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 | July 1, 2026
On today's show – Bruce Rheins, former CBS Los Angeles deputy bureau chief – David Layman, former Providence, Rhode Island, news anchor, managing editor, and political commentator for RIPBS Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlan…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | June 30, 2026
On today's show – Professor Steven D. Schwinn of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law – Anna M. Gomez, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission – U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) – William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College Catch "Joan Esposito: L…
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WCPT 820 Interview: U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Joan Esposito is joined by U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL). 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.faceb…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Prof. Steven Schwinn
Joan Esposito is joined by Professor Steven D. Schwinnof the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, who talks about the final Supreme Court decisions of the 2025-2026 term, including today's birthright citizenship ruling. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00…
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WCPT 820 Interview: FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
Joan Esposito is joined by Anna M. Gomez, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. 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://heartlandsign…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | June 29, 2026
On today's show – Arash Azizi, lecturer at Yale University, contributing writer at The Atlantic, and author of “What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom” – Ray Long, retired Chicago Tribune investigative reporter – Mark Jacob and Jennifer Schulze with our regular media segment Catch "Joan Esposito…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Chris Swartz of Democracy Defenders Fund
Joan Esposito is joined by Chris Swartz, senior ethics counsel at Democracy Defenders Fund. 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…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | June 26, 2026
On today's show: – Chris Swartz, senior ethics counsel at Democracy Defenders Fund – “Out Chicago” host Scott Duff and film critic Rebecca Ford with their monthly look at TV, movies, theater and more 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: U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
Joan Esposito is joined by U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL). 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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WCPT 820 Interview: Heartland Signal's Rich Eberwein
Joan Esposito is joined by Heartland Signal’s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom. 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: …
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