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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2026 U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM
Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate candidates U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton face off in WCPT's Senate Candidate Forum. Moderated by WCPT hosts Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, and Richard Chew, the forum covered a wide range of issues — giving voters …
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Chew's Views | Feb. 6, 2026
On today's show: – Robert Held, Chicago attorney and activist – Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).
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Chew's Views Feb. 5 2026
On today's show – Greg Palast, filmmaker, journalist, and author; his documentary "Vigilantes Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen" is available at GregPalast.com – Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi – James David Gailliard, senior pastor of Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount, N…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Lavora Barnes
Richard Chew is joined by Lavora Barnes, political director of Democracy Defenders Fund and former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Kristen Crowell of Fair Share America
Richard Chew is joined by Kristen Crowell, executive director of Fair Share America, which works to make wealthy individuals and the most profitable corporations pay what they owe so that all of us can thrive. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (…
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Chew's Views | Feb. 4, 2026
On today's show: – Kristen Crowell, executive director of Fair Share America – “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63 – Lavora Barnes, political director of Democracy Defenders Fund and former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekday…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Qasim Rashid
Richard Chew is joined by Qasim Rashid, author, activist, human rights lawyer, SiriusXM host, and creator of “Let’s Address This” on Substack. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Mandela Barnes
Richard Chew is joined by Mandela Barnes, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and 2026 candidate for Wisconsin governor. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Sunny Fischer
Richard Chew is joined by Sunny Fischer, distinguished cultural activist, philanthropic leader, and co-founder of the National Public Housing Museum. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).
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Chew's Views | Feb. 3, 2026
On today's show: – Sunny Fischer, distinguished cultural activist, philanthropic leader, and co-founder of the National Public Housing Museum – Mandela Barnes, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and 2026 candidate for Wisconsin governor – Qasim Rashid, author, activist, human rights lawyer, Si…
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