Chew's Views with Richard Chew
Chew's Views with Richard Chew
From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, “Chew's Views” (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central) is a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies. With "Chew's Views" the emphasis is on positive talk and solutions – …Social links:
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Chew's Views with Richard Chew | August 14, 2026
On today's show – Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast – Melanie Nathan, South African-born human rights lawyer who directs the African Human Rights Coalition Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-v…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Melanie Nathan of African Human Rights Coalition
Richard Chew is joined by Melanie Nathan, South African-born human rights lawyer who directs the African Human Rights Coalition. She highlights the severe human toll caused by the Trump administration's deportation practices. Key points: - Individuals are often sent to third countries where they …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Heather Williams of the DLCC
Richard Chew is joined by Heather Williams, president of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC). Key points: - State legislative races are vital - 19 key statehouse races could shift power nationwide - Democrats have flipped 30 statehouse seats in 2026 - breaking GOP supermajorities …
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: David Jolly
Richard Chew is joined by David Jolly, 2026 Democratic candidate for Florida governor; the primary is August 18. Key topics: Jolly explains why Florida’s gubernatorial race will reshape national politics, outlines his strategy to win Florida’s highest office, talks about how Democratic values can…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jennifer Pahlka
Richard Chew is joined by Jennifer Pahlka, board chair and adviser at the Recoding America Fund, advisor to the Abundance Network, and publisher of the Substack newsletter Eating Policy. (The conversation was recorded August 11 and aired August 13.) Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekday…
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Chew's Views with Richard Chew | August 13, 2026
On today's show – Jennifer Pahlka, board chair and adviser at the Recoding America Fund, advisor to the Abundance Network, and publisher of the Substack newsletter Eating Policy – David Jolly, 2026 Democratic candidate for Florida governor; the primary is August 18 – Heather Williams, president of …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Authors Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer
Richard Chew is joined by Ami Fields-Meyer, senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation, former senior policy adviser at the White House, and Julia Angwin, award-winning investigative journalist, New York Times contributing opinion writer, and founding director …
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Mike Quigley
Richard Chew is joined in studio by U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, 2027 candidate for Chicago mayor. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: http…
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Chew's Views with Richard Chew | August 12, 2026
On today's show – Ami Fields-Meyer, senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation, former senior policy adviser at the White House, and Julia Angwin, award-winning investigative journalist, New York Times contributing opinion writer, and founding director of the I…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Ryan Nunn of The Budget Lab
Richard Chew is joined by Ryan Nunn, director of research with Yale University's Budget Lab, and former senior economist at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-vi…
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