
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 | November 2, 2026
On today's show – Ed Bannon, 2026 candidate for Chicago School Board 1A – Melissa Villanueva, candidate for DuPage County District 1 – Dave Glatt, long-time restaurateur (Dave's Italian Kitchen in Evanston, Illinois) and the subject of an upcoming documentary – Singer Caroline Freer Catch "Driving…
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Cook County Judges Mary Cay Marubio, Perla Tirado and Nichole Patton: WCPT 820 Candidate
Broadcasting from Kenosha, Wisconsin, Patti Vasquez is joined by Mary Cay Marubio, judge for the 10th Subcircuit of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois; Perla Tirado, judge for the 14th Subcircuit of the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois; and Nichole Patton, judge for th…
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Tom Perez: WCPT 820 Interview
Broadcasting from Kenosha, Wisconsin, Patti Vasquez is joined by Tom Perez, former United States Secretary of Labor and former chair of the Democratic National Committee. The interview focused on the Wisconsin election, the importance of legislative control, and ways supporters can participate. He…
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Tracy Rangel of the Boone County (Illinois) Democrats: WCPT 820 Interview
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Adam Selzer are joined by Tracy Rangel, chair of Boone County Dems. 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT …
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Jodi Emerson: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Jodi Emerson, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 91st Assembly District. 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: Websit…
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Scott Houldieson: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Scott Houldieson, Democratic candidate for Indiana State Senate District 1. 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: Websi…
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Illinois State Rep. Dan Didech: WCPT 820 Interview
Patti Vasquez is joined by Dan Didech, chair of the Lake County Democratic Party and state representative for Illinois District 59. 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: h…
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Maria Peterson: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Dan Schaefer are joined by Maria Peterson, Democratic candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 52. 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 u…
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Anita Loch of the Democratic Party of Walworth County Wisconsin: WCPT 820 Interview
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Dan Schaefer are joined by Anita Loch, chair of the Democratic Party of Walworth County Wisconsin. 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: htt…
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Mary Jo Wenmouth of Kendall County Democrats: WCPT 820 Interview
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Dan Schaefer are joined by Mary Jo Wenmouth, chair of Kendall County Democrats. 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://heartlandsigna…
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