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The Wheelhouse: GOP Convention, Tough Back-to-school Coronavirus Choices

Ryan Caron King / WNPR
Desks spaced out at six feet distance in an empty classroom at the CREC Academy of Science and Innovation in New Britain in late August 2020. About 400 students will start school there in September, with about 300 more studying remotely.

Republicans use their national convention to stoke concerns about radical Black Lives Matter demonstrators, socialists, and low-income housing. Eversource gets zapped by angry Connecticut customers at a public hearing on rate hikes. And how will parents and educators choose between in-person classes and distance learning as the school year begins?

Guests:

Daniela Altimari - state government and politics reporter at the Hartford Courant (@capitolwatch)

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)

Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.

Matt Dwyer is an editor, reporter and midday host for Connecticut Public's news department. He produces local news during All Things Considered.

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