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 a...
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 26, 2026
On today's show– Dan Didech, chair of the Lake County Democratic Party and state representative for Illinois District 59– Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupunctu…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 23, 2026
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-hosts Natalie Ziemba and Austin May, and their guests are– Mike Cobbs, chair of the Kankakee County Illinois Democratic Party– Max Winke…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 22, 2026
On today's show– Ruth Scifo, chair of the Democratic Party of McHenry County– Suzan Erem, elections editor of Barn Raiser and a farmer in eastern Iowa; she is also a former labor o…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 21, 2026
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guest is– Ed Bannon, 2026 candidate for Chicago School Board 1A Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez"…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 20, 2026
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 Op…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 19, 2026
On today's show– Marta Segal Block, Lisa Nagatomo-Timms, Vivian Burgess, and Kells tha Komic of the Funny is Female Comedy Festival, October 22-25 at Comedyplex in Oak Park, Illino…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 16, 2026
On today's Show:– Jessica Bailey, Democratic candidate for Indiana state comptroller– Dan Ashurst, executive director of FairVote Illinois– Ellie Krug, transgender activist, lawyer…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 15, 2026
On today's show Patti broadcasts live from Brewpoint Coffee in Elmhurst, Illinois, and her guest are– Leah Greenberg, co-founder and co-executive director of the Indivisible Projec…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 14, 2026
On today's show– Jordan Zaslow, founder/executive director at Her Bold Move– Rick Crosson, Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District– Kristy Janig…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 13, 2026
On today's show– Peter Janko, candidate for Illinois House, District 69; he currently serves as Democratic State Central committeeperson for Illinois' 11th Congressional District–…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 12, 2026
On today's show:– Dr. Bill Miller, comedian– Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupuncture Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 9, 2026
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Suzana Flores, psychologist and author, and their guests are– Rebecca Martin Fagerholm, executive director of Cinema Femme; the…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 8, 2026
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Mark Gevaart of My Labor Radio and their guests are– Anabel Mendoza, former candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois,…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 7, 2026
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:– Jesse Gutierrez Jr., candidate for DuPage County Board 6– B.K. Peters (Brian Kapolka), Chicag…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 6, 2026
On today's show– Trevor Jung, candidate for Wisconsin State Senate, District 21– Ted Mason, Elk Grove Village Mental Health Board Referendum advocate and 2026 candidate for Cook Co…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 5, 2026
On today's show– Dan Hebreard, president of Forest Preserve of DuPage County and 2026 candidate for re-election– Ray McKenzie of the band Chicago Rock Exchange; they perform at the…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 2, 2026
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 McLea…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 1, 2026
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 Suici…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | September 30, 2026
On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Paul Farahvar and their guests are– Hilario Dominguez, 2026 candidate for Chicago School Board president– Car Guy Tom Appel, host o…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez live from New York City | September 29, 2026
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– Mel…