WCPT 820 Interview: Dr. Chris DeRienzo of American Hospital Association

Patti Vasquez is joined by Dr. Chris DeRienzo, senior vice president and chief physician executive at the American Hospital Association, to talk about National Hospital Week (May 10-16).  Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.co…

WCPT 820 Interview: Illinois State Sen. Cristina Castro (D)

Patti Vasquez talks to Illinois State Sen. Cristina Castro (D), sponsor of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA), legislation that seeks to prevent financial institutions from charging interchange fees (swipe fees) on the sales tax and tip portions of transactions, allowing retailers to avoid …

WCPT 820 Interview: Michael Glover Smith and Elizabeth Stam

Patti Vasquez is joined in studio by Michael Glover Smith, Chicago-based film director whose new film, "Hekla," plays Sunday, May 10 at Chicago's Music Box Theatre, and Elizabeth Stam, who co-wrote the screenplay (with Smith) and portrays the title character in the film.  Catch "Driving It Home wi…

WCPT 820 Interview: Dominik Bronakowski

Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Peter Sarelas are joined in studio by Dominik Bronakowski, president of the Young Democrats of Illinois and city clerk of Des Plaines. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it…

WCPT 820 Interview: Carl Deal and Amy Goodman

Patti Vasquez is joined by Carl Deal, Oscar-nominated filmmaker who directed the 2025 documentary “Steal This Story, Please!” and Amy Goodman, host of “Democracy Now!” weeknights at 11:00 p.m. Central on WCPT. The film opens at Chicago's Music Box Theatre Friday, May 8.  Catch "Driving It Home wit…

WCPT 820 Interview: Joel Ostrow and Rima Ziuraitas

Patti Vasquez is joined in studio by Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University, and Rima Ziuraitas, sergeant and combat medic in the Foreign Legion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT …

WCPT 820 Interview: Pancake

Patti Vasquez is joined by Pancake, Chicago-based English Bulldog, who was recently crowned the Mid-Tier Influencer winner at the first-ever Pet Lover's Choice Awards. Joining Pancake are her "humans," Bruno and Beth. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Centr…

WCPT 820 Interview: Jesse Rojo, Darcy Armbruster, Stephanie Jimenez and Demi Palecek

Patti Vasquez is joined by Jesse Rojo, community organizer, chair of Illinois Veterans for Change and contributing member of Raising Illinois, along with pediatric physical therapist Darcy Armbruster of the Illinois Early Intervention Grassroots Alliance, and Stephanie Jimenez of Raising Illinois. …

WCPT 820 Interview: Whitney Ridel and Peter Conrad

Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Demi Palecek (candidate for Illinois House in the 13th District) is joined by comedian and veteran Peter Conrad and Whitney Ridel, U.S. Navy veteran, WCPT intern, and the founder of Yes And Adventures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering veterans and the…

WCPT 820 Interview: Dan Facchini and Sara Spampinato of Innovation DuPage

Patti Vasquez is joined by Dan Facchini and Sara Spampinato of Innovation DuPage on their 9th Annual Big Idea Pitch Contest. 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://h…