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 | April 10, 2026
On today's show – Chris Fitzsimon, host of the Stories from the States podcast – Brian Endless, senior lecturer and director of African Studies and the African Diaspora at Loyola University Chicago Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch
Joan Esposito is joined by Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin, Texas. 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). Follow us: Websi…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Adelita Grijalva
Joan Esposito is joined by U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ). 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). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.f…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | April 9, 2026
On today's show: – U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) – Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin, Texas – Greg Hinz, columnist for Crain’s Chicago Business – Laura Rodriguez, senior vice president of government affairs at the Center for American Progres…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Christopher Armitage
Joan Esposito is joined by Christopher Armitage, author of The Existentialist Republic newsletter on Substack. 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). Follow us: Website: https://…
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WCPT 820 Interview: U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL)
Joan Esposito is joined by U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL), who represents the 11th District of Illinois. 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). Follow us: Website: https://heartla…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | April 8, 2026
On today's show – U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) – Christopher Armitage, author of The Existentialist Republic newsletter on Substack – Aaron Kleinman, head of research at Heartland Signal and author of the “Radio Free America” newsletter – Michael Dorf, Democratic lawyer, the Law Offices of Michael …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Randy Manner
Joan Esposito is joined by Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.co…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Deborah Witzburg
Joan Esposito is joined by Deborah Witzburg, inspector general of the City of Chicago. 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). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WC…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | April 7, 2026
On today's show – Deborah Witzburg, inspector general of the City of Chicago; she plans to leave the job April 24 – Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) – Joel Ostrow, professor of poli…
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