On today's show:
–Suzanne Chod, professor of political science at North Central College
– Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza
– Miles Taylor, political commentator, former senior Trump administration official, and author of “A Warning” (2019). He will be in Chicago on June 19 to headline a public event titled “In the Crosshairs of the President,” a live conversation about authoritarianism, whistleblower retaliation, and the fight to protect democracy. The event benefits Whistleblower Aid’s nonprofit legal defense fund. Visit endpresidentialrevenge.org.
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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Jonathan Alter
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | January 16, 2026
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WCPT 820 Interview: Rich Eberwein
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