Patti Vasquez, Elliott Serrano and State Rep. Robert Martwick, spend the last show before Christmas discussing the “Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas” debate and the pulse of Springfield, including: the issue of shaping a cohesive “message” in the Democratic party, Mike Madigan’s influence and a closer look at the Speaker as a legislator,  ex-State Rep. John Anthony’s firing from the DOC  following a Christmas party scandal, more “Rogue One” feedback, and more.    

In this excerpt from Pretty Late, Patti Vasquez chats with WGN’s Adam Hoge about his son James and “22q,” a common genetic syndrome most people have never heard of.

Tonight on Pretty Late with Patti Vasquez,  Patti talks with WGN’s Adam Hoge about the incredible story of his son James and his experiences over the past two years. Then, positivity expert Dr. Daphne Scott gives her tips on how to survive the holidays and how to make 2017 your best year ever. Plus, Thursday night regulars Senator Dan Kotowski and Scott Stantis, Esmerelda Leon and Jon Hansen.  

In this clip from Pretty Late with Patti Vasquez, positivity expert Dr. Daphne Scott joins Patti and Senator Dan to discuss what to do when family issues arrive during the holidays and how to keep a positive outlook in the new year.

Patti Vasquez and Elliott Serrano kick off “Pretty Late” with a discussion on the finer points of cardio workouts, the bikes from The Goonies, and favorite childhood toys- which leads to a listener uncovering his prolific collection of Frisbees.  

Crisis communication expert Ken Jakubowksi, communication strategist Dave Lundy and political strategist Erik Elk join Patti Vasquez and Elliott Serrano for a current events roundtable to discuss the Trump team’s rejection of John Bolton’s mustache, the reaction to the Russian election hack findings, the leak of emails sent to and from a private account belonging to Mayor Emanuel, feedback on Star Wars: Rogue One and Nocturnal Animals, and much more.  

Tonight on Pretty Late with Patti Vasquez,  Patti starts off the show with AV Club Editor-in-Chief John Teti. Then, the cast of Chagrin Falls joins the show as we host a live wrap party for them. Fun! Fun! Fun!    

Tonight, Patti kicked the show off with comedian Paul Farahvar by chatting about her recent trip to LA. Patti also spoke with Mark from the Tivoli Theater about the upcoming Cochran’s New Years Eve show. And for #musicmondays The Chicago Clarinet Ensemble stop by to play some Christmas tunes and to share their favorite holiday moments. We also played what’s in the bag? http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3253531/3253531_2016-12-20-035731.64kmono.mp3%20?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3777.mp3  

Instagram is one of the most important photo sharing social media sites in the world and people are able to spread any and every message through. Ruddy Roye is a humanist/activist and he has chosen Instagram to spread his message and TIME has honored him with the title, “Instagram Photographer of 2016“, and Rudy joined Patti to chat about his year in photos.    

Across the country, there is a push for STEM education and that is what Sophie Shrand has dedicated herself to. Patti, Scott Stantis, and Dan Katowski, chatted with Sophie about, “Science with Sophie“. Appealing to youth, but also striking the curiosity of adults is her goal and it’s evident by her ability to have a productive conversation on an intriguing subject – the science behind flatulence.