Johari Schuck

Commissioner Kenya Merritt

Mike Nellis

On today's show Michelle Peltier fills in for Richard Chew and her guest are 
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– Kenya K. Merritt, commissioner of DCASE, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
– Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of “Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis”

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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 with Richard Chew with guest host Michelle Peltier | June 15, 2026

Richard Chew is joined by Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History and, separately:
– Ronnie Grinberg, associate professor of History and core faculty member of the Schusterman Center for Judaic and Israel Studies at the University of Oklahoma, and author of "Write Like a Man: Jewish Masculinity and the New York Intellectuals"
–Barbara McQuade, legal analyst, law professor, former United States attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, co-host of the "#Sisters in Law" podcast, and author of “Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America" (2024) and "The Fix:
Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government" (2026)

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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Richard Chew is joined by Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of &ldquo;<a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/W/bo245101234.html">Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History</a> and, separately: &ndash; <a href="https://www.ou.edu/cas/history/people/faculty/ronnie-grinberg">Ronnie Grinberg</a>, associate professor of History and core faculty member of the Schusterman Center for Judaic and Israel Studies at the University of Oklahoma, and author of "<a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691193090/write-like-a-man?srsltid=AfmBOorJOXt3v25BN-F_wNJOropUsd3EFU4JRN4viXZUT57qKFxMoQrh">Write Like a Man: Jewish Masculinity and the New York Intellectuals</a>" &ndash; Barbara McQuade, legal analyst, <a href="https://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/barbara-l-mcquade">law professor</a>, former United States attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, co-host of the "<a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/">#Sisters in Law</a>" podcast, and author of &ldquo;Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America" (2024) and "<a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government</a>" (2026)
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WCPT 820: American at 250 conversation with Kevin Schultz, Ronnie Grinberg and Barb McQuade

Richard Chew is joined by Curtis Hertel, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party.

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Richard Chew is joined by <a href="https://michigandems.com/chair/">Curtis Hertel</a>, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel

Karen Byrne

Curtis Hertel

Ronnie Grinberg and Kevin Schultz

Barb McQuade and Kevin Schultz

On today's show
– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast
– Curtis Hertel, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party
– Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History
– Ronnie Grinberg, associate professor of History and core faculty member of the Schusterman Center for Judaic and Israel Studies at the University of Oklahoma, and author of "Write Like a Man: Jewish Masculinity and the New York Intellectuals"
–Barbara McQuade, legal analyst, law professor, former United States attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, co-host of the "#Sisters in Law" podcast, and author of “Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America" (2024) and "The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government" (2026)

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 &ndash; Karen Byrne of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trublu-politics/id1715898318" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trublu-politics/id1715898318&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782558382834000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UuyUXble9yWi9WABYwNXV">TruBlu Politics</a> podcast &ndash; <a href="https://michigandems.com/chair/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://michigandems.com/chair/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782558382834000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1pu8ntzNoDMSGM3yp08i-Z">Curtis Hertel</a>, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party &ndash; Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of &ldquo;<a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/W/bo245101234.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/W/bo245101234.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782558382834000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1UtXf334Cj91rvEIcBqJfe">Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History</a> &ndash; <a href="https://www.ou.edu/cas/history/people/faculty/ronnie-grinberg" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ou.edu/cas/history/people/faculty/ronnie-grinberg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782558382834000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26SzUrq1l50BI41HYPLDjq">Ronnie Grinberg</a>, associate professor of History and core faculty member of the Schusterman Center for Judaic and Israel Studies at the University of Oklahoma, and author of "<a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691193090/write-like-a-man?srsltid=AfmBOorJOXt3v25BN-F_wNJOropUsd3EFU4JRN4viXZUT57qKFxMoQrh" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691193090/write-like-a-man?srsltid%3DAfmBOorJOXt3v25BN-F_wNJOropUsd3EFU4JRN4viXZUT57qKFxMoQrh&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782558382834000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ga7zNbXwC1FkEoecNIJCW">Write Like a Man: Jewish Masculinity and the New York Intellectuals</a>" &ndash; Barbara McQuade, legal analyst, <a href="https://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/barbara-l-mcquade" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/barbara-l-mcquade&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782558382834000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1OcxwONJINtwUmvM5vzPl2">law professor</a>, former United States attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, co-host of the "<a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782558382834000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kHHCw3X0k4z0mnpHeM5NV">#Sisters in Law</a>" podcast, and author of &ldquo;Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America" (2024) and "<a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.barbaramcquade.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782558382834000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3xlZUjgVBG-M53JeqTFDEB">The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government</a>" (2026) Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew&rdquo; weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (<a href="http://heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782558382834000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0y5yHpZjvYWcuNfQWT20dP">heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views</a>).

Chew's Views with Richard Chew with guest host Michelle Peltier | June 15, 2026

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