Joyce Porter

Alex Hackworth

State Sen. Laura Fine (D-IL)

Joel Bleifuss and Justin Perkins

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are:
– Joyce Porter, president and founder of the Oak Park Film Festival
– Alex Hackworth, regional organizing director for Unite New York, on ranked choice voting and the recent NYC mayoral primary
– State Sen. Laura Fine (D-IL), promoting Thursday’s Good Trouble Rally in Arlington Heights and her candidacy to replace retiring Jan Schakowsky in representing the 9th Congressional District
– Joel Bleifuss and Justin Perkins of Barn Raiser, an independent source for rural and small town news

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).

On today's show&nbsp;Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are: &ndash;&nbsp;Joyce Porter, president and founder of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.opilff.org/about">Oak Park Film Festival</a> &ndash;&nbsp;Alex Hackworth, regional organizing director for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uniteny.org/">Unite New York</a>, on ranked choice voting and the recent NYC mayoral primary &ndash;&nbsp;State&nbsp;<a href="http://www.senatorfine.com/">Sen. Laura Fine</a>&nbsp;(D-IL), promoting Thursday&rsquo;s Good Trouble Rally in Arlington Heights and her candidacy to replace retiring Jan Schakowsky in representing the 9th Congressional District &ndash;&nbsp;Joel Bleifuss and Justin Perkins of&nbsp;<a href="https://barnraisingmedia.com/">Barn Raiser</a>, an independent source for rural and small town news
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).

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.  

Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT Chicago</a>), 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.

Driving It Home (Full Episodes)

"Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago) 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 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.  

"Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT Chicago</a>) 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 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.

Driving It Home With Patti Vasquez

Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez July 15, 2025

Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone are joined by Jess Piper, the Dirt Road Dem and executive director of Blue Missouri.

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).

Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone are joined by Jess Piper, the Dirt Road Dem and executive director of&nbsp;<a href="https://bluemissouri.org/">Blue Missouri</a>.
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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Jess Piper

Jess Piper

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guest is
– Jess Piper, the Dirt Road Dem and executive director of Blue Missouri

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).

On today's show&nbsp;Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guest is &ndash; Jess Piper, the Dirt Road Dem and executive director of&nbsp;<a href="https://bluemissouri.org/">Blue Missouri</a>
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).

Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez, January 12, 2026

Patti Vasquez and guest co-hosts Adam Selzer and Dan Schaefer are joined by Amber Sherman, Memphis-based political activist, podcaster, and chair of the Black Caucus of the Young Democrats of America.

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).

Patti Vasquez and guest co-hosts Adam Selzer and Dan Schaefer are joined by Amber Sherman, Memphis-based political activist, podcaster, and chair of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBlackYDA/">Black Caucus of the Young Democrats of America</a>.
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).

Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez July 15, 2025

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