Joan Esposito Live Local and Progressive Nov. 20, 2024
On today's show: – Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein, directors of the PBS “American Experience” documentary “American Coup: Wilmington 1898” – Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT – Jill Wine-Banks, MSNBC legal analyst and #SistersInLaw podca…
WCPT 820 Interview: Rick Smith
Joan gets post-election analysis from Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).
Joan Esposito Live Local and Progressive Nov. 19, 2024
On today's show: - Michael Kelly, professor of law at Creighton University - Julian Spector, senior reporter at Canary Media - Deborah Douglas, director and faculty member at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism - Edwin Eisendrath, host of "The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath," S…
WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
Joan talks to Rep. Jonathan Jackson, who has represented the 1st District of Illinois since 2023, when he replaced retiring Congressman Bobby Rush. On November 5th, Jackson won 63 percent of the vote in his bid for reelection and will now serve a second term as a member of the House Democratic mino…
Joan Esposito Live Local and Progressive Nov. 18 , 2024
On today's show: – Dr. Stan Meiburg, executive director of the Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability at Wake Forest University and former EPA acting deputy administrator – Rep. Jonathan Jackson, 1st Congressional District of Illinois – Bruce Rheins, former CBS Los Angeles deputy bu…
Joan Esposito Live Local and Progressive Nov. 15 , 2024
On today’s show: – Jess Chipkin, president and founder of Crate Free USA, and volunteer Lisa Schmalz – Pat Brady, former Illinois GOP chairman – Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/progra…
WCPT 820 Interview: Joe Walsh
Former Illinois Congressman and former Republican Joe Walsh talks to Joan about the election. (Joe and Joan are pictured at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.) Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/liv…
Joan Esposito Live Local and Progressive Nov. 14 , 2024
On today’s show: – Fred Tsao, policy director at Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights – David Kidwell, investigative editor at Injustice Watch – Joe Walsh, former Illinois congressman and 2020 Republican candidate for president – USA Today columnist Rex Huppke Catch "Joan Esposito: …
Joan Esposito Live Local and Progressive Nov. 13 , 2024
On today’s show: – Political Science Professors William Muck (North Central College) and Joel Ostrow (Benedictine University) – Stephen Farnsworth, professor and director, Center for Leadership and Media Studies, University of Mary Washington – Rich Logis, founder of Leaving MAGA Catch "Joan Espos…
WCPT 820 Interview: Professors William Muck and Joel Ostrow
Political Science Professors William Muck (North Central College) and Joel Ostrow (Benedictine University) talk to Joan Esposito about the foreign policy implications of Donald Trump's reelection. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (…