The Wheelhouse: More COVID, More Racist Trolls

Connecticut Public Radio | By Matt Dwyer

Published October 21, 2020 at 8:40 AM EDT

The percentage of COVID-19 tests coming back positive is increasing in Connecticut. A member of the state’s Congressional delegation describes what it is like to be targeted by racism. And look out Donald Trump... Here comes the mute button! We look ahead to tomorrow’s debate between the president and former vice president Joe Biden.

Guests:

Emilie Munson -- Regional correspondent for Hearst newspapers based in Washington, D.C. (@emiliemunson)

Bilal Sekou -- Associate Professor of Politics and Government at the University of Hartford (@bilalsekou)

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

Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.

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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