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 Oscars are upon us, and this year’s lineup of best picture nominees includes life-sized dolls, Western crimes, and warning signs about historical atrocities. In this hour of The Wheelhouse, we look at how politics is reflected in today’s most-watched TV shows and films.
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Political violence is at its worst since the 1970’s. That’s according to a study conducted by Reuters. This hour of 'The Wheelhouse' is a look at how political violence is impacting democracy.
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A recent poll suggests that fewer Black Americans will vote for President Joe Biden this time around. In this hour of the Wheelhouse, we dig deeper than the numbers—and look at why issues like global conflicts are upending the way we think about how people vote.
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In the upcoming presidential election, democracy hangs in the balance. So, newsrooms across the country should hold up a mirror and ask: is our reporting shaping the race to the White House?
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The 2024 legislative session kicks off Wednesday. This hour, what changes can Connecticut residents expect?
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From the running track to the flag poles of town hall, recent legislation has put LGBTQ+ rights center field in Connecticut and nationally.
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The child care sector is in crisis – both in Connecticut and across the nation. This hour, we’ll explore what lawmakers are going to do about it. Plus, after allegations of fraud, Bridgeport residents went back to the polls to vote for mayor. This time around, is there a clear winner?
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The race to the White House is on. This hour, we dive into the Iowa Caucus and the New Hampshire primary. Plus, will the Supreme Court allow Colorado and Maine to boot Trump off their ballot?
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Together, Gen Z and Millennials will make up the majority of American voters in 2028, according to the U.S. Census. This hour, an episode of "Disrupted" about Gen Z’s impact on politics.
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Teaching kids to read has long been a political issue. In recent years, there’s been renewed debate over how best to do it. This hour, we look at the past and present of the so-called “reading wars.”