2024 is shaping up to be an unprecedented year. From record levels of disinformation to a presidential candidate spending more time in court than on the campaign trail, democracy hangs in the balance.

This hour, we’re holding up a mirror and asking: how should the press cover the upcoming presidential election.
Jaden Edison: Justice Reporter, The Connecticut Mirror
David Folkenflik:Media Correspondent, NPR News
Errin Haines: Editor-at-large, The 19th. 

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2024 is shaping up to be an unprecedented year. From <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/misinformation/disinformation-unprecedented-threat-2024-election-rcna134290" data-cms-ai="0">record levels of disinformation</a> to a presidential candidate spending more time in court than on the campaign trail, democracy hangs in the balance.
This hour, we’re holding up a mirror and asking: how should the press cover the upcoming presidential election.
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<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/jedison/" data-cms-ai="0">Jaden Edison</a>: Justice Reporter, The Connecticut Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/people/4459112/david-folkenflik" data-cms-ai="0">David Folkenflik</a>: Media Correspondent, NPR News</li>
<li><a href="https://19thnews.org/author/errin-haines/" data-cms-ai="0">Errin Haines</a>: Editor-at-large, The 19th. </li>
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The way we view cannabis has changed, particularly since states began decriminalizing its use and allowing residents to buy it.

Most Americans now live in a state where cannabis for recreational use is legal. As jurisdictions embrace the cannabis industry, communities are addressing people disproportionately impacted by the “war on drugs” and cracking down on the distribution of illicit cannabis.

Today on The Wheelhouse, how is the regulation of cannabis for recreational use going?

Also on this episode, a check-in with radio host Jeremy Hobson ahead of his appearance in Waterbury, Connecticut on June 3. His live call-in show “The Middle” is coming to the Palace Theater. We’ll ask Hobson what the geographical–and philosophical–middle of America thinks about widespread legalization of cannabis.

GUESTS:
Natalie Fertig, Federal Cannabis Policy Reporter, POLITICO
Jordan Nathaniel Fenster, Senior enterprise reporter, CT Insider
Jeremy Hobson, Host, “The Middle”

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The way we view cannabis has changed, particularly since states began decriminalizing its use and allowing residents to buy it.
<a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/02/29/most-americans-now-live-in-a-legal-marijuana-state-and-most-have-at-least-one-dispensary-in-their-county/" data-cms-ai="0">Most Americans now live in a state</a> where cannabis for recreational use is legal. As jurisdictions embrace the cannabis industry, communities are addressing people disproportionately impacted by the “<a href="https://ctmirror.org/2021/06/17/on-50th-anniversary-of-war-on-drugs-connecticut-legalizes-marijuana/" data-cms-ai="0">war on drugs</a>” and <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-03-21/ct-launches-new-campaign-to-warn-kids-and-parents-about-illegally-packaged-cannabis-edibles" data-cms-ai="0">cracking down</a> on the distribution of illicit cannabis.
Today on The Wheelhouse, how is the regulation of cannabis for recreational use going?
Also on this episode, a check-in with radio host Jeremy Hobson ahead of his appearance in <a href="https://www.palacetheaterct.org/shows-and-events/main-stage/jeremy-hobson?utm_medium=display&amp;utm_source=mobile_app" data-cms-ai="0">Waterbury, Connecticut on June 3</a>. His live call-in show “<a href="https://www.listentothemiddle.com/" data-cms-ai="0">The Middle</a>” is coming to the Palace Theater. We’ll ask Hobson what the geographical–and philosophical–middle of America thinks about widespread legalization of cannabis.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.politico.com/staff/natalie-fertig" data-cms-ai="0">Natalie Fertig</a>, Federal Cannabis Policy Reporter, POLITICO</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctinsider.com/author/jordan-fenster/" data-cms-ai="0">Jordan Nathaniel Fenster</a>, Senior enterprise reporter, CT Insider</li>
<li><a href="https://www.listentothemiddle.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Jeremy Hobson</a>, Host, “The Middle”</li>
</ul>
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America’s embracing cannabis. As more states take on cannabis, how is its sale benefiting the public?

Connecticut’s aging population is growing. Lawmakers are looking for solutions as complaints from elder care residents and advocates increase in the state. On the next Wheelhouse, how is the state addressing this problem?

Connecticut’s aging population is growing. Lawmakers are looking for solutions as complaints from elder care residents and advocates increase in the state. On the next Wheelhouse, how is the state addressing this problem?

How will Connecticut care for its aging population?

The Connecticut General Assembly has adjourned for the year.

In an election year – and an era of fiscal discipline – there was only so much that was going to be done during a short legislative session to address climate change, funding shortfalls in education and shortages in affordable housing and child care. Today on The Wheelhouse, a look back at Connecticut’s 2024 legislative session and a look ahead at how state lawmakers will handle unfinished business.

GUESTS:
Mark Pazniokas, Capitol bureau chief and co-founder, CT Mirror
Susan Raff, Chief capitol reporter, WFSB News Ch. 3
Michayla Savitt, State government reporter, Connecticut Public

The Connecticut General Assembly has adjourned for the year.
In an election year – and an era of fiscal discipline – there was only so much that was going to be done during a short legislative session to address climate change, funding shortfalls in education and shortages in affordable housing and child care. Today on The Wheelhouse, a look back at Connecticut’s 2024 legislative session and a look ahead at how state lawmakers will handle unfinished business.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ctmirror.org/author/mpazniokas/" data-cms-ai="0">Mark Pazniokas</a>, Capitol bureau chief and co-founder, CT Mirror</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wfsb.com/authors/Susan-Raff/" data-cms-ai="0">Susan Raff</a>, Chief capitol reporter, WFSB News Ch. 3</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/michayla-savitt" data-cms-ai="0">Michayla Savitt</a>, State government reporter, Connecticut Public</li>
</ul>

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