Professors Joel Ostrow and William Muck

Professor Stephen Farnsworth

Rich Logis

On today’s show:
– Political Science Professors William Muck (North Central College) and Joel Ostrow (Benedictine University)
– Stephen Farnsworth, professor and director, Center for Leadership and Media Studies, University of Mary Washington
– Rich Logis, founder of Leaving MAGA

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: – Political Science Professors William Muck (North Central College) and Joel Ostrow (Benedictine University) – Stephen Farnsworth, professor and director, Center for Leadership and Media Studies, University of Mary Washington – Rich Logis, founder of Leaving MAGA
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. 13 , 2024

Rhonda Britten 

Tom Skilling

Jen Weigel

On today's show John St. Augustine fills in for Joan and his guests are:
– Rhonda Britten, PTSD expert, Emmy Award winner, and founder of the Fearless Living Institute
– Tom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus [Listen to the conversation]
– Jen Weigel, Chicago radio and television personality

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;John St. Augustine fills in for Joan and his guests are: &ndash; Rhonda Britten, PTSD expert, Emmy Award winner, and founder of the&nbsp;<a href="https://fearlessliving.org/">Fearless Living Institute</a> &ndash; Tom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus [<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/joan-esposito-live-local-progressive/wcpt-820-interview-tom-skilling">Listen to the conversation</a>] &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jenweigel.com/">Jen Weigel</a>, Chicago radio and television personality
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 & Progressive with guest host John St. Augustine Mar. 12, 2025

Filling in for Joan Esposito, John St. Augustine talked to WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus Tom Skilling, who discussed his 45-year career as a TV weatherman and the realities and impacts of climate change. Skilling emphasized the importance of accurate weather forecasting, making mention of advancements in technology, such as the Aurora exascale supercomputer, which performs 2.5 billion mathematical equations per second. He also addressed the public's fascination with weather and the need for better climate models to predict extreme weather events. 

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).

Filling in for Joan Esposito, John St. Augustine talked to WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus Tom Skilling, who discussed his 45-year career as a TV weatherman and the realities and impacts of climate change. Skilling emphasized the importance of accurate weather forecasting, making mention of advancements in technology, such as the Aurora exascale supercomputer, which performs 2.5 billion mathematical equations per second. He also addressed the public's fascination with weather and the need for better climate models to predict extreme weather events.&nbsp;
Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (<a href="http://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive">heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive</a>).

WCPT 820 Interview: Tom Skilling

Michelle Keller

David Levine

Rep. Hoan Huyn

Stephanie Riley

Dr. Jennifer Grant

Lauri Francis

On today's show Turi Ryder is in for Joan and her guests are:
– Michelle Keller, senior director at Farm2Veteran
– David Levine, professor at the University of California College of the Law San Francisco
– Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh
– Stephanie Riley, founder of Black Rose Defense, on Logan Square assaults and teaching women how to legally use firearms
– Dr. Jennifer Grant, infectious disease expert at Endeavor Health, on the measles outbreak
– Lauri Francis, executive director of “Artageous: The Electrifying Art & Music Circus,” coming to The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, Saturday, March 15

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 Turi Ryder is in for Joan and her guests are: &ndash; Michelle Keller, senior director at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.farm2veteran.com/">Farm2Veteran</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uclawsf.edu/people/david-levine/">David Levine</a>, professor at the University of California College of the Law San Francisco &ndash; Illinois State&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rephoanhuynh.com/">Rep. Hoan Huynh</a> &ndash; Stephanie Riley, founder of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.blackrosedefense.com/">Black Rose Defense</a>, on Logan Square assaults and teaching women how to legally use firearms &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/jennifer-leigh-grant">Dr. Jennifer Grant</a>, infectious disease expert at Endeavor Health, on the measles outbreak &ndash; Lauri Francis, executive director of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.govst.edu/ARTRAGEOUS/">Artageous: The Electrifying Art &amp; Music Circus</a>,&rdquo; coming to The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, Saturday, March 15
Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (<a href="http://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive">heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive</a>).

Joan Esposito Live Local and Progressive Nov. 13 , 2024

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