Podcast appearances and mentions of patti vasquez

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez,who you can hear weeknights 9-10 PM on AM950. They talk about LA immigration raids, Kristi Noem’s fear of being asked questions and more!

On today’s show: – Trump’s approval rating tanks – Updates on the Israel/Iran conflict, and how a ground invasion of Iran is not realistic. – We’re joined by Patti Vasquez for the 2nd half of hour 1. – A look at where all of the No Kings protests are taking place around Minnesota. – How…

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez,who you can hear weeknights 9-10 PM on AM950. They talk about LA immigration raids, Kristi Noem’s fear of being asked questions and more!

On this week's show, Hal and Johnny Million broadcast live from Max & Benny's in Northbrook, Illinois, for WCPT's 20th anniversary. Their guests are: - Rob Glenn of Rute Design - Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast and Stephanie Miller's "Karen from Chicago" - Natalie Ziemba, member of the Woodstock City Council - Jill Wine Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of The Watergate Girl, and host of Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks and co-host of #SistersInLaw - Joan Esposito, host of WCPT's "Live, Local & Progressive" (weekdays at 2:00 p.m. Central) - Art & Bobby of WCPT's "Where Are They Now?" (Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Central) - Michael Garlin, former WCPT host  - Richard Chew, host of WCPT's "Chew's Views" (weekdays at 6:00 a.m. Central) - Patti Vasquez, host of WCPT's "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weekdays at 5:00 p.m. Central) - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

On this special broadcast from Max and Benny's Restaurant in Northbrook, Illinois, WCPT's Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, Scott Duff and Richard Chew were joined by (listed in order of appearance): - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson - Thom Hartmann, host of "The Thom Hartmann Program," weekdays at 11:00 a.m. on WCPT - State Sen. Laura Fine, Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 9th District - State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, Democratic member of the Illinois House for the 57th District - Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack, member of the Chicago City Council representing the 32nd Ward - Marj Halperin, Democratic analyst, political commentator on "The Mincing Rascals" podcast, fill-in host for WCPT, and a moderator of the Hideout's live conversation series - Tom Moss of Indivisible Chicago and a moderator of the Hideout's live conversation series - William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College and regular WCPT fill-in host - Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton - Kurt Mullett, "Chew's Views" contributor (every Wednesday) and a social media influencer under the name HoosierBlue63 - Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University and co-host (with Brian Endless) of "The World Discord" podcast - Brian Endless, senior lecturer and director of African Studies and the African Diaspora at Loyola University Chicago; co-host (with Joel Ostrow) of "The World Discord" podcast; and founder of The Come Together Project - Mark Pinski, WCPT general manager The hosts also devoted a segment to remembering the late Dick Kay. Dan Levy is heard making live announcements throughout the broadcast.

Chicago Mayor and former WCPT host Brandon Johnson joins WCPT's 20th anniversary broadcast from Max and Benny's in Northbrook, Illinois. During the conversation he talks to WCPT's Hal Sparks, Johnny Million, Richard Chew, Joan Esposito and Patti Vasquez.

Thom Hartmann calls in to WCPT's 20th anniversary broadcast and talks to WCPT hosts Scott Duff, Richard Chew, Joan Esposito and Patti Vasquez. Tune in to hear Thom on WCPT weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Central.

WCPT's Patti Vasquez and Scott Duff are joined by State Sen. Laura Fine, Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 9th District, and State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, Democratic member of the Illinois House for the 57th district, at WCPT's 20th anniversary live broadcast from Max and Benny's Restaurant in Northbrook, Illinois.

WCPT hosts Richard Chew, Scott Duff, Patti Vasquez and Joan Esposito and long-time listener Dave from Hoffman Estates talk about the late Dick Kay at WCPT's 20th anniversary broadcast at Max and Benny's in Northbrook, Illinois.

In this final segment of WCPT's 20th anniversary live broadcast from Max and Benny's Restaurant in Northbrook, Illinois, WCPT General Manager Mark Pinski joins Hal Sparks, Patti Vasquez, Richard Chew and Scott Duff, with reflections on 20 years of WCPT and the now-defunct Air America radio network.

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez , who hosts Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT weeknights 5-7 PM and AM950 weeknights 9-10 PM. They talk about RFK’s controversial autism study, privacy concerns with that study, Trump panicking over China and more!

On today’s show: – Patti Vasquez starts the show off with Matt. – How wealthy farmers might turn against Trump over tariffs. – Why is Trump backtracking on his “tough” stance on China? – How the US peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war is bad for Ukraine. – Sharon Secor, the chairperson for Art in…

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez , who hosts Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT weeknights 5-7 PM and AM950 weeknights 9-10 PM. They talk about RFK’s controversial autism study, privacy concerns with that study, Trump panicking over China and more!

On today’s show: – Patti Vasquez starts the show off with Matt. – How wealthy farmers might turn against Trump over tariffs. – Why is Trump backtracking on his “tough” stance on China? – How the US peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war is bad for Ukraine. – Sharon Secor, the chairperson for Art in…

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez , who hosts Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT weeknights 5-7 PM and AM950 weeknights 9-10 PM. They talk about Patti’s recurring appearances on Chicago TV shows, Democrats needing to stand up to MAGA Republicans and more!

On today’s show: – Mixed feelings on the US national hockey team losing to Canada in the 4 Nations Face off championship. – How going MAGA is not a good business move for professional sports leagues. – Missouri wants to create an “E-Harmony” for babies among their extremist anti-abortion bills. – Patti Vasquez joins for…

Patti airs weeknights at 9 here on AM950! Comedian, WCPT 820 AM Host “Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez” 5-7 pm cst Mon-Fri, Keynote speaker, comedian, advocate for individuals with disabilities.

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez (heard weeknights 9-10 PM). They talk about Patti door knocking this week in Wisconsin.

Happy Halloween! On today’s show: – Be careful drinking and going out on Halloween! – The alleged plot to steal Graceland. – How it’s safer for the national media to attack Democrats than Republicans. – Trump’s garbage truck stunt. – Patti Vasquez joins Matt! – Tad Jude’s checkered past on abortion. – Harsh ways to…

New episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" are no longer available on this platform. That's because the show now has its very own podcast. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home(Full Episodes)" and "Driving It Home (Featured Interviews)." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home. 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).

On today's show: – WCPT's Patti Vasquez, host of “Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez,” weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central – Pet of the Month with Jessica Lopez, adoption experience director at The Anti-Cruelty Society, and Craig Botagowski of Mark Drugs – Illinois state Rep. Kam Buckner – WCPT's Edwin Eisendrath, host of “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath,” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central – Joshua Douglas, Washington Monthly contributing writer, distinguished research professor of law at the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law, and author of “The Court v. The Voters” and “Vote for US”  * Please be advised: Today is the last day that the latest episode of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" will be published on this feed! That's because "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" now has its very own podcast. Two, in fact: "Joan Esposito Full Episodes" and "Joan Esposito Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for Joan Esposito wherever you get your podcasts, or get links to the podcasts by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

On today's show: – Andrew Honig, candidate for DuPage County Board District 2 – David Simpson, candidate for state representative of Illinois' 74th District – Candice Adams, clerk of the 18th Circuit Judicial Court – Corinna Sac of Young Dems McHenry County – Dee Darling from McHenry County NOW and Yasmeen Bankole from Young Illinoisans for Harris * Please be advised: Today is the last day that the latest episode of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" will be published on this feed! That's because "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" now has its very own podcast that you can subscribe to. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home Full Episodes" and "Driving It Home Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home. 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).

On today's show: – Dwayne Kennedy, guest co-host – Josh Klayman of FairVote Illinois on ranked choice voting in Oak Park – Randi Olson, candidate for state representative for the 70th District – Todd Belcore, executive director of Social Change nonprofit "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" now has its very own podcast that you can subscribe to. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home Full Episodes" and "Driving It Home Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home. 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).

- Araceli Sharper, President of the Illinois Democratic Women of Kankakee County and candidate for Kankakee County Board District 12. kankakeedemocrats.org - Norma Balentine of Souls to the Polls Wisconsin. info@soulsto the pollswi.org soulstothepollswi.org - Madeline Figueroa and Benita Santillenas - Kaylee Peterspm. candidate for Idaho's 1st Congressional District. - Linda Robertson, candidate for Democratic IL State Rep. District 65 linda@votelinda65.com

Kaylee Peterson, candidate for Idaho's 1st Congressional District, talks to Patti Vasquez. She faces incumbent Republican Russ Felcher in the November election. Visit Kaylee Peterson's campaign website: https://kayleeforcongress.com. 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).

Linda Robertson, candidate for Illinois State Rep, District 65, talks to Patti Vasquez. She is running against Republican incumbent Dan Ugaste. Visit Linda Robertson's campaign website: https://votelinda65.com. 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).

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy and their guests are: – Theresa Boston of the Democratic Party of Rock County – Anne Stava Murray, Illinois state representative for the 81st District and leader of the House Woman's Caucus – Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area with our weekly look at Wisconsin politics – Lori Hawkins of the Kenosha County Democratic Party "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" now has its very own podcast that you can subscribe to. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home Full Episodes" and "Driving It Home Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home. 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).

On today's show: -Maggie O'Keefe (40th ward committeewoman, Cook County Democratic Party; @cookcodems) - Ricky Rivard (Dem candidate for Kane County Board, 12th district) - Stewart Ogilvie (Dem candidate for Dekalb County Board, 4th district; @DeKalbDems) - Dan Feehan (Flip the States; @danielfeehan) - Amber Milos (Flip the States; @Flip_the_States) 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). "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" now has its very own podcast that you can subscribe to. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home Full Episodes" and "Driving It Home Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home.

On today's show comedian, actor, producer and Emmy Award winner Dwayne Kennedy fills in for Patti; he's joined by Craig Johnson. "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" now has its very own podcast that you can subscribe to. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home Full Episodes" and "Driving It Home Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home. 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).

Kate Doyle, candidate for Chicago School Board District 2, talks to Patti Vasquez, 10/17/24. Visit Kate Doyle's campaign website: https://www.katedoyleforchicago.com. 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).

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn joins Patti Vasquez for a conversation about the Illinois Property Tax Relief Amendment, which is on the 2024 ballot. Quinn called the nonbinding referendum "a good chance for people to send a message that we need fundamental tax reform and tax relief for people who live from paycheck to paycheck," adding that "It takes Illinois' upside tax system, where the millionaires get the breaks and everyday people get the bills -- we want to change that around, and we can do it at the ballot box." 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).

On today's show: - Liz Chaplin, candidate for DuPage County recorder and Cook County Board member - Kate Doyle, candidate for Chicago Board Dist. 2 - Former Gov. Pat Quinn "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" now has its very own podcast that you can subscribe to. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home Full Episodes" and "Driving It Home Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home. 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).

On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy and their guests are: - Kim Savage, co-president, Illinois Democratic Women - Gwen Levey, ambassador, Survivors for Kamala "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" now has its very own podcast that you can subscribe to. Two, in fact: "Driving It Home Full Episodes" and "Driving It Home Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for "Driving It Home" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home. 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).

Diane Blair Sherlock (Illinois state representative, 46th district; @staterep46) Billy Morgan (Dem candidate for Illinois House, 79th District; @billymorgan4rep) Hilary Winiarz (Dem candidate for Lake County Board, 2nd District) Ben Cominos (Host, "Out of the Box" on WHBY; @BenCominos)

Illinois State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, candidate for re-election in the 46th District, talks to Patti Vasquez. Visit her campaign website: www.repblair-sherlock.com. 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).

Billy Morgan, candidate for state representative of the 79th District of Illinois. Visit his campaign Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BillyMorgan4StateRep. 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).

Patti Vasquez was joined in studio by: – Chantelle Porter, candidate for the 18th Judicial Circuit of DuPage County, 1st Subcircuit (https://www.judgechantelleporter.com) – Jennifer Barron, candidate for DuPage County Judge, 18th Judicial Circuit (https://judgejenniferbarron.com) – Leah Setzen, candidate for DuPage County Judge (https://judgesetzen.com/about-judge-setzen) 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).

On today's show: – Chantelle Porter, candidate for the 18th Judicial Circuit of DuPage County, 1st Subcircuit – Jennifer Barron, candidate for DuPage County Judge, 18th Judicial Circuit – Leah Setzen, candidate for DuPage County Judge – Yolanda Androzzo, executive director of One Aim 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).

Patti Vasquez talks to Jessica Piper, executive director of Blue Missouri and host of the “Dirt Road Democrat" 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)

- Marj Halperin (Organizer, Indivisible Chicago; @marjhalperin) - Dwayne Kennedy (Comedian; @DwayneTKennedy) - Rick Smith (Host, “The Rick Smith Show”; @RickSmithShow) - Merril Miller (Manager, Jefferson Park Sunday Market; @JeffParkMarket) - Maria Peterson (Dem candidate for Illinois 52nd district) - Kristin Hansen (Wisconsin state coordinator, Campus Vote Project; @CampusVote)

Maria Peterson, candidate for Illinois House District 52, talks to Patti Vasquez. Visit her campaign website: https://mariafor52.com. 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).

GUEST CO-HOST DAN SCHAEFER - Dan Schaefer (@danschaefer18) - Sarah Bingaman (Lee County Dems; @LeeCountyDems) - Jessica Piper (Executive director, Blue Missouri and host, “Dirt Road Democrat”; @piper4missouri)

Actor Jason Kravits joins Patti Vasquez to talk about his career, which includes a current role in "Only Murders in the Building," and "The Project 2025 Song" that he created in the spirit of "Schoolhouse Rock."  "I'm happy that it's out there and being viewed," Kravits said. "And yet I've been subjected myself to a lot of these stupid YouTube comments. And let me tell you, you should never do that!" Watch the "Project 2025 Song" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvQhTbCY4xc. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

- Cheryl Flinn (Second violin, The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest; @Symphony_OPRF) - Jason Kravitz (Actor and singer, "The Project 2025 Song") - Dan Shafer (Columnist, The Recombobulation Area; @DanRShafer)

On today's show: - David Lozano and Dawn Bullock, candidates for Will County Board District 7 - Kirk Bangstad of Minocqua Brewing Company Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

- Ald. Gilber Villegas of the 36th Ward https://www.36thward.org/meet-gil-villegas - Barbara Levine, CEO & Founder of Robert H Levine Foundation https://therhlfoundation.org/about-us - Suzanne Akhras, candidate for Illinois State Representative of District 82 https://www.suzanneforil.com/ - Jen Zanotti, https://www.allthingsjenz.com/ - Ira Chaleff, author "To Stop A Tyrant https://irachaleffauthor.com/

Patti Vasquez talks to Suzanne Akhras, the Democratic candidate for Illinois State Representative District 82. Visit Suzanne's website: https://www.suzanneforil.com. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

Chicago Ald. Gilbert Villegas talks to Patti Vasquez regarding the latest developments on the Chicago school board resignations, Mayor Johnson's campaign to oust Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, and more. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

On today's show guest host Dwayne Kennedy is joined by standup comedian Adam Burke. Near the end of the show Patti Vasquez talks to Los Angeles-based director, producer and writer Haroula Rose. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

Patti Vasquez talks to Chicago-born, Los Angeles-based musician and filmmaker Haroula Rose, director and co-writer of "All Happy Families." Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).