Chef Lisa

Mayor Nancy Rotering

Spencer Critchley

On today's show:
– Executive Chef Lisa of the Chopping Block
– Nancy Rotering, mayor of Highland Park
– Spencer Critchley, author of “Patriots of Two Nations” and host of the podcast  “Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good”

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://www.thechoppingblock.com/chef-lisa-counts">Executive Chef Lisa</a>&nbsp;of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thechoppingblock.com/">Chopping Block</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cityhpil.com/government/mayor_and_city_council/mayor_nancy_r_rotering.php">Nancy Rotering</a>, mayor of Highland Park &ndash; Spencer Critchley, author of &ldquo;Patriots of Two Nations&rdquo; and host of the podcast&nbsp; &ldquo;<a href="https://dastardlycleverness.com/">Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good</a>&rdquo;
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 & Progressive, April 16, 2025

On today's show:

– Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
– Andrei Turea, Green Attic Roofing and Insulation Company
– David Layman, former Providence, Rhode Island, news anchor, managing editor, and political commentator for RIPBS
– Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good 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:
&ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/">Rep. Jonathan Jackson</a>&nbsp;(D-IL) &ndash; Andrei Turea, Green Attic Roofing and Insulation Company &ndash; David Layman, former Providence, Rhode Island, news anchor, managing editor, and political commentator for RIPBS &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://spencercritchley.com/">Spencer Critchley</a>, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the&nbsp;<a href="https://dastardlycleverness.com/">Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good</a>&nbsp;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).

Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive  May 21, 2025

Mike Sozan

Dr. John Murphy

Khartik Uppalapati

On today's show:
– Mike Sozan, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund
– Dr. John Murphy, professor of communication at the University of Illinois and an expert on the history of American public address and political rhetoric
– Khartik Uppalapati, biomedical researcher, global health advocate, and founder of RareGen Youth Network, a youth-led nonprofit at the intersection of rare disease policy, artificial intelligence, and equitable healthcare reform

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://www.americanprogress.org/people/sozan-michael/">Mike Sozan</a>, senior fellow at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/">Center for American Progress</a>&nbsp;Action Fund &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://communication.illinois.edu/directory/profile/jmmurphy">Dr. John Murphy</a>, professor of communication at the University of Illinois and an expert on the history of American public address and political rhetoric &ndash; Khartik Uppalapati, biomedical researcher, global health advocate, and founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://raregen.org/">RareGen Youth Network</a>, a youth-led nonprofit at the intersection of rare disease policy, artificial intelligence, and equitable healthcare reform
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 & Progressive  May 20, 2025

Channyn Lynn Parker

David Leopold

Due to technical issues, today's recording begins in progress and only includes the final two guests, Channyn Parker and David Leopold. 

On today's show:
– Camaron Stevenson, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier
– Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress
– Channyn Parker, CEO at Brave Space Alliance
– David Leopold, immigration attorney for UB Greensfelder

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).

Due to technical issues, today's recording begins in progress and only includes the final two guests, Channyn Parker and David Leopold.&nbsp;
On today's show: &ndash; Camaron Stevenson, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/people/bobby-kogan/">Bobby Kogan</a>, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bravespacealliance.org/about-5">Channyn Parker</a>, CEO at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bravespacealliance.org/">Brave Space Alliance</a> &ndash; David Leopold, immigration attorney for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ubglaw.com/david-w-leopold">UB Greensfelder</a>
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 & Progressive, April 16, 2025

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