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Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT Chicago), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy adviser. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her sec ...
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Historian Dan Snow journeys across the globe to tell the stories of history's defining moments. From the Colosseum in Rome to the Great Wall of China, the battlefields of Waterloo to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, join Dan as he explores the how and why of the greatest monuments, battles, heroes, villains and events that have shaped our world. New episodes on Mondays and Thursdays with bonus subscriber only episodes every other Friday. You can get in touch with us at [email protected] A podcast ...
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Changing Times - The Allenwood Conversations
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A former President of Ireland, a broadcasting icon and an array of guests with an incredible story to tell. What more would you want?!! Changing Times – The Allenwood Conversations is a compelling and humorous podcast hosted by Mary McAleese and Mary Kennedy, two of Ireland’s most iconic voices. Each week, they sit down with a well-known Irish guest to explore the universal theme of change—something we all experience in life. With insight, warmth, and plenty of laughs, they uncover how their ...
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A weekly podcast run by two small town Canadian guys who like to think they know what they're talking about (That's debatable). Brockville's Very Own is your chance to share in the fun of two men with too much time on their hands and a good idea of how to waste it
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The path From Addict to Disciple may be the path less traveled, but it is the path that makes all the difference! David Hain is the founder of From A2D, has attained the designation of International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and authored From Addict to Disciple, The Heart of an Addict, and From Ashes to Destiny. He equips people to work with addicts in prisons, rehabs, homeless shelters and communities in the US, Canada and Africa. These podcasts will focus on finding freedom from ...
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Best-selling author, teacher and former army reservist, Russell Hillier, gets into the books and Canadian history you weren't permitted to learn about in school. Support the podcast by leaving a review and subscribing. Follow us on Twitter: @RussellHillier.ca And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DillonRHillier
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The difinitive guide to New Zealand Culture - seen through the eyes of a couple of blow in's. An Irish guy and a Canadian sit in a pub in Christchurch, New Zealand, talking about current affairs, culture and politics. Email: [email protected]
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If you’re here, it means you probably like rugby. Whilst I don’t have any rugby matches here, I do have lots of rugby-related nonsense that you might like! Expect to find: women’s rugby, men’s rugby, random facts and maybe even some wheelchair rugby! Find more at https://therugbyhistoryproject.com
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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedica ...
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Talking Rugby, the longest running show of The World’s Talking, is a weekly rugby podcast like no other, where it is fans and not pundits who take centre stage. With a strong Irish flavour, Talking Rugby attempts to comprehensively discuss and dissect the latest stories and matches of the 15-man code. We have had rugby fans contribute from all over the world, including England, Scotland, Luxembourg, Canada, South Africa and of course Ireland! We are passionate about the game and our humble a ...
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Welcome to ATM (At This Moment) with Jim Jefferies and Amos Gill. What's happening at this moment? Find out.
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The Dublin Law and Politics Review is a non-profit student-led society based at Dublin City University. The goal of this podcast is to raise awareness and encourage conversation on current legal and political issues, both in Ireland and abroad. Furthermore, this podcast aims to provide a platform for early-career researchers to share their work.
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Award-winning podcast featuring interviews with the world’s greatest adventurers, immersive travel documentaries recorded on location, deep dives into cultures around the world, and inspiration for how to life to the fullest. Hailed as “inspiring storytelling” by the New York Times, and “Ear candy for listeners” by the Washington Post, past guests include Conrad Anker, Ed Stafford, Kristine Tompkins and many more legends of travel and adventure.
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There are things we think we know about countries. But viral videos, TikTok and 24 hour news has made everything we understand about other places somewhat misinformed, twisted or just downright incorrect. Which is why, the hosts of Cerca's Passport, Neil Innes and Andrés Bartos, have decided to take this misinformation and turn it on its head, upside down, the wrong way round and inside out. Neil and Dré want to clear up some of the outright lies about nations we think we know by doing what ...
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 26, 2025
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1:32:58On today's Show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are – Brandon Comer, managing partner at the private equity firm Alterity Capital and co-founder of the National Black Bank Foundation – Edda Coscioni of The Center for Beautiful Living; she is a personal growth coach, hairdresser, hair stylist, makeup artist, clothing s…
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816 Vesterheim; Atlas Obscura Curiosities; Lessons Learned
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52:00Celebrate Norwegian roots in America as we mark the 200th anniversary of a major wave of immigration to the US from the Scandinavian nation. Then join an expert of the offbeat as he delves into some of the more curious places and things held dear by people around the world. And listen in as callers share their favorite travel memories of the year b…
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How Did the British Empire Build the Modern World?
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30:24Tobacco, sugar, rum, cotton, rubber, tea, coffee, spices, industry, borders, slavery, war - all things spread across the globe thanks to the British Empire. At its height in 1922, it was the largest empire the world had ever seen, covering around a quarter of Earth's land surface and ruling over 458 million people- that's a lot of influence. Dan is…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 24, 2025
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1:33:05On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Heather Lalley, managing editor of Restaurant Business, Supermarket News and CSP Daily News Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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At this moment, Jim and Amos go over the many events that took place over the year. Jim's new special "Two Limb Policy" is out now on Netflix! ADS: Monarch: Use code ATM at http://www.monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. That’s 50% off your first year at http://www.monarch.com with code ATM. SOCIALS: Jim Jefferies Website: htt…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 23, 2025
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1:33:06On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Arad Boxenbaum, 24-year-old activist, community organizer and former Democratic candidate for Illinois House, and their guest are: – Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of The Watergate Girl, co-host of #SistersInLaw and host of Just The Facts with Jill Win…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 22, 2025
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1:32:58On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guest is – Stephen E. Kravit, Milwaukee attorney and former federal prosecutor Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/…
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Today's episode is a walkabout though I'm Free Park. Are you truly free from addiction? Can you even visualize being free? Friedrich Nietzsche Said "Freedom is the will to be responsible to ourselves." Enjoy this walkabout as we look and these questions and so much more.
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Appointed by the Romans as king of Judaea, King Herod's reign was defined by great architectural projects and canny diplomacy. But he could also be cruel and paranoid, with scandal and family intrigue marring his rule. King Herod even appears as an unlikely and unlikeable character in the Christmas tale; the king who ordered the execution of childr…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 19, 2025
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1:33:01On today's show: – Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin – Jacki Boyer of Pride Coffee Roasters – Merril Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/drivin…
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427c Christmas in London, Umbria, France, Norway, Greece, Basque Country
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52:00Christmas is a little different across the pond — where Santas dwell on farms or in the woods, festively decorated boats stand in for sleighs, and fermented trout is a must-try treat. Learn about holiday traditions observed in France, Norway, Greece, London, the Spanish Basque Country, and small-town Italy, as a slate of Rick's guides share their c…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 18, 2025
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1:33:02On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are: – Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source Solar Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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2025 Wrap-Up: Gals Chat, A Corn Cob, Alaska, and One Man, ep. 333
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1:12:57To send 2025 off into the great abyss, we have a sensational year-end Basic Folk roundtable featuring Lizzie's group chat: Kaïa Kater, Olivia Ellen Lloyd, and Isa Burke. It can feel so challenging to know which media you can trust and whose takes you can really take to the bank. There is no one we trust more to wrap-up this wild and wacky year than…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 17, 2025
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1:32:56On today's show: – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her new book is “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life – Sandra Delgado, writer-actor-singer Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlan…
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Porpoises, beaver tails, boar's head and puffins were just some of the exquisite dishes on medieval tables during the festive season. In this episode, food historian Annie Gray joins Dan in his kitchen to cook up some delicious Christmas fare from ages past. They make wassail - an ancient alcoholic punch - and mince meat pies as they talk about the…
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ATM: Episode 42 - Bondi Beach and Rob Reiner
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1:13:12At this moment, Jim and Amos give their takes on the recent Bondi Beach mass shooting as well as the murder of Rob and Michelle Singer Reiner. Here is the link to the current GoFundMe's associated with the Bondi Beach victims: https://www.gofundme.com/en-au/c/act/bondi-beach-shooting-fundraisers Jim's new special "Two Limb Policy" is out now on Net…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 16, 2025
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1:33:16On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are: – Rodney Gibbs, Heartland Signal executive director – Pat Quinn, former governor of Illinois; he discusses his campaign advocating passage of a state constitutional amendment aimed at property tax relief – Minnesota State Sen. Zaynab Mohamed (DFL) – Kara S…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 15, 2025
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1:32:55On today's show: – Dr. Shikha Jain, a board-certified hematology and oncology physician and associate professor of medicine at the University of Illinois Cancer Center in Chicago – Brad Vartan, vice president of Foundation & Philanthropy for the Humboldt Park Health Foundation Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.…
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I want to thank my friend Matthew Toth for his insight into the importance of self forgiveness in recovery. Here's a list of 7 points that Matt views as vital as you walk the path of self forgiveness. You can learn more about Matt by searching him on Facebook. He posts often about his walk in recovery and calls ir ODAATwithMatt.…
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Henry VIII wanted to have the most powerful Navy in Europe; he also didn't want to have to travel very far to get it. Around 1512, he built a colossal Naval dockyard on the southern banks of the Thames in London up river from his Greenwich Palace, where he set about building the biggest ships the world had ever seen. Today, you can still find the t…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 12, 2025
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1:32:57On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are – Michael Ceraso, political strategist and consultant – Kathy Anderson and Jeremy Crystal, accountants on end-of-year tax planning Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home…
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815 Sacred Paris; Newgrange Solstice; Finnish Sauna; Christmas in Estonia, Rome, Venice
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52:00Hear a Francophile's recommendations for some of the most magnificent religious architecture to explore in Paris. Then vicariously experience a winter solstice ritual from inside an ancient tomb in Ireland, and warm up to the custom that's central to life in Finland: the sauna. Plus, kick off the Christmas season with local holiday traditions from …
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 11, 2025
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1:33:05On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Richard Chew and their guests are: – Indiana State Rep. Matt Pierce (D) – Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County In hour two, Patti talks to film reviewer Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree Reviews Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ce…
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Meet the Valentines: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of the Irish Women’s National Rugby Team
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26:22On the 30th September 2024, Irish rugby fans woke up to the news that the Ireland had beaten New Zealand. Fans of the men's team rejoiced that the women's team had finally achieved the same feat the men had come to hold so dear. Imagine their shock when fans of women's rugby informed them that the women's team had not only beaten New Zealand before…
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Dan narrates the remarkable story of how George Washington's newly established Continental Army tried to conquer Canada in the brutal winter of 1775. The American Revolutionary forces believed their northern neighbour would surely welcome them as liberators, as they themselves fought off the yoke of British rule. Many imagined that these two vast t…
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ATM: Episode 41 - Bonnie Blue's in Prison!
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1:11:42At this moment, Jim and Amos are outraged that Bonnie Blue is in prison. They also reminisce on the recent tour and also have a lot of tech issues. Sorry! Jim's new special "Two Limb Policy" is out now on Netflix! SOCIALS: Jim Jefferies Website: https://www.jimjefferies.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimjefferies FB: https://www.facebook.co…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 9, 2025
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1:36:30On today's show: – Kevin Ryan, Chicago Public School teacher and Marine veteran running for the U.S. Senate in Illinois – Jamie Ewing and Lori Rohr of Elsinore Theater Ensemble‘s production of “A Picasso,” running through December 21 at the Greenhouse Theater Center – Michél Legendre, campaigns director of Dogwood Alliance Catch "Driving It Home wi…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 8, 2025
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1:32:58On today's show: – Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin, and newly announced candidate for the Texas House of Representatives – Daniel Tully, candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois – In hour two Patti moderates a one-hour panel on early crisis intervention with Jesse Rojo, Peter Eat…
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How do you get to the point in your recovery to be able to say "Nothing's Going to Stop Me"? What measuring stick are you using to determine that you are ready to return to community? In this episode we look at the stuff in our thoughts and the voices that we hear which make us unsure if we are ready. It's time now to sort them out so you know that…
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The aerial bombardment that rained down on the Spanish city of Guernica in 1937 was one of the most shocking atrocities of the Spanish Civil War. Dan and David Brydan - historian of Modern Spain at King's College London - explain why this Basque town was targeted, how the attack unfolded and what it meant for civilians on the ground. They explore t…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, with guest host Paul Chivari, December 5, 2025
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1:32:59On today's show WCPT’s Paul Chivari fills in for Patti and his guests include: – Rodger Sherman, sportswriter and content creator, mainly focusing on football, college sports, and the Olympics; he is the author of the Read Rodge newsletter on Substack – John Parker, host of “The Gaily Show,” moving to weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT – Reed…
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A Paris-based journalist lets us in on what happens behind closed doors at the city's grandest museum when it shuts to the public each Tuesday. And the last apprentice to be trained in the medieval techniques of masonry in Tuscany reveals how ancient secrets help to turn stone into masterpieces of art and architecture. For more information on Trave…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 4, 2025
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1:32:58On today's show: – Indiana State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN, 2024 candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s pre-Civil War abortion law, and host of “The Kristin Lyerly Show” on Civic Media — the show makes its WCPT debut Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Central! – Dan Shafer, cre…
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Namibia Safari: From the Sossusvlei Dunes to the Skeleton Coast
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41:28There are many beautiful countries in Africa, but none are like Namibia. Today we will travel from the highest sand dunes in the world to the wildest coast on the planet. We will track the last free-roaming herd of rhinos on the continent, and watch desert elephants as we float above them in a hot air balloon. But more than anything we will discove…
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Madison Cunningham is Embarrassed All the Time. ep. 332
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59:12Our episode with Madison Cunningham was one of those all-time Basic Folk moments where a guest gets really deep really quickly. I'm so grateful to have had the chance to speak with this brilliant young torchbearer of the folk tradition to celebrate the release of her new album, 'Ace.' Cunningham grew up in the church, an environment which shaped he…
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Sitting Bull and the Battle of Little Bighorn
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53:10The Battle of the Little Bighorn - also known as the Battle of the Greasy Grass - was one of the most dramatic and important clashes in American history. In June 1876, on the rolling plains of Montana, Colonel George Armstrong Custer and the 7th Cavalry charged into a vast encampment of Lakota and other tribes — and were utterly destroyed by the su…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 3, 2025
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1:33:00On today's show: – Tennessee Brando, social commentator, singer-songwriter, and Meidas Touch contributor – Mark Gevaart, producer-host of My Labor Radio, an independent Community Access Radio program that airs every Wednesday on WELT 95.7 FM in Fort Wayne Indiana, and starting this Sunday at 6:00 a.m. makes its debut on WCPT! – At 6:00 Patti joins …
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ATM: Episode 40 - Tolerance Isn't the Right Word
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1:08:58At this moment, Jim and Amos are in their respective hotel rooms talking about how we're using the word "tolerance" incorrectly. They also discuss the recent boat bombings in Venezuela and Jim's kid peeing on people. Jim's new special "Two Limb Policy" is out now on Netflix! ADS: ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting www.ExpressVPN.…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 2, 2025
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1:32:58On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Guido Nardini (Elmhurst councilman), and their guests are: – Oklahoma State Rep. Suzanne Schreiber (D) – Max Winkels, new chair of the Democratic Party of Kenosha – Nancy Economou, founder of Watts Of Love Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (hea…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 1, 2025
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1:32:59On today's show: – Anabel Mendoza, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois – Peggy Flanagan, lieutenant governor of Minnesota and candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota – Nick Uniejewski, candidate for Illinois state Senate – Tim Walkoe, comedian appearing this Saturday at the Laughing Academy in Glenview Catch "Driving It Home with …
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How do you handle shocking news that you receive in your recovery? Does it fuel old thoughts of using to nunb the pain? Do you want to simply give up and believe this confirms that you'll never make it? Who do you trust to be able to talk about it? Colin Powell is quoted as saying "Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age." Join us in this …
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What was life really like aboard the great wooden ships of the Age of Sail? Dan joins After Dark hosts Anthony and Maddy to step aboard these creaking vessels and uncover who served at sea, what drove them to enlist, and just how slim their chances were of making it home alive. Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore. Sign up to…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 28, 2025
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1:32:21Patti Vasquez is joined by guest co-host Adam Selzer and their guest is: – Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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495b National Parks Dinner Party; The Great Southwest; Utah's Craziest Bike Ride
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52:00Author Terry Tempest Williams describes the various "personalities" of a dozen US national parks and examines each one's contributions to the American character. Then historian Flannery Burke tells us how Arizona and New Mexico came to embody what we now think of as the Great Southwest. And travel writer Christopher Solomon enjoys getting dusty on …
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Anyone alive at the time remembers the day President John F. Kennedy was shot dead in Dallas, Texas, on November 22 1963. In this episode, Dan provides a moment-by-moment account of the day that shocked the world and speaks with Jefferson Morley, a former Washington Post journalist who has spent years researching the event to discuss the aftermath …
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 26, 2025
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1:32:58On today's show: – Patrick Cortesi, chair of McLean County Democrats; he is also a candidate for Illinois Democratic State Central Committee – Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See …
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At this moment, Jim and Amos talk about the Namibia election where the current front runner is a man named Adolf Hitler. They also discuss calling people "piggy", Rush Hour 4, how Campbell's soup is for poor people, and Amos reminds us he's technically a lawyer. Jim's new special "Two Limb Policy" is out now on Netflix! ADS: Monarch: Don’t let fina…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 25, 2025
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1:32:59On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guest is: – Heidi Stevens, nationally syndicated columnist, director of External Affairs at the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health, and fellowship coach at The OpEd Project. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCP…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 24, 2025
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1:33:00On today's show Patti Vasquez is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are: – Comedians Tom and Steph Clark, hosts of the "I'm A Rescue" podcast. Tom will be doing two shows in Wisconsin next month (https://www.tomclark.com/appearances.html) – Jenny Korotko, The Approachable Healer Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekda…
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Have you ever left a social gathering without saying goodbye? What were your reasons? In addiction, we are experts in Irish goodbyes! How do you think people feel when we disappear without a goodbye? When we stay away for days and never check in? So whether you are the one who gave the Irish goodbye, or if you have been the receiver of one, or if y…
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