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 | August 31, 2026
On today's show – Mark Jacob and Jennifer Schulze with our regular media segment – Brian Endless, senior lecturer and director of African Studies and the African Diaspora at Loyola University Chicago, and founder of The Come Together Project Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekd…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jill Wine-Banks
Joan Esposito is joined by Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of "The Watergate Girl," co-host of #SistersInLaw and host of Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central o…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | August 28, 2026
On today's show – Chris Fitzsimon, host of the Stories from the States podcast – Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of “The Watergate Girl,” co-host of #SistersInLaw and host of Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks – Poets Mark Turcotte and Mayda Del Vall…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Christopher Armitage
Joan Esposito is joined by Christopher Armitage, author, veteran, former law enforcement officer, activist, policy adviser, and publisher of The Existentialist Republic on Substack; his latest piece is "Articles of Impeachment for Justice Clarence Thomas." Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Pro…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | August 27, 2026
On today's show: – Christopher Armitage, author, veteran, former law enforcement officer, activist, policy adviser, and publisher of The Existentialist Republic on Substack; his latest piece is “Articles of Impeachment for Justice Clarence Thomas“ – Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at B…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Steven D. Scwhinn
Joan Esposito is joined by Professor Steven D. Schwinn of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. He discusses the legal challenges regarding Donald Trump's executive order aimed at regulating mail-in voting and potential methods for Supreme Court reform. Trump's Mail-In Voting Executive…
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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). He discusses the degradation of American military readiness and concerns regarding political interference in national se…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | August 26, 2026
On today's show – Professor Steven D. Schwinn of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law – Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) – Suzanne Chod, professor of political science a…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive with guest host Turi Ryder | August 25, 2026
On today's show Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests are – David Levine, professor of law, UC Law San Francisco – David Hochberg, vice president of lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial – U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) – William Muck, professor of political science at North Central C…
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WCPT 820 Interview: U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL)
Filling in for Joan Esposito, Turi Ryder is joined by Illinois Congressman Bill Foster, Democrat representing the 11th District. Foster discusses the intersection of scientific research, artificial intelligence, and national security. Here is a summary of the conversation: Political Shifts in DuP…
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