ABOUT THE HOST

Paula Vergara

Paula Vergara is the youngest of four salty siblings raised in the Boston suburbs by two wonderful parents (one from Spain), who instilled in her a love of library books, encyclopedias, nature, beaches, paella, Spanish music, and family gatherings that made the neighbors jealous. She grew up in a humor-filled, Catholic—yet unapologetically liberal household, where learning was a priority, and laughter was always loud.

Armed with an independent streak, a dry wit, and a lifelong passion for learning and creative expression, Paula followed the road less traveled, spending a decade in marketing at WGBH in Boston, followed by six years as a professional tennis writer (Roger Federer once held the door for her at the US Open), and many years as a freelance journalist.

For the past three years, the Probably Speaking podcast explored family history and bucket lists. Now, the show has pivoted from personal stories to politics. In an age of disinformation, corruption, and reckoning, Paula uses storytelling as a tool for truth-telling, pulling back the curtain on American politics. With curiosity, edge, and a refusal to look away, she brings her voice—and her guests—into the heart of what matters. 

Paula currently resides in Delaware.