If you’re a news junkie — or maybe just news curious, we’ve got your weekly dose of Connecticut politics, tackling everything from tax cuts to human composting. Amplifying important local and national voices, The Wheelhouse walks listeners through the most important political stories of the week. You’ll hear from well-known political reporters, academics, and local journalists across Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIf you’re a news junkie, or maybe just news curious, we’ve got your weekly dose of Connecticut politics, tackling everything from tax cuts to human composting. Amplifying important local and national voices, The Wheelhouse walks listeners through the most important political stories of the week.
Recent episodes include "Survey says: CT voters care about affordability, healthcare and democracy ahead of midterm elections" (28 October 2026, 49 minutes), "Perspective from CT Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms" (21 October 2026, 49 minutes), and "The 2026 CT gubernatorial election: Meet the candidates" (15 October 2026, 45 minutes).
The Wheelhouse publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 421 episodes.
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In the weeks leading up to the midterm elections, Connecticut Public surveyed listeners about the issues they care about. After sorting through almost 350 responses, it’s clear that affordability and economic...
There are nearly 500,000 registered Republicans in Connecticut. That figure is less than the number of registered Democrats – and unaffiliated voters – in the state. Republicans are at a disadvantage in both...
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Connecticut voters will choose between incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont (D) and State Sen. Ryan Fazio (R-Greenwich) in less than a month. On the next Wheelhouse, we sit down one-on-one with both candidates to hear where they...
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Polling of likely voters in midterm elections indicates people aren’t happy with the way the current administration is managing the U.S. economy. About 60% of respondents in a recent New York Times/Siena...
Last week, climate leaders from around the world gathered in New York for Climate Week – the biggest annual conference of its kind. We’ll hear what was discussed, where we’re making progress on clean...
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Before you toss the latest campaign mailer into the recycling bin, take a look. You might notice a new buzzy campaign issue splashed across the ad: AI Data Centers. According to NPR’s analysis of...
Two-thirds of Americans surveyed are worried about the integrity of U.S. elections. That’s according to a Gallup Poll released in July. A total of 67% of the respondents are concerned that political leaders...
John Larson, a 14-term Democratic congressman, was unable to stave off a primary challenge from former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin. Larson wasn’t the only incumbent who lost on a primary...
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The 2026 midterm elections are still weeks away, but voters are already sending signals about what November could look like. Across the country, primary races are testing the strength of party establishments, the appeal...
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America is celebrating 250 years, but what does it mean to tell the whole story of the country? This hour , we explore who gets to shape American history and what happens when stories that have been overlooked finally...
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The August primaries in Connecticut are over and now it’s time to look ahead to the fall midterm campaign season. It’s that time of the election cycle when politicians quickly get over the arguments they had...
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The U.S. Department of Education has updated its federal student loan guidance as changes involving college debt policy from the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act took effect July 1. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has...
John Larson hasn’t faced a stiff challenge from a member of his own party since he was first elected to represent Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District in 1998. Larson touts his experience as a 14-term...
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Children as young as 5 are being resettled in Connecticut after being picked up by federal law enforcement at the U.S. border. Attorneys for these unaccompanied children say they’re being held for too long...
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Health insurance through the Affordable Care Act still exists nearly two years after candidate Donald Trump said he had “concepts of a plan” to replace it. But even though many Americans still have access...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into Connecticut’s classrooms. Connecticut lawmakers recently passed Senate Bill 5 , a sweeping new law that includes investments in computer science...
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday, many of the ideas at the heart of the nation's founding — from freedom and representation to checks and balances — remain subjects of fierce public debate. This...
“Suffs” is a Tony-award winning Broadway play celebrating the American women who fought for voting rights. This hour, we learn about the fight for the 19th amendment. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate...
From Hurricane Maria through this year’s Super Bowl, Bad Bunny, the “King of Latin Trap” continues to weave politics into his lyrics. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See...
What makes a politician click with voters? Is it the message? The smile? The slogan? Or that one campaign ad everyone can't stop talking about? Today on The Wheelhouse, we go behind the scenes with political strategists...
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