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: James Santelle
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by James Santelle, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (2010 to 2015), 30-year veteran of the Department of Justice, now engaged in private (nongovernment) civil litigation in a variety of civil rights, housing, education, prisoner, and chi…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Brian Finucane
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Brian Finucane, senior adviser with the U.S. Program at the International Crisis Group and a former attorney-adviser at the U.S. Department of State. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwi…
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It's the Democracy, Stupid | April 4, 2026
On this week's show: – James Santelle, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (2010 to 2015), 30-year veteran of the Department of Justice, now engaged in private (nongovernment) civil litigation in a variety of civil rights, housing, education, prisoner, and children’…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Adam Hanieh
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Adam Hanieh, director of the SOAS Middle East Institute, professor in the Development Studies Department at SOAS, University of London, and author of “Crude Capitalism: Oil, Corporate Power, and the Making of the World Market.” Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Satur…
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It's the Democracy. Stupid | March 28, 2026
On this week's show: – Ilan Goldenberg, senior vice president and chief policy officer at J Street; he previously served as special adviser on the Middle East to Vice President Kamala Harris – Adam Hanieh, director of the SOAS Middle East Institute, professor in the Development Studies Department…
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WCPT 820 Interview: U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL)
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by U.S.Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL). (The conversation was recorded March 20 and aired March 21.) Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).
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It's the Democracy, Stupid | March 21, 2026
On this week's show: – Todd Huntley, director of the National Security Law Program at Georgetown and a retired U.S. Navy JAG captain – Jonathan Shorman, journalist covering democracy for Stateline – U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) – Will Bunch, national opinion columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Bobby Kogan
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Tamar Jacoby
Edwin EIsendrath is joined by Tamar Jacoby, director of the New Ukraine Project at the Progressive Policy Institute and contributor to Washington Monthly. Her latest article is “Ukraine: Requiem for a Citizen Soldier.” (The conversation was recorded March 12.) Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Sa…
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It's the Democracy, Stupid | March 14, 2026
On this week's show – Tamar Jacoby, director of the New Ukraine Project at the Progressive Policy Institute and contributor to Washington Monthly; her latest article is “Ukraine: Requiem for a Citizen Soldier” – Ahmed Baba, independent journalist, political analyst, and founder of the best-selling …
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