Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Full Episodes)

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 Stan...

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 ).   Fol...

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....

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/pr...

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 India...

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 Hom...

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 fo...

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) – Adri...

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, &...

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 fo...

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...

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...

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 case Patti also talks to Alanna Vagianos , senior national reporter at HuffPost where she covers gender and...

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). Se...

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 5 Also 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 &rdq...

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 &ldqu...

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 Spor...

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 an...

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 Au...

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 th...

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 pro...