Driving It Home (Full Episodes)
Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT Chicago), 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:
– Indiana State Rep. Carolyn Jackson (D-Hammond); she is ranking minority member of the House Committee on Elections and Apportionment
– Merrill Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market
– Leila Staton of Insufferable Wenches, an Indivisible group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Joe Kilgallon and their guests are:
– Brad Vartan, vice president of the Humboldt Park Health Foundation
– John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, podcaster and radio host, TV pundit, and author of the New York Times bestselling book “Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fle...
On today's show:
– Chicago Ald. Jesse Fuentes
During the 6:00 hour Patti takes part in the “Up North” podcast
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 Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:
– Lynne from Elk Grove Township Indivisible
– Kayla Ragona, board member of Seattle Indivisible
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:
– Justin Kaufman, reporter for Axios Chicago
– Nancy Economou, founder of Watts Of Love
– Kat Abughazaleh, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
– Sean Allen and Jim Fulton of Union Proud Warrior
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Adam Selzer and their guests are:
– Yolanda Androzzo, executive director of One Aim Illinois
– Jackie from Pride Coffee Roasters
– Cheryl Knecht, owner and founder of Schoolhouse Kitchen & Studio, Chicagoland’s premier cooking school for kids and families
– Merrill Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sund...
On today's show:
– Comedians Nick Griffin and Jimmy Tingle
– Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County
– Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her new book is “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life
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On today's show Dan Schaefer fills in for Patti Vasquez.
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 Vasquez is joined by Dan Schaefer and their guests are:
– Gwen Levey, Nashville singer-songwriter and co-founder of Rise Above Justice Movement
– Chicago Ald. Gilbert Villegas
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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Patti is joined by political strategist and chair of Illinois Veterans for Change Jesse Rojo, and their guests include:
– Melissa McMahon of Woodstock Pride, promoting their October 11th event, Le Gayla Sombre Du Carnaval Tickets
– John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, podcaster and radio host, TV pundit, and author of the New York Times bestselling book “Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Perso...
On today's show:
– Peter Sarelas of Source Solar
– Xp Lee, newly sworn in member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
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:
– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast
– During the 6:00 hour Patti participates in the Up North podcast with Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad and special guests
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guests are:
– Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University
– Julie Roginsky, Democratic Party strategist, CNN commentator, and co-founder of the nonprofit Lift Our Voices
– Jen Golbeck, professor, computer scientist, psychologist, “expert ...
On to today's show:
– John Parker and Jim Pounds of “The Gaily Show,” weekday mornings from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Central on WCPT
– Dee Darling, candidate for McHenry County Board District 1
– Illinois State Sen. Mike Simmons, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
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On today's show:
– Merrill Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market
– Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Central on WCP – Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin
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On today's show:
– Phil Martinez, board chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
During the 6:00 hour Patti participates in the Up North podcast with Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad; Appleton, Wisconsin radio host Ben Cominos; political organizer Amy Thomas; Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larsen; and American Federation of Teachers Wisconsin President Jon Shelton.
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On today's show:
– Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner and candidate for Congress
– Heidi Stevens, nationally syndicated columnist, director of External Affairs at the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health, and fellowship coach at The OpEd Project
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartla...
On today' show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy and their guest is:
– Brittany Ruland, Iowa Iowa reproductive rights advocate and political adviser
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 WCPT’s Paul Chivari fills in for Patti and his guests are:
– Ed Yohnka, director of communications and public policy for the ACLU of Illinois
– Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.co...
On today's show Dwayne Kennedy and Esmeralda Leon fill in for Patti.
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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