Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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So many people say they do not care about or follow politics, but the reality is that politics is everywhere in your daily life.

In this full episode, Nick interviews Chicago candidate Laura Yepez about why she should be elected alderwoman in Chicago's First Ward.

Get the full episode: youtu.be/Rq4emvK-4q8

About Guest

Laura Yepez is a longtime Chicago resident, community advocate, 1st Ward Democratic Committeewoman, and the owner of the historic Wicker Park Inn for over 22 years. With a deep background in entrepreneurship, local chambers of commerce, and local school councils, she is running for 1st Ward Alderwoman to bring responsive, constituent-focused leadership and small-business advocacy to City Hall.


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Find Laura Yepez here:

Website: yepezforchicago.com
Facebook: facebook.com/yepezforchicago
Instagram: instagram.com/yepezforchicago_
TikTok: tiktok.com/@yepezforchicago
Stay at the Wicker Park Inn: wickerparkinn.com

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