The Wheelhouse
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<p>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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 10, 2026
Policy and politics are hitting CT families with rising summer costs
Professor Mark Blyth and Director Rachel Lenda discuss how policy and politics drive rising summer costs for Connecticut families.
June 3, 2026
How federal judges and CT lawmakers are pushing back against Trump's immigration agenda
Politico reporter Kyle Cheney and Connecticut Public reporter Daniela Doncel discuss how federal judges and state lawmakers push back against Trump's immigration agenda.
May 27, 2026
3 CT lawmakers on how to reach a bipartisan compromise in 2026
<p>Journey inside the mind of a lawmaker on the next Wheelhouse as we tap into the experience of a panel of politicians with more than 80 years of combined experience serving the people of Connecticut. We’ll ask about bipartisanship and the challenges or reaching across the aisle in 2026.</p><p><a href="http://wnpr.org/donate" rel="payment">Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
395 total episodes available with 6 transcripts
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Daniela Doncel
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Mike Lawlor
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Albert Laguna
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- What is The Wheelhouse?
<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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