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Connecticut’s education commissioner is heading to Washington.  What sort of approach to schooling during the pandemic will Miguel Cardona bring to President-elect Joe Biden’s new administration?  He’s not the only person with ties to the state heading to the capitol.  Officials from Connecticut could have influence over environmental policy. 

Back in the state, would you pay a little more for gasoline, if it resulted in a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions? 

And is it better for elected officials in Connecticut to get COVID-19 vaccinations now to instill confidence in the shots, or to wait until after all the doctors and nurses are vaccinated? 

Guests:

Russell Blair -- Content Editor at the Hartford Courant (@RussellBlairCT)

Charles Venator-Santiago -- Associate professor of political science at the University of Connecticut

Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe)

Connecticut&rsquo;s education commissioner is heading to Washington.&nbsp; What sort of approach to schooling during the pandemic will Miguel Cardona bring to President-elect Joe Biden&rsquo;s new administration?&nbsp; He&rsquo;s not the only person with ties to the state heading to the capitol.&nbsp; Officials from Connecticut could have influence over environmental policy.&nbsp;
Back in the state, would you pay a little more for gasoline, if it resulted in a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions?&nbsp;
And is it better for elected officials in Connecticut to get COVID-19 vaccinations now to instill confidence in the shots, or to wait until after all the doctors and nurses are vaccinated?&nbsp;
Guests:
Russell Blair --&nbsp;Content Editor at the Hartford Courant (<a href="http://twitter.com/RussellBlairCT">@RussellBlairCT</a>)
Charles Venator-Santiago --&nbsp;Associate professor of political science at the University of Connecticut
Colin McEnroe --&nbsp;Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (<a href="http://twitter.com/ColinMcEnroe">@ColinMcEnroe</a>)

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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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