Thom Hartmann

Matt Gertz

Brooklyn Dad Defiant

Richard Chew fills in for Joan Esposito and his guests are:
– Thom Hartmann, host of “The Thom Hartmann Program” and author of the new book, “The Last American President: A Broken Man, a Corrupt Party, and a World on the Brink”
– Matt Gertz, senior fellow at Media Matters
– Majid Padellan, AKA Brooklyn Dad Defiant

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).

Richard Chew fills in for Joan Esposito and his guests are: &ndash; Thom Hartmann, host of &ldquo;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-thom-hartmann-program/">The Thom Hartmann Program</a>&rdquo; and author of the new book, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/812347/the-last-american-president-by-thom-hartmann/">The Last American President: A Broken Man, a Corrupt Party, and a World on the Brink</a>&rdquo; &ndash; Matt Gertz, senior fellow at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mediamatters.org/">Media Matters</a> &ndash;&nbsp;Majid Padellan, AKA&nbsp;<a href="https://brooklyndaddefiant.com/">Brooklyn Dad Defiant</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>).

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 guest host Richard Chew September 25 2025

Joan Esposito is joined by Peg Sandeen, executive director of the Death with Dignity National Center and adjunct faculty in Portland State University’s School of Social Work.

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 is joined by Peg Sandeen, executive director of the&nbsp;<a href="https://deathwithdignity.org/">Death with Dignity National Center</a>&nbsp;and adjunct faculty in Portland State University&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pdx.edu/social-work/">School of Social Work</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>).

WCPT 820 Interview: Peg Sandeen of Death with Dignity National Center

Chris Fitzsimon

Peg Sandeen

Marc Smith

On today's show:
– Chris Fitzsimon, host of the Stories from the States podcast
– Peg Sandeen, executive director of the Death with Dignity National Center and adjunct faculty in Portland State University’s School of Social Work
– Marc Smith, creator/founder of the Uptown Poetry Cabaret

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; Chris Fitzsimon, host of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/podcast/stories-states">Stories from the States podcast</a> &ndash;&nbsp;Peg Sandeen, executive director of the&nbsp;<a href="https://deathwithdignity.org/">Death with Dignity National Center</a>&nbsp;and adjunct faculty in Portland State University&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pdx.edu/social-work/">School of Social Work</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.marckellysmith.net/">Marc Smith</a>, creator/founder of the Uptown Poetry Cabaret
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, January 9, 2026

Joan Esposito is joined byJoel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University.

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 is joined by <a href="https://ben.edu/faculty/joel-ostrow/">Joel Ostrow</a><a href="https://ben.edu/faculty/joel-ostrow/"></a>, professor of political science at Benedictine University.
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 guest host Richard Chew September 25 2025

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