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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... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Medema
Special Advisor to America 250 and Project Manager for America's Time Capsule
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Cyndi Tolosa
Director of Advancement for CT Humanities and Project Manager for Connecticut's America 250 Commission
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Sarah Atwell
Chair of Durham's America 250 Commission and President of Durham Historical Society
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Petra Rivera-Ridó
Co-author of PAY FKN; associate professor of American studies
Wellesley College
Episode: How Bad Bunny became the global voice of the Puerto Rican resistance
Vanessa Diaz
Co-author of PAY FKN; associate professor of Chicana and Latino studies
Loyola Marymount University
Episode: How Bad Bunny became the global voice of the Puerto Rican resistance
Rachel Yacovone
Puerto Rican Communities Reporter
Connecticut Public
Episode: How Bad Bunny became the global voice of the Puerto Rican resistance
Jill Barkley Roy
Director of Emerge Action Fund
Emerge Action Fund
Episode: Making the candidate: How politicians can stand out in 2026
Mercy Quaye
Founder and CEO of The Narrative Project; instructor at Quinnipiac University
The Narrative Project
Episode: Making the candidate: How politicians can stand out in 2026
Elizabeth Kurantowicz
Republican Analyst and owner of The Drury Group
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Episode: Making the candidate: How politicians can stand out in 2026

Host

Frankie Graziano
Host of The Wheelhouse

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Best political Podcast

    Frankie is such a great host. He always gives us great / honest information that keeps me informed on latest political issues

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Col5181
    United States9 months ago
  • Used to be worth listening to

    This show has managed to go from a must listen to to just awful in a matter of a few years. It’s sad it’s gone

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BrianMulhall
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you

    I am so saddened that the Wheelhouse format is another casualty of 2020. This show has been the closest thing I have to a “must listen” either live or via the pod. I appreciate all the insight and analysis, and the blend of hyper local with national politics and hope that you consider at least occasionally bringing back the format even if it’s no longer a regular weekly feature of where you live. Thanks for the good times! You’ll be missed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie Redhead
    United States6 years ago
  • Comprehensive Review of CT Politics

    I do enjoy this show a lot. It gives a good overview of Connecticut Politics> Something that I listen to on my daily walk. . Truly appreciate all the work that is done to make this show possible

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David From Connecticut
    United States6 years ago
  • Politics done rights

    What an entertaining, non-partisan take on politics. We need much more of this non-inflammatory kind of discussion and insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hockey9966
    United States8 years ago

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Slightly polarized opinions have faded in some seasons, viewers miss the earlier format
Balanced, informative coverage with a local CT focus
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Influential voices from CT journalism and government provide credible context

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How Bad Bunny became the global voice of the Puerto Rican resistance
Q: How did the 2019 protests influence the music and messaging around Puerto Rican independence?
Protests brought together diverse groups and used music and ritual as a form of protest, with Bad Bunny collaborating on tracks that became anthems, helping to turn a local movement into a global narrative about Puerto Rican sovereignty.
How Bad Bunny became the global voice of the Puerto Rican resistance
Q: What is the historical context behind Bad Bunny's emergence as a political voice?
The authors trace a long arc of Puerto Rican resistance from colonial times to the present, showing how economic crises, debt, and governance under US colonial frameworks shaped a cultural moment where Bad Bunny's music and visibility could articulate and amplify the island's struggles.
Policy and politics are hitting CT families with rising summer costs
Q: Is there anything uniquely advantageous about Connecticut and our position right now?
Yes, Connecticut combines strong healthcare and education with a robust tourism infrastructure, rail accessibility, and a favorable occupancy market that helps attract visitors even as costs rise.
How federal judges and CT lawmakers are pushing back against Trump's immigration agenda
Q: Kyle, talk about how you've seen the federal government's policy on immigration develop in the time since you've worked at Politico here.
The administration has shifted from a more restrained approach in the first term to an aggressive push in the second term, triggering a flood of legal challenges as the courts struggle to keep up with rapid, expansive executive actions.
3 CT lawmakers on how to reach a bipartisan compromise in 2026
Q: Is bipartisanship still possible in politics?
The guests recount personal histories of negotiation, highlight successful cross-party collaborations (like budget deals and no-surprise billing), and caution that modern political rhetoric and media dynamics can hinder cooperation, but still affirm that constructive dialogue remains possible.

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A Connecticut-focused political show that blends local governance with national policy analysis. It frequently covers bipartisan governance, education policy (including homeschooling and funding), energy and climate topics, voting rights, and the interplay between state politics and national developments. Guests range from lawmakers and university professors to reporters and advocacy leaders, delivering context on how state decisions ripple through towns and families. Noteworthy is the mix of high-level political insight with on-the-ground journalism and civics education, often featuring guests who illuminate policy impacts for residents across Connecticut's diverse communities.

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