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 º£½Ç»»ÆÞ 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 º£½Ç»»ÆÞ. Graziano followed police reform efforts,chased politicians around, and .
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 º£½Ç»»ÆÞ, Frankie focuses on how local and national politics impact the people of º£½Ç»»ÆÞ.
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 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. -
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. -
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. -
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? -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 º£½Ç»»ÆÞ, where online betting continues to grow. -
The 2024 legislative session kicks off Wednesday. This hour, what changes can º£½Ç»»ÆÞ residents expect?
