Howdy, folks.  This week in Fairfield, we're honored to have Compass Records' The Waybacks performing at Cafe Paradiso, Wednesday October 29.  Not neatly put into any one category, this quartet is made up of some top-notch acoustic musicians and have been performing together for nearly a decade.  I had a chance to speak with founder and frontman, James Nash, from his home in San Francisco.  Join me this Tuesday, on Gravel Road Radio, to hear what James had to say about touring, the growth of the Waybacks, songwriting and life as a musician.  This Tuesday, October 28, from 2 - 4 p.m.

Helen Thomas 1pm

This legendary journalist and bestselling author is known for asking tough questions, a trait almost unknown today. She is commonly referred to as "The First Lady of the Press".

She talks with Speaking Freely's Dennis Raimondi about the presidential primaries and a whole host of wideranging topics.

Steve Deace 1:30pm

Mr. Deace is a conservative talk show host on News Radio 1040 WHO in Des Moines, Iowa. He is in large part responsible for calling voters' attention to Governor Huckabee of Arkansa in this month's Iowa caucus election. Governor Huckabee went on to win the primary.

Steve's 3-hour show airs daily.

1pm
Jackie Dodd, wife of U.S. Senator and presidential hopeful Christopher Dodd of Connecticut [D]

Jackie Dodd spent 20 years working in national security policy, foreign affairs and trade for the US Government. As CEO and Vice Chair of the Export-Import Bank during the Clinton administration, Mrs Dodd visited over 90 countries around the world, leading trade negotiations and opening new markets to US goods.

Prior to her executive branch experience Mrs Dodd worked on issues of national security in the Congress, she holds a MA in National Security Studies from Georgetown University.

1:30pm
Robert L. "Bob" Vander Plaats, head of the Mike Huckabee campaign in Iowa, Republican presidential hopeful.

Robert Vander Plaats is an American politician and a former high school principal, human services organization director, and business consultant from Sioux City, Iowa. He was a primary candidate for the 2006 Iowa Republican gubernatorial nomination, competing against Iowa Congressman Jim Nussle. As the race progressed, he withdrew his candidacy for Governor in favor of being Nussle's running mate in the general election.  read more »