On today's show:

Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests are
– Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Party
– David Levine, professor of law, UC Law San Francisco
– Valerie Geller, president of Geller Media International, a broadcast consulting firm that trains broadcasters and podcasters throughout the world
– Ronit Bezalel. award-winning documentary filmmaker, photographer, and writer

On today's show:
<a href="http://shesaidwhat.net/">Turi Ryder</a>&nbsp;fills in for Joan and her guests are &ndash; Kendall Scudder, chair of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texasdemocrats.org/">Texas Democratic Party</a> &ndash; David Levine, professor of law,<a href="https://www.uclawsf.edu/people/david-levine/">&nbsp;UC Law San Francisco</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://gellermedia.com/">Valerie Geller</a>, president of Geller Media International, a broadcast consulting firm that trains broadcasters and podcasters throughout the world &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ronitfilms.com/">Ronit Bezalel</a>. award-winning documentary filmmaker, photographer, and writer

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 Turi Eyder December 31 2025

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Ed Yohnka is joined by Peter Shane, the Jacob E. Davis and Jacob E. Davis II Chair in Law Emeritus at the Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, and distinguished scholar in residence at NYU School of Law. His latest piece for Washington Monthly is “How the Roberts Court Indulges Trump’s Constitutional Workarounds.”

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, Ed Yohnka is joined by Peter Shane, the&nbsp;<a href="https://moritzlaw.osu.edu/peter-m-shane-ab-jd">Jacob E. Davis and Jacob E. Davis II Chair in Law Emeritus</a>&nbsp;at the Ohio State University&rsquo;s Moritz College of Law,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://its.law.nyu.edu/facultyprofiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=profile.overview&amp;personid=56457">distinguished scholar in residence</a> at NYU School of Law. His latest piece for Washington Monthly is &ldquo;<a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/12/15/how-the-roberts-court-indulges-trumps-constitutional-workarounds/">How the Roberts Court Indulges Trump&rsquo;s Constitutional Workarounds</a>.&rdquo;
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>).
&nbsp;

WCPT 820 Interview: Peter Shane

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Ed Yohnka is joined by Illinois Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley. 

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, Ed Yohnka is joined by Illinois Democratic Congressman&nbsp;<a href="https://quigley.house.gov/">Mike Quigley</a>.&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: U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Ed Yohnka is joined by Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter. Pratt and other Tribune reporters recently published the front-page article "64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz."

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, Ed Yohnka is joined by Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter. Pratt and other Tribune reporters recently published the front-page article "<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/chicago-immigration-operation-midway-blitz-2/">64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz</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 guest host Turi Eyder December 31 2025

In 1 playlist(s)

Joan Esposito Live, Local & Progressive

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips