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Governor Ned Lamont has removed the Commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Public Health in the middle of a pandemic. How big are the problems faced by nursing homes trying to keep their elderly residents safe? We continue talking about the changes coming as the state gradually re-opens on May 20. And we share feats of strength and air grievances with a bit of a heavy heart, following the death of Seinfeld actor Jerry Stiller.

Guests:

Beth Hamilton -- Executive Editor of the Connecticut Mirror (@ekhamilton4)

Kevin Rennie -- Hartford Courant Columnist and former state lawmaker (@DailyRuctions)

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

Governor Ned Lamont has removed the Commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Public Health in the middle of a pandemic. How big are the problems faced by nursing homes trying to keep their elderly residents safe? We continue talking about the changes coming as the state gradually re-opens on May 20. And we share feats of strength and air grievances with a bit of a heavy heart, following the death of Seinfeld actor Jerry Stiller.
Guests:
Beth Hamilton --&nbsp;Executive Editor of the Connecticut Mirror (<a href="http://twitter.com/ekhamilton4">@ekhamilton4</a>)
Kevin Rennie --&nbsp;Hartford Courant Columnist and former state lawmaker (<a href="http://twitter.com/DailyRuctions">@DailyRuctions</a>)
Colin McEnroe --&nbsp;Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (<a href="http://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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