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 hour, we talk with the candidates for Connecticut’s 2nd congressional district: Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and Republican Mike France. And later, our panel of guests share their insights on what the candidates had to say.
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This hour, we talk with the candidates for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district: Congressman Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Republican Michael Goldstein, and Independent Benjamin Wesley. And later, our panel of guests share their insights on what the candidates had to say.
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This hour, we talk with the candidates for Connecticut’s fifth congressional district: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and challenger George Logan. A panel of guests share their insights on what the candidates had to say.
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The Electoral College is an institution that impacts all Americans, but so few of us really understand its purpose. This hour, we take a granular look at how the Electoral College works. We’ll answer questions like why do we have it? And why is it so difficult to get rid of?
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The race for a seat in Connecticut’s third congressional district is on! We ask Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and challenger Michael Massey, a Republican, where they stand on the issues. Followed by analysis by our panelists.
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This hour, we ask candidates in Connecticut's 1st congressional district where they stand on the issues. We hear from Representative John Larson (D-Conn.) and challenger, Jim Griffin, a Republican. Plus, our panel of experts share their takeaways.
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Unsubstantiated claims about Haitian migrants and inflated border statistics demonstrate how immigration is being wedged into election discourse in 2024. This week, The Wheelhouse is dissecting misinformation regarding immigration.
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This hour on The Wheelhouse, we review key moments from the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump presidential debate. We also look at the role debates —especially televised debates—have played in U.S. history and the evolution of public political discourse.
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On November 5, Americans will head to the polls and cast their ballots. But how are election officials preparing for the big day during an especially fraught election year? That’s this hour on The Wheelhouse.
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Former President Donald Trump continues speaking out against CDC-recommended public health best practices as part of his campaign. This week on The Wheelhouse, we dive into anti-vaccine rhetoric and its impact.