From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy adviser. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her second-generation Irish dad and Mexican immigrant mom. Patti has headlined in comedy clubs and colleges all over the U.S., Canada, and Europe, appeared on Nickelodeon, TBS, ABC, The Oprah Winfrey Network, and has a recurring role on NBC’s “Chicago Fire.” When her son Declan was born with a rare neurological disorder, Patti decided to take her communication and performance experience to launch her company “With Kind Words,” in which she helps medical professionals and
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Full Episodes)
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 2, 2026
Oct 2, 20261h 33m
On today's show – Dr. Suzana Flores , psychologist and author, and Elliott Serrano, "chief geek officer" of "Driving It Home" – Patrick Cortesi, chair of the Democratic Party of McLean County – Dan VanTilburg, vice chair of the DeKalb County Illinois Democratic Party ; Patti Vasquez will be the keynote speaker at DeKalb Democrats' Paul Simon Awards Dinner & Fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 4 – Todd Belcore, co-founder and executive director of Social Change – Folk music and social justice activist duo Emma's Revolution (Pat Humphries and Sandy O.); they will perform at the 2nd Annual Concert for Democracy Sunday, October 11 at Belvedere Events & Catering in Elk Grove Village, 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 ). 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/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Full Episodes)
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 1, 2026
Oct 1, 20261h 33m
On today's show – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen , 2026 candidate for re-election in the 17th District of Illinois – 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 – Amy Blythe , assistant vice president of early learning services at Easterseals Chicago & Rockford Regions – Ben Brist , Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 61 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/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Full Episodes)
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | September 30, 2026
Sep 30, 20261h 36m
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Paul Farahvar and their guests are – Hilario Dominquez , candidate for Chicago School Board president – Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast Patti also talks to Maria Elena Bisabarros , Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 33. 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/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Full Episodes)
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez live from New York City | September 29, 2026
Sep 29, 20261h 35m
On today's show Patti broadcasts live from The States Forum Convening in New York City and her guests are – Graig Meyer, executive director of the North Carolina Justice Center – Melissa Walker, principal strategist, Giving Circles, at The States Project , and author of 10 published novels for young readers – Tom Moore , senior fellow for Democracy and Government at the Center for American Progress and former chief of staff to former Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen L. Weintraub – Rebecca Bauer-Kahan , Democratic member of the California State Assembly, District 16 – Ryan Geddie , Texas-based political content creator (find him on YouTube ) – Matt McNeil, host of “ The Matt McNeil Show ,” weekdays at 9:00 p.m. on WCPT – Pennsylvania State Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) 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/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Full Episodes)
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | September 28, 2026
Sep 28, 20261h 33m
Broadcasting live from New York City, Patti is joined in hour one by: – Gwen Levey , Nashville recording artist and activist During the second hour of the show we play four interviews Patti recorded at the Labor Day Eddy Fest; the guests are: – Demi Palecek , community activist and candidate for Illinois House in the 13th District – Dylan Blaha, state director for Let's Address Illinois , organizer, veteran, and former congressional candidate in Illinois – Artemiza “Tammy” Chavez , 2027 candidate for Chicago 18th Ward alder – Ronnie Gonzales, Midwest territory special representative for IAM Union 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/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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