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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We want to cover the election in a way that helps you feel informed but not overwhelmed, heard but not misunderstood, energized by conversations but not exhausted by the news cycle.
Latest Episodes
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This weekend, Joe Biden announced he’s dropping out of the presidential race. We’ll talk about what this means for November on a special edition of The Wheelhouse.
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This week, former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance since the assassination attempt at the Republican National Convention. This hour on The Wheelhouse, we get the latest on the RNC. Plus, how does rhetoric affect our politics?
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This week on The Wheelhouse, lawmakers are taking “reasonable measures” to protect children through the “Kids Online Safety Act.” But does this act encroach on free speech? And is a TikTok ban really in our future?
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Presidential election years are an emotional rollercoaster. And if you’ve been feeling anxious about the state of the country, there’s a good chance the children in your life have picked up on that. This hour, how should we talk to kids about the election?
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Exploramos las opiniones de la comunidad latina sobre políticas relacionadas con la economía, el cuidado de la salud, la migración federal y otros temas relevantes para ampliar las voces y valores latinos, más allá de su decisión de voto en noviembre.
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Issues like the economy, healthcare, and federal migration policy can better represent members of Latino communities in political coverage versus an election poll without a large sample of Latino respondents. This hour on The Wheelhouse, we bridge misconceptions about prospective Latino voters to amplify their perspectives on relevant policies.
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After the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, efforts to curb abortion access persist across the country. This hour on The Wheelhouse, a look at the reproductive rights landscape during an election year.
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Some lawmakers and candidates for office want to restrict gender-affirming care but a recent poll shows most Americans don’t think they should focus on that. Despite a swarm of misinformation, 2024 may still bring steps forward for LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.
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As states like Connecticut embrace cannabis, lawmakers say they’ll address communities disproportionately impacted by past drug-enforcement efforts. They’re also cracking down on illicit cannabis. How are those efforts going?
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Connecticut’s aging population is growing. Lawmakers are looking for solutions as complaints from elder care residents and advocates increase. In this hour, we look at how the state is addressing the issues.