Frankie Graziano
Host / Producer, The WheelhouseFrankie Graziano’s career in broadcast journalism continues to evolve.
It began in sports production when Graziano was hired by Connecticut Public to launch its new sports network largely dedicated to high school sports. Then he moved from public television over to public radio to report on sports. In 2017, he worked with his boss to develop a breaking news beat at Connecticut Public. Graziano followed police reform efforts,chased politicians around, and broke national news.
Now – after hosting a series of debate recaps on television and a bunch of roundtables on local government – Graziano’s moving onto politics.
As the host of The Wheelhouse on Connecticut Public, Frankie focuses on how local and national politics impact the people of Connecticut.
Graziano works as hard as he does to support his family. He lives with his wife Colleen, a nurse practitioner, in Glastonbury. They’ve got two kids—Charlie and Annie.
He’s originally from Torrington. He’s a first-generation Italian-American—his parents Rosie and Franco were born in Italia.
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State legislators are hoping to ‘chip away’ at Connecticut’s affordable housing crisis during this year’s legislative session. This hour, what reforms can we expect to see? And what conditions have led to the housing shortage?
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Presidential election years are an emotional rollercoaster. And if you’ve been feeling anxious about the state of the country, there’s a good chance the children in your life have picked up on that. This hour, how should we talk to kids about the election?
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For the first time in Connecticut’s history, residents could vote in person prior to election day. On this week’s episode of the Wheelhouse, we look at the results and check in with the state’s top election official, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas.
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A local coalition wants Connecticut Democrats to vote “uncommitted” in Tuesday’s presidential primary. It’s part of a nationwide effort to stop the Israel-Hamas war.
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The death of longtime U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman was announced by his family on Wednesday. He was 82. This hour, we discuss his political career, impact and legacy.
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Early polls suggest voters want more options than Donald Trump or Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election. This hour, we look beyond the two-party system and ask what a non-Democrat or Republican candidate could mean for the race to the White House.
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Language can be a powerful tool and when wielded against women in politics, it can be harmful and disparaging. This hour, we look at how politicians and the media talk about women and the impact that rhetoric has on them.
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In the upcoming presidential election, democracy hangs in the balance. So, newsrooms across the country should hold up a mirror and ask: is our reporting shaping the race to the White House?
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The Oscars are upon us, and this year’s lineup of best picture nominees includes life-sized dolls, Western crimes, and warning signs about historical atrocities. In this hour of The Wheelhouse, we look at how politics is reflected in today’s most-watched TV shows and films.
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Political violence is at its worst since the 1970’s. That’s according to a study conducted by Reuters. This hour of 'The Wheelhouse' is a look at how political violence is impacting democracy.