The Wheelhouse: Prepping For Reopening, Replacing The Public Health Commissioner

Connecticut Public Radio | By Matt Dwyer

Published May 13, 2020 at 10:30 AM EDT

Governor Ned Lamont has removed the Commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Public Health in the middle of a pandemic. How big are the problems faced by nursing homes trying to keep their elderly residents safe? We continue talking about the changes coming as the state gradually re-opens on May 20. And we share feats of strength and air grievances with a bit of a heavy heart, following the death of Seinfeld actor Jerry Stiller.

Guests:

Beth Hamilton -- Executive Editor of the Connecticut Mirror (@ekhamilton4)

Kevin Rennie -- Hartford Courant Columnist and former state lawmaker (@DailyRuctions)

Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe)

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