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Here are featured interviews from "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT Chicago), 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.
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Patti Vasquez is joined by Joel Bleifuss, editor and publisher of Barn Raiser, and Justin Perkins, editor and publisher of Barn Raiser. 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.
Patti Vasquez is joined by Neil Khot, candidate for Congress in the 8th 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.
Patti Vasquez is joined by Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner (D). 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.
Patti Vasquez is joined by Malcolm Kenyatta, Pennsylvania state representative and Democratic National Committee vice chair. 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.
Patti Vasquez is joined by Indiana State Rep. Carolyn Jackson (D-Hammond), who is the ranking minority member of the House Committee on Elections and Apportionment. 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.
Ahead of Saturday's No Kings protests, Patti Vasquez is joined by Leila Staton of Insufferable Wenches, an Indivisible group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 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.
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Joe Kilgallon are joined by Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune beat reporter covering Illinois state government from the statehouse in Springfield 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.
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Joe Kilgallon are joined by Brad Vartan, vice president of the Humboldt Park Health Foundation. 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.
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Joe Kilgallon are joined by 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.” 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.
Patti Vasquez is joined by Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes. 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.
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by "Lynne" from Elk Grove Township Indivisible ahead of this weekend's No Kings protests. 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.
Patti Vasquez is joined by Kat Abughazaleh, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois. Sean Allen and Jim Fulton of Union Proud Warrior also join the conversation. 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.
Patti Vasquez is joined by Nancy Economou, founder of Watts Of Love. 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.
Patti Vasquez is joined in studio by Sean Allen and Jim Fulton of Union Proud Warrior. 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.
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Adam Selzer are joined by Yolanda Androzzo, executive director of One Aim Illinois. "One Aim Illinois is a Black-led nonprofit gun violence prevention organization," Androzzo told WCPT. "We are the largest grassroots gun violence prevention coalition in Illinois, with over 270 members. We educate, advocate, organize and uplift survivor voices to protect Illinois children and families from gun violence. We've been around since 1994, and we have a survivors council, we work with those who are impacted by gun violence, and then we also have a public safety task force, which monitors the laws that we've passed to make sure that they're effective." The organization is hosting its third annual fundraiser on November 13 at Hubbard Inn in Chicago, with the theme "voices for change in the fight to end gun violence." The event will honor Arne Duncan and Marsha Lee, and feature speaker Kenny Gross from the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago. The fundraiser aims to support the organization's work amidst federal budget cuts to gun violence prevention programs. 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.
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Dan Schaefer are joined by Gwen Levey, Nashville singer-songwriter and co-founder of Rise Above Justice Movement. 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.
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Dan Schaefer are joined in studio by Chicago Ald. Gilbert Villegas. Villegas discussed the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, criticizing it as a waste of resources. "I've been on record as telling the federal government, if you want to send federal resources, you want to help us with crime, let's talk," Villegas told Vasquez. "Let's figure out where we can get ATF [Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives] to deal with illegal guns, DEA [Drug Enforcement Administration] to deal with fentanyl and drugs, and then the Department of Justice to figure out, we have these drug rings and these gangs, let's figure out how to do this. But if you're just going to send troops to Michigan Avenue or along the river, you're not sending them to where people are really looking for some assistance." Villegas also emphasized the importance of universal basic income, citing a pilot program that distributed $500 monthly to 1,000 residents. He called for federal support for local law enforcement and immigration reform, stressing the need for accountability and justice in dealing with federal agents' actions. 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.
Patti Vasquez is joined by guest co-host Alicia Molina and their guests are:– Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)– Joyce Mahoney, regional vice president of memory care and programming at Belmont Village Living Please note: The episode begins in progress. 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.
Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Alicia Molina are joined by Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL). Jackson talked about the impact of the week-old government shutdown on government services and agencies, and criticized President Donald Trump's divisive rhetoric and policies, such as tariffs that isolate the U.S. from global trade and have caused economic strain for farmers. He emphasized the need for unity and civil resistance against the president's actions, highlighting the impact of Trump's policies on health care, immigration, and economic stability. Jackson also stressed the importance of addressing systemic issues like food shortages in rural and urban America. 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.
Patti Vasquez is joined by political strategist and chair of Illinois Veterans for Change Jesse Rojo and community activist and candidate for Illinois House Demi Palecek. They have both recently been protesting at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility in Broadview, 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.
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