Community Access

Community Access

Find out what's going on in Connecticut this weekend and in the coming weeks.

Episodes

December 23, 2025 8 mins
We spoke with Sally Larsen, founder of KindlyListed.com, about the community-driven directory that connects individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities to inclusive, accessible businesses and resources in Connecticut.
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We spoke with Paul Levin about how to document and report suspect neglect in nursing homes, what to record, importance of medical records, who to speak to, and when to involve an attorney. 
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December 23, 2025 14 mins
We spoke with lead vocalist, keyboardist, and original member, Lonnie Jordan, and manager and producer, Jerry Goldstein, from the band War about the group's first holiday song, (Yes It’s) Christmas. 
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December 23, 2025 15 mins
We spoke with Michele Morcey about how Brass City Harvest works with Connecticut farmers to provide fresh, locally grown food to Waterbury residents and those in surrounding towns.
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December 16, 2025 11 mins
We spoke with Jason Fontaine about the upcoming Boars Head Festival at the Shrine of Saint Anne in Waterbury. 
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December 16, 2025 12 mins
We spoke with Dr. Abbas Mohammadi about prosthetic teeth, regenerative dentistry, and bionic mastication of teeth.
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December 16, 2025 4 mins
We spoke with Paul Levin from Connecticut Injury Firm LLC about why nursing home injuries happen, such as understaffing, care plan failures, and behind-the-scenes factors, and Connecticut resident rights in these situations.
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December 16, 2025 11 mins
We spoke with Chef Ray Gennaro about the CT Food and Fire Project and his mission to donate gourmet meals to fire and police departments and hospitals to show appreciation for the heroes who protect us every day. 
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December 16, 2025 14 mins
We spoke with Andrew Robbin, Director of Learning and Social Impact, about how the Hartford Symphony Orchestra uses the power of music to connect, educate, and inspire people across schools, health care facilities, and community spaces.
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December 16, 2025 10 mins
We spoke with CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti about the upcoming concert at Mohegan Sun, his family, singing Sinatra and his Christmas music! 
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December 6, 2025 2 mins
We spoke with Paul Levin from the Connecticut Injury Firm LLC about warning signs of nursing home neglect and the firm's commitment to providing injured people with competent and aggressive legal representation.
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December 6, 2025 13 mins
We spoke with Ashley McClain, director and founder of Beyond the Horizon, about the organization's adaptive and sensory-friendly programming for individuals with disabilities and their families to make everyone feel supported, empowered, and understood.
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December 6, 2025 9 mins
We spoke with Amy McKenna, Director of Operations, and Steven Jeske, Owner and Nurse Practitioner, about the services provided by Highland Caregivers such as companionship, personal care, help around the house, transportation, and even 24-hour live-in support if needed to support the independence and dignity of loved ones.
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December 1, 2025 9 mins
We spoke with Alicia Witt about her full length holiday album "I think I'm Spending Christmas With You" and her 17 date "Spending Christmas with Alicia Witt" Tour. 
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December 1, 2025 7 mins
We spoke with Amanda Sirica about the Toys for Tots Toy Drive at Westfarms Mall on Saturday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. 
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December 1, 2025 14 mins
We spoke with Jeff Dorman, Founder of the Feeding Families Foundation, and Michael Pollack, Local Artist & Founder of New Haven Pizza Club, about how the foundation supports families of children in hospital by providing meals for parents, cakes for patients, and weekly pizza deliveries.
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November 23, 2025 11 mins
We spoke with Co-Authors, Kathryn Mucciacciaro and Roberto Mucciacciaro, about their children's book Dreams Need Time to Grow. 
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November 23, 2025 13 mins
We spoke with Founder and CEO of Brave Enough to Fail, about how the organization prepares tomorrow's leaders and gives students the confidence and actionable steps to achieve their biggest dreams.
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November 23, 2025 12 mins
We spoke with  Dan McMahon, Goodspeed Musicals’ Director of Marketing, about the heartwarming holiday show, White Christmas, and upcoming shows in the 2026 season.
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November 23, 2025 11 mins
We spoke with Rebecka Jones, a longtime cast member who is playing The Ghost of Christmas Past, about the upcoming show at Hartford Stage, A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas from November 22 to December 28, 2025. 
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