Paul Rosenzweig

Pat Quinn

Sean Kitchen

Alisa Kaplan

On today's show:
– Paul Rosenzweig, founder of Red Branch Consulting PLLC and senior adviser to The Chertoff Group
– Pat Quinn, former  governor of Illinois
– Sean Kitchen, political correspondent at The Keystone (Courier Newsroom PA)
– Alisa Kaplan, executive director of Reform for Illinois

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://paulrosenzweigesq.com/">Paul Rosenzweig</a>, founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://paulrosenzweigesq.com/consulting/">Red Branch Consulting PLLC</a>&nbsp;and senior adviser to&nbsp;<a href="https://chertoffgroup.com/">The Chertoff Group</a> &ndash; Pat Quinn, former&nbsp; governor of Illinois &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://keystonenewsroom.com/author/seank/">Sean Kitchen</a>, political correspondent at The Keystone (Courier Newsroom PA) &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reformforillinois.org/member/alisa-kaplan/">Alisa Kaplan</a>, executive director of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reformforillinois.org/">Reform for Illinois</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  May 05, 2025

Joan Esposito is joined byBill Scher, politics editor at Washington Monthly.  

His latest articles include:
Rules-Based International Order 1. Trump Imperialism 0
The Republican Party Faces a Bigger Crisis Than the Democratic Party
Stephen Miller’s Worldview Is Straight Out of “Starship Troopers”

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 <a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/author/bill-scher/">Bill Scher</a><a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/author/bill-scher/"></a>, politics editor at&nbsp;<a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/">Washington Monthly</a>.&nbsp; His latest articles include: <a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/23/rules-based-international-order-trump-nato-greenland/">Rules-Based International Order 1. Trump Imperialism 0</a> <a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/16/the-republican-party-faces-a-bigger-crisis-than-the-democratic-party/">The Republican Party Faces a Bigger Crisis Than the Democratic Party</a> <a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/13/stephen-miller-starship-troopers-worldview/">Stephen Miller&rsquo;s Worldview Is Straight Out of &ldquo;Starship Troopers&rdquo;</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: Bill Scher of Washington Monthly

Joan Esposito is joined by Corbin Trent, Democratic strategist who served as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s communications director and is currently the publisher of “America’s Undoing” on Substack.

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 Corbin Trent, Democratic strategist who served as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez&rsquo;s communications director and is currently the publisher of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.americasundoing.com/">America&rsquo;s Undoing</a>&rdquo; on Substack.
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: Corbin Trent

Jason Vincent

David Hochberg

Corbin Trent

Bill Scher

On today's show
– Jason Vincent of Giant restaurant in Logan Square; he’ll be headlining Tuesday’s ACLU fundraiser at Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar in Chicago
– David Hochberg, vice president of lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial
– Corbin Trent, Democratic strategist who served as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s communications director and is currently the publisher of “America’s Undoing” on Substack
– Bill Scher, politics editor at Washington Monthly

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; Jason Vincent of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.giantrestaurant.com/">Giant</a>&nbsp;restaurant in Logan Square; he&rsquo;ll be headlining Tuesday&rsquo;s ACLU fundraiser at Chef&rsquo;s Special Cocktail Bar in Chicago &ndash; David Hochberg, vice president of lending for<a href="https://56david.com/">&nbsp;Team Hochberg</a>&nbsp;at Homeside Financial &ndash; Corbin Trent,&nbsp;Democratic strategist who served as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez&rsquo;s communications director and is currently the publisher of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.americasundoing.com/">America&rsquo;s Undoing</a>&rdquo; on Substack &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/author/bill-scher/">Bill Scher</a>, politics editor at&nbsp;<a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/">Washington Monthly</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 May 05, 2025

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