It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath (formerly The Big Picture)
It's the Democracy, Stupid (formerly "The Big Picture") Featured Interviews
Playlist by 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 …Follow the podcast:
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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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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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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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WCPT 820 Interview: Elizaveta Gaufman
Edwin Eisendrath is joined byElizaveta Gaufman, assistant professor of Russian Discourse and Politics at the University of Groningen (in The Netherlands), and author of the 2023 book “Everyday Foreign Policy: Performing and Consuming the Russian Nation.” Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturday…
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WCPT 820 Interview: David Nir of The Downballot
Edwin Eisendrath is joined by David Nir, publisher of The Downballot. 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: Joe Walsh
Edwin Eisendrath talks to Joe Walsh, former Republican congressman from Illinois and host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh. 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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