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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The Trump administration has ramped up arrests of undocumented immigrants — including those without criminal records. And, ICE agents have been spotted in East Hartford and Willimantic. Meanwhile, President Trump has pardoned hundreds involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. This hour, on The Wheelhouse: How is the new administration’s thinking about criminal and civil law?
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Billionaire tech moguls are cozying up to President Donald Trump and lawmakers are considering how to regulate the harms of AI without stymieing business innovation. This hour, we’re talking about the intersection of tech and politics.
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Donald Trump is going back to the White House at the same time Connecticut lawmakers return to work at the State Capitol. What’s in store for the U.S. —and Connecticut— in 2025?
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Ahead of his Oval Office exit, Joe Biden has issued pardons, traveled overseas, and made the environment a priority. What does he have left to do and what do these moves say about the Biden legacy?
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Connecticut’s 2025 legislative session kicks off on January 8th. This hour, we’ll predict what lawmakers prioritize this year, from affordable housing to early childhood care.
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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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Governor Ned Lamont joins us in-studio at the top of the show. Plus, our panelists explore the intersection of politics and health insurance.
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President-elect Donald Trump's record on climate change is forcing state lawmakers to re-think local policy changes. This hour on The Wheelhouse, how the incoming administration will impact initiatives seeking to curb climate change.
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From the availability of mifepristone to abortion bans, advocates for reproductive care are bracing for the impact of Donald Trump's return to the White House. In this hour, we look at local and national efforts to support reproductive rights.
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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."