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>).

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, January 5, 2026

Joan Esposito is joined by Chris Matthews, former host of “Hardball with Chris Matthews” (now on Substack), and author of “Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters.”

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 Chris Matthews, former host of &ldquo;Hardball with Chris Matthews&rdquo; (now on&nbsp;<a href="https://thechrismatthews.substack.com/">Substack</a>), and author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lessons-from-Bobby/Chris-Matthews/9781668010938">Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters</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>).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Chris Matthews

Joan Esposito is joined by Colin Seeberger, senior adviser for communications 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).

Joan Esposito is joined by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/people/seeberger-colin/">Colin Seeberger</a>, senior adviser for communications at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/">Center for American Progress</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: Colin Seeberger

Colin Seeberger

Chris Matthews

Bruce Rheins

On today's show:
– Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), candidate for U.S. Senate
– Colin Seeberger, senior adviser for communications at the Center for American Progress
– Chris Matthews, former host of “Hardball with Chris Matthews” (now on Substack), and author of “Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters”
– Bruce Rheins, former CBS Los Angeles deputy bureau chief

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://robinkelly.house.gov/">Rep. Robin Kelly</a>&nbsp;(D-IL),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.robinforsenate.com/">candidate</a>&nbsp;for U.S. Senate &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/people/seeberger-colin/">Colin Seeberger</a>, senior adviser for communications at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/">Center for American Progress</a> &ndash; Chris Matthews, former host of &ldquo;Hardball with Chris Matthews&rdquo; (now on&nbsp;<a href="https://thechrismatthews.substack.com/">Substack</a>), and author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lessons-from-Bobby/Chris-Matthews/9781668010938">Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters</a>&rdquo; &ndash; Bruce Rheins, former CBS Los Angeles deputy bureau chief
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

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