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If you’re a news junkie — or maybe just news curious, we’ve got your weekly dose of Connecticut politics, tackling everything from tax cuts to human composting. Amplifying important local and national voices, The Wheelhouse walks listeners through the most important political stories of the week. You’ll hear from well-known political reporters, academics, and local journalists across Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns.

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Humanizing national gun policy in the wake of the 2024 elections

Last year, 46,728 people were killed in firearm deaths. For parents and families grieving children lost to the Sandy Hook School shooting, there’s no escaping the trauma associated with that loss, and the rhetoric surrounding gun violence. Today on the Wheelhouse, how the national gun policy discourse affects survivors of gun violence. It’s a timely conversation, given the recent election of Donald Trump as president. Recently on The Wheelhouse, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) questioned whether Trump could put aside his relationship with the NRA to enact meaningful legislation protecting Americans from gun violence. Also featured in the conversation will be Connecticut Public senior health reporter Sujata Srinivasan, who’s covering how gun violence is a public health epidemic. GUESTS: Francine Wheeler: Founder, Ben’s Lighthouse Nelba Marquez-Greene: Activist in residence, Yale School of Public Health Sujata Srinivasan: Senior health reporter, Connecticut Public Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
6 NOV

Election 2024...The Morning After…

The polls have closed and votes are still being counted. As the 2024 elections come and go, a powerhouse panel of experts will be there for Connecticut residents to take stock in what’s left to determine our political future. Today on the Wheelhouse, analysis of what we know so far. Plus, hear from some winners in races that were already decided. GUESTS: Mark Pazniokas, Capitol bureau chief and a co-founder, CT Mirror Susan Raff, Chief political reporter, WFSB Eyewitness News Ch. 3 Bilal Sekou: Hillyer College Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Hartford Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
6 NOV

The Wheelhouse: CT Election Night 2024

You voted — and now it’s time to find out. Throughout 2024, the Wheelhouse team has asked Connecticut residents about the issues, interviewed candidates for Congress, unpacked the assassination attempts on Donald Trump, and watched as Democrats coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris. Now, it’s time to clock in on election night…and find out where state residents really stand. Tonight, The Wheelhouse will dive into what we know and what comes next as the polls close. GUESTS: Leah Wright Rigueur: Author and SNF Agora Institute associate professor of history, Johns Hopkins University Mercy Quaye: Founder and President at The Narrative Project; Columnist for CT Mirror and Editor of CT Mirror's Community Editorial Board Charles Venator-Santiago: Associate professor of political science and El Instituto, University of Connecticut Jonathan Wharton: Associate professor of political science and urban affairs, Southern Connecticut State University Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55 min
30 OCT

Election 2024: Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District

In one week, voters across America will go to the polls. But before they do, voters in Connecticut’s 2nd congressional district will get to hear from two candidates running for a congressional seat. This hour, we talk with Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and challenger Mike France, a Republican. And after that, our panel of guests share their insights on what the candidates had to say. GUESTS: Rep. Joe Courtney , (D-Conn.) Mike France, Candidate for Connecticut’s 2nd congressional district Charles Venator Santiago, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and El Instituto, University of Connecticut Paul Choiniere, Retired editorial page editor, The Day Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
23 OCT

Election 2024: Connecticut's 4th Congressional District

The race for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district is underway. This hour, we ask candidates Jim Himes (D-Conn.)–and two challengers, Republican Michael Goldstein and Independent Benjamin Wesley–where they stand on the issues. For the next few weeks, The Wheelhouse will feature a series of candidate interviews. We’ll be talking with Republicans and Democrats, incumbents and challengers, in Connecticut's congressional districts. Each candidate will have an equal amount of time to talk one-on-one with host Frankie Graziano, followed by some analysis from our guest panelists. GUESTS: Rep. Jim Himes , (D-Conn.) Michael Goldstein, Candidate for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district Benjamin Wesley, Candidate for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district Andy Blye, Reporter, Greenwich Time Ebong Udoma, Senior political reporter, WSHU Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
16 OCT

Election 2024: Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District

This hour, we talk with the candidates for Connecticut’s fifth congressional district: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and challenger George Logan. And later, our panel of guests share their insights on what the candidates had to say. GUESTS: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, (D-Conn.) George Logan, Republican candidate for Connecticut’s 5th congressional district Livi Stanford, Reporter for Republican-American Lisa Hagen, Federal policy reporter for CT Mirror and CT Public Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
9 OCT

A look at the controversial Electoral College

Every four years, we’re reminded of the power of the Electoral College. But according to a recent poll by Pew Research Center, more than 6 out of 10 Americans would prefer to see the winner of the presidential election be the person who wins the most votes nationally. This hour, we take a granular look at the Electoral College. We’ll ask questions like why do we have it? And why is it so difficult to get rid of? Plus, in Connecticut, no-excuse absentee voting is on the ballot. We’ll unpack what this means for voters across the state. GUESTS: Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University. He hosts the podcast “Amarica’s Constitution” and wrote the book “The Words That Made Us: America’s Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840” Geoffrey Skelley, Senior Elections Analyst at FiveThirtyEight John Moritz, State Reporter, CT Insider/Hearst Connecticut Media Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43 min
2 OCT

Election 2024: Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District

The race for Connecticut’s third congressional district is underway. This hour, we ask candidates Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and challenger, Michael Massey, a Republican, where they stand on the issues. For the next few weeks, The Wheelhouse will feature a series of candidate interviews. We’ll be talking with Republicans and Democrats, incumbents and challengers, in Connecticut's congressional districts. Each candidate will have an equal amount of time to talk one-on-one with host Frankie Graziano, followed by some analysis from our guest panelists. GUESTS: Rep. Rosa DeLauro, (D-Conn.) Michael Massey, Candidate for Connecticut’s 3rd congressional district Bilal Sekou: Hillyer College Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Hartford Mercy Quaye: Founder and President at The Narrative Project; Columnist for CT Mirror and Editor of CT Mirror's Community Editorial Board Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Wheelhouse Podcast Trailer

Connecticut Public's weekly politics show is returning with new host, Frankie Graziano. If politics are in your Wheelhouse, or you wish you could keep up, we got you. We'll drop a new episode every Wednesday with perspectives on local and national issues. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Great podcast

13/10/2016

BenW6

This app provides very informative, nonpartisan news with a Connecticut focus. It's worth it to subscribe.
Used to be worth listening to

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BrianMulhall

This show has managed to go from a must listen to to just awful in a matter of a few years. It’s sad it’s gone
Thank you

23/12/2020

Katie Redhead

I am so saddened that the Wheelhouse format is another casualty of 2020. This show has been the closest thing I have to a “must listen” either live or via the pod. I appreciate all the insight and analysis, and the blend of hyper local with national politics and hope that you consider at least occasionally bringing back the format even if it’s no longer a regular weekly feature of where you live. Thanks for the good times! You’ll be missed
Comprehensive Review of CT Politics

02/12/2020

David From Connecticut

I do enjoy this show a lot. It gives a good overview of Connecticut Politics> Something that I listen to on my daily walk. . Truly appreciate all the work that is done to make this show possible

If you’re a news junkie — or maybe just news curious, we’ve got your weekly dose of Connecticut politics, tackling everything from tax cuts to human composting. Amplifying important local and national voices, The Wheelhouse walks listeners through the most important political stories of the week. You’ll hear from well-known political reporters, academics, and local journalists across Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns.