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Meet a 20-year CT Dept. of Transportation staffer engaged in an outreach effort to help educate state residents about the agency's Active Transportation Plan. If you thought you could never have a say about how Connecticut handles transportation matters, listen in and learn how to lend your voice to improving things on our roadways.

The wait is over. After two years and a number of interviews on For the People, the Greater Bridgeport Symphony has selected its new Music Director - so stick with us as we pick up the conversation with Eduardo Leandro, to let you know what he has in store for the upcoming GBS season. Then we'll steer ourselves toward a CT Dept. of Transportation staffer engaged in an outreach effort to help educate state residents about the agency's Active Transportation Plan. If you thought you could never have a say about how Connecticut handles transportation matters, listen in and learn how to lend your voice to improving things on our roadways. And as we try to do each April, we'll bring back an expert to discuss 8-1-1 and the state's Call Before You Dig program that could not only save residents from utility interruptions, but also helps train and educate construction professionals on the safest ways to operate when excavating.

If you missed the first part of our interview with Bryan Caferelli - the CT Consumer Protection Commissioner, you can catch up by hitting the Podcast Tab for our last show on any of our radio station websites. In the meantime - we're bringing you Part 2 of that chat, which will give you even more insight on the many ways this agency touches our lives, and protects us all from scammers and bad actors.

If you missed the first part of our interview with Bryan Caferelli - the CT Consumer Protection Commissioner, you can catch up by hitting the Podcast Tab for our last show on any of our radio station websites. In the meantime - we're bringing you Part 2 of that chat, which will give you even more insight on the many ways this agency touches our lives, and protects us all from scammers and bad actors. Then we'll catch up with representatives from the Greenwich Historical Society to learn more about "Rediscover Greenwich," a new series of interactive programs created in partnership with Untapped New York that will showcase the unique history of Greenwich's neighborhoods, architectural landmarks and more. And finally, March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, so we're taking the opportunity to bring back representatives of the CT Council on Problem Gambling to talk about the latest trends they are seeing here in the state, as well as reaching out to those to offer help and hope if they are trapped in the spiral of problem gambling.

Check out some important news and solid advice in the first of a two-part chat with the Commissioner of the state's Dept. of Consumer Protection on the heels of Consumer Protection Week. You'll probably be surprised how many ways this agency touches our lives, and protects us all from scammers and bad actors.

If you live in or near the Meriden / Wallingford area, we want to introduce you to the fine folks at Master's Manna, a very busy nonprofit working to tackle hunger insecurity and supporting individuals and families facing financial challenges. Then we'll catch up with our friends at ARI, to invite you to participate in or sponsor their 19th Annual Walk for Independence. We'll also bring in a member of the Stamford Police Dept. to discuss how officers in that community are training to work more successfully and effectively with alternately abled and neurodivergent individuals they may encounter in the line of duty or elsewhere. And we'll wrap things up with some important news and solid advice in the first of a two-part chat with the Commissioner of the state's Dept. of Consumer Protection on the heels of Consumer Protection Week. You'll probably be surprised how many ways this agency touches our lives, and protects us all from scammers and bad actors.

Last month, we saw the measures being taken to clean up the issues facing the Bridgeport school district. Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker of the CT Dept. of Education shared more detail about the actions taking place, including a technical assistance team and training for the local school board. Image Credit: Getty Images

Dennis announces that starting next week, his show — at his request — will now be two hours. The format will also change. He will start at the top of the hour, not six minutes after the hour. This is revolutionary in the talk show world… A family flees Washington State for India when they learn that their ten-year-old daughter is secretly “transitioning.”…Chicago City Council calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. They can't control crime in their own city, but they want to tell Israel what to do... CT Dept of Education put a tampon dispenser in the boy's bathroom. The boys trash it almost immediately.  Do the people in your life know you? Transparency is a key to a good relationship with your spouse and your friends.  Do you hide yourself from the people you care about?  Issues raised: Did you ever think to keep the 3rd hour but give it to Julie Hartman; What would happen if coaches and athletes walked out when trans want to compete; I know why you are so happy, because you know how to have a conversation; What process do you go through when you pick out your speakers; Why is Israel the only country in the world referred to as the state country; I met people from the Netherlands and used the Dutch phrase you taught me, whacked by the windmill; Is there a difference with a 75 or 375 dollar fountain pen; What are your regrets?  Thanks for listening to the Daily Dennis Prager Podcast. To hear the entire three hours of my radio show as a podcast, commercial-free every single day, become a member of Pragertopia. You'll also get access to 15 years' worth of archives, as well as daily show prep. Subscribe today at Pragertopia dot com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our New Year's Eve program is visiting a few of our most informative and special segments, including our mid-July chat with the CEO of the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center talking about how his team is delivering a wide range of physical, mental, dental and wellness services to neighborhoods that need it the most. We'll also celebrate the opening of the center's new Dixwell Q-House. Then we'll replay our chat about the East Coast Greenway - stretching 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida - and how far along Connecticut is in completing its section, offering a safe place for bicyclists, walkers, runners, and more of all ages and abilities to commute, exercise, and visit new destinations. Finally, we'll encore our visit with the Education Diversity Coordinator from the CT Dept of Education and the state's commitment to fortify our teaching force while expanding the diversity of educators for the benefit of all the children and youths who will be learning from them.

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Before Halloween approaches, we want families, teens and drivers to be safe. We spoke with Connecticut State Police about safety tips ahead of the holiday on October 31st. (0:00) We know the winter is coming and before you know it, people are cranking the heat. How can we conserve our energy and save on energy costs? Energy efficiency expert with Eversource, Ricardo Jordan, shared some tips with us.(13:34) How was the crop season for fall and what can we expect for Christmas trees in Connecticut? Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt from the Department of Agriculture gives us the scoop. Plus, he told us about two grants to help farmers recover from weather problems and attract schools to their properties. (22:43) We are weeks out from the general election, and we want to make sure you are prepared to vote. Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas shared information on getting registered, how to handle absentee ballots and why there's a lack of education for voters ahead of local elections. (36:57) Despite the controversy surrounding them, red light cameras got the green light here in Connecticut. What do you need to know about the optional cameras for your town or city? Josh Morgan with the CT Dept. of Transportation shared information and why people need to show up to municipal public hearings on this. (53:03) Image Credit: Getty Images

Despite the controversy surrounding them, red light cameras got the green light here in Connecticut. What do you need to know about the optional cameras for your town or city? Josh Morgan with the CT Dept. of Transportation shared information and why people need to show up to municipal public hearings on this. (0:00) Local elections see very low voter turnout. In an effort to boost voter turnout numbers, we are informing voters about the candidates running for major races in our listening area. We focused on the Fairfield First Selectman race. Democratic candidate, Bill Gerber, introduced himself to the audience and shared his vision for the town if he unseats the incumbent (13:58). And we heard from Republican First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick about her time in office handling the town's fill pile scandal and her goals if she's reelected. (28:36) Last week, we heard from the Republican candidate running for Trumbull first selectman and his model of doing politics with people on all sides of the aisle. Today, we heard from the incumbent, Vicki Tesoro. She talked about her time in office and her goals for Trumbull if she's reelected. (44:17) Image Credit: Getty Images

A lot of people don't think much about libraries ...until they can't get reliable, factual answers they need asking their mobile device or smart speaker. So, we're catching up with the outgoing president of the CT Library Assoc. talking about these vital localized or specialized resource centers and the professionals who staff and stock them. Then we'll conclude our June Pride Month focus chatting with the CT Healthy Living Collective whose CT LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Center Program has expanded to 24 senior centers across Connecticut now offering events specifically designed for LGBTQ+ community members. And we'll kick off the first weekend of summer with a quick briefing from the CT Dept. of Transportation. We'll cover a few basic summer travel and safe operating reminders, remind you about expanded emergency roadside assistance service, and a new program monitoring speeding and issuing warnings if you're speeding through state road work zones.

We're wrapping up our 2-part series focusing on United Way of Western CT and its partnership with Nuvance Health on an innovative "Food Farmacy" - a community-based site designed to increase access to and consumption of healthful foods for those individuals across western and southwestern Connecticut diagnosed with obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and/or hypertension. Then we'll be putting some Pride Month focus on a new and unique collaboration between Westport Pride and the Westport Museum for History & Culture - an Oral History Project aiming to fulfill the museum's mission to "make history whole" by bringing to light the hidden narratives of marginalized groups, with a specific focus on the LGBTQ+ community. And we'll close with the Education Diversity Coordinator from the CT Dept of Education - discussing a multi-faceted and well-funded commitment to fortify our state's teaching force, while expanding the diversity of educators for the benefit of all the children and youths who will learn from them.

We got a check in with Bryan Hurlburt who is the Commissioner of the CT Dept of Agriculture. We looked at a USDA report on milk production in the Northeast then hyper focused on Connecticut farmers and milk prices. ((00:00)) Legendary, award-winning actor, Bruce Willis, was recently diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. We spoke with dementia specialist, Julianne Ramia, about this type of dementia and learned about what typically happens with this diagnosis. ((16:48)) Part II on Sugar Substitutes: Dr. Andrew Wong came back to talk about more "sugar" chemicals and took specific sugar questions pertaining to diabetics and children. ((30:08)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

1. We are seeing more wrong-way crashes this year over the last three years combined. What is the state doing to combat the problem? Josh Morgan with CT Dept. of Transportation shared information about initiatives and a pilot program. ((00:10)) 2. Despite historically high gas prices, freedom calls a record number of Americans to embark on the Great American Road trip this July 4th holiday. We get the latest travel data from Fran Mayko from AAA. ((14:24)) 3. Are you in a real marriage or perceived marriage? Bob Donovan defined them both and gave tips on how to strengthen your union. ((27:16)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

Clay Hampton from the CT Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services talks about his work assisting people in early / mid / long term recovery by addressing vocational and educational needs.Check Out Our Social Media!Healing Voices Project:  www.healingvoicesproject.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealingVoicesProjectYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3eR6nZ_ToGXi6zOOK5l_fQTwitter: https://twitter.com/MikeTourville3Cooking Something Good:  www.csgbn.com

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 participate in the upcoming 5k Race For Catherine. Then we'll touch base with the Commissioner of Connecticut's Dept of Veterans Affairs. On the heels of the Memorial Day holiday, there's lots to talk about as this critical support agency continues improving outreach and support services for the state's heroes and their loved ones. And we'll close with representatives of the national Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and the Black Women's Health Imperative to review a new report detailing the long history of predatory practices designed to get young women hooked on smoking, and what can be done about it.

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Joseph Corby is Senior Advisor of Food Safety Regulations for the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). Joe Corby worked for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for 37 years before retiring in 2008 as the director of the Division of Food Safety and Inspection. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI). He is also an instructor for IFPTI, Louisiana State University, the National Environmental Health Association, and the University of Tennessee. He has been an outspoken advocate for the advancement of a nationally integrated food safety system and continues to work with numerous groups and associations in support of this cause. Erik P. Mettler, M.P.H., M.P.A., is Assistant Commissioner for Partnerships and Policy within the Office of Regulatory Affairs, FDA. In this role, Eric Mettler serves as advisor to the associate commissioner for regulatory affairs on the full range of Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA)'s activities, including partnerships, implementation of new laws and regulations, and overall strategic planning and prioritization. He is responsible for providing long-range strategic direction for ORA policies and programs, including the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Mettler holds a Master of Public Health from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of New Mexico. Steve Mandernach is the Executive Director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), which unites high-level regulatory officials, industry representatives, trade associations, academia, and consumer organizations. Prior to becoming executive director in 2018, Steve was the bureau chief for food and consumer safety at the Iowa Department of Inspections. He is a past president of AFDO and current co-chair of the Association’s Laws and Regulations committee. He has a J.D. from Drake University Law School. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Steve, Joe, and Erik [14:25] about: How domestic mutual reliance fits into the blueprint of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety What FDA means by domestic mutual reliance Examples of domestic mutual reliance in practice The challenges of different regulations across the country Positioning resources for compliance The importance of food safety culture Harmonizing the philosophies around compliance and enforcement between state and federal governments Why having an integrated food safety system took so long Mutual reliance success stories: New York, Florida, Wisconsin Challenges for implementation of domestic mutual reliance partnerships Pros and cons of virtual audits/inspections Impact of domestic mutual reliance on food laboratories Applicability of domestic mutual reliance globally Future goals of domestic mutual reliance Resources Register now for a related webinar featuring Joe Corby, AFDO; Frank Greene, CT Dept. of Consumer Protection; Erik Mettler, FDA; Pamela Miles, VA Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services; and Mark Sestak, AL Dept. of Public Health: How FDA is Integrating the Blueprint for Smarter Food Safety • Food Safety Magazine launches new website! Visit us at our new address www.Food-Safety.com • Food Safety Magazine introduces our new eMagazine platform! Click here to check out our new and exciting format. • Register now for Global Food Safety Culture Series: Europe. Featuring Lone Jespersen, Ph.D., Cultivate; Jonathan Walsh Ph.D., 3M Food Safety; Lydie De Meyer and Edyta Krysiuk-Kowalczyk, Danone. This is part one of our five-part series. Parts two through five examine Australia, Asia, North American, and Latin America. • When There Wasn’t Enough Sanitizer, Distilleries Stepped Up. Now They’re Facing $14,060 FDA Fees. FDA response. FDA User Fee Programs. Sponsored by: Romer Labs, a leading global supplier of diagnostic solutions for food and feed safety. Romer Labs offers a broad range of innovative products and services covering mycotoxins, food pathogens, food allergens, gluten, GMO, veterinary drug residues, and melamine. Romer Labs operates four accredited, full-service laboratories on three continents. Explore Romer Labs’ Products and Services          

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 about the center's critical mission and how you can help by signing on to build a holiday gingerbread house virtually. Then we'll turn to an epidemiologist with the CT Dept of Public Health to hear how the flu stands to complicate our already overburdened healthcare system in this COVID era - and how you can play a role in minimizing that pressure on our healthcare systems by getting a flu shot. And we'll close inviting you to learn more about educational inequality and what you can do about it in your own community, by participating in an upcoming round table discussion sponsored by The Southport CoLAB and Literacy How.

Mike Zacchea is the Executive Director of the US Veterans Chamber of Commerce. In 2009, Mike founded the UConn Entrepreneur Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities, through which he has helped veterans start more than 140 businesses. Mike helped form a non-profit organization of military advisers in 2006 to help Iraqi interpreters immigrate to the United States, known nationally as Netroots: the List Project. He served on a multi-agency cross-disciplinary working group chaired by the CT Dept of Veterans Affairs focusing on veteran reintegration, education, training, and workforce re-entry issues. Mike founded the CT Veterans Chamber of Commerce 501(c)6 organization in 2013. Since 2013, the Chamber has successfully lobbied and helped pass a number of laws promoting veterans workforce reintegration and access to healthcare in CT. He was recognized as the 2012 Veterans Business Champion by the Small Business Administration, and inducted into the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame. Mike serves on several veterans advisory boards for elected officials. Mike was appointed to the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs for the Small Business Administration in 2015, and in 2018 became the Chairman and was re-appointed to a three year term, advising the Administrator on policies and issues affecting more than 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses producing more than $1.2 trillion in GDP.The music on this episode is by King Moe, a hip-hop artist on The Marine Rapper's label Ninja Punch Records. Songs on this episode:Rebel BluesFresher Than YouMove in Silence (ft. Love Keyyz)

Cindy Kozack, CT Dept. of Public Health Community, Family Health and Prevention will talk about Pre-Diabetes Awareness

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People picks up the conversation with the CT Dept of Health about how that agency is helping employers coming to grips with how the opioid epidemic is affecting their employees and families. Then we'll meet Connecticut's Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to talk about how his agency is responding to the current needs of state vets whether they are serving now, or have served in the past. And we'll close introducing you to Aware Recovery Care and their unique and innovative In-home Addiction Treatment program - founded on the research-supported idea that recovery in the “real-world” leads to far better rehabilitation results.

September is Preparedness Month - so this week, John Voket and an expert from FEMA aim to save lives, protect property, and help ensure you, your loved ones, and your property remain safe and sound with a wealth of advice. Then we'll replay a June call in to the Connecticut Business Leadership Network about the latest installment of the organization's Inclusion Works Here Series to help employers 'Creating an Inclusive Workplace from Recruiting to Retention.' And we'll close celebrating fathers and father figures across the state, and the kids who love them, by inviting you to the CT Dept of Children & Families 6th Annual 'Dads Matter, Too' event in Waterbury, that includes a day long celebration and a first ever benefit golf tournament.

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This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket introduces a new regional philanthropic effort called the Valley Gives Back, which is educating folks from all over Connecticut about establishing a targeted or planned giving program for a charity you love. Then we talk with an epidemiologist from the CT Dept. of Health working to educate employers about how the opioid epidemic is impacting their workforce. Then we'll tell folks challenged to keep up with important home repairs how to get help, or how to recommend someone you know who needs help from hundreds of HomeFront volunteers fanning out across much of the state next spring to make those fixes.

Sharon Begley presented at UCONN about the invention and evolution of the CRISPR-CAS9 technology. After the event she joins me on the show to discuss how CRISPR technology is making huge advances in research with HIV/AIDS, sickle cell disease and more. We discuss how CRISPR compares to other genetic editing technologies and why it has become so universal. Sharon Begley, is a science communicator and is the senior science writer at STAT, the life sciences publication of the Boston Globe. Sharon Begley was previously the senior health and science correspondent at Reuters, the science editor and the science columnist at Newsweek, and a contributing writer at the magazine and its website, The Daily Beast. She is the co-author of the book, The Emotional Life of Your Brain. Another UCONN event is discussed in this episode, Environment, Epigenetics and Cancer: How to Cultivate the Connections. I highlight points from Dr. Mary Beth Terry’s keynote presentation, “Breast Cancer Susceptibility: Rethinking the role of the environment and methods to improve risk assessment” including risk factors for breast cancer and the models used to calculate this risk. Panelist at the event who accompanied Dr. Terry on stage are Dr. Gary Lee Ginsberg, a toxicologist for the CT Dept of Public Health, Ellen Matloff, a certified genetic counselor and President of My Gene Counsel, and Dr. Christina Stevenson, an oncologist at UConn Health. Panel Moderators: Dr. Robert Henning, CPH-NEW Investigator and Dr. Judy Brown, Director Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Program and Health Care Genetics Professional Science Master's Degree Program. I discuss the major topics brought up by the audience along with the panelist responses.

In order to keep on top of market trends, grow your business, and keep paying the bills you have to be willing and able to adapt to what the market is calling for. That doesn't mean if you are a poultry farmer you need to start raising vegetables, but perhaps you can do something different with your chickens than you are already doing. That is exactly what I am thinking as I look to the future. The wonderful thing about me doing these interviews is that I personally learn so much when I am doing them. While I would consider myself an expert and I certainly have a lot to share, there is still always so much more to learn. The only time you have it wrong is when you think you know it all. Businesses change all the time. You need to keep your mind open to see what changes are coming and how you can adapt your agricultural business to ensure that you can still afford to follow your passions for years to come. Today's guest shares his story of how his business has evolved over the years to become more efficient and more profitable. Ralph is always looking to the future while learning from the past. Right click here to download the MP3 to your desktop In this farm podcast you will learn: Information you cannot find anywhere else on starting a pick-your-own farm! How a passion for gardening turned into a farm & winery How value added products can benefit your farm business The possibilities a commercial kitchen can open up for your farm to create more products Just how labor intensive are grapes? Interview with Ralph Gorman of White Silo Winery, Sherman, CT (This is John) I met Ralph by chance by showing up at his door one day and introducing myself as the guy who was going to raise chickens locally that year. Well after introductions we became friends, both with a passion for what we do. Ralph is a wealth of knowledge as well as analytical thinking. The great thing about Ralph is that he has tried a lot of things to make his farm business profitable. He'll always tell you he's working on it and that it's not perfect yet, even after over a decade in the business. White Silo Farm is a small specialty winery. Their wine is produced and bottled on premises from farm grown fruit. Experience the charm of an earlier era by touring the old barn where the winery is located. Visit the fermentation, bottling, and corking rooms where the classical art of wine making has been preserved. Walk the fields or relax in one of our outdoor gardens. Guests are welcome to bring lunches. If you prefer, they also make gourmet box lunches and cheese plates. Advance notice is required for box lunches Twenty-six years ago their family purchased a portion the spectacular Upland Pastures dairy farm. Their intention was to continue the farming tradition and preserve the land for generations to come. They planted our first crop of raspberries, then blackberries and rhubarb. For the next fifteen years they operated as a pick your own berry farm. In 1990 we opened our winery. The 1800?s dairy barn was renovated and converted to our wine tasting room and production area. In 2010 we planted our first acre of grape vines. They expect to harvest our first small crop of grapes in the fall of 2012. (which they did just before the interview) Items mentioned in this farm podcast include: White Silo Farm and Winery The Hopkins Inn (salad dressing mentioned as value added product) CT Dept. of AG SCORE.org Timbercraft Dovetail Drawers Take aways: What value added products can you create from stuff you are already growing? How can you stay ready to adapt to suit the needs of your market? -- My skills are ever-evolving as an interviewer. Thanks for taking the time to listen in, and let me know what you think. You can leave a comment below, send me an e-mail, reach me on Facebook or Twitter, or leave a 5 star rating in iTunes if you liked the show. Click to subscrible to iTunes Support the podcast iwth $1 a month