



WCPT 820 Interview: Erin Molek of BEDS
Patti Vasquez is joined by Erin Molek, senior development manager for BEDS, with information on their Soup & Bread fundraiser this Sunday. 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: Mike Bedenbaugh
Patti Vasquez is joined by Mike Bedenbaugh, Navy Veteran, historic preservationist, and author of “Reviving Our Republic.” 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 Candidate Interview: Mike Thurow
Patti Vasquez and guest co-hosts Joe Kilgallon and Soli Santos are joined by Mike Thurow, independent candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 6th 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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Tom Appel and Jim Addie
Patti Vasquez is joined by Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, and WCPT engineer Jim Addie. 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: Doug Fraser of Chicago HELP Initiative
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Soli Santos are joined by Doug Fraser, executive director of The Chicago HELP Initiative (CHI), which provides meals and social services to the those in need while partnering to build community connection, resilience and independence; they will participate in the Feb…

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Kaylee Peterson
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Dan Schaefer are joined by Kaylee Peterson, candidate for Idaho’s 1st Congressional 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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Robert Held
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Dan Schaefer are joined by Robert Held, Chicago attorney and activist. An off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who attacked Held in December has now been charged with a misdemeanor count of battery. (Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23…

WCPT 820 Interview: Bobby Hernandez of Addison Township Democrats
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Dan Schaefer are joined byAddison Township Supervisor Bobby Hernandez. The Addison Township Democratic Organization is hosting its 2026 Legislative Breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, January 31st at The Itasca Country Club, with headliner Adam Mockler. Find details an…

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Kevin Ryan
Patti Vasquez is joined by Kevin Ryan, Chicago Public School teacher and Marine veteran running for the U.S. Senate in 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).

WCPT 820: Robert Held
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Ken-Mejia Beal are joined by Robert Held, Chicago attorney and activist. He reports on the just-concluded federal trial of Juan Espinoza Martinez, who was accused and acquitted of placing a $10,000 bounty on the head of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Gregor…