Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election marked a better showing for the former president than the last time he ran back in 2020.

So far in Connecticut–even though he didn’t capture the state’s seven electoral votes–Trump has collected 21,253 more votes than he did four years ago. That’s according to the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s office.

Today on the Wheelhouse, a panel of experts analyze Trump’s gains in Connecticut.

GUESTS:
Jim Haddadin: Investigative editor, Connecticut Public’s The Accountability Project
Maysoon Khan:Investigative reporter, Connecticut Public’s The Accountability Project
Ebong Udoma: Senior reporter, WSHU
John Moritz: State reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media
Alex Putterman: Reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election marked a better showing for the former president than the last time he ran back in 2020.
So far in Connecticut–even though he didn’t capture the state’s seven electoral votes–Trump has collected 21,253 more votes than he did four years ago. That’s according to the <a href="https://ctemspublic.tgstg.net/#/home">Connecticut Secretary of the State’s office</a>.
Today on the Wheelhouse, a panel of experts analyze Trump’s gains in Connecticut.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/jim-haddadin">Jim Haddadin</a>: Investigative editor, Connecticut Public’s The Accountability Project</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/maysoon-khan">Maysoon Khan</a><a href="https://www.wfsb.com/authors/Susan-Raff/">:</a> Investigative reporter, Connecticut Public’s The Accountability Project</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wshu.org/people/ebong-udoma">Ebong Udoma</a>: Senior reporter, WSHU</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/author/john-moritz-john-moritz/">John Moritz</a>: State reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/author/alex-putterman/">Alex Putterman</a>: Reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media</li>
</ul>

Trump gained ground across the U.S., including in blue Connecticut 

Last year, 46,728 people were killed in firearm deaths. For parents and families grieving children lost to the Sandy Hook School shooting, there’s no escaping the trauma associated with that loss, and the rhetoric surrounding gun violence.

Today on the Wheelhouse, how the national gun policy discourse affects survivors of gun violence.

It’s a timely conversation, given the recent election of Donald Trump as president. Recently on The Wheelhouse, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) questioned whether Trump could put aside his relationship with the NRA to enact meaningful legislation protecting Americans from gun violence.

Also featured in the conversation will be Connecticut Public senior health reporter Sujata Srinivasan, who’s covering how gun violence is a public health epidemic.

GUESTS:
Francine Wheeler: Founder, Ben’s Lighthouse
Nelba Marquez-Greene: Activist in residence, Yale School of Public Health
Sujata Srinivasan:Senior health reporter, Connecticut Public

Last year, <a href="https://publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-gun-violence-solutions/2024/continuing-trends-five-key-takeaways-from-2023-cdc-provisional-gun-violence-data">46,728 people were killed in firearm deaths</a>. For parents and families grieving children lost to the Sandy Hook School shooting, there’s no escaping the trauma associated with that loss, and the rhetoric surrounding gun violence.
Today on the Wheelhouse, how the national gun policy discourse affects survivors of gun violence.
It’s a timely conversation, given the recent election of Donald Trump as president. <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-wheelhouse/2024-11-06/election-2024-the-morning-after">Recently on The Wheelhouse</a>, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) questioned whether Trump could put aside his relationship with the NRA to enact meaningful legislation protecting Americans from gun violence.
Also featured in the conversation will be Connecticut Public senior health reporter Sujata Srinivasan, who’s <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-10-29/firearm-fatalities-make-us-international-outlier-fuel-ongoing-mental-health-crisis-yale-study-says">covering</a> how gun violence is a public health epidemic.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://benslighthouse.org/team/francine-lobis-wheeler/">Francine Wheeler</a>: Founder, Ben’s Lighthouse</li>
<li><a href="https://ysph.yale.edu/about-school-of-public-health/communications-public-relations/podcasts/shared-humanity/">Nelba Marquez-Greene</a>: Activist in residence, Yale School of Public Health</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/sujata-srinivasan">Sujata Srinivasan</a><a href="https://www.wfsb.com/authors/Susan-Raff/">:</a> Senior health reporter, Connecticut Public</li>
</ul>

Humanizing national gun policy in the wake of the 2024 elections

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>

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>

Election 2024: Connecticut's 4th Congressional District

This hour, we talk with the candidates for Connecticut’s fifth congressional district: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and challenger George Logan. And later, our panel of guests share their insights on what the candidates had to say.

GUESTS:
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, (D-Conn.)
George Logan, Republican candidate for Connecticut’s 5th congressional district
Livi Stanford, Reporter for Republican-American
Lisa Hagen, Federal policy reporter for CT Mirror and CT Public

This hour, we talk with the candidates for Connecticut’s fifth congressional district: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes and challenger George Logan. And later, our panel of guests share their insights on what the candidates had to say.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://hayes.house.gov/">Congresswoman Jahana Hayes</a>, (D-Conn.)</li>
<li><a href="https://georgeloganforcongress.com/">George Logan</a>, Republican candidate for Connecticut’s 5th congressional district</li>
<li><a href="https://www.rep-am.com/?s=Livi+Stanford">Livi Stanford</a>, Reporter for Republican-American</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/lisa-hagen-1">Lisa Hagen</a>, Federal policy reporter for CT Mirror and CT Public</li>
</ul>

Election 2024: Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District

Every four years, we’re reminded of the power of the Electoral College. But according to a recent poll by Pew Research Center, more than 6 out of 10 Americans would prefer to see the winner of the presidential election be the person who wins the most votes nationally.

This hour, we take a granular look at the Electoral College. We’ll ask questions like why do we have it? And why is it so difficult to get rid of?

Plus, in Connecticut, no-excuse absentee voting is on the ballot. We’ll unpack what this means for voters across the state.

GUESTS:
Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University. He hosts the podcast “Amarica’s Constitution” and wrote the book “The Words That Made Us: America’s Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840”
Geoffrey Skelley, Senior Elections Analyst at FiveThirtyEight
John Moritz, State Reporter, CT Insider/Hearst Connecticut Media

Every four years, we’re reminded of the power of the Electoral College. But according to a <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/09/25/majority-of-americans-continue-to-favor-moving-away-from-electoral-college/">recent poll by Pew Research Center</a>, more than 6 out of 10 Americans would prefer to see the winner of the presidential election be the person who wins the most votes nationally.
This hour, we take a granular look at the Electoral College. We’ll ask questions like why do we have it? And why is it so difficult to get rid of?
Plus, in Connecticut, no-excuse absentee voting is on the ballot. We’ll unpack what this means for voters across the state.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://law.yale.edu/akhil-reed-amar">Akhil Reed Amar</a>, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University. He hosts the podcast <a href="https://akhilamar.com/podcast-2/">“Amarica’s Constitution”</a> and wrote the book <a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/akhil-reed-amar/the-words-that-made-us/9780465096367/?lens=basic-books">“The Words That Made Us: America’s Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840”</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/contributors/geoffrey-skelley/">Geoffrey Skelley</a>, Senior Elections Analyst at FiveThirtyEight</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/author/john-moritz-john-moritz/">John Moritz</a>, State Reporter, CT Insider/Hearst Connecticut Media</li>
</ul>

A look at the controversial Electoral College

The race for Connecticut’s third congressional district is underway. This hour, we ask candidates Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and challenger, Michael Massey, a Republican, 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. Rosa DeLauro, (D-Conn.)
Michael Massey, Candidate for Connecticut’s 3rd congressional district
Bilal Sekou: Hillyer College Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Hartford
Mercy Quaye:Founder and President at The Narrative Project; Columnist for CT Mirror and Editor of CT Mirror's Community Editorial Board

The race for Connecticut’s third congressional district is underway. This hour, we ask candidates Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and challenger, Michael Massey, a Republican, 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://delauro.house.gov/">Rep. Rosa DeLauro</a>, (D-Conn.)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.masseyforcongress.com/">Michael Massey</a>, Candidate for Connecticut’s 3rd congressional district</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>
<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>
</ul>

Election 2024: Connecticut’s 3rd Congressional District

We’re kicking off a series of candidate interviews today on The Wheelhouse. 

For the next few weeks, 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.

This hour, we ask candidates for Connecticut’s 1st congressional district where they stand on the issues: Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) and challenger, Republican Jim Griffin.

GUESTS:
Rep. John Larson, (D-Conn.)
Jim Griffin, seeking election for Connecticut’s 1st congressional district
Mark Pazniokas, Capitol bureau chief and a co-founder of CT Mirror
Susan Raff, Chief political reporter, WFSB Eyewitness News Ch. 3

We’re kicking off a series of candidate interviews today on The Wheelhouse. 
For the next few weeks, 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.
This hour, we ask candidates for Connecticut’s 1st congressional district where they stand on the issues: Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) and challenger, Republican Jim Griffin.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://larson.house.gov/">Rep. John Larson</a>, (D-Conn.)</li>
<li><a href="https://ballotpedia.org/James_P._Griffin_(Connecticut)">Jim Griffin</a>, seeking election for Connecticut’s 1st congressional district</li>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/mpazniokas/">Mark Pazniokas</a>, Capitol bureau chief and a co-founder of 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>
</ul>

Election 2024: Connecticut's 1st Congressional District

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.

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Tired of seeing the same ol’ politicians in headlines week after week? Maybe you’re exhausted by the same ol’ talking points and posturing.

In this episode, we introduce you to two candidates running for president in truly unconventional ways.

First, there's Literally Anybody Else (or Mr. Else, if you prefer), formerly known as Dustin Ebey. He legally changed his name to make a statement with his campaign.

Then, there's Paperboy Love Prince - a candidate on a mission to become the first openly queer, non-binary president of the United States. Their platform is built entirely around the power of love.

Resources:
https://www.isidewith.com/ - a website offering a 2024 Presidential Quiz as mentioned by Literally Anybody Else during the interview

Suggested episodes:
A coffee-fueled celebration of passion, purpose, and pursuing an impossible goal
The One Where All The Guests Are Named Pat Smith
A conversation with Humans of New York creator Brandon Stanton

GUESTS: 
Literally Anybody Else: Formerly known as Dustin Ebey, he legally changed his name to run for President of the United States
Paperboy Love Prince: Previously ran for Congress and Mayor in New York, decided to run for President of the United States as the first openly queer, non-binary candidate whose policies are centered around love

Tired of seeing the same ol’ politicians in headlines week after week? Maybe you’re exhausted by the same ol’ talking points and posturing.
In this episode, we introduce you to two candidates running for president in truly unconventional ways.
First, there's Literally Anybody Else (or Mr. Else, if you prefer), formerly known as Dustin Ebey. He legally changed his name to make a statement with his campaign.
Then, there's Paperboy Love Prince - a candidate on a mission to become the first openly queer, non-binary president of the United States. Their platform is built entirely around the power of love.
Resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.isidewith.com/" data-cms-ai="0">https://www.isidewith.com/</a> - a website offering a 2024 Presidential Quiz as mentioned by Literally Anybody Else during the interview</li>
</ul>
Suggested episodes:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2024-01-26/a-coffee-fueled-celebration-of-passion-purpose-and-pursuing-an-impossible-goal" data-cms-ai="0">A coffee-fueled celebration of passion, purpose, and pursuing an impossible goal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2021-10-01/the-one-where-all-the-guests-are-named-pat-smith" data-cms-ai="0">The One Where All The Guests Are Named Pat Smith</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2022-05-18/a-conversation-with-humans-of-new-york-creator-brandon-stanton" data-cms-ai="0">A conversation with Humans of New York creator Brandon Stanton</a></li>
</ul>
GUESTS: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://literallyanybodyelse.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Literally Anybody Else</a>: Formerly known as Dustin Ebey, he legally changed his name to run for President of the United States</li>
<li><a href="https://paperboy.nyc/" data-cms-ai="0">Paperboy Love Prince</a>: Previously ran for Congress and Mayor in New York, decided to run for President of the United States as the first openly queer, non-binary candidate whose policies are centered around love</li>
</ul>

Outside the ballot box: Unconventional presidential candidates Paperboy Love Prince and Literally Anybody Else

Going into November, we’ll be doing some shows where we talk with one guest, for the hour, who knows a lot about the election. This hour, we talk with veteran journalist Mark Jacob about the state of American journalism and its impact on the upcoming election.

GUEST: 
Mark Jacob: Writes the weekly newsletter “Stop the Presses.” He is the former Metro Editor of The Chicago Tribune and former Sunday Editor of The Chicago Sun-Times. He is also the co-author of ten books on history and photography

Going into November, we’ll be doing some shows where we talk with one guest, for the hour, who knows a lot about the election. This hour, we talk with veteran journalist Mark Jacob about the state of American journalism and its impact on the upcoming election.
GUEST: 
<ul>
<li>Mark Jacob: Writes the weekly newsletter “<a href="https://www.stopthepresses.news/">Stop the Presses</a>.” He is the former Metro Editor of The Chicago Tribune and former Sunday Editor of The Chicago Sun-Times. He is also the co-author of ten books on history and photography</li>
</ul>

The role of journalism in the 2024 election with writer Mark Jacob

Election Day is less than six weeks away. Are you planning to vote in person this year? For those with disabilities, going to polling stations can be a real challenge.

People with disabilities are less likely to vote than people without disabilities. Disabled voters can face many barriers to voting, from inaccessible polling places to restrictions on absentee ballots.

This November, Connecticut voters could approve a ballot initiative that could create a pathway to give everyone access to absentee ballots, without needing an excuse making voting easier for voters with disabilities.

Today, we hear about what access this looks like in our state and what can be done to improve it. If you are a voter with a disability, we want to hear from you. What have your experiences been like at the polls?

GUESTS:
Sara Kempner: Director of Creative Campaigns & Collaborations at the U.S. Vote Foundation
Ellen Telker: Retired attorney and President of Connecticut Council of the Blind, an affiliate of American Council of the Blind
Ben Hovland: Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission

To report problems at the polls, you can call the Election Day Hotline 1-866-SEEC-INFO (1-866-733-2463).

Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts,Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

Election Day is less than six weeks away. Are you planning to vote in person this year? For those with disabilities, g<a href="https://vote.gov/guide-to-voting/disability" data-cms-ai="0">oing to polling stations can be a real challenge.</a>
<a href="https://www.business.rutgers.edu/news/us-election-assistance-commission-releases-report-conducted-partnership-rutgers" data-cms-ai="0">People with disabilities are less likely to vote than people without disabilities.</a> Disabled voters can face many<a href="https://disabilityjusticeproject.org/news/barriers-to-the-ballot/" data-cms-ai="0"> barriers to voting, from inaccessible polling places to restrictions on absentee ballots.</a>
This November, Connecticut voters could approve a ballot initiative that could <a href="https://ctmirror.org/2024/09/18/ct-no-excuse-absentee-voting-inclusivity/" data-cms-ai="0">create a pathway to give everyone access to absentee ballots, without needing an excuse</a> making voting easier for <a href="https://www.disrightsct.org/voting-rights" data-cms-ai="0">voters with disabilities.</a>
Today, we hear about <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/accessible-voting" data-cms-ai="0">what access this looks like in our state</a> and what can be done to improve it. If you are a voter with a disability, we want to hear from you. What have your experiences been like at the polls?
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Sara Kempner: Director of Creative Campaigns &amp; Collaborations at the U.S. Vote Foundation</li>
<li>Ellen Telker: Retired attorney and President of Connecticut Council of the Blind, an affiliate of American Council of the Blind</li>
<li>Ben Hovland: Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission</li>
</ul>
To report problems at the polls, you can call the Election Day Hotline 1-866-SEEC-INFO (1-866-733-2463).
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Voters with disabilities continue to face barriers at the ballot box

Policy speeches, convention speeches, concession speeches, victory speeches, stump speeches. Inaugural addresses, State of the Union addresses, prime-time addresses. There sure are a lot of speeches that we expect presidents and presidential candidates to give.

But how much do those speeches really matter anymore? How much do they work as, say, TikTok fodder?

This hour, the art and politics of political speechmaking.

GUESTS:
Bill Curry: Playing the part of Bill Curry
Jeff Nussbaum: A special assistant and senior speechwriter to President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2022; he is a partner at Bully Pulpit Interactive Media and the author of Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten History
Linda Qiu: A New York Times reporter specializing in fact-checking statements made by politicians and public figures

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Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.

Policy speeches, convention speeches, concession speeches, victory speeches, stump speeches. Inaugural addresses, State of the Union addresses, prime-time addresses. There sure are a lot of speeches that we expect presidents and presidential candidates to give.
But how much do those speeches really matter anymore? How much do they work as, say, TikTok fodder?
This hour, the art and politics of political speechmaking.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Bill Curry: Playing the part of Bill Curry</li>
<li>Jeff Nussbaum: A special assistant and senior speechwriter to President Joe Biden from 2021 to 2022; he is a partner at Bully Pulpit Interactive Media and the author of Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten History</li>
<li>Linda Qiu: A New York Times reporter specializing in fact-checking statements made by politicians and public figures</li>
</ul>
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Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.

The art and politics of political speechmaking

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate between vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump highlighted how immigration is being sensationalized to score votes.

Trump says that “dangerous” migrants are contributing to an overall spike in crime in the United States. But, the FBI reports that violent crime has decreased. He also says that 21 million people have recently entered the country illegally, despite federal law enforcement reporting a smaller number.

Today on the Wheelhouse, the use of immigration misinformation on the campaign trail.

Also, an increase in public benefits charges has many Connecticut residents complaining about their electric bills. We’ll discuss what state politicians are saying about the rate increases.

GUESTS:
Charles Venator-Santiago, Associate professor of political science and El Instituto, University of Connecticut
Maria Sacchetti, reporter covering immigrant communities, The Washington Post
Dan Haar, Senior editor and columnist, Hearst Connecticut Media Group

The 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate between vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump highlighted how immigration is being <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-pushes-baseless-claim-immigrants-eating-pets-rcna170537">sensationalized</a> to score votes.
Trump says that “dangerous” migrants are contributing to an overall spike in crime in the United States. But, the FBI reports that <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-general-merrick-b-garland-statement-fbis-quarterly-uniform-crime-report">violent crime has decreased</a>. He also says that 21 million people have recently entered the country illegally, <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fact-checking-the-harris-trump-debate">despite federal law enforcement reporting a smaller number</a>.
Today on the Wheelhouse, the use of immigration misinformation on the campaign trail.
Also, an increase in <a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/eversource-ui-july-electric-bills-ct-19609007.php">public benefits charges</a> has many Connecticut residents complaining about their electric bills. We’ll discuss what state politicians are saying about the rate increases.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<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.washingtonpost.com/people/maria-sacchetti/">Maria Sacchetti</a>, reporter covering immigrant communities, The Washington Post</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/author/dan-haar/">Dan Haar</a>, Senior editor and columnist, Hearst Connecticut Media Group</li>
</ul>

How politicians are utilizing anti-immigrant rhetoric on the campaign trail

In advance of the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, there were negotiations over live microphones and arguments over who could attend. There was even a debate over what network it should be put on.

Historically, debates offer an opportunity for political candidates to provide substantive details about their platforms. But in 2024, more attention is paid to spectacle.

Now that the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is over, is it time to focus on the importance of debates and the substance intended to be offered to the American people?

Today on The Wheelhouse, the evolution of public political discourse.

GUESTS:
Dr. Bilal Sekou, Associate professor of politics and government, University of Hartford
Jonathan Wharton, Associate professor of political science and urban affairs, Southern Connecticut State University
Julian E. Zelizer, Professor of history and public affairs, Princeton University
Kathryn Cramer Brownell, Associate professor of history, Purdue University

In advance of the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, there were negotiations over <a href="https://abc7chicago.com/post/abc-news-releases-rules-2024-presidential-debate-between-kamala-harris-donald-trump-philadelphia/15268377/">live microphones</a> and arguments over <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/05/presidential-debate-time-how-to-watch/">who could attend</a>. There was even a <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-abc-news-debate-1949102">debate over what network it should be put on</a>.
Historically, debates offer an opportunity for political candidates to provide substantive details about their platforms. But in 2024, more attention is paid to spectacle.
Now that the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is over, is it time to focus on the importance of debates and the substance intended to be offered to the American people?
Today on The Wheelhouse, the evolution of public political discourse.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.hartford.edu/directory/hillyer/sekou-bilal.aspx">Dr. Bilal Sekou</a>, Associate professor of politics and government, University of Hartford</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>
<li><a href="https://history.princeton.edu/people/julian-e-zelizer">Julian E. Zelizer</a>, Professor of history and public affairs, Princeton University</li>
<li><a href="https://www.cla.purdue.edu/directory/profiles/kathryn-cramer-brownell.html">Kathryn Cramer Brownell</a>, Associate professor of history, Purdue University</li>
</ul>

Substance vs. Spectacle: A look at presidential debates

During a recent speech given by former President Donald Trump, he promised that, if elected, he would cut federal funding for any schools with a vaccine or mask mandate.

His promises highlight the continued politicization of CDC-recommended public health best-practices.

This hour, we look at anti-vaccine rhetoric and how it impacts communities in Connecticut and beyond.

During a <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-vows-to-defund-schools-requiring-vaccines-for-students-if-hes-reelected" data-cms-ai="0">recent speech</a> given by former President Donald Trump, he promised that, if elected, he would cut federal funding for any schools with a vaccine or mask mandate.
His promises highlight the continued politicization of CDC-recommended public health best-practices.
This hour, we look at anti-vaccine rhetoric and how it impacts communities in Connecticut and beyond.

Anti-vaccine rhetoric has hit the campaign trail

This hour, we look at how political campaigns use music, from the history of political jingles, to how Harris and Trump are using music in this 2024 election.

GUESTS: 
Dana Gorzelany-Mostak: Associate professor of music at Georgia College; she is the founder of Trax on the Trail, and her new book is Tracks on the Trail: Popular Music, Race, and the US Presidency
Charlie Harding: Music journalist, songwriter, and producer; he is the co-creator and co-host of the podcast Switched on Pop and an adjunct professor of music at New York University
Eric Kasper: Professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; he's the author of Don’t Stop Thinking About the Music: The Politics of Songs and Musicians in Presidential Campaigns
Justin Patch: Associate professor and chair of music at Vassar College; his new book is The Art of Populism in US Politics: Pro-Trump DIY Popular Culture

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Colin McEnroe and Eugene Amatruda contributed to this show.

This hour, we look at how political campaigns use music, from the history of political jingles, to how Harris and Trump are using music in this 2024 election.
GUESTS: 
<ul>
<li>Dana Gorzelany-Mostak: Associate professor of music at Georgia College; she is the founder of <a href="https://www.traxonthetrail.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Trax on the Trail</a>, and her new book is <a href="https://press.umich.edu/Books/T/Tracks-on-the-Trail" data-cms-ai="0">Tracks on the Trail: Popular Music, Race, and the US Presidency</a></li>
<li>Charlie Harding: Music journalist, songwriter, and producer; he is the co-creator and co-host of the podcast <a href="https://switchedonpop.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Switched on Pop</a> and an adjunct professor of music at New York University</li>
<li>Eric Kasper: Professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; he's the author of <a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780739165478/Dont-Stop-Thinking-About-the-Music-The-Politics-of-Songs-and-Musicians-in-Presidential-Campaigns" data-cms-ai="0">Don’t Stop Thinking About the Music: The Politics of Songs and Musicians in Presidential Campaigns</a></li>
<li>Justin Patch: Associate professor and chair of music at Vassar College; his new book is <a href="https://www.routledge.com/The-Art-of-Populism-in-US-Politics-Pro-Trump-DIY-Popular-Culture/Patch/p/book/9781032341897?srsltid=AfmBOop1iqIzbLzBRoEsszOfeGX7P2Kyl8DoAnFrYUGgZOi2eR2zBysD" data-cms-ai="0">The Art of Populism in US Politics: Pro-Trump DIY Popular Culture</a></li>
</ul>
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Colin McEnroe and Eugene Amatruda contributed to this show.

From jingles to Beyoncé: How music shapes political campaigns

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We asked our listeners what issues are on their minds, and they answered the call! The week on The Wheelhouse, what exactly is Project 2025? And why is Donald Trump distancing himself from it?

We asked our listeners what issues are on their minds, and they answered the call! The week on The Wheelhouse, what exactly is Project 2025? And why is Donald Trump distancing himself from it?

Project 2025: Separating fact from fiction

This week on Disrupted, we dive deep into one of the wildest election cycles in recent history. Journalist and editorial director for Mother Jones, Jamilah King, offers her take on some of the latest political developments.

We also discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy with Higher Heights for America, an organization that supports Black women in politics.

You can also watch Disrupted host Khalilah Brown-Dean's interview with C-Span's Washington Journal about the role of black sororities and fraternities and why they could play a huge role in the election.

Guests: 


Jamilah King: Editorial Director at Mother Jones


Glynda C. Carr: President and CEO of Higher Heights for America

This week on Disrupted, we dive deep into one of the wildest election cycles in recent history. Journalist and editorial director for Mother Jones, Jamilah King, offers her take on some of the latest political developments.
We also discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy with Higher Heights for America, an organization that supports Black women in politics.
You can also watch Disrupted host Khalilah Brown-Dean's <a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?537556-4/khalilah-brown-dean-role-black-sororities-fraternities-campaign-2024">interview with C-Span's Washington Journal</a> about the role of black sororities and fraternities and <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/kamala-harris-history-aka-play-crucial-role-election-rcna163116">why they could play a huge role in the election</a>.
Guests: 
<ul>
<li>
Jamilah King: Editorial Director at <a href="https://www.motherjones.com/">Mother Jones</a>
</li>
<li>
Glynda C. Carr: President and CEO of <a href="https://www.higherheightsforamerica.org/">Higher Heights for America</a>
</li>
</ul>

What this wild election cycle could mean for November

Connecticut Public's Talk shows help you navigate all the issues and candidates during election season.

From your weekly dose of politics on The Wheelhouse to deep dives on the issues on shows like The Colin McEnroe Show and Disrupted we've got you covered. 

Connecticut Public's Talk shows help you navigate all the issues and candidates during election season.
From your weekly dose of politics on The Wheelhouse to deep dives on the issues on shows like The Colin McEnroe Show and Disrupted we've got you covered.

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