Frankie Graziano
Host / Producer, The WheelhouseFrankie Graziano’s career in broadcast journalism continues to evolve.
It began in sports production when Graziano was hired by Connecticut Public to launch its new sports network largely dedicated to high school sports. Then he moved from public television over to public radio to report on sports. In 2017, he worked with his boss to develop a breaking news beat at Connecticut Public. Graziano followed police reform efforts,chased politicians around, and broke national news.
Now – after hosting a series of debate recaps on television and a bunch of roundtables on local government – Graziano’s moving onto politics.
As the host of the Wheelhouse on Connecticut Public, Frankie focuses on how local and national politics impact the people of Connecticut.
Graziano works as hard as he does to support his family. He lives with his wife Colleen, a nurse practitioner, in Glastonbury. They’ve got two kids—Charlie, 5, and Annie, 3.
He’s originally from Torrington. He’s a first-generation Italian-American—his parents Rosie and Franco were born in Italia.
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A debt ceiling deal is in sight. This hour, we break down what that means for you. Plus, Connecticut lawmakers are considering several bills that would chip away at the state’s Freedom of Information Act. -
In protest of the state budget process, group home workers are striking. Frankie & Johnny discuss their efforts away from the job, which include selling lemonade outside the governor’s residence.
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Last week, Connecticut finally settled on how to finance its long-awaited baby bonds program. This hour, we check in on why it took so long — and how it will help close the racial wealth gap. Plus, we break down what the end of the COVID emergency will mean for Connecticut.
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Frankie & Johnny are struck by May moose collisions. The pair also react to local developments in culturally responsive education and in closing the racial wealth gap.
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Last year, Connecticut became one of the first states to require teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander studies in schools. This hour, we check in on those efforts. Plus, the latest on bills inspired by Randy Cox, who was paralyzed at the hands of police, and a look at the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act.
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Toxicology results from an autopsy performed on State Rep. Quentin “Q” Williams raise questions about how lawmakers consume alcohol.
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Early voting. Social media bans. Judicial diversity. This hour, we tackle three big political stories in our state and beyond.
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Early voting is closer to implementation in CT. Frankie & Johnny discuss how lawmakers have advanced that and a bill that could protect people in police custody.
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Last week, President Joe Biden officially announced his reelection campaign. This hour, we unpack his strengths and weaknesses ahead of 2024. Plus, a look at bail reform in Connecticut.
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Police look for answers while the community grieves the loss of a 12 year-old. That story, plus environmental regulation on this week's Frankie & Johnny.
