On today’s show:
– Our Pet of the Month segment with Craig Botagowski of Mark Drugs and Darlene Duggan, president of Anti-Cruelty
– Mike Nellis, founder of Chicago-based digital marketing and political fundraising agency

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: – Our Pet of the Month segment with Craig Botagowski of Mark Drugs and Darlene Duggan, president of Anti-Cruelty – Mike Nellis, founder of Chicago-based digital marketing and political fundraising agency
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. 22, 2024

Joan gets post-election analysis from Marisa Kabas, independent reporter and author of The Handbasket. 

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 Marisa Kabas, independent reporter and author of <a href="https://www.thehandbasket.co/">The Handbasket</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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Marisa Kabas

Eric Zorn

Marisa Kabas

Charles Bethea

On today’s show:
– Eric Zorn, author of The Picayune Sentinel
– Marisa Kabas, independent reporter and author of The Handbasket
– Charles Bethea, exhibition curator at the Chicago History Museum, talking about “Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till,” which opens November 23

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: – Eric Zorn, author of <a href="https://ericzorn.substack.com/">The Picayune Sentinel</a> – Marisa Kabas, independent reporter and author of <a href="https://www.thehandbasket.co/">The Handbasket</a> – Charles Bethea, exhibition curator at the Chicago History Museum, talking about “Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till,” which opens November 23
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. 21, 2024

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).

Joan Esposito Live Local and Progressive Nov. 22, 2024

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