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 February 6 2026
On today's show: – Sasha Abramsky, freelance journalist and author; his new book is “American Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE Butchered the U.S. Government” – Erin Chan Ding, candidate for Illinois state representative in the 52nd House District of Illinois – Melissa Villanueva, candidate for Du…
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2026 U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM
Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate candidates U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton face off in WCPT's Senate Candidate Forum. Moderated by WCPT hosts Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, and Richard Chew, the forum covered a wide range of issues — giving voters …
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez February 5 2026
On today's show: – Edda Coscioni, owner of Salon EDDA and The Center for Beautiful Living; Edda recently received the Neighborhood Champion Award for outstanding contributions to the Lincoln Park community – Chris Geidner, Minnesota-based, award-winning journalist who has written for The New York …
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | February 4, 2026
On today's show: – Eoin O Sullivan, freelance journalist based in Copenhagen – Stephanie Miller, host of “The Stephanie Miler Show,” weekdays from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Central on WCPT – In hour two Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Kirk Bangstad of Minocqua Brewing Company
Patti Vasquez is joined by Kirk Bangstad, CEO and founder of the Minocqua Brewing Company. 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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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Mayra Macias
Patti Vasquez is joined by Mayra Macias, independent candidate for 4th Congressional 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 | February 3, 2026
On today's show: – Mayra Macias, independent candidate for 4th Congressional District of Illinois – Kirk Bangstad, CEO and founder of the Minocqua Brewing Company Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-hom…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Gbenga Ajilore
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Austin May are joined by Gbenga Ajilore, chief economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and former senior official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heart…
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Austin May
Patti Vasquez is joined by Austin May, candidate for McHenry County Board District 5. 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 | February 2, 2026
On today's show: – Austin May, candidate for McHenry County Board District 5 – Gbenga Ajilore, chief economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and former senior official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. C…
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