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, March 20 2026
On today's show: – Chris Fitzsimon, host of the Stories from the States podcast – Tom Moss, member of the Blue Beginning chapter of the Indivisible Chicago Alliance, and co-host of “Show Up Chicago,” a monthly political panel show held at the Hideout Inn – Patrick Hanley, Democratic candidate for …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Toni Preckwinkle
Filling in for Joan Esposito, Doris Davenport is joined by Toni Preckwinkle, president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and 2026 candidate for re-election. She won the Illinois Democratic primary race on Tuesday, defeating challenger Brendan Reilly. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Pat Quinn
Filling for Joan Esposito, Doris Davenport is joined by former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. 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).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Elise Gould
Filling in for Joan Esposito, Doris Davenport is joined by Elise Gould, senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute. 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).
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive with 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 ch…
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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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