Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Full Episodes)

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarro Gercone and their guests are– Ashley Aune, Missouri Democratic House minority leader– Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupuncture– Katie Dunne and Sarah Brown from Rebel Health Charities to discuss the City of Chicago-Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force and their new endeavor, the All In Alliance 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

– Dominic Pacyga, urban historian and author of the 2025 book “Clout City: The Rise and Fall of the Chicago Political Machine”– David DeWitt, Ohio Capital Journal editor-in-chief and opinion columnist– Greg Palast, filmmaker, journalist and best-selling author– Margaret Donovan, attorney at Koskoff Koskoff and Bieder, visiting clinical lecturer in law at Yale Law School, former assistant United States attorney for the District of Connecticut, Army veteran and former captain in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) CorpsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patti is joined by guest co-host Natalie Ziemba, Woodstock City Council member, and their guests are– Bridget Belcastro, candidate for McHenry Regional Superintendent of Schools– Robert Held, Chicago attorney, president of the Chicago Council of Lawyers, anti-ICE activist, and former Air Force fighter pilot– Kirk Bangstad, CEO and founder of Minocqua Brewing Company and the Minocqua MarketplacePatti also talks to Alex Papadopoulos, president and founder of Egéa Wealth Management 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Kirk Bangstad, CEO and founder of Minocqua Brewing Company and the Minocqua Marketplace, and their guest is– Warren “Hawk” Preis, host of “Hawk Takes the Wheel,” Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Central on WCPTPatti also talks to– Steve Doelder, candidate for Wisconsin Senate, District 11 – Mitchell Berman, candidate for Congress in the 1st Congressional District of Wisconsin 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guest is– Illinois State Rep. Murri Briel, Democrat representing the 76th District Patti also talks to– Sandra Delgado of “The Sandra Delgado Experience,” July 24-26 at Collaboraction– Jan “Mamma” Lancaster, owner of The Bistro in Bloomington, Illinois, and organizer of the annual Bloomington-Normal Pridefest, taking place this Saturday, July 25th 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Tim Walkoe (comedian) and their guest is– Cortney Frahm, executive director at The H Foundation, ahead of this weekend’s Goombay Bash, “Chicago’s Largest and Most Joyful Cancer Fundraiser”Patti also talks to– Michael Negron, senior fellow for Economy Opportunity at the Center for American Progress, former special assistant to the president for economic policy in the Biden-Harris White House, and former assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity under Governor J.B. Pritzker 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).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source Solar– Indiana State Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, minority leader of the Indiana House 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Matt McNeil, host of “The Matt McNeil Show,” weekdays at 9:00 p.m. on WCPT– Loni Ulrich of Indivisible Skokie-Morton Grove-Lincolnwood– Sydney Hlavaty, volunteer with AFS-USA, along with two Kenwood Academy students, Henrietta and Leni, recently back from France, and Claire, a host sister 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are– Serap Erdal, associate professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences in the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health – Veronica Garcia-Martinez, activist and Democratic candidate for Illinois House (District 70), following a recent altercation with ICE agents in DeKalb – Film reviewer Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree Reviews 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Zach Bachmann, 2026 Democrat candidate for Kendall County clerk and recorder– Ellie Krug, transgender activist, lawyer, host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota, and author of “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life”– Todd Northcutt, vice president of public relations for Peoria Proud; Peoria’s River City Pride Festival is happening this weekend! 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County, along withthree interns from the Democratic Party of DuPage County: Emaan Maiez, Nick Sheklarevski and Sophia Mendez– Ben Cominos, host of “Outside The Box with Ben Cominos” on Substack– Flavia Pallozzi of Timeless Toys, 4749 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist– Elizabeth Grossman and Nick Mayer, co-founders of Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians, and Gene Wagendorf and Amy Czarkowski of the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, to promote Ravenswood On Tap Craft Beer and Music Fest, taking place July 18th and 19th 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Honorable Jill Rose Quinn, Cook County Circuit Judge– Merril Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market– Jen Schroeder, workplace advocate for professionals over 45 and founder of The Unobsolete, where she fights age bias and builds exit strategies– Martha Conway, award-winning author and creative writing instructor at Stanford’s Writing Certificate Program 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Dr. Suzana Flores, psychologist and author, along with Chef Tony C., executive chef and owner of Bite Club– Suzanna Karatassos, Democratic candidate for Georgia House of Representatives, District 120 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patti Vasquez is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Heather Weishaar from the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and Pam Hamil from the Addison Park District to talk about Unplug Illinois, happening Saturday, July 11– Marcus King, candidate for DuPage County Board, District 3 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Paul Chivari, co-host of “The Sports Cubicle” on WCPT (Sundays at 9:00 p.m. Central)– Matt Brewer, 2027 candidate for Chicago mayor– Gabriel Smith, general manager of Prairie Food Co-op in Lombard, 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are– Dan Shafer, Civic Media political editor and founding editor of The Recombobulation Area in Wisconsin– Mark Gevaart, producer-host of “My Labor Radio,” an independent Community Access Radio program that airs every Wednesday on WELT 95.7 FM in Fort Wayne Indiana and every Sunday at 6:00 a.m. here on WCPT– Rudy Flores, president and CEO of the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce, talking about Square Roots festival happening July 10-12 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Warren “Hawk” Preis, host of “Hawk Takes the Wheel,” Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Central on WCPT– Paul Chivari, co-host of “The Sports Cubicle” on WCPT (Sundays at 9:00 p.m. Central)– Neil Bloom, filmmaker, founder of Future Memory Media, and Rockford Public Library artist-in-residence 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Jacki Belile, pastor at Eden United Church of Christ and certified empowerment coach– Rodney Freeman, producer of the documentary "Are You a Librarian? The Untold Story of Black Librarians" 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Steve Goodie, comedian and singer-songwriter– Christian Mitchell, former Illinois state representative (2013-2019), deputy governor in J.B. Pritzker’s administration (2019- 2023), and 2026 candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois (as Pritzker’s running mate)– Adrienne Irmer, co-founder and co-organizer of Pride South Side, happening Sunday, July 5th  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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Heidi Stevens, nationally syndicated columnist, director of External Affairs at the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health, and fellowship coach at The OpEd Project– Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin– Jen Golbeck, professor, computer scientist, psychologist, “expert in the far-right, online extremism, AI, and bad things on the internet,” and author of the MAGAReport on Substack; Esquire recently published her article, “My Weekend Getaway with the Proud Boys“ 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Iowa Senator Catelin Drey– Leila Staton, Democratic candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 54– Paul Nolley, candidate for Congress in the 16th District of 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Merril Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market– Tim Tarrant, vice president of Commuter and Passenger Services for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen– Honorable Michael M. Weaver and Honorable Mary C. Marubio, Cook County circuit judges and members of the Association of Illinois Judges, an organization of LGBTQ+ Cook County judges which has been named a Grand Marshal of the 55th Annual Chicago Pride Parade, Sunday, June 28 Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Peter Sarelas of Source Solar and their guest is– Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast– Amanda Zurawski, reproductive rights activist who was the lead plaintiff in the landmark Zurawski v. State of Texas casePatti also talks to Alanna Vagianos, senior national reporter at HuffPost where she covers gender and politics. 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).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Steve Goodie, comedian and singer-songwriter– Mark Domitrovich, founder and CEO of Pioneer Tavern Group– Andi Otto, executive director of Twin Cities Pride; Twin Cities Pride Festival takes place June 27-28 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-hosts Natalie Ziemba, member of the Woodstock City Council, and Austin May, candidate for McHenry County Board District 5Also today:– Andy Hale, civil rights trial attorney who represents the family of Chester Weger, who was convicted of killing three women at Starved Rock in 1960; Weger died June 22, 2025 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Paul Chivari, co-host of “The Sports Cubicle” on WCPT (Sundays at 9:00 p.m. Central)– Film reviewer Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree Reviews– Nicholas Freudenberg, public health practitioner, veteran community organizer, and author of the forthcoming book “Fighting for New York: Activism for Health and Social Justice Since the 1960s“ 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Chris Jones and their guests are– Rodney Gibbs, Heartland Signal executive director– Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT– Todd Belcore, co-founder and executive director of Social Change– Comedian Deanna Ortiz; check out her upcoming shows here 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Brian Lemek, executive director of Defend The Vote– Illinois State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, Democrat representing the 46th District– Jacob Morrison, member of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1858, president of the North Alabama Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and host of “The Valley Labor Report,” Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Central on WCPT– Nathan Taylor of Election Truth Alliance 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Joe Kilgallon and their guests are– Starr De Los Santos, associate director of coalitions for Women Employed– Ellie Krug, transgender activist, lawyer, host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota, and author of “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life”– Hannah Hurckes, founder & CEO of Boss Lady Logistics 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Michigan State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou– Dan Shafer, Civic Media political editor and founding editor of The Recombobulation Area in Wisconsin– Julie Won, New York City Council member and candidate for Congress in New York’s 7th District (the primary is June 23)– Mike Mercado, co-host of “The Sports Cubicle” on WCPT (Sundays at 9:00 p.m. Central), and “The Bear Era Podcast”– Ira Shapiro, co-author of “Betrayed: America Didn’t Vote for This” 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are– Merril Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market– Jennifer Van Valkenburg, president and CEO of Garfield Park Conservatory, which just reopened their children’s garden– Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist– Paul Chivari, co-host of “The Sports Cubicle” on WCPT (Sundays at 9:00 p.m. Central)– Samantha Jayne of Baked By Jane Chicago cafe 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Alana Billingsly, flight attendant and Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) representative– Patrick Dixon, manager of elder rights at AgeOptions; he talks about Medicare fraud– Gwyn Ciesla, president of Aurora Pride; the Aurora Pride Parade is Sunday, June 14th – Laurel Feakes, director of PR and Marketing for Capital City Pride Iowa; Pridefest takes place June 12-14 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Precious Brady-Davis, commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago– Morgan Coghill, former candidate for the Illinois 10th Congressional District (he was defeated in the March primary) and founder of Northern Illinois Progressives, along with activist Augusta Guffroy, community activist and president of Northern Illinois Progressives– Robert Gebbia, CEO of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)  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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Joe Kilgallon and their guests are– Bushra Amiwala, Skokie school board member and first Gen Z elected official in the U.S.; she recently ran for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois– Comedians Soli Santos and Evie Cato; both will take part in ¿Que?: The No Sabo Comedy Experience at the Comedy Plex in Oak Park this Thursday, June 11 Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Dylan Conmy, executive director of The HumanKIND Initiative and founder of Ottawa Family Pride Festival, happening this Saturday– Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupuncture – Kristine Binder of Free Mom Hugs– John B. Boss, actor appearing as Roger DeBris in Bright Side Theatre‘s new production of the Mel Brooks musical “The Producers,” opening Friday, June 12 in Naperville 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Mike Mercado, co-host of “The Sports Cubicle” on WCPT (Sundays at 9:00 p.m. Central), and “The Bear Era Podcast”– Casey Aden-Wansbury, vice president of Policy and Government Affairs at Instacart– Jen Wirt, founder and CEO of Coral Care– Marcus Walsh, president of Preservation Rockford Company– David Greenberg, distinguished professor of History and Journalism & Media Studies at Rutgers-New Brunswick and author of “John Lewis: A Life“; he recently wrote the article “Liberalism and Patriotism” for The States Forum journal 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist– Alison Dyer of the Double Good Kids Foundation, promoting Double Good Days 2026, a free, sensory-friendly event brings together kids of all abilities and their families for a day of play, connection, and pure joy, Sunday, June 7 at Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview, Illinois – Dan Kotowski, former Illinois state senator and president and chief executive officer of Kids Above All – he interviews Patti!– Melissa McMahon, Woodstock Pride board member; Woodstock PrideFest happens June 12-14 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Demi Palecek, community activist and candidate for Illinois House in the 13th District– Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Equality 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).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Austin May, candidate for McHenry County Board District 5, and their guests are– Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of “Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis”– Vicci Rodgers, AFS Intercultural volunteer, with Adele Bertrand from France and her host mom, Beth McDowell; regular hosts Mary Furman (mother) Claire June Lesiowski (daughter); and on the line from Washington, D.C., Amr (from Egypt), Selin (from Turkey) and Qis (from Malaysia) 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Dan Shafer, Civic Media political editor and founding editor of The Recombobulation Area in Wisconsin– Chaney Mosley, congressional candidate in Tennessee’s 6th District– Jenny Korotko, The Approachable Healer 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://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Arad Boxenbaum, 25-year-old activist, community organizer and former Democratic candidate for Illinois House, and their guests are– Julia Metallo, alderperson for Kenosha District 15– Kavi Chintam, campaign manager for Illinois at Vote Solar 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Todd Belcore, executive director of Social Change, and their guests are– Steven J. Springer, comedian– Carlos Marroquin, national director of Food for Health at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and Tara O’Callaghan, director of operations for Food for Health at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Angela Cummings, executive director of American Foundation of Suicide Prevention Illinois Chapter; she talks about the Illinois Construction Hike for Hope happening June 13 in Downers Grove and Grafton, Illinois– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast– Delia Jervier, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Dave Wohl, executive director of the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling, talking about the Are You Really Winning? Illinois gambling helpline 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are– Wally Moist of Illinois Veterans for Change– Elizabeth Grossman and Nick Mayer, co-founders of Health Alliance of Chicago Comedians– Illinois State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (District 84) 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Sheri Reda, Chicago-based author of “Diaspora,” a new collection of poems– Alice da Cunha (artistic director) and Marc Frost (executive director), co-founders of Physical Theater Festival Chicago (along with in-studio guest co-host Adam Selzer)– Angel “AJ” Rodriguez-Targa, public affairs specialist with the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the U.S. Small Business Administration– Kierra J. Turpin, Project Homegrown coordinator for the Berwyn Business Development Corporation– Warren “Hawk” Preis, host of “Hawk Takes the Wheel,” Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Central on WCPT 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guests are– Megan Parker, RN, living donor transplant coordinator with Loyola Medicine– Zia Varajon, Chicago-based author, whose debut book, “Love, Your Trans Big Sister: Advice on the Transfeminine Journey,” was released May 12– Tim Tarrant, vice president of Commuter/Passenger for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen 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).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Ricky Martel, one of the founders of Second City Outlaws– Peter Coolidge, Democratic candidate for sheriff of DuPage County – Kate Morrissey, endoscopy RN at Rush University Medical Center; she discusses Rush University Medical Center nurses’ Monday vote to join the National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.