The Wheelhouse
Wednesdays at 9:00 AM & 8:00 PM, available as a podcast
Local and national politics, but with the noise turned down and the perspective turned up. The Wheelhouse works to make Connecticut politics more understandable…and more accessible.
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In the upcoming presidential election, democracy hangs in the balance. So, newsrooms across the country should hold up a mirror and ask: is our reporting shaping the race to the White House?
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The 2024 legislative session kicks off Wednesday. This hour, what changes can Connecticut residents expect?
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From the running track to the flag poles of town hall, recent legislation has put LGBTQ+ rights center field in Connecticut and nationally.
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The child care sector is in crisis – both in Connecticut and across the nation. This hour, we’ll explore what lawmakers are going to do about it. Plus, after allegations of fraud, Bridgeport residents went back to the polls to vote for mayor. This time around, is there a clear winner?
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The race to the White House is on. This hour, we dive into the Iowa Caucus and the New Hampshire primary. Plus, will the Supreme Court allow Colorado and Maine to boot Trump off their ballot?
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Together, Gen Z and Millennials will make up the majority of American voters in 2028, according to the U.S. Census. This hour, an episode of "Disrupted" about Gen Z’s impact on politics.
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Teaching kids to read has long been a political issue. In recent years, there’s been renewed debate over how best to do it. This hour, we look at the past and present of the so-called “reading wars.”
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Every summer, many of us spend time at the beach. But not all Connecticut residents have access to our sandy shores. This hour, a peek behind the so-called "Sand Curtain" and beach segregation in Connecticut.
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From the Capitol to the campaign trail: The year in politics with a powerhouse panel and a special guest.
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During times of war, political leaders have many weapons in their arsenals — including language. This hour, we examine political rhetoric at home and abroad.