WCPT 820 Interview: Josh Weil

Patti and guest co-hosts Ken Mejia-Beal and Dwayne Kennedy talk to Josh Weil, Democratic candidate for Florida’s 6th Congressional District; the April 1st, 2025, election is being held to replace Trump Cabinet pick Rep. Mike Waltz. Weil told WCPT why he got in the race: "A couple years ago, I want…

WCPT 820 Interview: Barbara F. Walter

Patti and guest co-host Dan Schaefer are joined by Barbara F. Walter, professor of International Affairs at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego. She is the author of the book “How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them.” Walter told WCPT that Hungari…

WCPT 820 Interview: Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area

Dan Shafer checks in with Patti and guest co-host Elizabeth Laidlaw. He is publisher of The Recombobulation Area, a weekly opinion column that focuses on Milwaukee and the Midwest. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/progr…

WCPT 820 Interview: Renato Mariotti

Patti gets post-election analysis from Renato Mariotti, former federal prosecutor, legal analyst for TV and print, and co-host of the “It’s Complicated” podcast.  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…

WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL)

Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood joins Patti Vasquez for a conversation about the Affordable Care Act, lowering health care costs, the Black Maternal Health Caucus that she co-chairs, constituent feedback, and more. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. …

WCPT 820 Interview: Candidate for MWRD Commissioner Sharon Waller

Sharon Waller joins Patti Vasquez for an in-studio interview on her candidacy for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) Commissioner.  Visit Sharon Waller's campaign website: www.waller4water.com.  Patti and Sharon are joined by comedian and guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy. Catch "Driving It…

WCPT 820 Interview: Damian of Republican Voters Against Trump

Patti Vasquez talks to Damian of Republican Voters Against Trump.    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: Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

Illinois State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray talks to Patti Vasquez.  Stava-Murray represents the 81st District of Illinois and is seeking a fourth term in the Illinois House.  Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving…

WCPT 820 Interview: Pat Quinn

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn joins Patti Vasquez for a conversation about the Illinois Property Tax Relief Amendment, which is on the 2024 ballot. Quinn called the nonbinding referendum "a good chance for people to send a message that we need fundamental tax reform and tax relief for people who l…

WCPT 820 Interview: Jess Piper, the Dirt Road Dem

Patti Vasquez talks to Jessica Piper, executive director of Blue Missouri and host of the “Dirt Road Democrat" podcast.  (Find her on X at @piper4missouri.)  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).