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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it's the Democracy, Stupid Feb. 21 2026
On today's show – Nicholas Grossman, professor of International Relations at the University of Illinois, editor of Arc Digital, and the author of “Drones and Terrorism” – Jen Bendery, senior politics reporter for HuffPost – Jill Lawrence, opinion writer for The Bulwark and other publications, inclu…
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WCPT Interview: David Roberts of Volts
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by David Roberts of the Volts newsletter and podcast, which focus on the technology, politics, and policy of decarbonization. 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: Mike Nellis
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of “Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis. 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 | Feb. 14, 2026
On today's show – David Roberts of the Volts newsletter and podcast, which focus on the technology, politics, and policy of decarbonization – Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of “Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis – Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic; his latest articles are “The …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Holly McCall
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Holly McCall, editor of Tennessee Lookout, a news outlet covering Tennessee politics and government. 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 | Feb. 7, 2026
On today's show: – Joan Esposito, host of "Live, Local & Progressive," weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT – J. Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer – Holly McCall, editor of Tennessee Lookout, a news outlet covering Tennessee politics and government – Bill Scher …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Bill Scher of Washington Monthly
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Bill Scher, politics editor of the Washington Monthly; his latest article is “Three Takeaways from the Taylor Rehmet Texas Shocker.” 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: Betsy Hodges, former mayor of Minneapolis
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Betsy Hodges, former mayor of Minneapolis (2014-2018) and member of the Minneapolis City Council (2006-2014). 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: Jim Santelle
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by James Santelle, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (2010 to 2015), and a 30-year veteran of the Department of Justice. Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/ed…
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WCPT 820 Interview: George Packer
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by George Packer, staff writer at The Atlantic and author. His latest piece for The Atlantic is “What Should Americans Do Now?” and his latest book is “The Emergency: A Novel.” Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartland…
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