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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Featured Interviews)

Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Featured Interviews)

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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are featured interviews from "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.

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Episodes
  • WCPT 820 Interview: Alana Billingsly of APFA

    WCPT 820 Interview: Alana Billingsly of APFA
    Jun 12 2026

    Patti Vasquez is joined by Alana Billingsly, flight attendant and Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) representative.

    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).

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    12 mins
  • WCPT 820 Interview: Patrick Dixon of AgeOptions

    WCPT 820 Interview: Patrick Dixon of AgeOptions
    Jun 12 2026

    Patti Vasquez is joined by Patrick Dixon, manager of elder rights at AgeOptions. He talks about Medicare fraud.

    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).

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    14 mins
  • WCPT 820 Interview: Laurel Feakes of Capital City Pride Iowa

    WCPT 820 Interview: Laurel Feakes of Capital City Pride Iowa
    Jun 12 2026

    Patti Vasquez is joined by Laurel Feakes, director of PR and Marketing for Capital City Pride Iowa. Pridefest takes place June 12-14.

    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

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    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal

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    Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    12 mins
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