On today's show:
– Araceli Sharper, president of the Illinois Democratic Women of Kankakee County and candidate for Kankakee County Board District 12
– Norma Balentine of Souls to the Polls Wisconsin
– A women's health segment with Madeline Figueroa and Benita Santillenas
– Kaylee Peterson, candidate for Idaho’s 1st Congressional District
– Linda Robertson, candidate for Illinois state Representative, District 65

"Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" now has its very own podcast that you can subscribe to. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home Full Episodes" and "Driving It Home Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home.

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).

Driving It Home With Patti Vasquez  Oct. 21, 2024

On today's show:
-Maggie O’Keefe (40th ward committeewoman, Cook County Democratic Party; @cookcodems)
- Ricky Rivard (Dem candidate for Kane County Board, 12th district)
- Stewart Ogilvie (Dem candidate for Dekalb County Board, 4th district; @DeKalbDems)
- Dan Feehan (Flip the States; @danielfeehan)
- Amber Milos (Flip the States; @Flip_the_States)

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).

"Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" now has its very own podcast that you can subscribe to. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home Full Episodes" and "Driving It Home Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home.

Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez  Oct. 22, 2024

Former Onondaga County Executive and President of SUNY ESF Joanie Mahoney joins hosts Maximilian Eyle and Dr. Rick Wright on Central Current’s inaugural episode of “It’s Happening Here”, a new podcast exploring how local news, local government, and local civic engagement impacts our democracy. The three discuss the challenges of information fragmentation in CNY, the need for humanizing political discourse, and Central Current’s collaboration with ArtRage to produce a photojournalism exhibit on the housing crisis.

It's Happening Here Ep. 1 - Joanie Mahoney

This week on The Frame: the City Council continues to address the MBTA Communities Act following Framingham’s conditional compliance status being granted by the state, the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce holds its reception for local legislators, and a highlight on the Century Chinese Language School and their annual Chinese New Year gala.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

The Frame: February 6, 2025

Tune in to KSQM as Superintendent Nicols and Director Santos talk about the important local issue of schools. Sequim is a beautiful place to live, and the drive to have young families move to Sequim is reliant on the state of their educational system. Sassy Susan, our interviewer, asks clarifying questions getting much needed answers about the renovations and where the local tax dollars go. 

Sequim School Bond & Levy (Part 2) - Superintendent Nicols/Director Santos  02/04/2025

In Southern Maine, a Trump Caravan Musters

Lobbyist Jim Thompson & Gen Z'r Alex Caro join Long Island Patriot Radio to discuss the current state of events in the state and nation, how young men shifted toward the right in the past election, and how Trump and his policies are reshaping the political landscape 

Alex Caro & Jim Thompson Join LI Patriot Radio

Host Pete Muldoon talks to newly-elected Town Council member Devon Viehman about housing, family needs in Jackson and some off-the-wall ideas about how to bring revenue into the community.

The State of Jackson: Devon Viehman takes a seat at the Town Council table

This week on The Frame: Mayor Sisitsky advises that the plan to build a new community center has hit a setback due to a lack of federal funding, a special permit to build a three-story residential building by Waushakum Pond is denied by the Zoning Board of Appeals, and a look at Framingham’s Troop 12, as both local boys and girls progress from cub scouts to scouts.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

The Frame: March 20, 2025

Throughout 2024, the city of Ann Arbor celebrated its 200th anniversary with community events, festivals, and art displays that highlighted its rich culture and history. To cap off the celebrations, in December 2024 the EMU Center for Oral History Research invited community members to Skyline High School to share what makes Ann Arbor special. In this interview, Odile Hugnot-Haber talks about her journey to Ann Arbor, the importance of community activism and engagement, and how the city can start to make a change in the world.

Odile Hugnot-Haber, Interview, 2024

Central Current is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newspaper for people building a life in Central New York. Our "It's Happening Here" podcast explores how local news, local government, and local civic engagement impacts our democracy as a whole.

WCPT’s eclectic weekend programming is available here, from “Where Are They Now” and “The Family Meeting” to “The Hal Sparks Show,” “Think Theory Radio,” and "The Sports Cubicle." Find our full Saturday and Sunday schedule at heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule. 

“Chew’s Views,” “Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive,” “Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez,” “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath,” and “Out Chicago” now have their own podcast feeds.  Go to heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule to visit their show pages and subscribe.

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