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Election day is in the rearview mirror… Finally.  But what can we see back there?  We will consider who will lead the country for the next four years, review Congressional contests in Connecticut, and search for meaning in General Assembly races. Are you sitting on a ballot? Guests: Paul Bass -- New Haven Independent Editor (@PaulJBass) Charles Venator-Santiago - Associate professor of political science at UConn Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe)Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final Wheelhouse before election day, and we’ve got a lot to talk about.  This hour, Colin McEnroe hosts as we look at the latest on the Presidential election where younger Americans are voting early in record numbers, and panelist Leah Wright-Rigueur says the GOP is flattering Black voters, while discouraging voter turnout.  Also, how confident should we feel about absentee voting here in Connecticut? Why doesn't Connecticut have early voting?  And as COVID positivity rates increase in our state, Halloween is looking a little different this year.   GUESTS:  Leah Wright-Rigueur -  Harry Truman Professor of American History at Brandeis University, Author of The Loneliness of the Black Republican  (@LeahRigueur)  Kevin Rennie - Hartford Courant Columnist and former state lawmaker, co-host of Face The State on NBC Connecticut (@DailyRuctions) Russell Blair - Content Editor at the Hartford Courant (@RussellBlairCT) Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was no Wheelhouse this week because of live coverage of Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing.  In place of the Wheelhouse, here is a new program on Connecticut Public Radio called Disrupted.  It's hosted by Khalilah Brown-Dean.  She's a professor at Quinnipiac University and a panelist on the Wheelhouse.  Disrupted looks at how the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have changed the United States.  Khalilah and her guests make sense of it all.  Check out Disrupted's web page!Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met in the first presidential debate last night.  The two men traded personal insults, and the president repeatedly interrupted the former vice president.  Here in Connecticut state lawmakers are gearing up for a special session today.  We will have the latest on which proposals are in, and which are out. Guests: Mark Pazniokas -- Capitol Bureau Chief for the Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirrorPaz) Charles Venator-Santiago - Associate professor of political science at UConn Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe) Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met in the first presidential debate last night.  The two men traded personal insults, and the president repeatedly interrupted the former vice president.  Here in Connecticut state lawmakers are gearing up for a special session today.  We will have the latest on which proposals are in, and which are out. Guests: Mark Pazniokas -- Capitol Bureau Chief for the Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirrorPaz) Charles Venator-Santiago - Associate professor of political science at UConn Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe) Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met in the first presidential debate last night.  The two men traded personal insults, and the president repeatedly interrupted the former vice president.  Here in Connecticut state lawmakers are gearing up for a special session today.  We will have the latest on which proposals are in, and which are out. Guests: Mark Pazniokas -- Capitol Bureau Chief for the Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirrorPaz) Charles Venator-Santiago - Associate professor of political science at UConn Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe) Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met in the first presidential debate last night.  The two men traded personal insults, and the president repeatedly interrupted the former vice president.  Here in Connecticut state lawmakers are gearing up for a special session today.  We will have the latest on which proposals are in, and which are out. Guests: Mark Pazniokas -- Capitol Bureau Chief for the Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirrorPaz) Charles Venator-Santiago - Associate professor of political science at UConn Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe) Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met in the first presidential debate last night.  The two men traded personal insults, and the president repeatedly interrupted the former vice president.  Here in Connecticut state lawmakers are gearing up for a special session today.  We will have the latest on which proposals are in, and which are out. Guests: Mark Pazniokas -- Capitol Bureau Chief for the Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirrorPaz) Charles Venator-Santiago - Associate professor of political science at UConn Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe) Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden met in the first presidential debate last night.  The two men traded personal insults, and the president repeatedly interrupted the former vice president.  Here in Connecticut state lawmakers are gearing up for a special session today.  We will have the latest on which proposals are in, and which are out. Guests: Mark Pazniokas -- Capitol Bureau Chief for the Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirrorPaz) Charles Venator-Santiago - Associate professor of political science at UConn Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe) Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid signs of public distrust in a quick vaccine release, Governor Ned Lamont says the state will review any COVID-19 innoculation for safety and effectiveness.  A member of Connecticut’s congressional delegation tests positive for coronavirus.  And how will Halloween be different during the pandemic? Guests: John McKinney -- Former Republican State Senate Minority Leader (@SenatorMcKinney) Christine Stuart -- Owner and editor in chief of Connecticut News Junkie and a reporter for NBC Connecticut. (@ctnewsjunkie) Join us on Twitter! (@wnprwheelhouse)Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are developments in two unrelated federal investigations that involve Connecticut and the world of politics. One inquiry resulted in the arrest of Bridgeport’s police chief and the city’s personnel director.  There was a high-ranking resignation from the other probe, amid concerns about political pressure from the Trump administration.  That investigation is run by the US attorney from Connecticut, and targets the federal officials who investigated possible connections between the president and Russia.  Also, COVID-19 may be sticking its nose back under the tent in Connecticut. ...And Khalilah Brown-Dean gets Disruptive! Dan Haar -- Columnist and associate editor at Hearst Connecticut (@DanHaarColumns) Khalilah Brown-Dean -- Quinnipiac University Political Science Professor and Senior Director for Inclusive Excellence at the university and author of Identity Politics in the United States and host of the upcoming Connecticut Public Radio show Disrupted. (@KBDPHD) Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe)Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are developments in two unrelated federal investigations that involve Connecticut and the world of politics. One inquiry resulted in the arrest of Bridgeport’s police chief and the city’s personnel director.  There was a high-ranking resignation from the other probe, amid concerns about political pressure from the Trump administration.  That investigation is run by the US attorney from Connecticut, and targets the federal officials who investigated possible connections between the president and Russia.  Also, COVID-19 may be sticking its nose back under the tent in Connecticut. ...And Khalilah Brown-Dean gets Disruptive! Dan Haar -- Columnist and associate editor at Hearst Connecticut (@DanHaarColumns) Khalilah Brown-Dean -- Quinnipiac University Political Science Professor and Senior Director for Inclusive Excellence at the university and author of Identity Politics in the United States and host of the upcoming Connecticut Public Radio show Disrupted. (@KBDPHD) Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe)Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

There are developments in two unrelated federal investigations that involve Connecticut and the world of politics. One inquiry resulted in the arrest of Bridgeport’s police chief and the city’s personnel director.  There was a high-ranking resignation from the other probe, amid concerns about political pressure from the Trump administration.  That investigation is run by the US attorney from Connecticut, and targets the federal officials who investigated possible connections between the president and Russia.  Also, COVID-19 may be sticking its nose back under the tent in Connecticut. ...And Khalilah Brown-Dean gets Disruptive! Dan Haar -- Columnist and associate editor at Hearst Connecticut (@DanHaarColumns) Khalilah Brown-Dean -- Quinnipiac University Political Science Professor and Senior Director for Inclusive Excellence at the university and author of Identity Politics in the United States and host of the upcoming Connecticut Public Radio show Disrupted. (@KBDPHD) Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe)Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High school football players, parents, and coaches make a goal line stand to try to prevent the cancelation or postponement of their season due to COVID-19. Is the virus  controlled enough to let students compete on the gridiron?  Also, a partisan divide deepens over the governor's coronavirus emergency powers. Russell Blair -- Content Editor at the Hartford Courant (@RussellBlairCT) Keila Torres Ocasio -- Investigative Editor at Hearst Connecticut (@ktorresbpt) Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe) Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse!Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Ned Lamont wants to keep his coronavirus emergency powers a few months longer. Not everyone is happy about that. Will the pandemic alter the next race for governor? Plus we look at some other impacts of COVID-19 in Connecticut, and we check in on the presidential race now that the conventions are in the rear view mirror, demonstrators are clashing in the streets of some cities, and the president visits Kenosha, Wisconsin. David Collins -- Columnist for The Day in New London (@DavidCollinsct) Susan Raff -- Chief Capitol Reporter for Eyewitness News Channel 3  (@SusanRaff1) Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe) Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans use their national convention to stoke concerns about radical Black Lives Matter demonstrators, socialists, and low-income housing. Eversource gets zapped by angry Connecticut customers at a public hearing on rate hikes.  And how will parents and educators choose between in-person classes and distance learning as the school year begins? Guests: Daniela Altimari - state government and politics reporter at the Hartford Courant (@capitolwatch) 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)Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic National Convention goes virtual. President Donald Trump takes on the  Post Office as Connecticut and many other states are poised to expand voting through the mail in November.  Domestic violence allegations that were known in the GOP resulted in the arrest of a Republican congressional primary candidate who won the party's endorsement anyway.  How bad is the fallout for party leadership? Guests: Kaitlyn Krasselt -- statewide political reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media (@kaitlynkrasselt) Bilal Sekou -- Associate Professor of Politics and Government at the University of Hartford (@bilalsekou) Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe) Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we clean up after the storm and the state's primary. There may also be discussion of football.  Guests:  Brian Lockhart -- Covers Bridgeport politics and policy at Hearst Connecticut (@blockhart1) Mark Pazniokas -- Capitol Bureau Chief at the Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirrorPaz) Mercy Quaye -- Columnist for Hearst Connecticut, adjunct faculty at Southern Connecticut State University, and founding Principal Consultant at The Narrative Project  (@Mercy_WriteNow) Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state Senate is considering a police accountability bill that cleared the house last week. Meanwhile, parents, teachers, and students are making difficult decisions about going back to school during the pandemic. Robert Cotto, Junior -- Trinity College Director of Urban Educational Initiatives and Educational Studies lecturer (@RobertCottoJr) Keith Phaneuf -- State budget reporter at the Connecticut Mirror (@CTMirrorKeith) Christine Stuart -- Owner and editor of Connecticut News Junkie (@ctnewsjunkie) Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Coline McEnroe Show and a columnist for Hearst Connecticut (@colinmcenroe)Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the mostly positive trends for COVID-19 in the state.  And we glance worriedly at some other states.  Our panel will take a closer look at new rules, training, and oversight for police officers in Connecticut.  That bill is expected to soon be considered in a General Assembly special session.  And are new beach restrictions in some towns really entirely about COVID-19? Guests: Renny Fulco -- Director of Public Policy and Law at Trinity College Dan Haar -- Columnist and Associate Editor at Hearst Connecticut Media (@DanHaarColumns) Dr. Jonathan Wharton -- Associate Professor of Political Science and Urban Affairs at  Southern Connecticut State University (@PreppyProf)Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.