From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 (https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/) 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 educators communicate with compassion. For six years, Patti was the first Latina to host her own talk show on WGN Radio 720. In addition to her work as a performer and consultant, Patti began advocating for children and families throughout Illinois and helped restore funding for vital support services after massive cuts were made by former Governor Bruce Rauner. In 2020 she ran to be the state representative of the 19th District. She is now the health care and human services liaison and assistant policy adviser for Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. Patti lives with her family on the Northwest Side of Chicago and continues to advocate for her community.
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 (https://kankakeecountydemocrats.com/)
– Max Winkels, chair of the Democratic Party of Kenosha (https://kenoshacountydems.org/)
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23 Oct 2026
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez | October 22, 2026
On today's show
– Ruth Scifo, chair of the Democratic Party of McHenry County (https://www.mchenrydems.org/)
– Suzan Erem, elections editor of Barn Raiser (https://barnraisingmedia.com/) and a farmer in eastern Iowa; she is also a former labor organizer in Chicago
– Film reviewer Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree Reviews (https://www.ypareviews.com/)
– John Kroll (https://www.krollforwi.com/), Democratic candidate for Wisconsin Assembly District 85
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22 Oct 2026
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 (https://edbannon.com/), 2026 candidate for Chicago School Board 1A
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Who has been a guest on Driving It Home (Full Episodes)
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Dr Kathy Tynus
Reid McCollum
Sara Haghdoosti
Michelle Velasquez
Dr Kristin Lyerly
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
12,670
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
87
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
32
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