The Wheelhouse: Pandemic Politics In Connecticut, Presidential Campaign Violence

Connecticut Public Radio | By Matt Dwyer

Published September 2, 2020 at 8:06 AM EDT

Governor Ned Lamont wants to keep his coronavirus emergency powers five months longer. Not everyone is happy about that. Will the pandemic alter the next race for governor? Plus we look at some other impacts of COVID-19 in Connecticut, and we check in on the presidential race now that the conventions are in the rear view mirror, demonstrators are clashing in the streets of some cities, and the president visits Kenosha, Wisconsin.

David Collins -- Columnist for The Day in New London (@DavidCollinsct)

Susan Raff -- Chief Capitol Reporter for Eyewitness News Channel 3 (@SusanRaff1)

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

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Matt Dwyer

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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