On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at <a href="https://alivio.org/">Alivio Health Services</a>, and their guests are: – Phil Andrew, Democratic <a href="https://www.philandrewforcongress.com/">candidate for Congress</a> in the 9th District of Illinois – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “<a href="https://www.am950radio.com/events/the-illegal-trans-woman/">The Illegal Trans Woman</a>” on<a href="https://www.am950radio.com/">KTNF</a> AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her new book is “<a href="https://beingellen.com/">Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life</a>. – Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party; she is the first woman of color and youngest person to lead the Washington Democrats, and the first South Asian woman to lead a state party in the entire country 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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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 new book is “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life. – Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party; she is the first woman of color and youngest person to lead the Washington Democrats, and the first South Asian woman to lead a state party in the entire country 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.

On today's show&nbsp;Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at&nbsp;<a href="https://alivio.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alivio Health Services</a>, and their guests are: – Phil Andrew, Democratic <a href="https://www.philandrewforcongress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">candidate for Congress</a> in the 9th District of Illinois – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “<a href="https://www.am950radio.com/events/the-illegal-trans-woman/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Illegal Trans Woman</a>” on<a href="https://www.am950radio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">KTNF</a>&nbsp;AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her new book is “<a href="https://beingellen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life</a>. – Shasti Conrad, chair of the Washington State Democratic Party; she is the first woman of color and youngest person to lead the Washington Democrats, and the first South Asian woman to lead a state party in the entire country 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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 18, 2025

Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT Chicago</a>), 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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Here are full episodes of "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.

Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/" rel="noopener noreferrer">WCPT Chicago</a>), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp; She is now the health care and human services liaison and assistant policy adviser for Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza.&nbsp; Patti lives with her family on the Northwest Side of Chicago and continues to advocate for her community.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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