Page Gardner

Michael Cabonargi

Tracy Katz Muhl

On today's show:
– WCPT’s Patti Vasquez, host of “Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez,” reporting from battleground Wisconsin
– Pollster Page Gardner
– Michael Cabonargi, regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
– Illinois State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, candidate for reelection in the Illinois House District 57 

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: – WCPT’s Patti Vasquez, host of “<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home/">Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez</a>,” reporting from battleground Wisconsin – Pollster Page Gardner – Michael Cabonargi, regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Illinois State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, candidate for reelection in the Illinois House District 57 
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 Nov. 1, 2024

Brandon Sheridan and Andrew Greenland

Dr. Philip Barker

On today's show North Central College Political Science Professor William Muck is in for Joan and his guests are:
– Brandon Sheridan, associate professor of economics at Elon University, and Andrew Greenland, associate professor of economics at North Carolina State University; the discussion focuses on the impact of tariffs and Trump’s proposed economic polices.
– Phil Barker, professor of political science and director of the honors program at Keene State College, and co-host of The Politics Lab podcast

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&nbsp;North Central College Political Science Professor <a href="https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/profile/wjmuck">William Muck</a>&nbsp;is in for Joan and his guests are: &ndash; Brandon Sheridan, associate professor of economics at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/undergraduate-research/prof-brandon-j-sheridan/">Elon University</a>, and Andrew Greenland, associate professor of economics at&nbsp;<a href="https://poole.ncsu.edu/people/andrew-greenland/">North Carolina State University</a>; the discussion focuses on the impact of tariffs and Trump&rsquo;s proposed economic polices. &ndash; Phil Barker, professor of political science and director of the honors program at Keene State College, and co-host of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thepoliticslab.com/">The Politics Lab podcast</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).

Live Local & Progressive with Guest Host William Muck Dec 27 2024

Jane Charney

Valerie Geller and Phil Hendrie

Tom Appel

David Levine

On today’s show Turi Ryder is in for Joan and her guests are:
– Jane Charney, associate vice president for Local Government Affairs at Jewish United Fund (JUF), where she builds relationships with elected and appointed officials throughout Metro Chicago. A native of Moscow, Russia, Jane has led a variety of efforts engaging Russian-speaking Jewish students and young adults.
– Valerie Geller, consultant and author of Beyond Powerful Radio: An Audio Communicator’s Guide to the Digital World – News, Talk, Information, & Personality for Podcasting & Broadcasting. You’ve decided next year is your year to be a podcaster. Now what?
– Phil Hendrie, radio personality, actor and host of "The World of Phil Hendrie" podcast 
– Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, on used cars for 2025
– David Levine, professor of law, UC Law San Francisco

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&nbsp;Turi Ryder is in for Joan and her guests are: &ndash; Jane Charney, associate vice president for Local Government Affairs at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.juf.org/">Jewish United Fund</a>&nbsp;(JUF), where she builds relationships with elected and appointed officials throughout Metro Chicago. A native of Moscow, Russia, Jane has led a variety of efforts engaging Russian-speaking Jewish students and young adults. &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://gellermedia.com/">Valerie Geller</a>, consultant and author of&nbsp;Beyond Powerful Radio: An Audio Communicator&rsquo;s Guide to the Digital World &ndash; News, Talk, Information, &amp; Personality for Podcasting &amp; Broadcasting. You&rsquo;ve decided next year is&nbsp;your year to be a podcaster. Now what? &ndash; Phil Hendrie, radio personality, actor and host of "<a href="https://www.podcastone.com/World-Of-Phil-Hendrie">The World of Phil Hendrie</a>" podcast &ndash; Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the<a href="https://consumerguide.com/car-stuff-podcast/">&nbsp;Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast</a>, on used cars for 2025 &ndash; David Levine, professor of law, <a href="https://www.uclawsf.edu/people/david-levine/">UC Law San Francisco</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).

Live Local & Progressive with Guest Host Turi Ryder Dec 26 2024

Nell Minow

Sharon Biggs Waller 

Jana (rhymes with Hannah) Kinsman

Amy B. Dean

Turi Ryder is in for Joan and her guests are:

– Nell Minow, vice chair of ValueEdge Advisors; the discussion will focus on the Boeing-passenger lawsuit that a Texas judge recently threw out because there’s a standard DEI paragraph in it– Banned Books author Sharon Biggs Waller on her latest novel, Girls on the Verge

– Jana (rhymes with Hannah) Kinsman, Founder of Bike A Bee 

– Jana (rhymes with Hannah) Kinsman, Founder of Bike A Bee

– Amy B. Dean, labor consultant and organizer

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).

 

Turi Ryder is in for Joan and her guests are:
&ndash; Nell Minow, vice chair of ValueEdge Advisors; the discussion will focus on the Boeing-passenger lawsuit that a Texas judge recently threw out because there&rsquo;s a standard DEI paragraph in it&ndash; Banned Books author Sharon Biggs Waller on her latest novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://sharonbiggswaller.com/girls-on-the-verge/">Girls on the Verge</a>
&ndash; Jana (rhymes with Hannah) Kinsman, Founder of Bike A Bee&nbsp;
&ndash; Jana (rhymes with Hannah) Kinsman, Founder of Bike A Bee
&ndash; Amy B. Dean, labor consultant and organizer
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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