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.
Latest Episodes
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Clips of so-called “trad wives” – women romanticizing 1950s homemaking – are racking up millions of views online. What does this nostalgic movement reveal about our current politics and culture wars?
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Tariffs and inflation are impacting grocery shopping…and now…holiday shopping. We’ve got some expert advice to help you sort through the rhetoric on your way to the checkout counter.
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Stressful conversations about politics can creep into holiday celebrations. But there are ways to stay engaged with family members who have different views from our own. Professor Irshad Manji shares her "Five Skills of Moral Courage."
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State lawmakers faced a lot of pressure to respond to federal cuts and a housing mandate from the governor during Connecticut’s recent two-day special session. How did they respond?
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We’ll talk with a Connecticut community organizer and a political science professor about what it takes to get involved in grassroots activism at a time when many Americans are worried about the future of democracy.
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The latest on municipal election results, including the race for an open mayoral seat in New Britain. And, amid federal rollbacks to food assistance and looming health care price hikes, we’ll ask what’s on the minds of Connecticut lawmakers in advance of a possible special session.
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Political violence is a small fraction of violent crime in the U.S. But a new survey shows more Americans think it may be necessary to get the country back on track.
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New data from UConn shows Black Connecticut residents face police use of force at disproportionate rates.
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As politicians offer potential solutions in hard economic times, some progressives are finding themselves branded “socialists” by the opposition. What is socialism and where are we seeing it in today’s public policy?
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Students at the University of Connecticut who are on opposite sides of the political aisle talk about how they’re working to respect one another amid political violence and a federal government shutdown.