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 is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are
– Merril Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market
– Jennifer Van Valkenburg, president and CEO of Garfield Park Conservatory, which just reopened their children’s garden
– Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist
– Paul Chivari, co-host of “The Sports Cubicle” on WCPT (...
On today's show
– Alana Billingsly, flight attendant and Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) representative
– Patrick Dixon, manager of elder rights at AgeOptions; he talks about Medicare fraud
– GwynCiesla, president of Aurora Pride; the Aurora Pride Parade is Sunday, June 14th
– Laurel Feakes, director of PR and Marketing for Capital City Pri...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are
– Precious Brady-Davis, commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
– Morgan Coghill, former candidate for the Illinois 10th Congressional District (he was defeated in the March primary) and founder of Northern Illinois Progressives, along with activist Augusta Guffroy, community activi...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Joe Kilgallon and their guests are
– Bushra Amiwala, Skokie school board member and first Gen Z elected official in the U.S.; she recently ran for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
– Comedians Soli Santos and Evie Cato; both will take part in ¿Que?: The No Sabo Comedy Experience at the Comedy Plex in Oak Park this Thursday, June 11
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On today's show
– Dylan Conmy, executive director of The HumanKIND Initiative and founder of Ottawa Family Pride Festival, happening this Saturday
– Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupuncture
– Kristine Binder of Free Mom Hugs
– John B. Boss, actor appearing as Roger DeBris in Bright Side Theatre‘s new production of the Mel Brooks musica...
On today's show:
– Mike Mercado, co-host of “The Sports Cubicle” on WCPT (Sundays at 9:00 p.m. Central), and “The Bear Era Podcast”
– Casey Aden-Wansbury, vice president of Policy and Government Affairs at Instacart
– Jen Wirt, founder and CEO of Coral Care
– Marcus Walsh, president of Preservation Rockford Company
– David Greenberg, distinguis...
On today's show:
– Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist
– Alison Dyer of the Double Good Kids Foundation, promoting Double Good Days 2026, a free, sensory-friendly event brings together kids of all abilities and their families for a day of play, connection, and pure joy, Sunday, June 7 at Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview, Illinois
– Dan Kotowski, former Illinois state...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are
– Demi Palecek, community activist and candidate for Illinois House in the 13th District
– Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Equality 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 Patti is joined by guest co-host Austin May, candidate for McHenry County Board District 5, and their guests are
– Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of “Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis”
– Vicci Rodgers, AFS Intercultural volunteer, with Adele Bertrand from France and her host mom, Beth McDowell; regular hosts Mary Furman (mother) Claire June Lesiowski (daughter); an...
On today's show
Dan Shafer, Civic Media political editor and founding editor of The Recombobulation Area in Wisconsin
– Chaney Mosley,congressional candidate in Tennessee’s 6th District
– Jenny Korotko, The Approachable Healer
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 Arad Boxenbaum, 25-year-old activist, community organizer and former Democratic candidate for Illinois House, and their guests are
– Julia Metallo, alderperson for Kenosha District 15
– Kavi Chintam, campaign manager for Illinois at Vote Solar
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsig...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Todd Belcore, executive director of Social Change, and their guests are
– Steven J. Springer, comedian
– Carlos Marroquin, national director of Food for Health at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and Tara O’Callaghan, director of operations for Food for Health at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are
– Angela Cummings, executive director of American Foundation of Suicide Prevention Illinois Chapter; she talks about the Illinois Construction Hike for Hope happening June 13 in Downers Grove and Grafton, Illinois
– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of theConsumer Guide Car Stuff podcast
– Delia Jervier, executive di...
On today's show
– Dave Wohl, executive director of the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling, talking about the Are You Really Winning? Illinois gambling helpline
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 Dan Schaefer and their guests are
– Wally Moist of Illinois Veterans for Change
– Elizabeth Grossman and Nick Mayer, co-founders of Health Alliance of Chicago Comedians
– Illinois State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (District 84)
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it...
On today's show:
– Sheri Reda, Chicago-based author of “Diaspora,” a new collection of poems
– Alice da Cunha (artistic director) and Marc Frost (executive director), co-founders of Physical Theater Festival Chicago (along with in-studio guest co-host Adam Selzer)
– Angel “AJ” Rodriguez-Targa, public affairs specialist with the Office of Disaster Recovery and Re...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guests are
– Megan Parker, RN, living donor transplant coordinator with Loyola Medicine
– Zia Varajon, Chicago-based author, whose debut book, “Love, Your Trans Big Sister: Advice on the Transfeminine Journey,” was released May 12
– Tim Tarrant, vice president of...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are
– Ricky Martel, one of the founders of Second City Outlaws
– Peter Coolidge, Democratic candidate for sheriff of DuPage County
– Kate Morrissey, endoscopy RN at Rush University Medical Center; she discusses Rush University Medical Center nurses’ Monday vote to join the National Nurses Organizing Commi...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy and their guests are
– Joel Bleifuss, editor and publisher of Barn Raiser, and Justin Perkins, deputy editor and publisher of Barn Raiser
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).
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's show
– U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH), candidate for re-election in Ohio's 13th Congressional District
– Dan Shafer, Civic Media political editor and founding editor of The Recombobulation Area in Wisconsin
– Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist
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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