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Today Joe Biden became the forty-sixth president of the United States.  Will America heed President  Biden’s calls to end an 'uncivil war' in political debate that spilled over into violence at the capitol two weeks ago?

A vice presidential swearing-in also makes history. 

Now that Donald Trump has left Washington and been kicked off Twitter, what has changed and what remains the same?  

And how will Connecticut’s political parties be impacted by the change at the White House?

Guests:
Robert A. Sanders -- Chair of the National Security Department of the Henry C. Lee College at the University of New Haven
Bilal Sekou -- Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Hartford (@BilalSekou)
Daniela Altimari -- Hartford Courant Politics Reporter (@capitolwatch)

This show aired live at 8 pm on inauguration day.

Today Joe Biden became the forty-sixth president of the United States.&nbsp; Will America heed President&nbsp; Biden&rsquo;s calls to end an 'uncivil war' in political debate that spilled over into violence at the capitol two weeks ago?
A vice presidential swearing-in also makes history.&nbsp;
Now that Donald Trump has left Washington and been kicked off Twitter, what has changed and what remains the same?&nbsp;&nbsp;
And how will Connecticut&rsquo;s political parties be impacted by the change at the White House?
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Robert A. Sanders --&nbsp;Chair of the National Security Department of the Henry C. Lee College at the University of New Haven</li>
<li>Bilal Sekou --&nbsp;Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Hartford (<a href="http://twitter.com/BilalSekou">@BilalSekou</a>)</li>
<li>Daniela Altimari --&nbsp;Hartford Courant Politics Reporter (<a href="http://twitter.com/capitolwatch">@capitolwatch</a>)</li>
</ul>
This show aired live at 8 pm on inauguration day.

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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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Inauguration Day: A Connecticut Public Radio Call-In Special

Connecticut’s affordable housing crisis has taken center stage during the state’s 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions.

This hour, are meaningful reforms on the horizon for state residents? And how have zoning ordinances, a lack of transit-oriented development, and “opt-in” programs contributed to the crisis at hand?
Jacqueline Rabe Thomas: Investigative reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media Group
Anika Singh Lemar: Clinical Professor of Law, Yale Law School
Ginny Monk: Children’s issues and housing reporter, Connecticut Mirror
Abigail Brone: Housing reporter, Connecticut Public

Connecticut’s affordable housing crisis has taken center stage during the state’s 2023 and 2024 legislative sessions.
This hour, are meaningful reforms on the horizon for state residents? And how have zoning ordinances, a lack of transit-oriented development, and “opt-in” programs contributed to the crisis at hand?
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/author/jacqueline-rabe-thomas/" data-cms-ai="0">Jacqueline Rabe Thomas:</a> Investigative reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media Group</li>
<li><a href="https://law.yale.edu/anika-singh-lemar" data-cms-ai="0">Anika Singh Lemar</a>: Clinical Professor of Law, Yale Law School</li>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/gmonk/" data-cms-ai="0">Ginny Monk</a>: Children’s issues and housing reporter, Connecticut Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/abby-brone" data-cms-ai="0">Abigail Brone</a>: Housing reporter, Connecticut Public</li>
</ul>

Will Connecticut pass meaningful housing reform in 2024?

Presidential election years are an emotional rollercoaster. And if you’ve been feeling anxious about the state of the country, there’s a good chance the children in your life have picked up on that. This hour, how should we talk to kids about the election?

Presidential election years are an emotional rollercoaster. And if you’ve been feeling anxious about the state of the country, there’s a good chance the children in your life have picked up on that. This hour, how should we talk to kids about the election?

How to talk to kids about the 2024 presidential election

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Connecticut’s 2024 presidential preference primary represented several things for state residents.

It was a shot at relevancy, a chance to demonstrate against Democrats, and an inaugural crack at early in-person voting.

This hour, we explore how Tuesday’s presidential nominating contest in the Nutmeg State shook out.
Stephanie Thomas: Secretary of the State of Connecticut
Susan Raff: Chief political reporter, WFSB News Ch. 3
Mark Pazniokas: Capitol bureau chief, CT Mirror
Dr. Bilal Sekou: Hillyer College associate professor of politics and government, University of Hartford

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Connecticut’s 2024 presidential preference primary represented several things for state residents.
It was a shot at <a href="https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/lamont-calls-legislature-into-special-session-to-change-connecticuts-presidential-primary-date/" data-cms-ai="0">relevancy</a>, a chance to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/19/us/elections/biden-uncommitted-vote-democrats.html" data-cms-ai="0">demonstrate against Democrats</a>, and an inaugural crack at <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-03-26/early-voting-for-ct-presidential-primary-is-underway" data-cms-ai="0">early in-person voting</a>.
This hour, we explore how Tuesday’s presidential nominating contest in the Nutmeg State shook out.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/SOTS/Capitol/About-Stephanie-Thomas/The-Biography-of-Stephanie-Thomas" data-cms-ai="0">Stephanie Thomas</a>: Secretary of the State of Connecticut</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wfsb.com/authors/Susan-Raff/" data-cms-ai="0">Susan Raff</a>: Chief political reporter, WFSB News Ch. 3</li>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/mpazniokas/" data-cms-ai="0">Mark Pazniokas</a>: Capitol bureau chief, CT Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hartford.edu/directory/hillyer/sekou-bilal.aspx" data-cms-ai="0">Dr. Bilal Sekou</a>: Hillyer College associate professor of politics and government, University of Hartford</li>
</ul>
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