Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez
From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central) is 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 Univer…Follow the podcast:
JoCasta Zamarripa: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by JoCasta Zamarripa, member of the Milwaukee Common Council and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin secretary of state. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs…
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Jordan Zaslow: WCPT 820 Interview
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Jordan Zaslow, founder/executive director at Her Bold Move. 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). Follow us: Website: https://hear…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | September 23, 2026
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are – Jordan Zaslow, founder/executive director at Her Bold Move – JoCasta Zamarripa, member of the Milwaukee Common Council and candidate for Wisconsin secretary of state Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" we…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | September 22, 2026
On today's show – Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin; she represents Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by ICE Sunday, September 20 – Nat Smith, Democratic candidate for Minnesota Senate District 33 – Roz Varon, …
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Nat Smith: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
Patti Vasquez is joined by Nat Smith, Democratic candidate for Minnesota Senate District 33. Here are a few key points from the conversation: - Smith is a first-time candidate and attorney who represents whistleblowers. - He described wanting to put people over politics and bring an independent v…
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Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch: WCPT 820 Interview
Patti Vasquez is joined by Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin; she represents Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by ICE Sunday, September 20. Lincoln-Goldfinch discussed Garces Perez’s shooting, detention, medi…
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Paul Nolley: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
Patti Vasquez is joined by Paul Nolley, candidate for Congress in the 16th District of Illinois. Here are a few key points from the conversation: - Paul identified Medicaid cuts as a threat to rural hospitals, potentially causing closures, staffing reductions, fewer services, and longer waits. - …
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | September 21, 2026
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guest is – Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County Patti is also joined by Paul Nolley, candidate for Congress in the 16th District of Illinois Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:…
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Paula Deacon Garcia
Patti Vasquez is joined by Paula Deacon Garcia, 2026 candidate for DuPage County clerk. The discussion focused on election administration, voting access, and Deacon Garcia’s priorities as the Democratic nominee for DuPage County clerk. Here is a brief summary of the conversation: - Deacon Garcia s…
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: John Perryman
Patti Vasquez is joined by John Perryman, candidate for Wisconsin's 31st Assembly District. - Perryman is a pediatrician running against Wisconsin Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August. - He argued that work requirements for BadgerCare could cause eligible adults, including seasonal and gig worker…
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