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 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.
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A recent poll suggests that fewer Black Americans will vote for President Joe Biden this time around. In this hour of the Wheelhouse, we dig deeper than the numbers—and look at why issues like global conflicts are upending the way we think about how people vote.
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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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About 1 in 4 Americans plan on betting a staggering $23 billion on the Super Bowl this weekend according to the American Gaming Association. The record-setting amount has raised alarm nationally, and in Connecticut, where online betting continues to grow.
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The 2024 legislative session kicks off Wednesday. This hour, what changes can Connecticut residents expect?
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From the running track to the flag poles of town hall, recent legislation has put LGBTQ+ rights center field in Connecticut and nationally.
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The child care sector is in crisis – both in Connecticut and across the nation. This hour, we’ll explore what lawmakers are going to do about it. Plus, after allegations of fraud, Bridgeport residents went back to the polls to vote for mayor. This time around, is there a clear winner?
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The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team reached No. 1 in the AP Top 25 Men’s College Basketball Poll this week.
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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?