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:
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | March 6, 2026
On today's show: – Quinn Fulmer, candidate for DuPage Forest Preserve District 1 – Sanjyot Dunung, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois – Nick Uniejewski, candidate for Illinois state Senate Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cen…
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Dylan Blaha
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy are joined by Dylan Blaha, candidate for Congress in the 13th District of Illinois. They're also joined by 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…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Joel Ostrow
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy are joined by 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/programs/driving-it-home).
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | March 5, 2026
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy and their guests are – 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” – Joel Ostrow, pro…
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Jazmin J. Robinson
Patti Vasquez is joined by Jazmin J. Robinson, candidate for Congress in the 7th 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).
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | March 4, 2026
On today's show: – Austin May, candidate for McHenry County Board District 5 – Jazmin J. Robinson, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois In the second hour of the show Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, A…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jordan Shiner, sheltering in Tel Aviv
Patti Vasquez is joined by Jordan Shiner, former teacher at Niles North High School in Skokie, Illinois. During the interview he was sheltering in a bunker in Tel Aviv, Israel. 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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WCPT 820 Interview: Tim Murphy of Mother Jones
Patti Vasquez is joined by Tim Murphy, national correspondent at Mother Jones, on his recent article, “What Being a Billionaire Scion Taught JB Pritzker About Standing Up to One.” Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/progra…
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Demi Palecek
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Tim Walkoe are joined by Demi Palecek, member of Illinois Veterans for Change and Democratic candidate for state representative in the 13th District of Illinois. They're also joined by campaign intern Anastasia Toland. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" week…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | March 3, 2026
On today's show – Patrick Cortesi, chair of McLean County Democrats; he is also a candidate for Illinois Democratic State Central Committee – Demi Palecek, member of Illinois Veterans for Change and Democratic candidate for state representative in the 13th District of Illinois (with guest co-host T…
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