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
– Erin Bosack, president of Chicago Area Peace Action (CAPA); on Sunday, September 6 CAPA presents "An Afternoon with Amy Goodman: Independent Media in a Time of Elections, War, and Rising Authoritarianism" at the University of Illinois Chicago
– Mark Gevaart, producer-host of My Labor Radio, an independent Community Access Radio program that airs every Wednesday on WELT 95.7 FM in Fort Wayne India...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia Beal and their guests are
– Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source Solar
– Jordan Parker, founder of Triveni Institute
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On today's show Paul Chivari fills in for Patti with guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal, and their guests are
– DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek
– Bridie Damisch, special events and social media coordinator for Youth Outlook, which "celebrates, empowers, and advocates for LGBTQ+ youth across northern and central Illinois"
– Robert Held, Chicago attorney, president of the Chicago Council of Lawyers, anti-...
On today's show comedians Dwayne Kennedy and Adam Burke fill in for Patti Vasquez.
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On today's show Elliott Serrano fills in for Patti with guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are
– Jody Ann Martin, The Snarky Correspondent
– Kate Rice, columnist, podcaster and activist
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On today's show Elliott Serrano fills in for Patti with guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are
– Stormy Daniels, who will be doing a special event at Zanies Rosemont, Monday, August 31
– Greg O’Neil of Q Force Midwest Action Group
– Kyle Stern, president of the West Suburban Teachers Union, Local 571
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On today's show Elliott Serrano ad Ken Mejia-Beal fill in for Patti and their guest is
– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast
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On today's show Paul Chivari fills in for Patti with guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal, and their guests are
– Kevin Schmit, associate sports editor of the Daily Herald and columnist; he is a member of the Daily Herald News Guild organizing committee
– Paul Nolley, candidate for Congress in the 16th District of Illinois
– Illinois State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, Democrat representing the 46th District
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On today's show
– Chris Fitzsimon, publisher, CEO and founder of States Newsroom and host of the Stories from the States podcast
– Brandon Wu, director of Policy and Campaigns at ActionAid USA
– Daniel Squadron, president and co-founder of Future Now and author of “The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union” (2026)
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Today Patti is joined by guest co-host Illinois State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit and their guest is
– Zia Varajon, Chicago-based author whose debut book is "Love, Your Trans Big Sister: Advice on the Transfeminine Journey"; on September 2 Chicago's Center on Halsted presents “Love, Your Trans Big Sister – A Reading, Conversation & Celebration”
Patti also talks to
– Carol Glanville, Michiga...
On today's show
– Jesse Rojo, director of Public Policy & Advocacy for Clearbrook
– Peter Janko, candidate for Illinois House, District 69; he currently serves as Democratic State Centralcommitteeperson for Illinois' 11th Congressional District
– Ellie Krug, transgender activist, lawyer, author of “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life,” and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman&rdquo...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:
– Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN, 2024 candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, and host of "The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show"
– Dylan Blaha, state director for Let's Address Illinois, organizer, veteran, and former congressional candidate in Illinois
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On today's show:
– Jon Marcus, higher-education journalist at The Hechinger Report and co-host of the public radio podcast “College Uncovered“; his latest article is “Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline“
– Dan Ashurst, executive director of FairVote Illinois
– Jen Schroeder, workplace advocate for professionals over 45 and founder of&...
On today's show:
– Comedians Soli Santos and Evie Cato
– Erica Bray-Parker, candidate for Illinois House, District 47
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On today's show:
– Dr. Caitlyn McHugh-Glab, change agent for The Myopia Collective, a new initiative aimed at rallying the profession of optometry to realize a new standard of care for children with myopia
– Michigan State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou; the East Lansing Democrat talks about allegations of sexual abuse at Interlochen Center for the Arts
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On today's show:
– Tennessee Brando, Meidas Touch contributor, social media commentator, and singer-songwriter from East Tennessee
– Mark Gevaart, producer-host of My Labor Radio, an independent Community Access Radio program that airs every Wednesday on WELT 95.7 FM in Fort Wayne Indiana, and Sundays at 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT
– John Parker, host of “The Gaily Show,” weeknights at...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:
– Bob Reiter, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor
– Joanna Whaley, 2026 Democratic candidate for Michigan state representative, District 2; she is seeking to become the first transgender woman elected to the Michigan House
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On today's show:
– Matt McNeil, host of “The Matt McNeil Show,” weekdays at 9:00 p.m. on WCPT; he previews tonight’s primary election in Minnesota
– John E. McDonough, professor of practice in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and author of “America’s Wrong Turn: US Health Care in the Neoliberal Era” (...
On today's show
Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County
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On today's show Patti broadcasts live from the McHenry County Fair and her guests include
– Dee Darling, candidate for McHenry County Board District 1
– Ken Bauman, member of the McHenry County Board of Directors
– 4-H kids Tim Hofth, Chris McKee and Lily Behrens
– Ruth Scifo, chair of the Democratic Party of McHenry County
– Natalie Ziemba, member of the Woodstock Ci...
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