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:
– Peter Sarelas of Source Solar
– Xp Lee, newly sworn in member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
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:
– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast
– During the 6:00 hour Patti participates in the Up North podcast with Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad and special guests
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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:
– Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University
– Julie Roginsky, Democratic Party strategist, CNN commentator, and co-founder of the nonprofit Lift Our Voices
– Jen Golbeck, professor, computer scientist, psychologist, “expert ...
On to today's show:
– John Parker and Jim Pounds of “The Gaily Show,” weekday mornings from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Central on WCPT
– Dee Darling, candidate for McHenry County Board District 1
– Illinois State Sen. Mike Simmons, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
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On today's show:
– Merrill Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market
– Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Central on WCP – Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin
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On today's show:
– Phil Martinez, board chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
During the 6:00 hour Patti participates in the Up North podcast with Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad; Appleton, Wisconsin radio host Ben Cominos; political organizer Amy Thomas; Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larsen; and American Federation of Teachers Wisconsin President Jon Shelton.
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On today's show:
– Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner and candidate for Congress
– 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
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On today' show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy and their guest is:
– Brittany Ruland, Iowa Iowa reproductive rights advocate and political adviser
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 WCPT’s Paul Chivari fills in for Patti and his guests are:
– Ed Yohnka, director of communications and public policy for the ACLU of Illinois
– Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.co...
On today's show Dwayne Kennedy and Esmeralda Leon fill in for Patti.
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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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez with guest hosts Elliott Serrano and Ken Mejia-Beal Sept. 17 2025
On today's show Elliott Serrano and Ken Mejia-Beal fill in for Patti and their guest is:
– 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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It’s a “Geeks with Glasses” edition of the show today, as guest co-hosts Elliott Serrano (Chicago’s “King of Geeks”) and Victor Aragon of Fandads.com welcome WHBY host Ben Cominos.
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On today's show Dwayne Kennedy and Jaime DeLeon fill in for Patti.
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-hosts Dan Schaefer and WCPT's Paul Chivari and their guests are:
– Bobby Hernandez, Addison Township supervisor
– Nick Uniejewski, candidate for Illinois state Senate
– Film reviewer Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree Reviews
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Matt McNeil, host of “The Matt McNeil Show,” weekdays at 9:00 p.m. on WCPT, and their guests are:
– Dan Shafer, editor of the Recombobulation Area, with a Wisconsin update
– Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County
– Iowa Senator-elect Catelin Drey
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Jaime DeLeon and their guests are:
– Comedian Paula Poundstone; she performs at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie September 27
– Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University
Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/prog...
On today's show:
– Cristi Kennedy of Naper Pride Fest, September 13
– Junaid Ahmed, candidate for Congress in the 8th Congressional District of Illinois
– Paul Glastris, editor-in-chief of The Washington Monthly, a senior fellow at the Western Policy Center in Washington, D.C. and former chief speechwriter for President Bill Clinton
– Ashana Bigard, CEO of Ampli...
On today's show:
– 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
– Bryan Tucker, award-winning Seattle-based filmmaker; his newest film is “Lynden: A Feature Documentary“
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On today's show Paul Chivari and Dan Schaefer are in for Patti.
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 broadcasts live from Los Angeles and her guests are:
– Loni Ulrich of Indivisible Skokie to promote Saturday's Freedom Over Fascism Protest
– Laura Belin, the publisher, editor, and primary reporter for Bleeding Heartland, a community website focused on Iowa politics
– Stephanie Steiner, Iowa candidate for U.S. House (recorded at Iowa Democratic Wing Ding in Clear Lake, Iow...
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