Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive
Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive
From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central) is a topical and interactive talk show that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share thei…Social links:
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, guest host Doris Davenport March 19 2026
On today's show: Doris Davenport fills in for Joan Esposito and her guests are – Patti Vasquez, host of “Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez,” weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT – Elise Gould, senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute – Chris Jones, editorial page editor and …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Bill Scher of Washington Monthly
Joan Esposito is joined by Bill Scher, politics editor at Washington Monthly. His latest articles are "Crypto, AI, and AIPAC Are Corrupting Democratic Primaries" and "The Problem with Making ‘Affordability’ The Problem." Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Peter Giangreco
On the day after the Illinois Democratic primary election, Joan Esposito is joined by Peter Giangreco, Democratic strategist, partner at The Strategy Group. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-p…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | March 18, 2026
On today's show: – Max Bever, director of Public Information at the Chicago Board of Elections – Aaron Kleinman, head of research at Heartland Signal – Michael Dorf, Democratic lawyer, the Law Offices of Michael C. Dorf, LLC – Peter Giangreco, Democratic strategist, partner at The Strategy Group – …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Illinois Attorney Gen. Kwame Raoul (D)
Speaking from Margaret Croke Election Night headquarters, WCPT's Patti Vasquez and Joan Esposito are joined by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Listen to WCPT's full Election Night coverage: https://omny.fm/shows/joan-esposito-live-local-progressive/wcpts-primary-election-night-special-cove…
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WCPT 820 Interview: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL)
At Robin Kelly Election Night headquarters, WCPT's Whitney Randall is joined by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), candidate for U.S. Senate, who had just conceded defeat in the primary election. Joan Esposito and Patti Vasquez are WCPT's studio anchors. Listen to WCPT's full Election Night coverage: https…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Dovile Cather of the Juliana Stratton campaign
At Juliana Stratton Election Night headquarters, WCPT's Ellen Miller is joined by Dovile Cather, Juliana Stratton campaign manager, shortly after Stratton was declared the winner of the U.S. Senate primary in Illinois. Joan Esposito and Patti Vasquez are WCPT's studio anchors. Listen to WCPT's fu…
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WCPT's Primary Election Night Special Coverage | March 17, 2026
On Primary Election Night in Illinois, WCPT hosts Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, and Richard Chew were on the air between 7:00 and 10:30 p.m. Central Tuesday with special guests, live updates from our reporters, candidate call-ins, and the important speeches as they happened. Guests included: - U.…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Dr. Loren Lybarger
Joan Esposito is joined by Professor Loren D. Lybarger, Ph.D., Ohio University religious studies specialist focusing on Islam and comparative religions. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progr…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | March 17, 2026
On today's show: – Professor Loren D. Lybarger, Ph.D., Ohio University religious studies specialist focusing on Islam and comparative religions – Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner (D) – Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good po…
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