 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/breast-cancer-awareness-workforce-alliance-recovery-works-ct-coalition-to-end-homelessness/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're starting our October Breast Cancer Awareness month reporting with a skilled surgeon from Waterbury Heath System with nearly a quarter century of hands-on experience supporting breast cancer survivors - for an informed and heartening conversation fo 00:56:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/abilis-sibshops-shuand42-a-subway-series-celebration-exercise-and-the-brain/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/abilis-sibshops-shuand42-a-subway-series-celebration-exercise-and-the-brain/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/abilis-sibshops-shuand42-a-subway-series-celebration-exercise-and-the-brain/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Today we're kicking things off with Abilis, a nonprofit serving more than 700 developmentally disabled individuals and their families. We'll learn more about an internationally renowned program Abilis is now offering called SibShops, combining recreatio 00:55:05 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/covid-halloween-safety-ct-center-for-economic-analysis-beardsley-zoo-monarchwatch/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/covid-halloween-safety-ct-center-for-economic-analysis-beardsley-zoo-monarchwatch/#respond Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/covid-halloween-safety-ct-center-for-economic-analysis-beardsley-zoo-monarchwatch/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Halloween in a COVID world stands to be one of the potentially scariest holidays and it will be upon us soon. So where do you stand on celebrating - trick or treating - or maybe just taking a pass on Halloween 2020. We'll help you figure it out with a mo 00:56:50 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/covid-impact-on-minority-households-new-england-for-offshore-wind-making-strides-against-breast-cancer/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/covid-impact-on-minority-households-new-england-for-offshore-wind-making-strides-against-breast-cancer/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/covid-impact-on-minority-households-new-england-for-offshore-wind-making-strides-against-breast-cancer/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Meet a director from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health discussing a brand new poll that amplifies how badly the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Latino, Black, and Native American households. Then we air out a few concerns about, and potential b 00:56:15 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/connecticut-housing-finance-authority-bigelow-tea-community-challenge-2020-veterans-stand-down/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/connecticut-housing-finance-authority-bigelow-tea-community-challenge-2020-veterans-stand-down/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/connecticut-housing-finance-authority-bigelow-tea-community-challenge-2020-veterans-stand-down/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're opening our doors to the CEO of CHFA - the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority - to chat about how this quasi-public agency is working harder than ever to support renters and homeowners, rental housing operators, and to promote broader affordable 00:56:50 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/workforce-alliance-of-south-central-ct-encore-aware-recovery-care-fema-beready/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/workforce-alliance-of-south-central-ct-encore-aware-recovery-care-fema-beready/#respond Sun, 06 Sep 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/workforce-alliance-of-south-central-ct-encore-aware-recovery-care-fema-beready/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full This Labor Day weekend, as folks whose jobs were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic take on the extra burden of finding new work, we'll open replaying a June segment with a representative from the Workforce Alliance of South Central CT to review new and e 01:00:05 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/keep-america-beautiful-trash-dash-smilow-closer-to-free-ride-center-for-family-justice/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/keep-america-beautiful-trash-dash-smilow-closer-to-free-ride-center-for-family-justice/#respond Sun, 30 Aug 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/keep-america-beautiful-trash-dash-smilow-closer-to-free-ride-center-for-family-justice/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Today we're talking about 'plogging' - which incorporates picking up litter while jogging - and how you can discover plogging on September 20 as Keep America Beautiful launches it's 2020 Trash Dash in Stamford - and enlists ploggers across Connecticut 00:55:55 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/yankee-institute-the-childrens-center-of-hamden-ct-office-of-early-childhood-wbdc/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/yankee-institute-the-childrens-center-of-hamden-ct-office-of-early-childhood-wbdc/#respond Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/yankee-institute-the-childrens-center-of-hamden-ct-office-of-early-childhood-wbdc/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're opening today with the Yankee Institute, which just launched a new comprehensive database of every public labor contract in the state, and how it can help you and your elected leaders better understand how they impact our communities and economy. T 00:56:25 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/shrms-together-forward-work-ct-public-pension-challenges-caanh-energy-assistance/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/shrms-together-forward-work-ct-public-pension-challenges-caanh-energy-assistance/#respond Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/shrms-together-forward-work-ct-public-pension-challenges-caanh-energy-assistance/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We're kicking it off talking about 'The Journey to Equity and Inclusion' in our workplaces with the Chief Knowledge Officer from the Society for Human Resource Management talking about SHRM’s Together Forward @Work initiative.  Then our guest from t 00:55:50 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/covid-19-family-dynamics-goodwin-university-ub-partnership-project-yellow-light/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/covid-19-family-dynamics-goodwin-university-ub-partnership-project-yellow-light/#respond Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/covid-19-family-dynamics-goodwin-university-ub-partnership-project-yellow-light/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Meet a Connecticut cultural anthropologist talking about a survey he completed that illustrates how COVID-19 will permanently transform consumer culture — and ways family relationships and values changed during quarantine.Then we'll catch up with the P 00:55:45 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/counting-on-2020-census-push-week-common-ground-high-school-rovac-primary-voting/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/counting-on-2020-census-push-week-common-ground-high-school-rovac-primary-voting/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/counting-on-2020-census-push-week-common-ground-high-school-rovac-primary-voting/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We reached out to the President of ROVAC - the Registrars of Voters Association of Connecticut - to talk about the most important updates and things you need to know to easily and successfully cast your ballots in the upcoming August 11 primaries.Then we\ 00:57:00 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ct-lead-poisoning-prevention-and-control-program-a-promise-to-jordan-monitor-my-health/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ct-lead-poisoning-prevention-and-control-program-a-promise-to-jordan-monitor-my-health/#respond Sun, 19 Jul 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/ct-lead-poisoning-prevention-and-control-program-a-promise-to-jordan-monitor-my-health/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Meet an environmental sanitarian from Meriden - who plays a role in the state's Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program residents identifying and helping folks understand and eliminate dangers posed by lead - which is especially risky to children.T 00:56:50 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/unh-center-for-advanced-policing-ct-humanities-ct-coalition-against-domestic-violence/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/unh-center-for-advanced-policing-ct-humanities-ct-coalition-against-domestic-violence/#respond Sun, 12 Jul 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/unh-center-for-advanced-policing-ct-humanities-ct-coalition-against-domestic-violence/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full We'll engage the new Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of New Haven - Lorenzo Boyd - who also heads up the UNH Center for Advanced Policing, for the first of a couple of conversations we're planning 00:57:00 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/independence-day-weekend-replay-nofas-organiconn-2020/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/independence-day-weekend-replay-nofas-organiconn-2020/#respond Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/independence-day-weekend-replay-nofas-organiconn-2020/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full This Independence Day weekend, we're paying tribute to all the folks who grow the good food we eat, who are taking steps to grow their own, or maintain their properties with organic standards in mind. So we're playing an encore presentation from our an 00:55:55 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/nursing-homes-covid-with-aarp-rep-michelle-cook-junior-achievement-gfc-save-a-suit/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/nursing-homes-covid-with-aarp-rep-michelle-cook-junior-achievement-gfc-save-a-suit/#respond Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/nursing-homes-covid-with-aarp-rep-michelle-cook-junior-achievement-gfc-save-a-suit/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Our focus on the issue of COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and care facilities across Connecticut starts with a national expert from AARP talking about how that organization is pursuing legislation to better support and protect residents of those facil 00:56:00 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/workforce-alliance-scct-encore-hrra-glass-recycling-youth-continuum/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/workforce-alliance-scct-encore-hrra-glass-recycling-youth-continuum/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/workforce-alliance-scct-encore-hrra-glass-recycling-youth-continuum/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Has COVID-19 put you out of a job - or have you been thinking about a career change anyway? Then don't miss our latest check-in with the Workforce Alliance of South Central CT. We'll tell you about new and enhanced online career training and which emplo 00:56:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/encore-replay-u-s-surgeon-general-regional-hospice-shatterproof-just-five/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/encore-replay-u-s-surgeon-general-regional-hospice-shatterproof-just-five/#respond Sun, 14 Jun 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/encore-replay-u-s-surgeon-general-regional-hospice-shatterproof-just-five/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Our first encore segment features U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams talking about the first new national report on smoking cessation since 1990, and ways to begin kicking the habit today.Then we'll replay a difficult but important conversation with th 00:56:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/election-cybersecurity-ct-insurance-commissioner-lgbtq-pride-month/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/election-cybersecurity-ct-insurance-commissioner-lgbtq-pride-month/#respond Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:16:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/election-cybersecurity-ct-insurance-commissioner-lgbtq-pride-month/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Protecting one of your most fundamental rights and privileges as a Connecticut resident & an American - the votes you cast in on Election Day - is the subject of today's chat with the director of the USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative.Then we'll 00:55:50 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ems-charity-run-assisted-living-services-ct-assc-for-healthcare-at-home-aspetuck-land-trust/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/ems-charity-run-assisted-living-services-ct-assc-for-healthcare-at-home-aspetuck-land-trust/#respond Sun, 31 May 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/ems-charity-run-assisted-living-services-ct-assc-for-healthcare-at-home-aspetuck-land-trust/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full After celebrating National EMS Week earlier we'll circle back with an EMT who you'll see running through Shelton for 24 hours next weekend to help raise funds for a new Echo Hose Co. ambulance.Then we'll bring you some advice for folks who are aging in 00:56:15 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/wheeler-health-services-teach-connecticut-trust-for-americas-health/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/wheeler-health-services-teach-connecticut-trust-for-americas-health/#respond Sun, 24 May 2020 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/wheeler-health-services-teach-connecticut-trust-for-americas-health/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full This installment of 'For the People' introduces the CEO of Wheeler discussing how this nonprofit is delivering an integrated approach to primary and behavioral health, education, and recovery - and the opening of Wheeler’s new, expanded Waterbury Fami 00:56:05 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/drive-up-covid-19-testing-ems-week-2020-transcranial-magnetic-stimulation/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/drive-up-covid-19-testing-ems-week-2020-transcranial-magnetic-stimulation/#respond Sun, 17 May 2020 12:10:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/drive-up-covid-19-testing-ems-week-2020-transcranial-magnetic-stimulation/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Our first field report in weeks finds us at Newtown's first-ever drive-up COVID-19 testing center. Check our chat with a PhysicianOne representative, the community's lead health official and First Selectman talking about testing and more.Then we'll cel 00:57:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/4-ct-2020-state-of-the-air-report-25th-international-festival-of-arts-ideas/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/4-ct-2020-state-of-the-air-report-25th-international-festival-of-arts-ideas/#respond Sun, 10 May 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/4-ct-2020-state-of-the-air-report-25th-international-festival-of-arts-ideas/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Today we'll start by introducing the co-founder of 4-CT, a a non-profit that unites donors with nonprofit programs that are struggling through the COVID-19 situation - and learn about local musicians uniting in song to help raise awareness for 4-CT proje 00:57:45 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/nami-connecticut-masksforcitizens-com-ct-council-on-environmental-quality/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/nami-connecticut-masksforcitizens-com-ct-council-on-environmental-quality/#respond Sun, 03 May 2020 12:10:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/nami-connecticut-masksforcitizens-com-ct-council-on-environmental-quality/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world. First, we'll reach out to anyone who is feeling anxious, angry, sad, scared or alone durin 00:56:45 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/circle-of-care-junior-achievement-gfc-fairfield-countys-community-foundation/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/circle-of-care-junior-achievement-gfc-fairfield-countys-community-foundation/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/circle-of-care-junior-achievement-gfc-fairfield-countys-community-foundation/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world. Home confinement doesn't compare to childhood cancer patients and their families strugglin 00:55:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/eversource-covid-response-the-beardsley-zoo-bridgeport-rescue-mission/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/eversource-covid-response-the-beardsley-zoo-bridgeport-rescue-mission/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2020 12:14:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/eversource-covid-response-the-beardsley-zoo-bridgeport-rescue-mission/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world. We'll let you know how Eversource is keeping utility services operational, how you can sav 00:55:35 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/diaper-bank-of-ct-aarp-community-connections-encore-boys-and-girls-village/ https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/episode/diaper-bank-of-ct-aarp-community-connections-encore-boys-and-girls-village/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:10:00 +0000 https://www.talkofconnecticut.com/index.php/episode/diaper-bank-of-ct-aarp-community-connections-encore-boys-and-girls-village/ 0 WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT WDRC-AM - Bloomfield, CT full Today we continue our deeper dive into explaining how some local agencies and initiatives are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world. We'll get a crash course on why diapers matter especially during this coronavirus emergency 00:56:10