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The Wheelhouse: Seeking Freedom From Brutality, Equality On The Job, And Pandemic Safety

Joe Amon
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Connecticut Public

Changes are starting to be made in Connecticut law enforcement, as protests continue over the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.  The US Supreme Court issues a decision some see as a landmark in the fight for gay rights.  And today marks the start of a new phase of the reopening of businesses in Connecticut as coronavirus recedes in the state. 

Guests:

Russell Blair - Content Editor at the Hartford Courant (@RussellBlairCT)

Leah Wright Rigueur -- Associate Professor of Public Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School and the Harry S. Truman Associate Professor of American History at Brandeis University (@LeahRigueur)

Colin McEnroe -- Host of The Colin McEnroe show, and a columnist at Hearst Connecticut. (@ColinMcEnroe)

Join us on Twitter @wnprwheelhouse.

Matt Dwyer is an editor, reporter and midday host for Connecticut Public's news department. He produces local news during All Things Considered.

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