Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein

Rick Smith

Jill Wine Banks

Joel Ostrow

On today's show:
– Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein, directors of the PBS “American Experience” documentary “American Coup: Wilmington 1898”
– Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT
– Jill Wine-Banks, MSNBC legal analyst and #SistersInLaw podcast co-host
– Joel Ostrow, Benedictine University political science professor

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: – Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein, directors of the PBS “American Experience” documentary “<a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/american-coup-wilmington-1898/">American Coup: Wilmington 1898</a>” – Rick Smith, host of “<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-rick-smith-show/">The Rick Smith Show</a>,” weekdays from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT – Jill Wine-Banks, MSNBC legal analyst and <a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/">#SistersInLaw podcast</a> co-host – Joel Ostrow, Benedictine University political science professor
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 Time), 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 Time), 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).

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"Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central Time) 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 Time) 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. 20, 2024

Joan gets post-election analysis from Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT

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 gets post-election analysis from Rick Smith, host of “<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-rick-smith-show/">The Rick Smith Show</a>,” weekdays from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT
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: Rick Smith

Michael Kelly

Julian Spector

Deborah Douglas

Edwin Eisendrath

On today's show:
- Michael Kelly, professor of law at Creighton University
- Julian Spector, senior reporter at Canary Media
- Deborah Douglas, director and faculty member at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
- Edwin Eisendrath, host of "The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath," Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on WCPT

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: - Michael Kelly, professor of law at Creighton University - Julian Spector, senior reporter at <a href="https://www.canarymedia.com/about/people/julian" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Canary Media</a> - Deborah Douglas, director and faculty member at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism - Edwin Eisendrath, host of "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-big-picture/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath</a>," Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on WCPT
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 Nov. 19, 2024

Joan talks to Rep. Jonathan Jackson, who has represented the 1st District of Illinois since 2023, when he replaced retiring Congressman Bobby Rush. On November 5th, Jackson won 63 percent of the vote in his bid for reelection and will now serve a second term as a member of the House Democratic minority, after Republicans narrowly held the House majority. In the interview, Jackson extended his congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump but told WCPT that House Democrats “will be the loyal opposition” and not “concede one inch.”

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 talks to Rep. Jonathan Jackson, who has represented the 1st District of Illinois since 2023, when he replaced retiring Congressman Bobby Rush. On November 5th, Jackson won 63 percent of the vote in his bid for reelection and will now serve a second term as a member of the House Democratic minority, after Republicans narrowly held the House majority. In the interview, Jackson extended his congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump but told WCPT that House Democrats “will be the loyal opposition” and not “concede one inch.”
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 Nov. 20, 2024

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