Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Full Episodes)
From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy adviser. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her second-generation Irish dad and Mexican immigrant mom. Patti has headlined in comedy clubs and colleges all over the U.S., Canada, and Europe, appeared on Nickelodeon, TBS, ABC, The Oprah Winfrey Network, and has a recurring role on NBC’s “Chicago Fire.” When her son Declan was born with a rare neurological disorder, Patti decided to take her communication and performance experience to launch her company “With Kind Words,” in which she helps medical professionals and educators communicate with compassion. For six years, Patti was the first Latina to host her own talk show on WGN Radio 720. In addition to her work as a performer and consultant, Patti began advocating for children and families throughout Illinois and helped restore funding for vital support services after massive cuts were made by former Governor Bruce Rauner. In 2020 she ran to be the state representative of the 19th District. She is now the health care and human services liaison and assistant policy adviser for Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. Patti lives with her family on the Northwest Side of Chicago and continues to advocate for her community.
Episodes
On today's show Patti broadcasts live from Brewpoint Coffee in Elmhurst, Illinois, and her guest are
– Leah Greenberg, co-founder and co-executive director of the Indivisible Project, and Lynne, group leader of Indivisible Elk Grove Township
– Melissa Villanueva, candidate for DuPage County District 1
– Chris Ford, Democratic candidate for Minnesota State Senate District 32
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On today's show
– Jordan Zaslow, founder/executive director at Her Bold Move
– Rick Crosson, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District
– Kristy Janigo, Maple Grove, Minnesota, councilmember and Democratic candidate for Minnesota State Senate District 37
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On today's show
– Peter Janko, candidate for Illinois House, District 69; he currently serves as Democratic State Central committeeperson for Illinois' 11th Congressional District
– Charlie Laskonis, six-term chair of the Winnebago County Democratic Party and organizer for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
– Jackie Mader, senior early childhood reporter at The Hechinger Report; he...
On today's show:
– Dr. Bill Miller, comedian
– Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupuncture
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).
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Suzana Flores, psychologist and author, and their guests are
– Rebecca Martin Fagerholm, executive director of Cinema Femme; the 2026 Cinema Femme Short Film Fest plays October 11-13 at Chicago's Music Box Theater
– Elliott Serrano, "Driving It Home" Chief Geek Officer
– Charlotte Dennett, investigative journalist, attorney, and author of the book ...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Mark Gevaart of My Labor Radio and their guests are
– Anabel Mendoza, former candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois, and founder of Democracy Unbought, a nonprofit designed to grow engagement in low-voter turnout neighborhoods and educate communities about dark money's influence
– Seth D. Harris, professor of practice at Northeastern University ...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:
– Jesse Gutierrez Jr., candidate for DuPage County Board 6
– B.K. Peters (Brian Kapolka), Chicago-area self-published children’s author and creator of the "A Dog Named Dexter" book series
– Members of the band Naüvoo; they will perform at the 2nd Annual Concert for Democracy Sunday, October 11 at Belvedere Events &...
On today's show
– Trevor Jung, candidate for Wisconsin State Senate, District 21
– Ted Mason, Elk Grove Village Mental Health Board Referendum advocate and 2026 candidate for Cook County commissioner District 15, and Amanda Roudebush, clerk of Downers Grove Township
– Jim Murphy, associate vice president of legal advocacy at the National Wildlife Federation
– Dan Bukiewicz, candidate fo...
On today's show
– Dan Hebreard, president of Forest Preserve of DuPage County and 2026 candidate for re-election
– Ray McKenzie of the band Chicago Rock Exchange; they perform at the 2nd Annual Concert for Democracy Sunday, October 11 at Belvedere Events & Catering in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
– Dave Bushaw, independent candidate for Congress in Iowa’s 2nd District
– Ben Gruber, Democ...
On today's show
– Dr. Suzana Flores, psychologist and author, and Elliott Serrano, "chief geek officer" of "Driving It Home"
– Patrick Cortesi, chair of the Democratic Party of McLean County
– Dan VanTilburg, vice chair of the DeKalb County Illinois Democratic Party; Patti Vasquez will be the keynote speaker at DeKalb Democrats' Paul Simon Awards Dinner & Fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 4
– Todd Belc...
On today's show
– U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, 2026 candidate for re-election in the 17th District of Illinois
– Angela Cummings, executive director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, along with Jake Lavin, founder and CEO of the Happiness Project, ahead of the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk at Montrose Harbor, October 3
– Amy Blythe, assistant vice president of early learning serv...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Paul Farahvar and their guests are
– Hilario Dominguez, 2026 candidate for Chicago School Board president
– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast
Patti also talks to Maria Elena Bisabarros, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 33.
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On today's show Patti broadcasts live from The States Forum Convening in New York City and her guests are
– Graig Meyer, executive director of the North Carolina Justice Center
– Melissa Walker, principal strategist, Giving Circles, at The States Project, and author of 10 published novels for young readers
– Tom Moore, senior fellow for Democracy and Government at the Center for American Progress and...
Broadcasting live from New York City, Patti is joined in hour one by:
– Gwen Levey, Nashville recording artist and activist
During the second hour of the show we play four interviews Patti recorded at the Labor Day Eddy Fest; the guests are:
– Demi Palecek, community activist and candidate for Illinois House in the 13th District
– Dylan Blaha, state director for Let's Address Illinois, organizer, veteran,...
On today's show
– Randi Olson, chair of DeKalb County Democrats; Patti Vasquez will be the keynote speaker at DeKalb Democrats' Paul Simon Awards Dinner & Fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 4
– Comedian and writer Janice Rodriguez, producer of the 5th Annual Latina Comedy Festival, October 1-3 at Chicago's Lincoln Lodge (Patti will perform on opening night)
– Cliff Cash, comedian and progressive activist
On today's show
– Maggy Kucera, volunteer coordinator for AFSP's Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk at Montrose Harbor, October 3
– Ben Cominos, host of "Outside The Box with Ben Cominos" on Substack
– Anna Aho Rink, Democratic candidate for Michigan House District 109
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...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are
– Jordan Zaslow, founder/executive director at Her Bold Move
– JoCasta Zamarripa, member of the Milwaukee Common Council and candidate for Wisconsin secretary of state
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).
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On today's show
– Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin; she represents Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by ICE Sunday, September 20
– Nat Smith, Democratic candidate for Minnesota Senate District 33
– Roz Varon, organizer of "Stars For Sara: A Benefit Event to Honor the Late Sara Janz and Support Memorial Scholarship Fu...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guest is
– Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County
Patti is also joined by Paul Nolley, candidate for Congress in the 16th District of Illinois
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).
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On today's show
– Michigan State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou, campaign board chair for the Michigan House Democrats and 2026 candidate for re-election in Michigan's 75th House District
– John Perryman, candidate for Wisconsin's 31st Assembly District
– Lynn of Indivisible Elk Grove Township
– Paula Deacon Garcia, candidate for DuPage County clerk
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