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 Patti is joined by guest co-host Arad Boxenbaum, 24-year-old activist, community organizer and former Democratic candidate for Illinois House, and their guest are:
– Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of The Watergate Girl, co-host of #SistersInLaw and host of Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks
– Mike Nellis, Demo...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guest is
– Stephen E. Kravit, Milwaukee attorney and former federal prosecutor
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:
– Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin
– Jacki Boyer of Pride Coffee Roasters
– Merril Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market
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 Navarre Gercone and their guests are:
– Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source Solar
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:
– 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
– Sandra Delgado, writer-actor-singer
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-ho...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are:
– Rodney Gibbs, Heartland Signal executive director
– Pat Quinn, former governor of Illinois; he discusses his campaign advocating passage of a state constitutional amendment aimed at property tax relief
– Minnesota State Sen. Zaynab Mohamed (DFL)
– Kara Saul-Rinaldi, chief policy officer ...
On today's show:
– Dr. Shikha Jain, a board-certified hematology and oncology physician and associate professor of medicine at the University of Illinois Cancer Center in Chicago
– Brad Vartan, vice president of Foundation & Philanthropy for the Humboldt Park Health Foundation
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driv...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are
– Michael Ceraso, political strategist and consultant
– Kathy Anderson and Jeremy Crystal, accountants on end-of-year tax planning
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 Richard Chew and their guests are:
– Indiana State Rep. Matt Pierce (D)
– Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County
In hour two, Patti talks to film reviewer Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree Reviews
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/pro...
On today's show:
– Kevin Ryan, Chicago Public School teacher and Marine veteran running for the U.S. Senate in Illinois
– Jamie Ewing and Lori Rohr of Elsinore Theater Ensemble‘s production of “A Picasso,” running through December 21 at the Greenhouse Theater Center
– Michél Legendre, campaigns director of Dogwood Alliance
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On today's show:
– Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin, and newly announced candidate for the Texas House of Representatives
– Daniel Tully, candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois
– In hour two Patti moderates a one-hour panel on early crisis intervention with Jesse Rojo, Peter Eatherton and Magda Zalews...
On today's show WCPT’s Paul Chivari fills in for Patti and his guests include:
– Rodger Sherman, sportswriter and content creator, mainly focusing on football, college sports, and the Olympics; he is the author of the Read Rodge newsletter on Substack
– John Parker, host of “The Gaily Show,” moving to weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT
– Reed Showalter, candidate for...
On today's show:
– Indiana State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D)
– Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN, 2024 candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s pre-Civil War abortion law, and host of “The Kristin Lyerly Show” on Civic Media — the show makes its WCPT debut Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Central!
– Dan Shafer, creator of&...
On today's show:
– Tennessee Brando, social commentator, singer-songwriter, and Meidas Touch contributor
– 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 starting this Sunday at 6:00 a.m. makes its debut on WCPT!
– At 6:00 Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing C...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Guido Nardini (Elmhurst councilman), and their guests are:
– Oklahoma State Rep. Suzanne Schreiber (D)
– Max Winkels, new chair of the Democratic Party of Kenosha
– Nancy Economou, founder of Watts Of Love
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:
– Anabel Mendoza, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois
– Peggy Flanagan, lieutenant governor of Minnesota and candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
– Nick Uniejewski, candidate for Illinois state Senate
– Tim Walkoe, comedian appearing this Saturday at the Laughing Academy in Glenview
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Patti Vasquez is joined by guest co-host Adam Selzer and their guest is:
– 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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On today's show:
– Patrick Cortesi, chair of McLean County Democrats; he is also a candidate for Illinois Democratic State Central Committee
– 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 Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guest is:
– 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 (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).
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On today's show Patti Vasquez is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:
– Comedians Tom and Steph Clark, hosts of the "I'm A Rescue" podcast. Tom will be doing two shows in Wisconsin next month (https://www.tomclark.com/appearances.html)
– Jenny Korotko, The Approachable Healer
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsign...
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