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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The race to the White House is on. This hour, we dive into the Iowa Caucus and the New Hampshire primary. Plus, will the Supreme Court allow Colorado and Maine to boot Trump off their ballot?
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First, it was snow. Then, rain. And then, a dam was compromised.
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Teaching kids to read has long been a political issue. In recent years, there’s been renewed debate over how best to do it. This hour, we look at the past and present of the so-called “reading wars.”
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Every summer, many of us spend time at the beach. But not all Connecticut residents have access to our sandy shores. This hour, a peek behind the so-called "Sand Curtain" and beach segregation in Connecticut.
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Former President Donald Trump is ahead of the field for the GOP nomination, but will the Jan. 6 insurrection render him ineligible?
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This hour, we hear from locomotive-lovers of all ages. Take a ride on the Naugatuck Railroad, and one holiday train tailored for children on the autism spectrum. Plus, Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital is home to a toy train display that sparks joy in children and adults alike.
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From the Capitol to the campaign trail: The year in politics with a powerhouse panel and a special guest.
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Connecticut continues to remember the 20 students and six adults killed at the school on Dec. 14, 2012.
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During times of war, political leaders have many weapons in their arsenals — including language. This hour, we examine political rhetoric at home and abroad.
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A second Democratic primary in the Bridgeport mayor's race will be held on Jan. 23.