Emily Williams

Karen Freeman-Wilson

Jill Habig

On today's show Richard is joined by guest co-host Rico Mowatt and their guests are
– Emily Williams, host of the Webby Award-winning podcast "Beyond Voting" 
– Karen Freeman-Wilson, president and CEO of Chicago Urban League and co-chair of the Chicago Financial Future Task Force
– Jill Habig, president and founder of Public Rights Project

Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).

On today's show Richard is joined by guest co-host Rico Mowatt and their guests are &ndash; Emily Williams, host of the Webby Award-winning podcast "<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-voting/id1513423967" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-voting/id1513423967&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784841031273000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Lbo8LpaUOQgi9VsXCf2K_">Beyond Voting</a>"&nbsp; &ndash; Karen Freeman-Wilson, president and CEO of <a href="https://chiul.org/">Chicago Urban League</a> and co-chair of the <a href="https://chicagofinancialfuture.org/">Chicago Financial Future Task Force</a> &ndash; <a href="https://www.publicrightsproject.org/about/team/jill-habig/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.publicrightsproject.org/about/team/jill-habig/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784841031273000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3jgmUtlUO3MEOhiF3GtXvF">Jill Habig</a>, president and founder of <a href="https://www.publicrightsproject.org" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.publicrightsproject.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1784841031273000&amp;usg=AOvVaw33KUuhsHOh2N0GXet74v97">Public Rights Project</a>
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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of “Chew's Views” (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central), 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 – but don’t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you’re awake, not just “woke.”  


Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "The Family Meeting" and as a regular contributor to "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive."  He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024. 

A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future. Richard’s primary goal is to help consumers assess what their needs are and find the right plans and programs to protect their wealth.

Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master’s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a “ready to go” item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness.  

From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, here are full episodes of &ldquo;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/chewviews-with-richard-chew/">Chew's Views</a>&rdquo; (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central), 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 &ndash; but don&rsquo;t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you&rsquo;re awake, not just &ldquo;woke.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-family-meeting/">The Family Meeting</a>" and as a regular contributor to "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive/">Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive</a>." &nbsp;He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.&nbsp;
A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future. Richard&rsquo;s primary goal is to help consumers assess what their needs are and find the right plans and programs to protect their wealth.
Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master&rsquo;s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a &ldquo;ready to go&rdquo; item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness. &nbsp;

Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Full Episodes)

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 – but don’t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you’re awake, not just “woke.”  

Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "The Family Meeting" and as a regular contributor to "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive." He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.

Richard also regularly shares his views on other podcasts and radio shows, including recent appearances on Amy McGrath's "Truth in a Barrel," "The John Fugelsang Podcast," "Endless Urgency" with Mike Nellis, and "The Politics Bar."

A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future.

Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master’s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a “ready to go” item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness.  

From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, &ldquo;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/chewviews-with-richard-chew/">Chew's Views</a>&rdquo; (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 &ndash; but don&rsquo;t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you&rsquo;re awake, not just &ldquo;woke.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-family-meeting/">The Family Meeting</a>" and as a regular contributor to "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive/">Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive</a>." He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.
Richard also regularly shares his views on other podcasts and radio shows, including recent appearances on Amy McGrath's "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWK_o2PSptQ">Truth in a Barrel</a>," "<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weekend-interviews-simon-and-julie-richard-chew/id1464094232?i=1000685443232">The John Fugelsang Podcast</a>," "<a href="https://endlessurgency.com/p/pardoning-ghislaine-maxwell-trump">Endless Urgency</a>" with Mike Nellis, and "<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/community-vs-cankles-july-22-2025/id886656768?i=1000718522141">The Politics Bar</a>."
A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future.
Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master&rsquo;s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a &ldquo;ready to go&rdquo; item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness. &nbsp;

Chew's Views with Richard Chew

Chew's Views wit Richard Chew | July 23, 2026

Richard Chew is joined by Greg Palast, filmmaker, journalist and author of several New York Times bestsellers, and Edward Ward, a voting rights expert from Chicago and fellow of the Transformative Justice Coalition; they have collaborated on the six-part documentary series "Jim Crow Reloaded" for Save Your Vote. 

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Richard Chew is joined by <a href="https://www.gregpalast.com/">Greg Palast</a>, filmmaker, journalist and author of several New York Times bestsellers, and Edward Ward, a voting rights expert from Chicago and fellow of the Transformative Justice Coalition; they have collaborated on the six-part documentary series "<a href="https://www.saveyourvote.org/jim-crow-reloaded">Jim Crow Reloaded</a>" for <a href="https://www.saveyourvote.org">Save Your Vote</a>.&nbsp;
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WCPT 820 Interview: Greg Palast and Edward Ward

Richard Chew is joined by Phil Andrew, former FBI special agent, hostage negotiator, national security expert who founded PAX Group, and former candidate for Congress.

SUMMARY

National Security and Public Service
- Andrew discusses the current global threat environment and the importance of competent professionals in national security.
- He emphasizes that successful leadership requires the ability to respond to failures and continue working despite setbacks.
- He argues that national security, economic stability, education, and health care are fundamentally interconnected.

Threats to National Stability
- Andrew identifies political divisiveness and corruption as primary threats to United States national security.
- He criticizes successive administrations for responding to special interests rather than relying on hard data and expert advice.
- The removal of experienced professionals from key institutions, he says, is as a grave risk that enemies can exploit.

Integrity in Intelligence Institutions
- Andrew highlights the necessity of maintaining independent, professional intelligence teams to distinguish fact from fiction.
- He warns that systematic attacks on these institutions leave the country vulnerable to adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran.
- The conversation touches on how a lack of accountability in high-profile cases can create dangerous international leverage.

Leadership Competency and Accountability
- Andrew suggests that modern leadership often prioritizes ideology over practical strategy and execution.
- He calls for leaders who build trust through integrity rather than those who rely on constant political attacks.

PAX Group Mission
- Andrew explains his work with PAX Group, a firm composed of 22 professionals from military, intelligence, and law enforcement backgrounds.
-The group focuses on helping organizations navigate crises and difficult conversations through strong relationship building.

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Richard Chew is joined by Phil Andrew, former FBI special agent, hostage negotiator, national security expert who founded&nbsp;<a href="https://paxgroupllc.com/">PAX Group</a>, and former candidate for Congress.
SUMMARY
National Security and Public Service - Andrew discusses the current global threat environment and the importance of competent professionals in national security. - He emphasizes that successful leadership requires the ability to respond to failures and continue working despite setbacks. - He argues that national security, economic stability, education, and health care are fundamentally interconnected. Threats to National Stability - Andrew identifies political divisiveness and corruption as primary threats to United States national security. - He criticizes successive administrations for responding to special interests rather than relying on hard data and expert advice. - The removal of experienced professionals from key institutions, he says, is as a grave risk that enemies can exploit. Integrity in Intelligence Institutions - Andrew highlights the necessity of maintaining independent, professional intelligence teams to distinguish fact from fiction. - He warns that systematic attacks on these institutions leave the country vulnerable to adversaries like Russia, China, and Iran. - The conversation touches on how a lack of accountability in high-profile cases can create dangerous international leverage. Leadership Competency and Accountability - Andrew suggests that modern leadership often prioritizes ideology over practical strategy and execution. - He calls for leaders who build trust through integrity rather than those who rely on constant political attacks. PAX Group Mission - Andrew explains his work with PAX Group, a firm composed of 22 professionals from military, intelligence, and law enforcement backgrounds. -The group focuses on helping organizations navigate crises and difficult conversations through strong relationship building.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Phil Andrew of PAX Group

Phil Andrew

Kurt Mullett

Greg Palast and Ed Ward

On today's show
– Phil Andrew, former FBI special agent, hostage negotiator, national security expert who founded PAX Group, and 2026 candidate for Congress (he did not advance to the general election)
– Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63
– Greg Palast, filmmaker, journalist and author of several New York Times bestsellers, and Edward Ward, a voting rights expert from Chicago and fellow of the Transformative Justice Coalition; they have collaborated on the six-part documentary series "Jim Crow Reloaded" for Save Your Vote

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On today's show &ndash; Phil Andrew, former FBI special agent, hostage negotiator, national security expert who founded <a href="https://paxgroupllc.com/">PAX Group</a>, and 2026 candidate for Congress (he did not advance to the general election) &ndash; Chew&rsquo;s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hoosierblue63">HoosierBlue63</a> &ndash; <a href="https://www.gregpalast.com/">Greg Palast</a>, filmmaker, journalist and author of several New York Times bestsellers, and Edward Ward, a voting rights expert from Chicago and fellow of the Transformative Justice Coalition; they have collaborated on the six-part documentary series "<a href="https://www.saveyourvote.org/jim-crow-reloaded">Jim Crow Reloaded</a>" for <a href="https://www.saveyourvote.org">Save Your Vote</a>
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