Best TBS RADIO Podcasts (2026)

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez January 8 2026 1:33:01

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, January 7, 2026 1:32:59

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are – Dan Carter-Hope of Faulty Towers: The Original Dining Experience – Ben Cominos, WHBY “Outside the Box” host – Matt McNeil, host of “The Matt McNeil Show,” weekdays at 9:00 p.m. on WCPT. He calls in from Minnesota on today’s deadly ICE shooting in Minneapo…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, January 6, 2026 1:32:59

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On today's show: – Devin Remiker, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin – Kevin Ryan, Chicago Public School teacher and Marine veteran running for the U.S. Senate in Illinois – Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner and candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois – Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Part…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, January 5, 2026 1:36:51

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are – Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source Solar 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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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, January 2, 2026 1:33:00

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Paul Farahvar and their guest is – Demi Palecek, member of Illinois Veterans for Change and Democratic candidate for state representative in the 13th 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-i…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 31, 2025 1:32:37

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On today's show, Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy, and their guest is – Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast 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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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 30, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are – Leila Staton, Democratic candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 54 – Wisconsin State Rep. Francesca Hong, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 29, 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy and their guests are – Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupuncture – Dave Bushaw, Independent candidate for Congress in Iowa’s 2nd District Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 26, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's Show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are – Brandon Comer, managing partner at the private equity firm Alterity Capital and co-founder of the National Black Bank Foundation – Edda Coscioni of The Center for Beautiful Living; she is a personal growth coach, hairdresser, hair stylist, makeup artist, clothing s…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 24, 2025 1:33:05

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Heather Lalley, managing editor of Restaurant Business, Supermarket News and CSP Daily News 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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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 23, 2025 1:33:06

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Arad Boxenbaum, 24-year-old activist, community organizer and former Democratic candidate for Illinois House, and their guest are: – Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of The Watergate Girl, co-host of #SistersInLaw and host of Just The Facts with Jill Win…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 22, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guest is – Stephen E. Kravit, Milwaukee attorney and former federal prosecutor 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/…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 19, 2025 1:33:01

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On today's show: – Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin – Jacki Boyer of Pride Coffee Roasters – Merril Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/drivin…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 18, 2025 1:33:02

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are: – Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source Solar 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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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 17, 2025 1:32:56

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On today's show: – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her new book is “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life – Sandra Delgado, writer-actor-singer Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlan…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 16, 2025 1:33:16

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are: – Rodney Gibbs, Heartland Signal executive director – Pat Quinn, former governor of Illinois; he discusses his campaign advocating passage of a state constitutional amendment aimed at property tax relief – Minnesota State Sen. Zaynab Mohamed (DFL) – Kara S…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 15, 2025 1:32:55

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On today's show: – Dr. Shikha Jain, a board-certified hematology and oncology physician and associate professor of medicine at the University of Illinois Cancer Center in Chicago – Brad Vartan, vice president of Foundation & Philanthropy for the Humboldt Park Health Foundation Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 12, 2025 1:32:57

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are – Michael Ceraso, political strategist and consultant – Kathy Anderson and Jeremy Crystal, accountants on end-of-year tax planning 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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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 11, 2025 1:33:05

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Richard Chew and their guests are: – Indiana State Rep. Matt Pierce (D) – Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County In hour two, Patti talks to film reviewer Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree Reviews Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Ce…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 9, 2025 1:36:30

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On today's show: – Kevin Ryan, Chicago Public School teacher and Marine veteran running for the U.S. Senate in Illinois – Jamie Ewing and Lori Rohr of Elsinore Theater Ensemble‘s production of “A Picasso,” running through December 21 at the Greenhouse Theater Center – Michél Legendre, campaigns director of Dogwood Alliance Catch "Driving It Home wi…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 8, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show: – Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin, and newly announced candidate for the Texas House of Representatives – Daniel Tully, candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois – In hour two Patti moderates a one-hour panel on early crisis intervention with Jesse Rojo, Peter Eat…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, with guest host Paul Chivari, December 5, 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show WCPT’s Paul Chivari fills in for Patti and his guests include: – Rodger Sherman, sportswriter and content creator, mainly focusing on football, college sports, and the Olympics; he is the author of the Read Rodge newsletter on Substack – John Parker, host of “The Gaily Show,” moving to weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT – Reed…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 4, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show: – Indiana State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D) – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN, 2024 candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s pre-Civil War abortion law, and host of “The Kristin Lyerly Show” on Civic Media — the show makes its WCPT debut Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Central! – Dan Shafer, cre…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 3, 2025 1:33:00

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On today's show: – Tennessee Brando, social commentator, singer-songwriter, and Meidas Touch contributor – 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 Indiana, and starting this Sunday at 6:00 a.m. makes its debut on WCPT! – At 6:00 Patti joins …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 2, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Guido Nardini (Elmhurst councilman), and their guests are: – Oklahoma State Rep. Suzanne Schreiber (D) – Max Winkels, new chair of the Democratic Party of Kenosha – 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 (hea…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 1, 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show: – Anabel Mendoza, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois – Peggy Flanagan, lieutenant governor of Minnesota and candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota – Nick Uniejewski, candidate for Illinois state Senate – Tim Walkoe, comedian appearing this Saturday at the Laughing Academy in Glenview Catch "Driving It Home with …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 28, 2025 1:32:21

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Patti Vasquez is joined by guest co-host Adam Selzer and their guest is: – Scott Stantis, editorial cartoonist 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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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 26, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show: – Patrick Cortesi, chair of McLean County Democrats; he is also a candidate for Illinois Democratic State Central Committee – Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast 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 …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 25, 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guest is: – 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. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCP…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 24, 2025 1:33:00

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On today's show Patti Vasquez is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are: – Comedians Tom and Steph Clark, hosts of the "I'm A Rescue" podcast. Tom will be doing two shows in Wisconsin next month (https://www.tomclark.com/appearances.html) – Jenny Korotko, The Approachable Healer Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekda…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 21, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Natalie Ziemba, member of the Woodstock City Council, and their guests are: – Jeff Cohen, economist and candidate in the 9th Congressional District of Illinois – 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…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 20, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are: – Callie Barr, Democratic candidate in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District – Rudy Flores, president and CEO of the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce, talking about Small Business Saturday, the Great Bake Walk, and Plaid Friday Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Va…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez November 19 2025 1:33:02

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On today's show: – Nashville recording artist Gwen Levey – Ben Cominos, WHBY “Outside the Box” host 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.By WCPT 820

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 18, 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guests are: – Phil Andrew, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” onKTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 17, 2025 1:32:53

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On today's show Patti broadcasts live from Los Angeles and her guest is: – Cliff Cash, comedian and activist, promoting the Remove the Regime event taking place Saturday, November 22 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 …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez with guest host Dan Schaefer, November 14, 2025 1:32:52

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On today's show Dan Schaefer fills in for Patti and his guests are: – Rebecca Williams and Ben Nagy of FairVote Illinois – John Fugelsang, comedian and best-selling author; his pay-per-view special takes place Saturday night! Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/dri…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez November 13 2025 1:33:00

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On today's show: In hour one Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer, who hosts solo for hour two. 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.By WCPT 820

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 12, 2025 1:32:56

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On today's show: – Nathan Taylor of Election Truth Alliance – In hour two Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more; this time their guests include Christopher Armitage, U.S. Air Force veteran, former law enforcement officer, and security consultant who now wr…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 11, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show: – Dan Kotowski, former Illinois state senator and president and chief executive officer of Kids Above All – Warren Preis of Source Solar – 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-…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 10, 2025 1:33:07

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On today's show: – Matt Conroy, candidate for Congress in the 5th Congressional District of Illinois – Scott Friedland, owner of Timeless Toys, on his tariff-free Christmas – Paul Farahvar, comedian and recovering attorney Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/drivin…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez , November 7, 2025 1:36:08

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On today's show: – McHenry County Democrat Mary Mahady, to promote the McHenry County Women event Power of the Purse, happening this Saturday – Kathy O’Neill of the Irish-American Heritage Center – Angela Cummings, executive director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Lynne of Indivisible Elk Grove Township Catch "Driving It Home w…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 6, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Jaime DeLeon and their guests are: – Thelma Young of The Solutions Project, promoting a video release with actress America Ferrera celebrating migrants for the climate solutions they’ve brought to the United States – Margaret O’Connor of Common Pantry – Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 5, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show: – Bushra Amiwala, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois – Aaron Kleinman, head of research at Heartland Signal – At 6:00 Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 4, 2025 1:32:55

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On today's show: – Claudia Quesada, Cuban actress based in Chicago – Conor Brown, chief executive officer of the NorthWest Illinois Alliance of Realtors – Daniel Tully, 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/drivi…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez November 3 2025 1:33:05

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On today's show: – Comedians Evie Cato, Soli Santos and Carmen Navarro Gercone, who are part of the Boricuas of Comedy night, November 7 at Nellie’s Restaurant in Chicago 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 …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez October 31 2025 1:33:05

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On today's show WCPT’s Paul Chivari fills in for Patti and his guests are: – 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 Indiana – Jen Golbeck, professor, computer scientist, psychologist, “expert in the far-right, online extremism, AI, and bad …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez October 30 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show Professor Joel Ostrow fills in for Patti and his guests are: – Chicago Deputy Mayor Beatrice Ponce de Leon – Dylan Blaha, candidate for Congress in the 13th District of Illinois – Rachel Cohen, attorney and Chicago resident – Heidi Stevens, nationally syndicated columnist, director of External Affairs at the TMW Center for Early Lea…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez October 29 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show: – Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast – At 6:00 Patti joins the Up North Podcast with the Minocqua Brewing Company and contributors Kirk Bangstad, Ben Cominos, Amy Thomas and more; this time Thom Hartmann joins the conversation! Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. C…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, October 28, 2025 1:33:02

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests include: – 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 – Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL) – BEKA, cast member in the Skokie Theater production of “D…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, October 27, 2025 1:33:58

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On today's show: – Dr. Jason Bussell, director ofChicago Community Acupuncture – Jesse Rojo, community organizer and chair of Illinois Veterans for Change – Joe Walsh, former Republican congressman from Illinois, former Republican, and host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p…

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