Patrick Cortesi of McLean County Dems: WCPT 820 Interview

Patti Vasquez is joined by Patrick Cortesi, chair of the Democratic Party of McLean County. The discussion highlighted McLean County Democrats’ organizing strategy, local economic concerns, and candidates for upcoming elections. Here are a few key points from the conversation: - County residents a…

Dan VanTilburg of DeKalb County Dems: WCPT 820 Interview

Patti Vasquez is joined by Dan VanTilburg, vice chair of the DeKalb County Illinois Democratic Party. Patti will be the keynote speaker at DeKalb Democrats’ Paul Simon Awards Dinner & Fundraiser Sunday, October 4.  The discussion examined voter concerns and Democratic organizing in DeKalb County. …

Emma's Revolution: WCPT 820 Interview

Patti Vasquez is joined by folk music and social justice activist duo Emma’s Revolution (Pat Humphries and Sandy O.), who will perform at the 2nd Annual Concert for Democracy Sunday, October 11 at Belvedere Events & Catering in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The event benefits Partners for Our Commun…

Amy Blythe of Easterseals: WCPT 820 Interview

Patti Vasquez is joined in studio by Amy Blythe, assistant vice president of early learning services at Easterseals Chicago & Rockford Regions.  The discussion examined how proposed federal changes to Head Start could affect service quality, funding, families, and children with disabilities. Here …

Ben Brist: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

Patti Vasquez is joined by Ben Brist, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 61. He discussed his campaign priorities for making life more affordable while protecting local communities. Here are a few key points from the conversation: - Brist, a West Point graduate and former A…

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL): WCPT 820 Interview

Patti Vasquez is joined by U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, 2026 candidate for re-election in the 17th District of Illinois.  The interview focused on Sorensen’s proposals for addressing farm, household, and national security pressures affecting Illinois residents. Here are a few key points from the conve…

Angela Cummings of AFSP and Jake Lavin of Happiness Project: WCPT 820 Interview

Patti Vasquez is joined by Angela Cummings, executive director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, along with Jake Lavin, founder and CEO of the Happiness Project, ahead of the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk at Montrose Harbor, October 3. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasq…

Maria Elena Bisabarros: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

Patti Vasquez is joined by Maria Elena Bisabarros, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 33, who focused in the interview on local impacts of data center incentives, infrastructure, and strained community budgets. - Bisabarros argued that Wisconsin’s estimated $1.5 billion con…

Hilario Dominguez: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

Patti Vasquez is joined by Hilario Dominguez, candidate for Chicago School Board president. Here is a brief summary of the conversation: Campaign priorities - Expand universal pre-K beginning at age three and improve school meals; higher participation could create a 15- to 20-million-dollar surplu…

Melissa Walker of The States Project: WCPT 820 Interview

Broadcasting live from The States Forum Convening in New York City, Patti Vasquez is joined by Melissa Walker, principal strategist, Giving Circles, at The States Project. In the conversation Walker explained how giving circles can help regular people influence state legislative outcomes by poolin…