The Wheelhouse
The Wheelhouse
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’…Social links:
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What the primaries tell us about November midterms
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 of moderate candidates and the enthusiasm of Democratic and Republican voters.…
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America 250: Who gets to tell the story?
America is celebrating 250 years, but what does it mean to tell the whole story of the country? This hour, weexplore who gets to shape American history and what happens when stories that have been overlooked finally come into focus. We learn about Black Americans who have too often been left out …
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To understand why we feel political ‘outrage,’ one author says: Look to our earliest ancestors
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 with their primary opponents and fellow party members – and pivot to the November general …
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The Trump administration has changed federal student loan policy. Here’s what you should know
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 said that American taxpayers should no longer pay for other people’s student l…
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Democratic Primary 2026: Meet the candidates for CT’s 1st Congressional District
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 representative, saying his seniority in Congress helps Connecticut. But his challengers say t…
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Unaccompanied and unprotected? CT attorneys critical of resettlement process for young migrants
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 and in some cases, aren’t released to sponsors at all until legal action is taken. This hou…
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How much ‘Obamacare’ remains in Trump’s America?
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, it doesn’t mean coverage is affordable. New data out of Access Health CT reveals at least 22…
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AI is already being used in schools. Now, CT lawmakers hope to regulate it.
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 education and the creation of a statewide AI Academy. Supporters say it prepares students for the …
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What belongs in America's time capsule?
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 hour, we explore America's official time capsule and the artifacts Connecticut is sending into …
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How Bad Bunny became the global voice of the Puerto Rican resistance
From Hurricane Maria through this year’s Super Bowl, Bad Bunny, the “King of Latin Trap” continues to weave politics into his lyrics.
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