WCPT 820 - Chicago's Progressive Talk

06/19/2026

On today's show:
- Paul Chivari, co-host of "The Sports Cubicle on WCPT (Sundays at 9pm CT)
-Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree Reviews
-Nicholas Fredenberg, public health practictioner, veteran commnity organizer, and author of the forthcoming book "Fighting for New York: Activism for Health and Social Justice Since the 1960s"
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).

06/19/2026

Radio Free America: How to lib out over sports

Nathaniel Frum says Democrats can win back men by out-arguing sports radio callers about Arch Manning. He's wrong, but not for the reason you think. Sports do give politicians a way to talk about their values. They're just not doing it.

06/19/2026

OHIO STATE REP. Latyna M. Humphrey (D): "Freedom is more than a holiday. Freedom is more than a slogan. Freedom is about dignity. Freedom is about opportunity. Freedom is about ensuring every person has a voice and a fair chance to succeed."

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06/19/2026

Ohio State Rep. Latyna M. Humphrey (D) says Juneteenth is a reminder of how the fight for freedom goes on.

"...Juneteenth is not just about reflecting on the past; it's about examining where we are today. Because for far too long, too many Ohioans' freedoms are still out of reach."

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06/19/2026

Michigan Speaker Matt Hall defends GOP lawmaker over ‘victim mentality’ comments about colleague’s dead daughter

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall defended Rep. Jim DeSana after leaked audio revealed DeSana mocked a fellow GOP lawmaker's deceased daughter.

06/19/2026

Ohio State Rep. Terrence Upchurch (D) laughs at the Trump administration removing Juneteenth and MLK Day from the National Park Service's fee-free list — while adding Flag Day, which unironically doubles as Trump’s birthday.

"I laugh to keep from crying, ladies and gentlemen."

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06/18/2026

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Chris Jones and their guests are
– Rodney Gibbs, Heartland Signal executive director
– Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT
– Todd Belcore, co-founder and executive director of Social Change
– Comedian Deanna Ortiz

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).

06/18/2026

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R) defends State Rep. Jim DeSana (R) after the Detroit News shared audio of him saying a Republican rep has a "victim mentality" over her daughter's death in 2021.

"I'm really grateful that Jim has worked with us ... He's a very authentic guy."

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06/18/2026

Wisconsin Senate Minority Leader Wisconsin State Senator Dianne Hesselbein explains why all Senate Democrats rejected a recent special education funding bill.

"... I advocated with Republicans, let's go to the floor and get that piece done. Unfortunately, they did not want to do that."

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06/18/2026

Mike Rogers falls for AI hoax seconds after dismissing tech fears

Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers mocked AI "fearmongering" before admitting he was terrified by a fake video of Chinese robot soldiers.