It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath (formerly The Big Picture)
It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath (formerly The Big Picture)
From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, "The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath" is now "It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath." Each week Edwin and his guests get specific about politics, government, campaigns, and the kind of country all this work is meant to build. Join us live every Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central to be part of the conversation. About Edwin Edwin…Social links:
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WCPT 820 Interview: Aaron Parnas
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Aaron Parnas, independent journalist on TikTok and Substack. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.…
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WCPT 820 Interview: G. Elliott Morris
Edwin EIsendrath is joined by G. Elliott Morris, data-driven journalist, pollster, author of the Substack newsletter “Strength In Numbers” and the book “Strength in Numbers: How Polls Work and Why We Need Them.” Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (h…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Yusef Jackson
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Yusef Jackson, newly appointed president and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. (The interview was recorded May 15 and aired May 16.) Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). Follow us…
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It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath | May 16, 2026
On this week's show: – G. Elliott Morris, data-driven journalist, pollster, author of the Substack newsletter “Strength In Numbers” and the book “Strength in Numbers: How Polls Work and Why We Need Them” – Aaron Parnas, independent journalist on TikTok and Substack – Jonathan Larsen, veteran journa…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Brian Lyman of the Alabama Reflector
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Brian Lyman, editor of the Alabama Reflector. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WC…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Josh Orton
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Josh Orton, president of Demand Justice and former senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsi…
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It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath | May 9, 2026
On this week's show – Holly McCall, editor-in-chief of Tennessee Lookout – Brian Lyman, editor of the Alabama Reflector – Josh Orton, president of Demand Justice and former senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris – Dr. Lisa Corrigan, social movement scholar, professor of communication at the…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Dana Strohl
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Dana Strohl, director of research for The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Kate Riga
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Kate Riga, reporter who covers the Supreme Court for TPM's Washington, D.C. bureau and co-hosts "The Josh Marshall Podcast." Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). Follow us: We…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Maaria Mozaffar
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Maaria Mozaffar, attorney, policy drafter, mediator and author. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://ww…
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