Eric Zorn

Marj Halperin

Carolyn Fiddler 

On today’s show:
– Eric Zorn, writer-publisher of The Picayune Sentinel
– Marj Halperin, democratic analyst and political commentator on “The Mincing Rascals” podcast
– Carolyn Fiddler, creator of “This Week in Statehouse Action” on Substack and director of communications for the Democratic Attorneys General Association

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).

On today&rsquo;s show: &ndash; Eric Zorn, writer-publisher of&nbsp;<a href="https://ericzorn.substack.com/">The Picayune Sentinel</a> &ndash; Marj Halperin, democratic analyst and political commentator on &ldquo;The Mincing Rascals&rdquo; podcast &ndash; Carolyn Fiddler, creator of &ldquo;<a href="https://statehouseaction.substack.com/">This Week in Statehouse Action</a>&rdquo; on Substack and director of communications for the <a href="https://dems.ag/">Democratic Attorneys General Association</a>
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).

Here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago 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 their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of course.    

Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC.  Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). 

Here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT Chicago</a>), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago 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 their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of course.    
Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC.  Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)

"Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago) is a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago 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 their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of course.    

Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC.  Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). 

"Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT Chicago</a>) is a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago 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 their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of course.    
Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC.  Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

Joan Esposito Live, Local & Progressive

Joan Esposito Live Local and Progressive Dec. 19, 2024

Brad Schneider

Chef Lisa Counts

Tony Fitzpatrick

On today's show:
– Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL)
– Chef Lisa Counts of The Chopping Block
– Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick

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).

On today's show: &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://schneider.house.gov/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Rep. Brad Schneider</a>&nbsp;(D-IL) &ndash; Chef Lisa Counts of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thechoppingblock.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">The Chopping Block</a> &ndash; Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick
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 Dec. 20, 2024

Rep. Brad Schneider, Democrat of Illinois, gives Joan Esposito the latest details on the late-hour legislative maneuvering to fund the government before the House and Senate recess for the year. 

Asked what his confidence level is that Congress will pass a budget deal and avert a government shutdown, Schneider said: "I have 100 percent confidence that my colleagues in the Democratic Party, that Leader Jeffries are all committed to find a way to keep the government open and get a deal. We had that agreement. [Democrats] all stand by that. And if Speaker Johnson wants to reach out to Leader Jeffries -- maybe they're talking right now. If there's a will, there's a way.

"I'm less confident on Speaker Johnson; he says he wants to get a deal. I'm not sure he has the ability to deliver a deal, because he may have to negotiate and then hope that Donald Trump doesn't sink it. And I have zero confidence that Elon Musk is going to do what's in the best interest of the American people. He's always going to do what he thinks is in his own personal interest.

"So given all of that dynamic, I'm probably 50-50."

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).

Rep. Brad Schneider, Democrat of Illinois, gives Joan Esposito the latest details on the late-hour legislative maneuvering to fund the government before the House and Senate recess for the year.&nbsp;
Asked what his confidence level is that Congress will pass a budget deal and avert a government shutdown, Schneider said: "I have 100 percent confidence that my colleagues in the Democratic Party, that Leader Jeffries are all committed to find a way to keep the government open and get a deal. We had that agreement. [Democrats] all stand by that. And if Speaker Johnson wants to reach out to Leader Jeffries -- maybe they're talking right now. If there's a will, there's a way.
"I'm less confident on Speaker Johnson; he says he wants to get a deal. I'm not sure he has the ability to deliver a deal, because he may have to negotiate and then hope that Donald Trump doesn't sink it. And I have zero confidence that Elon Musk is going to do what's in the best interest of the American people. He's always going to do what he thinks is in his own personal interest.
"So given all of that dynamic, I'm probably 50-50."
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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL)

Joan is joined by Nancy MacLean, professor of history and public policy at Duke University, and author of “Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America.”

MacLean pointed out that Donald Trump and fellow Republicans have been able to secure "positions of power through disinformation, through Fox, through Clear Channel, through Sinclair Broadcasting, all of that, and by essentially a judicial coup, by using dark money and stealth measures to ensure a 6-3 supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court, which basically enabled Donald Trump to do anything he wanted and prevented him from facing legal accountability for his criminal attack on the Capitol. And that really cleared the way to his winning the election and bringing in other [Republicans] on his coattails. We would have been looking at a very different election if figures like Charles Koch and Leonard Leo had not invested so much in Supreme Court capture."

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 is joined by <a href="https://sanford.duke.edu/profile/nancy-maclean/">Nancy MacLean</a>, professor of history and public policy at Duke University, and author of &ldquo;Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right&rsquo;s Stealth Plan for America.&rdquo;
MacLean pointed out that Donald Trump and fellow Republicans have been able to secure "positions of power through disinformation, through Fox, through Clear Channel, through Sinclair Broadcasting, all of that, and by essentially a judicial coup, by using dark money and stealth measures to ensure a 6-3 supermajority on the U.S. Supreme Court, which basically enabled Donald Trump to do anything he wanted and prevented him from facing legal accountability for his criminal attack on the Capitol. And that really cleared the way to his winning the election and bringing in other [Republicans] on his coattails. We would have been looking at a very different election if figures like Charles Koch and Leonard Leo had not invested so much in Supreme Court capture."
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 Dec. 19, 2024

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