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 profession
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Featured Interviews)
WCPT 820 Interview: Jon Marcus
Aug 19, 202610 min
Patti Vasquez is joined by Jon Marcus , higher-education journalist at The Hechinger Report and co-host of the public radio podcast " College Uncovered ." His latest article is " Once globally preeminent, U.S. universities are sliding into decline ." In the conversation Marcus explains that U.S. universities are losing their global preeminence due to several compounding factors. While federal research funding historically propelled the tech economy, current threats include research funding cuts, visa delays, and social media screening. China has already surpassed the U.S. in producing STEM Ph.D.s, with a growth rate five times faster than the United 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 ). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Featured Interviews)
WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Erica Bray-Parker
Aug 18, 202617 min
Patti Vasquez is joined by Erica Bray-Parker , candidate for Illinois House, District 47. 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 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Featured Interviews)
WCPT 820 Interview: Michigan State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D)
Aug 15, 202618 min
Patti Vasquez is joined by Michigan State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou . The East Lansing Democrat talks about allegations of sexual abuse at Interlochen Center for the Arts. Summary: - Rep. Tsernoglou detailed the shocking scale of abuse revealed in a 100-page report regarding the Interlochen Center for the Arts. - The report claims that over seven decades, nearly 50 adults in leadership positions were accused of sexually abusing and exploiting more than 70 former students. - The investigation highlighted a culture of complicity where staff and leadership allowed inappropriate behaviors, such as teachers taking students to private residences or on unauthorized field trips. - Significant connections to Jeffrey Epstein were noted, including his time as a camper in 1967 and subsequent donations to the institution. - Tsernoglou addressed her recent removal from legislative committees and her efforts regarding legislation H.R. 284. - She contends her removal from committee assignments was an act of retaliation by Republican leadership following her press conference demanding answers about the school. - Regarding H.R. 284, there has been no recent movement due to the legislature being out of session, though sessions are expected to resume in late August. 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 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Featured Interviews)
WCPT 820 Interview: John Parker of The Gaily Show
Aug 14, 202619 min
Patti Vasquez is joined by John Parker , host of " The Gaily Show ," weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT; he recaps Tuesday's primary election results in Minnesota. 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 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Featured Interviews)
WCPT 820 Interview: Mark Gevaart of My Labor Radio
Aug 14, 202619 min
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 Sundays at 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT . 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 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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