Perspective from CT Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms

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 chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly. And in the final Quinnipiac University poll…

The 2026 CT gubernatorial election: Meet the candidates

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 stand on immigration enforcement, taxes and spending, electric rates, and more. …

Affordability and the midterms: what’s remarkable about the cost of living this election cycle?

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 University poll say they disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling the U.S. economy. Which p…

Where does climate progress stand amid federal rollbacks?

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 energy, and what’s getting in the way. The political landscape is shifting, with the Trump admini…

Politicians and civilians alike are down on AI data centers. But they’re going up anyway.

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 political advertising data, mentions of AI data centers in campaign materials are increasing – up fro…

Concerns over election integrity loom over November midterms

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 will attempt to pressure election officials to change outcomes in the upcoming midterm elec…

Assessing the field of candidates in Connecticut ahead of the November midterms

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 night this year. As Republicans in Connecticut make their case against local incumbents, they campaign in a blu…

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.…

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 …

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 …