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Chicago's grassroots talk radio, powered by listeners, not corporations. Live every Sunday morning on WCPT 820 AM with host Mohammed Faheem.

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WCPT 820 AM Chicago
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Independent radio
No corporate sponsors
Sundays 8–10 AM
WCPT 820 AM Chicago
100% community funded
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“I created TLS Radio to give everyday people a platform on the public airwaves.”

Mohammed Faheem is a grassroots broadcaster, community advocate, and organizer. With a deep commitment to civic engagement and independent media, he brings together diverse voices every Sunday morning to discuss the issues that matter most to Chicago and beyond.

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Sunday mornings aren't the same without TLS Radio. It's the one show that talks about what's really happening in our neighborhoods — no spin, no agenda.

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