Dennis Cockrum

William Muck

Andrew Miller

Dr. Bhatka

On today's show:
– Actor Dennis Cockrum, currently appearing in the Chicago premiere of “Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues” at the American Blues Theater, through June 29
– William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College
– Andrew Miller, National Security and International Policy senior fellow at the Center for American Progress
– Carolyn Bhakta, M.D., oncoplastic breast surgeon at City of Hope

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; Actor Dennis Cockrum, currently appearing in the Chicago premiere of &ldquo;<a href="https://americanbluestheater.com/golden-leaf-ragtime-blues/">Golden Leaf Ragtime Blues</a>&rdquo; at the American Blues Theater, through June 29 &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/profile/wjmuck">William Muck</a>, professor of political science at North Central College &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/people/andrew-miller/">Andrew Miller</a>, National Security and International Policy senior fellow at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/">Center for American Progress</a> &ndash; <a href="https://www.cityofhope.org/carolyn-bhakta">Carolyn Bhakta</a>, M.D., oncoplastic breast surgeon at <a href="https://www.cityofhope.org">City of Hope</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>).

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central), a topical and interactive talk show 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). 

From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central), a topical and interactive talk show that focuses on national, state and city politics. &nbsp;
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 &mdash; Democrats, of course. &nbsp; &nbsp;
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. &nbsp;Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).&nbsp;

Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central) is a topical and interactive talk show 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). 

From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central) is a topical and interactive talk show 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 &mdash; Democrats, of course. &nbsp; &nbsp;
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. &nbsp;Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).&nbsp;

Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive

Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 23, 2025

Morgan Chilson

Jen Golbeck

Mike Nellis

Robert Pape

On today's show
– Morgan Chilson, senior reporter for the Kansas Reflector
– Jen Golbeck, professor, computer scientist, psychologist, “expert in the far-right, online extremism, AI, and bad things on the internet,” and author of the MAGAReport on Substack
– Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of “Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis
– Robert Pape, professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago specializing in international security affairs

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://kansasreflector.com/author/mchilson/">Morgan Chilson</a>, senior reporter for the&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jengolbeck.com/index.html">Jen Golbeck</a>, professor, computer scientist, psychologist, &ldquo;expert in the far-right, online extremism, AI, and bad things on the internet,&rdquo; and author of the&nbsp;<a href="https://magareport.news/">MAGAReport</a>&nbsp;on Substack &ndash; Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of &ldquo;<a href="https://endlessurgency.com/">Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://political-science.uchicago.edu/directory/Robert-Pape">Robert Pape</a>, professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago specializing in international security affairs
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 | March 9, 2026

On today's show:
– Chris Fitzsimon, host of the Stories from the States 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; Chris Fitzsimon, host of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/podcast/stories-states">Stories from the States podcast </a>
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 | March 6, 2026

On today's show Joan hosts a “Meet the Candidates” live broadcast from MoeJoe’s Restaurant in Plainfield, sponsored by Will County Democrats.

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 Joan hosts a&nbsp;&ldquo;Meet the Candidates&rdquo; live broadcast from <a href="https://www.eatmoejoes.com/">MoeJoe&rsquo;s Restaurant</a>&nbsp;in Plainfield, sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.willcountydemocrats.com/">Will County Democrats</a>.
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 June 23, 2025

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