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:
– Susan Smentek, candidate for DuPage County Forest Preserve District 1 commissioner
– Belle Katubig, Democrat running for judge in the 20th Subcircuit of Cook County
– Illinois House candidate Demi Palecek and activist David Hogg, co-founder of Leaders We Deserve, a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young progressives to Congress and state legislatu...
On today's show:
– Illinois State Sen. Mike Simmons, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
– Bushra Amiwala, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
– Jen Banek, Lake County coroner and candidate for State Central Committeewoman in the 10th Congressional District
– Stephanie Kifowit, Illinois state represent...
On today's show
– Terry Cosgrove, senior adviser to Project 50 and former president and CEO of Personal PAC, along with Amy Littlefield, author of the new book “Killers of Roe,” a “whodunit that investigates the death of abortion rights”
– Richard Piecyski, director of marketing for Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago
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On today's show:
– Paul Nolley, candidate for Congress in the 16th District of Illinois
– Phil Andrew, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
– In the second hour of the show Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more
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On today's show:
– Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner and candidate for Congress
– Amy Johnson, Democrat running to be Kane County (Illinois) sheriff
– Reed Showalter, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois and antimonopoly attorney
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/progra...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are
– Liz Nicholson, candidate for Cook County Board of Review commissioner, District 2
– Sanjyot Dunung, candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois
– Anabel Mendoza, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois
– Anita Pinduir, executive director of Way Back Inn...
On today's show:
– Quinn Fulmer, candidate for DuPage Forest Preserve District 1
– Sanjyot Dunung, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois
– Nick Uniejewski, candidate for Illinois state Senate
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 Dwayne Kennedy and their guests are
– 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”
– Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University
– Dyla...
On today's show:
– Austin May, candidate for McHenry County Board District 5
– Jazmin J. Robinson, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois
In the second hour of the show Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more
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On today's show
– Patrick Cortesi, chair of McLean County Democrats; he is also a candidate for Illinois Democratic State Central Committee
– Demi Palecek, member of Illinois Veterans for Change and Democratic candidate for state representative in the 13th District of Illinois (with guest co-host Tim Walkoe)
– Tim Murphy, national correspondent at Mother Jones, on his re...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Soli Santos and their guests are
– Eira Sepúlveda, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District commissioner and candidate for re-election
– Morgan Coghill, candidate for Congress in the 10th District of Illinois; he is challenging incumbent Rep. Brad Schneider in the March 17 Democratic primary
– Jenny Korotko, Th...
On today's show Patti Vasquez talks early crisis intervention with Jesse Rojo and is also joined by Vicci Rodgers, AFS Intercultural volunteer
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 Carmen Navarro Gercone, and their guests are
– Paul Farahvar, comedian and recovering attorney
– Dan Mulka, executive director of La Grange Business Association, on La Grange Restaurant Week; it starts Friday, February 27
– Tina Cisarik Garza, senior development and organizational initiatives manager at Catholics for Choice
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On today's show:
– Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner and candidate for Congress
– Robert Held, Chicago attorney and anti-ICE activist
– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff 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
– Maria Pappas, Cook County treasurer
– 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
– Matt Conroy, candidate for Congress in the 5th District of Illinois
– Mike Simmons, Illinois state senator and 2026 candid...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal, and their guests are
– Harold Gatewood, chair of the Chicago Gay Men’s Caucus
– Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupuncture
– Kevin Ryan, Chicago Public School teacher and Marine veteran running for the U.S. Senate in Illinois
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On today's show:
– Tim Walkoe, comedian
– Ian Tobin, vice president/director of Community Development for the Lincoln Square-Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
– Pat Quinn, former governor of Illinois
– Maria Peterson, candidate for Illinois House in the 52nd District
– Judge Peggy O’Connell, candidate for Appellate Court Judge in the 3rd District of Illinois
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On today's show Patti is joined by co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:
– Erin Chan Ding, candidate for Illinois State Representative of District 52
– Ricky Martel of Second City Outlaws
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:
– Patrick Jones, candidate for Will County sheriff
– Paula Poundstone, comedian and podcaster; she is performing Saturday, February 28 at the McAnnich Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
– At 6:00 Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more
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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:
– Warren “Hawk” Preis, host of the new WCPT show “Hawk Takes the Wheel”; it debuts this Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Central
– Agnes Gray, voter education director of League of Women Voters Illinois, and Jane Ruby, president of L...
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