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 WCPT’s Paul Chivari fills in for Patti and his guests are:
– 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
– Jen Golbeck, professor, computer scientist, psychologist, “expert in the far-right, online extremism, AI, and bad things on the internet,” and autho...
On today's show Professor Joel Ostrow fills in for Patti and his guests are:
– Chicago Deputy Mayor Beatrice Ponce de Leon
– Dylan Blaha, candidate for Congress in the 13th District of Illinois
– Rachel Cohen, attorney and Chicago resident
– Heidi Stevens, nationally syndicated columnist, director of External Affairs at the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health,...
On today's show:
– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast
– At 6:00 Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more; this time Thom Hartmann joins the conversation!
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/...
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests include:
– 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
– Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL)
– BEKA, cast member in the Skokie Theater production of “Deathtrap,”&...
On today's show:
– Dr. Jason Bussell, director ofChicago Community Acupuncture
– Jesse Rojo, community organizer and chair of Illinois Veterans for Change
– Joe Walsh, former Republican congressman from Illinois, former Republican, and host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/program...
On today's show:
– Carla Ulbrich, musical comedian
– Brock Benefiel, host of The Climate Pod, “a wide-ranging conversation with leading experts on the politics, economics, activism, culture, science, and social justice issues at the heart of the climate crisis”
– Montez Soliz, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 17th District of Illinois
– Jacki, Patty and Iggy of&...
On today's show Patti is joined by co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:
– Nathan Taylor of Election Truth Alliance
– Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin
– Lisa Hilgenberg-Buhle, development manager at Youth Outlook
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On today's show:
– Cheryl Flinn of The Symphony of Oak Park River Forest
– Joel Bleifuss, editor and publisher of Barn Raiser, and Justin Perkins, editor and publisher of Barn Raiser
– Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7...
On today's show:
– Funny is Female Comedy Festival producer and comedian Angie McMahon, along with Soli Santos, Gwen LaRoka, Lisa Nagatomo-Timms, Evie Cato, Nina Kern
– Dr. Caitlyn McHugh-Glab, optometrist with Focused Eye Care and an expert in myopia management
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).
On today's show:
– Malcolm Kenyatta, Pennsylvania state representative and Democratic National Committee vice chair
– Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner (D)
– Neil Khot, candidate for Congress in the 8th District of 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...
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
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (he...
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...
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