Simon Schuster

Dr. John Murphy

Bobby Kogan

On today's show:
- Simon Schuster, Capitol reporter at Bridge Michigan
- Dr. John Murphy, professor of communication at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Bobby Kogan, senior director of federal budget policy at the Center for American Progress

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: - <a href="https://www.bridgemi.com/about/simon-d-schuster">Simon Schuster</a>, Capitol reporter at Bridge Michigan - <a href="https://communication.illinois.edu/directory/profile/jmmurphy">Dr. John Murphy</a>, professor of communication at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - <a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/people/bobby-kogan/">Bobby Kogan</a>, senior director of federal budget policy at the Center for American Progress
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 Jan. 14, 2025

Chris Bury

Amanda Marcotte

On today's show:
– Chris Bury, senior journalist-in-residence at DePaul University
– Amanda Marcotte, senior writer at Salon.com

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://communication.depaul.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty/Pages/bury.aspx">Chris Bury</a>, senior journalist-in-residence at DePaul University &ndash; Amanda Marcotte, senior writer at<a href="https://www.salon.com/writer/amanda_marcotte">&nbsp;Salon.com</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, January 5, 2026

Julie Murphy

Michele Phillips

Christopher Reeve

Nick Digilio

Jennifer Weigel

On today's show John St. Augustine fills in for Joan and his guests are
– Julie Murphy, author of “The Emotion Behind Money: Building Wealth from the Inside Out”
– Michele Phillips, author of the new book “Energize Your Happiness”
– Nick Digilio, award-winning film critic, podcaster, and the author of the new book “40 Years, 40 Films”
– Jen Weigel, Chicago radio and television personality
– Plus, John plays a 2002 interview he did with Christopher Reeve

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 John St. Augustine fills in for Joan and his guests are &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.juliemurphy.com/product/The-Emotion-Behind-Money-Book-Hard-Cover">Julie Murphy</a>, author of &ldquo;The Emotion Behind Money: Building Wealth from the Inside Out&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://key2unlock.com/">Michele Phillips</a>, author of the new book &ldquo;Energize Your Happiness&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nickdigilio.com/">Nick Digilio</a>, award-winning film critic, podcaster, and the author of the new book &ldquo;40 Years, 40 Films&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jenweigel.com/">Jen Weigel</a>, Chicago radio and television personality &ndash; Plus, John plays a 2002 interview he did with Christopher Reeve
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 with guest host John St. Augustine, January 2, 2026

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Turi Ryder is joined by Valerie Geller, president of Geller Media International, a broadcast consulting firm that trains broadcasters and podcasters throughout the world. Geller is the author of "Beyond Powerful Radio — An Audio Communicators Guide to the Digital World for Podcasting & Broadcasting."

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, Turi Ryder is joined by <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. Geller is the author of "<a href="https://gellermedia.com/books/">Beyond Powerful Radio &mdash; An Audio Communicators Guide to the Digital World for Podcasting &amp; Broadcasting</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 Jan. 14, 2025

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