



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 …

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).

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…

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…

Chew's Views | Feb. 2, 2026
On today's show: – Pamela Pugh, president of the Michigan State Board of Education and candidate for Michigan State Senate in the 35th District; she is on the ballot in the special Democratic primary on Tuesday, February 3 – Niketa Patel, executive director/CEO of the Online News Association (ONA),…

Chew's Views | Jan. 30, 2026
On today's show – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza – Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast – Michelle Duster, author, educator, historian, and Chicagoan known for her work to preserve the legacy of her great-grandmother, Ida B. Wells – Dante King, university professor, author, spea…

Chew's Views | Jan. 29, 2026
On today's show: – Del. Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk, speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates – Illinois Democratic State Rep. La Shawn Ford, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois – North Carolina State Rep. Rodney Pierce (D), candidate for North Carolina House District 27 – Texas S…

Chew's Views | Jan. 28, 2026
On today's show: – U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus – Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63 Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).

Chew's Views | Jan. 23, 2026
On today's show: – Shawn “Smith” Peirce and Jody Hamilton, co-hosts of “The Politics Bar,” now airing weeknights from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Central on WCPT – Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast – Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Includi…

Chew's Views | Jan. 22, 2026
On today's show: – Benjamin Goldhagen, Russian disinformation expert and director of the 2025 documentary “The Steel Porcupine,” an “unforgettable cinematic experience that exposes Russia’s campaign of extermination in Ukraine, the Ukrainian people’s spirit to resist and prevail, and the world’s re…