Rep. Jonathan Jackson

 Andrei Turea

David Layman

Spencer Critchley

On today's show:
– Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
– Andrei Turea, Green Attic Roofing and Insulation Company
– David Layman, former Providence, Rhode Island, news anchor, managing editor, and political commentator for RIPBS
– Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good 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;&nbsp;<a href="https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/">Rep. Jonathan Jackson</a>&nbsp;(D-IL) &ndash; Andrei Turea, Green Attic Roofing and Insulation Company &ndash; David Layman, former Providence, Rhode Island, news anchor, managing editor, and political commentator for RIPBS &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://spencercritchley.com/">Spencer Critchley</a>, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the&nbsp;<a href="https://dastardlycleverness.com/">Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good</a>&nbsp;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).

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 21, 2025

Rich Eberwein

Camaron Stevenson

Rick Smith

On today's show:
– Heartland Signal’s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom
– Camaron Stevenson, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier
– Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Central on WCPT

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; Heartland Signal&rsquo;s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom &ndash; Camaron Stevenson, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier &ndash; Rick Smith, host of &ldquo;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-rick-smith-show/">The Rick Smith Show</a>,&rdquo; weekdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Central on WCPT
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 June 13, 2025

On today's show:
– Eric Zorn, author of The Picayune Sentinel
– Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) on the Sen. Alex Padilla incident [Listen to the interview]
– Joe Brancatelli of the joesentme.com business travel newsletter
– Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) [Listen to the interview]

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;Eric Zorn, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://ericzorn.substack.com/">The Picayune Sentinel</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://robinkelly.house.gov/">Rep. Robin Kelly</a>&nbsp;(D-IL) on the Sen. Alex Padilla incident [<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/joan-esposito-live-local-progressive/wcpt-820-interview-rep-robin-kelly-d-il-2">Listen to the interview</a>] &ndash;&nbsp;Joe Brancatelli of the<a href="https://joesentme.com/">&nbsp;joesentme.com</a>&nbsp;business travel newsletter &ndash; Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.),&nbsp;former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsl4a.org/">National Security Leaders for America</a>&nbsp;(NSL4A) [<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/joan-esposito-live-local-progressive/wcpt-820-interview-army-major-general-randy-manner-ret">Listen to the interview</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 June 12, 2025

Joan Esposito is joined by Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A). 

Manner sharply criticized the Secret Service's treatment of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, hours after the California Democrat had been forcibly removed from a Los Angeles press conference that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was giving. He also discussed the misuse of National Guard troops in the Los Angeles immigration protests and condemned the use of military personnel as political props at President Donald Trump's recent Fort Bragg speech.

Manner also talked about NSL4A. "We are composed of over 1,200 retired generals, admirals and ambassadors and senior enlisted leaders that are united to help restore the concept of democracy and mutual respect to our country," he said. "So Americans have to understand that there are far, far, far more retired generals and admirals who are fighting for our country to do the right thing, for our leadership and our leadership to do the right thing."

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).

And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

 

Joan Esposito is joined by Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsl4a.org/">National Security Leaders for America</a> (NSL4A).&nbsp;
Manner sharply criticized the Secret Service's treatment of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, hours after the California Democrat had been forcibly removed from a Los Angeles press conference that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was giving. He also discussed the misuse of National Guard troops in the Los Angeles immigration protests and condemned the use of military personnel as political props at President Donald Trump's recent Fort Bragg speech.
Manner also talked about NSL4A. "We are composed of over 1,200 retired generals, admirals and ambassadors and senior enlisted leaders that are united to help restore the concept of democracy and mutual respect to our country," he said. "So Americans have to understand that there are far, far, far more retired generals and admirals who are fighting for our country to do the right thing, for our leadership and our leadership to do the right thing."
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>).
And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqdk3eg4GZzkuV3dxkrce">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driving-it-home-full-episodes/id1772728749">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Joan-Esposito-(Full-Episodes)-p4553843/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-joan-esposito-full-episod-224680480/">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLquOHBYhhrLPSPl6zwW-_zH6q0Tng18S3">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3511174e-20b7-400f-badb-40862505c17a/joan-esposito-full-episodes">Amazon</a>.
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