The polls have closed and votes are still being counted.

As the 2024 elections come and go, a powerhouse panel of experts will be there for Connecticut residents to take stock in what’s left to determine our political future.

Today on the Wheelhouse, analysis of what we know so far. Plus, hear from some winners in races that were already decided.

GUESTS:
Mark Pazniokas, Capitol bureau chief and a co-founder, CT Mirror
Susan Raff, Chief political reporter, WFSB Eyewitness News Ch. 3
Bilal Sekou:Hillyer College Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Hartford

The polls have closed and votes are still being counted.
As the 2024 elections come and go, a powerhouse panel of experts will be there for Connecticut residents to take stock in what’s left to determine our political future.
Today on the Wheelhouse, analysis of what we know so far. Plus, hear from some winners in races that were already decided.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/mpazniokas/">Mark Pazniokas</a>, Capitol bureau chief and a co-founder, CT Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wfsb.com/authors/Susan-Raff/">Susan Raff</a>, Chief political reporter, WFSB Eyewitness News Ch. 3</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hartford.edu/directory/hillyer/sekou-bilal.aspx">Bilal Sekou</a><a href="https://www.wfsb.com/authors/Susan-Raff/">:</a> Hillyer College Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Hartford</li>
</ul>

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.

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.

Connecticut's best journalists come out of the political trenches every Wednesday to join us on WNPR's weekly news roundtable The Wheelhouse.

The Wheelhouse

Election 2024...The Morning After…

You voted — and now it’s time to find out.

Throughout 2024, the Wheelhouse team has asked Connecticut residents about the issues, interviewed candidates for Congress, unpacked the assassination attempts on Donald Trump, and watched as Democrats coalesced around Vice President Kamala Harris.

Now, it’s time to clock in on election night…and find out where state residents really stand.

Tonight, The Wheelhouse will dive into what we know and what comes next as the polls close.

GUESTS:
Leah Wright Rigueur: Author and SNF Agora Institute associate professor of history, Johns Hopkins University
Mercy Quaye:Founder and President at The Narrative Project; Columnist for CT Mirror and Editor of CT Mirror's Community Editorial Board
Charles Venator-Santiago: Associate professor of political science and El Instituto, University of Connecticut
Jonathan Wharton: Associate professor of political science and urban affairs, Southern Connecticut State University

You voted — and now it’s time to find out.
Throughout 2024, the Wheelhouse team has asked<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-wheelhouse/covering-the-election-issues-you-care-about"> Connecticut residents about the issues</a>, interviewed <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-wheelhouse/2024-10-02/election-2024-connecticuts-3rd-congressional-district">candidates for Congress</a>, unpacked the assassination attempts on <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-wheelhouse/2024-07-17/political-violence-mars-an-already-devolving-race-for-the-white-house">Donald Trump</a>, and watched as <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-wheelhouse/2024-07-22/wheelhouse-special-edition-biden-drops-out">Democrats coalesced around Vice President Kamala</a> Harris.
Now, it’s time to clock in on election night…and find out where state residents really stand.
Tonight, The Wheelhouse will dive into what we know and what comes next as the polls close.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://history.jhu.edu/directory/leah-wright-rigueur/">Leah Wright Rigueur</a>: <a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691173641/the-loneliness-of-the-black-republican?srsltid=AfmBOoqwFQAAWZraDEZ3wkzD_cUVZ_IWcIS2lLqicQTv9qShCjfGlApx">Author</a> and SNF Agora Institute associate professor of history, Johns Hopkins University</li>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/mquaye/">Mercy Quaye</a>: Founder and President at The Narrative Project; Columnist for CT Mirror and Editor of CT Mirror's Community Editorial Board</li>
<li><a href="https://polisci.uconn.edu/person/charles-venator-santiago/">Charles Venator-Santiago</a>: Associate professor of political science and El Instituto, University of Connecticut</li>
<li><a href="https://www.southernct.edu/directory/whartonj1">Jonathan Wharton</a>: Associate professor of political science and urban affairs, Southern Connecticut State University</li>
</ul>

The Wheelhouse: CT Election Night 2024 

In one week, voters across America will go to the polls.

But before they do, voters in Connecticut’s 2nd congressional district will get to hear from two candidates running for a congressional seat.

This hour, we talk with Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and challenger Mike France, a Republican. And after that, our panel of guests share their insights on what the candidates had to say.

GUESTS:
Rep. Joe Courtney , (D-Conn.)
Mike France, Candidate for Connecticut’s 2nd congressional district
Charles Venator Santiago, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and El Instituto, University of Connecticut
Paul Choiniere, Retired editorial page editor, The Day

In one week, voters across America will go to the polls.
But before they do, voters in Connecticut’s 2nd congressional district will get to hear from two candidates running for a congressional seat.
This hour, we talk with Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and challenger Mike France, a Republican. And after that, our panel of guests share their insights on what the candidates had to say.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://courtney.house.gov/">Rep. Joe Courtney </a>, (D-Conn.)</li>
<li><a href="https://votemikefrance.com/">Mike France</a>, Candidate for Connecticut’s 2nd congressional district</li>
<li><a href="https://today.uconn.edu/author/tjb97003/">Charles Venator Santiago</a>, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and El Instituto, University of Connecticut</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theday.com/section/columns/">Paul Choiniere</a>, Retired editorial page editor, The Day</li>
</ul>

Election 2024: Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District

The race for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district is underway. This hour, we ask candidates Jim Himes (D-Conn.)–and two challengers, Republican Michael Goldstein and Independent Benjamin Wesley–where they stand on the issues.

For the next few weeks, The Wheelhouse will feature a series of candidate interviews. We’ll be talking with Republicans and Democrats, incumbents and challengers, in Connecticut's congressional districts. Each candidate will have an equal amount of time to talk one-on-one with host Frankie Graziano, followed by some analysis from our guest panelists.

GUESTS:
Rep. Jim Himes , (D-Conn.)
Michael Goldstein, Candidate for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district
Benjamin Wesley, Candidate for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district
Andy Blye, Reporter, Greenwich Time
Ebong Udoma, Senior political reporter, WSHU

The race for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district is underway. This hour, we ask candidates Jim Himes (D-Conn.)–and two challengers, Republican Michael Goldstein and Independent Benjamin Wesley–where they stand on the issues.
For the next few weeks, The Wheelhouse will feature a series of candidate interviews. We’ll be talking with Republicans and Democrats, incumbents and challengers, in Connecticut's congressional districts. Each candidate will have an equal amount of time to talk one-on-one with host Frankie Graziano, followed by some analysis from our guest panelists.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://himes.house.gov/">Rep. Jim Himes </a>, (D-Conn.)</li>
<li><a href="https://goldsteinforcongress.com/">Michael Goldstein</a>, Candidate for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district</li>
<li><a href="https://benwesleyforcongress.com/">Benjamin Wesley</a>, Candidate for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district</li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenwichtime.com/author/andy-blye/">Andy Blye</a>, Reporter, Greenwich Time</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wshu.org/people/ebong-udoma">Ebong Udoma</a>, Senior political reporter, WSHU</li>
</ul>

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