Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Full Episodes)

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-hosts Dwayne Kennedy and Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Ben Cominos, WHBY “Outside the Box” host 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– Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County– Dan Tully, attorney, former judge advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve, recently elected Democratic Precinct Committee person in Bloomingdale Township (DuPage County), and 2026 candidate for Congress (he was defeated in the March 17 Illinois primary) 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 Kevin Ryan, the New Deal Democrat who recently ran for U.S. Senate in Illinois, and their guests are – Joyce Mahoney, regional vice president of memory care at Belmont Village Senior Living– Dr. Chris DeRienzo, senior vice president and chief physician executive at the American Hospital Association 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 in hour one by guest co-host Dr. Suzana Flores (psychologist and author).  In hour two she talks to:– Illinois State Sen. Cristina Castro (D)– Benjamin Cox, executive director of Friends of the Forest Preserve 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– Dominik Bronakowski, president of the Young Democrats of Illinois and city clerk of Des Plaines– 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 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:– 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– 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 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– Libby Popovic, director of Community Development for the Village of Brookfield; she talks about the second season of Brookfield Shops at Progress Park, which begins May 8– Jesse Rojo, community organizer, chair of Illinois Veterans for Change andcontributing member of Raising Illinois; along with pediatric physical therapist Darcy Armbruster of the Illinois Early Intervention Grassroots Alliance and Stephanie Jimenez of Raising Illinois– Demi Palecek, candidate for Illinois House in the 13th District–  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 their children through improv, storytelling, confidence-building, and community service. On May 9th Yes And Adventures presents Stand Up For Freedom, a comedy show dedicated to raising awareness about and fighting against soldier suicide, hosted by The Pocket at Surge Billiards Logan Square.– 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).   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:– Ohio State Rep. Dani Isaacsohn (D-Cincinnati), minority leader of the Ohio House of Representatives– Dan Shafer, Civic Media political editor and founding editor of The Recombobulation Area in Wisconsin– 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. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Anne-Michele Boyle, social science teacher at Chicago’s Whitney Young High School and recipient of the 2026 AFS-USA Global Educator Award– Cheryl Knecht, founder of Schoolhouse Kitchen + Studio– Dan Facchini and Sara Spampinato of Innovation DuPage on their 9th Annual Big Idea Pitch Contest– Pam Dickler, writer and performer of “I Killed Andy Breitbart,” Saturdays and Sundays May 2-17 at Apollo Theater 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).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:– Ben McAdams, Democratic candidate for Illinois state Senate, District 24– Merril Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market– Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source 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– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast– During the 6:00 hour Patti participates in the Up North podcast with Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad and special guests 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– Rodney Gibbs, Heartland Signal executive director– Julian Crews, former WGN-TV reporter and founder of “Old Havana Foods” – John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, podcaster and radio host, TV pundit, and author of the New York Times bestselling book “Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds“– 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 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. Jason Bussell, director ofChicago Community Acupuncture–  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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Suzana Flores (psychologist and author) and their guests are:– Comedian Marc Price, best known for his role as “Skippy from Family Ties”; he is performing Sunday, April 26 at the Comedy Plex in Oak Park– Jessica Crouch, registered nurse at St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan, Texas, and union organizer– and Whitney Randall, U.S. Navy veteran, WCPT intern, and the founder of Yes And Adventures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children through improv, storytelling, confidence-building, and community service. On May 9th Yes and Yes Adventures presents Stand Up For Freedom, a comedy show dedicated to raising awareness about and fighting against soldier suicide, hosted by The Pocket at Surge Billiards Logan Square. 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– Michael McMurray, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)– Kansas City-based attorney Cecilia Nuby Brown on the $71 million discrimination lawsuit she’s filed on behalf of Westport, Missouri Black business owners– Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN, 2024 candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s pre-Civil War abortion law 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:– D.J. Byrnes, publisher of The Rooster, the largest independently owned media operation in Ohio politics– In hour two Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more 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:– Julie Fortier, candidate for Congress in the 12th District of Illinois; she is trying to unseat incumbent Republican Mike Bost– Tom Turner, Army veteran, attorney, and Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 57th House District; he is trying to unseat incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Kuhn– Elizabeth Thielen, senior director at Nicasa Behavioral Health Services in Lake County, Illinois, and Dr. T. Celeste Napier, professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Rush University; they talk about the Are You Really Winning? problem gambling-awareness campaign 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, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin– Ryan Kominakis, Marine veteran, steelworker, and union leader running for the Indiana House of Representatives; the primary is May 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 Patti is joined by guest co-host Paul Farahvar and their guests are:– Corbin Trent, Democratic strategist who served as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s communications director and is currently the publisher of “America’s Undoing” on Substack– Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her new book is “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life”– Jackson Franklin, candidate for Congress in Indiana– Brian Poindexter, candidate for Congress in Ohio (primary is May 5) 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 broadcasts the first half of the show live from Collaboraction Theater at the Kimball Arts Center in Chicago and her guests are– Sam Barloga, communications director for the Indiana Democratic Party– Anthony Moseley, artistic director of Collaboraction Theatre Company– Nathan Taylor of Election Truth Alliance– Gina Ramirez, director of Midwest Environmental Health for Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) 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:– Bill Zelenka from Olive’s Neighborhood Garden for the Hungry, an award-winning nonprofit garden in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago– Dylan Conmy of Ottawa Family Pride and HumanKIND Initiative; he talks about the HumanKIND Initiative’s 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala and Ottawa Family Pride Festival Parade– In hour two Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more 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:– Dennis Goris, political cartoonist– Dan Ashurst, executive director of FairVote Illinois and Jeanne Massey, executive director of FairVote Minnesota 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– U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL)– Callie Barr, Democratic candidate in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District– Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist 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 Dr. Suzana Flores and their guest is– Miguel Valente, Democratic candidate for Sangamon County Board 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– Kira Pilate-Jean, nurse at Rush University Medical Center; she discusses Rush University nurses filing a petition on April 8 with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a union election– Gwen Lane, entrepreneur, ex-entertainment marketer, and Minnesota-based activist 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:– Chris Geidner, Minnesota-based, award-winning journalist who has written for The New York Times, MSNBC, and BuzzFeedNews; he publishes the Law Dork newsletter on Substack– Ben Cominos, WHBY “Outside the Box” host– Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University 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– Joe Kilgallon, comedian– Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s 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– Lissette Castañeda, City of Chicago Department of Housing commissioner – 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– Mike Bedenbaugh, Navy Veteran, historic preservationist, and author of “Reviving Our Republic”– Joe Kilgallon, comedian  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:– Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota; her new book is “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life”– Dan Ashurst, executive director of FairVote Illinois– Jeanne Massey, executive director of FairVote Minnesota 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:– Anna Valencia, City Clerk of Chicago– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff 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-home).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Patti broadcasts live from the Minocqua Brewing Company Tap Room in Madison, Wisconsin; in hour two Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more 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 Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are– Julie Fortier, candidate for Congress in the 12th District of Illinois– Anita Pindiur, executive director of Way Back Inn, talking about the Are You Really Winning? Illinois gambling helpline, and Elizabeth Thielen, director of gambling services at Nicasa  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:– Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupuncture–  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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Lynne of Indivisible Elk Grove Township– Hal Sparks, host of “The Hal Sparks Radio Program” on WCPT– Nicole Benjamin, director of special events for the Lincoln Square-Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, on the International Women's Day Market, March 28-29, at Artifact Events, 4325 N Ravenswood Avenue– Scott Kurashige, author, educator, activist, and public speaker; his new book, "American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Racism," is out April 7.   – Cindy Cohn, executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and author of "Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance" – Tim Murphy, national correspondent at Mother Jones, on his recent article "Can James Talarico Convince Democrats He’s the Fighter They Need?   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:– Starr De Los Santos, Women Employed’s associate director of Coalitions, following the Equal Pay Day Rally happening today from noon to one at Daley Plaza– Teri O’Brien, new owner of The Hideout Chicago– Danielle Kennedy, actress playing the role of Agnes Festersen on Peacock’s comedy-mystery series “The ‘Burbs”– Dr. Michael Kelleher, senior medical director and interim chief medical officer at Meridian Youth Car 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– Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party; she is the first woman of color and youngest person to lead the Washington Democrats, and the first South Asian woman to lead a state party in the entire country– At 6:00  Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more 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 Ken Mejia-Beal, Joe Kilgallon and Dr. Kathy Tynus and their guest is:– Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her new book is “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life.” 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 Bill Gorgo and their guests are– Robert Held, Chicago attorney, Air Force veteran, anti-ICE activist– Dr. Lisa Patel, executive director for the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health– Steve Moore, retired board member of (and current volunteer for) the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 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– Merril Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market– Sam Hayes, writer and director from Chicago; he wrote, directed and produced the feature film “Pools“ 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– Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN, political activist, former candidate for Congress, and content creator– Amy Johnson, Democratic nominee for Kane County sheriff– Corbin Trent, Democratic strategist who served as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s communications director and is currently the publisher of “America’s Undoing” on Substack 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:– Terry Cosgrove, senior adviser to Project 50, former president and CEO of Personal PAC, and supporter of Julia Stratton for U.S. Senate– Shawn Childs, executive director of No Kids Die in the Chi– In hour two Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more 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 Joel Ostrow and their guests are– Marj Halperin, Democratic analyst heard on The Mincing Rascals podcast and organizer with Indivisible Chicago and One Community Near South– Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of “Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis” 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– Susan Smentek, candidate for DuPage County Forest Preserve District 1 commissioner– Belle Katubig, Democrat running for judge in the 20th Subcircuit of Cook County– Plus, Patti has short conversations with Illinois Democratic candidates Stephanie Kifowit, Kevin Ryan, Anabel Mendoza, Sanjyot Dunung, La Shawn Ford, Demi Palecek, and Pat Hynes, as well as Juliana Stratton campaign surrogate Anna Valencia 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:– Illinois State Sen. Mike Simmons, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois– Bushra Amiwala, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois – Jen Banek, Lake County coroner and candidate for State Central Committeewoman in the 10th Congressional District– Stephanie Kifowit, Illinois state representative and 2026 candidate for Illinois state comptroller Also available:– Patti talks Oscars with film reviewer Mike Crowley (recorded Friday, March 13)– Patti talks to Phil Andrew (recorded Friday, March 13) 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– Terry Cosgrove, senior adviser to Project 50 and former president and CEO of Personal PAC, along with Amy Littlefield, author of the new book “Killers of Roe,” a “whodunit that investigates the death of abortion rights”– Richard Piecyski, director of marketing for Old St. Patrick’s Church 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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Paul Nolley, candidate for Congress in the 16th District of Illinois– Phil Andrew, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois– In the second hour of the show Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more 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:– Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner and candidate for Congress– Amy Johnson, Democrat running to be Kane County (Illinois) sheriff– Reed Showalter, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois and antimonopoly attorney 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 Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are– Liz Nicholson, candidate for Cook County Board of Review commissioner, District 2– Sanjyot Dunung, candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois– Anabel Mendoza, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois– Anita Pinduir, executive director of Way Back Inn, 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:– Quinn Fulmer, candidate for DuPage Forest Preserve District 1– Sanjyot Dunung, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois– Nick Uniejewski, candidate for Illinois state Senate 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 Dwayne Kennedy and their guests are– Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her new book is “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life”– Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University– Dylan Blaha, candidate for Congress in the 13th 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.