The Wheelhouse

President-elect Trump. Sounds weird, doesn’t it. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six days to the election and there's certainly a lot to cover. Nationally, the Anthony Weiner investigation has possibly uncovered some more email trouble for Hillary Clinton; and Donald Trump is trying to win over African American voters by  promising to be their "greatest champion" .  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been talking a lot about national politics lately on the Wheelhouse. But there’s a LOT happening here in Connecticut.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is no longer laughing at Saturday Night Live,  which is part of the media and the political establishment that he says  have stacked the election against him . At a rally in Pennsylvania, he told his supporters to go to polling places on Election Day to make sure they're "on the up and up" -- which concerned civil rights groups and others citing illegal voter intimidation. &...

An offensive and sexist conversation between Donald Trump and Hollywood interviewer Billy Bush has been the catalyst for an even deeper rift in the Republican party. House Speaker Paul Ryan has dropped his support for the GOP nominee, saying he'll instead focus on defending the party's majority in Congress .  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Listen live on Wednesday at 9:00 am. The first vice presidential debate likely had a much smaller audience and far less excitement than the Trump-Clinton showdown. But this hour, we review some of the highlights.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first presidential debate. A former Connecticut governor going back to prison. A special session for Sikorsky. A direct flight to Ireland. An African American history museum.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some weeks in the news when it seems like everything that’s been roiling and boiling in America comes to a head - all at once. A bombing in New York city - with other devices left unexploded - and a suspect in custody. The incident has once again prompted fears among America’s Muslim community, worried about backlash.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/list...

Since last week's Wheelhouse, we had one candidate learn where Aleppo is, we heard one candidate refer to a "basket of deplorables," and we learned the same candidates campaign had been hiding a pneumonia diagnosis. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the 25th anniversary of Connecticut’s income tax. Opponents of that tax will tell you lots of reasons why it’s hurt the state. Proponents will tell you that it’s a necessary tool to pay for government services. But one reality has really taken hold over the last few years. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the city if Hartford facing Bankruptcy? This hour, we explore that question, and the future of the vacant ballpark.  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re gonna try really hard to not say one word. That word starts with a T, and rhymes with “thump.”  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A state senator is being investigated in Connecticut . That doesn’t sound surprising actually. This time, it’s about adding constituents who contacted his office about constituent stuff to political fundraising lists. Even in Connecticut that’s a no-no!  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At Donald Trump's most recent rally, he made controversial remarks about Hillary Clinton  and the Second Amendment that some are calling an "assassination threat."  The Secret Service even tweeted that they're "aware of the comments."  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just when you think you've seen and heard it all, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gets into a public fight with Gold Star parents and their supporters . This hour, we take a closer look at that story with a panel of political experts and reporters. We also consider the impact of gender stereotyping in politics  and discuss some of the other big headlines from this week'...

This election cycle continues its unpredictable streak. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are no longer "presumptive" nominees. Allegations of Russian hacking into the Democratic National Committee surround the start of the convention. Bernie Sanders is backing Clinton, but some of his supporters are vocally holding out. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

It’s the biggest party for Republicans since…well, 2012. GOP lawmakers, retired military leaders, and soap opera stars speak this week in Cleveland as the national Republican party puts a ring on Donald Trump. Our panel will provide mid-convention analysis and updates on the speeches, controversies, and theatrics that are on full-display in Ohio. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnyst...

The Grand Old Party puts on its full Cleveland next week to make it official with Donald Trump. Bernie did the math, and endorsed Hillary Clinton. And one of our favorite Connecticut politicians has resurfaced as Clinton fundraiser. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gunfire and three blasts at the airport in Istanbul yesterday left at least 40 people dead and hundreds wounded. It’s yet another strike against Turkey, a country that's on the front lines of a migration crisis and a war against terrorists. Some U.S. lawmakers, meanwhile are trying to make it harder for those on the terror watch list to get guns, including House Democrats who staged the latest hig...

It's been a busy week in Connecticut's political world. Sen. Chris Murphy rode the wave following his nearly 15-hour-long filibuster to get a vote on gun laws. That wave crashed this week after his colleagues rejected new restrictions on gun sales. But several gun-related issues made news from the judicial branch. This hour, our weekly news roundtable discusses these developments and an update fro...

In nearly eight years as President of the United States, Barack Obama has delivered more than a dozen responses to mass shootings. The attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida has re-ignited passionate debate on guns, the fight against ISIS, and LGBT discrimination. Several members of Connecticut's congressional delegation have called the legislative branch "complicit" in these repeated...

The Associated Press said Hillary Clinton "clinched" the Democratic nomination for president on Monday. The Bernie Sanders campaign and supporters weren't happy. "Let those people vote and decide before the media tells them that the race is over," Sanders' campaign manager Jeff Weaved told CNN. Should the A.P. have waited until after Tuesday's final big primary day? Support the show: http://wnpr.o...

Donald Trump hits the magic number to become presumptive Republican nominee on his quest to become the next POTUS. On the other side of the aisle, Bernie Sanders asked the Democratic National Committee to boot Dan Malloy from his role at the convention. This hour on our weekly news roundtable The Wheelhouse, we discuss the jobs and duties of these politicians. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/don...

The Wheelhouse is moving out of its parents' house (on Where We Live ) and is now its own, independent person ...er ...radio show! John and Colin are back with a new edition of our weekly news roundtable after a week away. After a couple rough and tumble legislative sessions, several lawmakers are not seeking re-election this year, including House Speaker Brendan Sharkey. In the Year of Trump, can...

The state legislature heads into overtime to discuss (and hopefully pass) a budget that was partially unveiled nearly a week after the regular session ended. This hour, our weekly news roundtable The Wheelhouse will discuss how things operated during this legislative session. We also recap the Democratic and Republican state conventions where (eventually) all reporters were credentialed to cover t...