Suzanne Chod

Jen Silverton

On today's show:
– Suzanne Chod, professor of political science at North Central College
– Jennifer Silverton, co-founder of Xceptional Heroes (XH) 

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On today's show: &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/profile/smchod">Suzanne Chod</a>, professor of political science at North Central College &ndash; Jennifer Silverton, co-founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://xceptionalheroes.org/xceptional-heroes-founders/">Xceptional Heroes</a>&nbsp;(XH)&nbsp;
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;

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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;

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, November 7, 2025

Joseph Dittmar

Clifford Chanin

Graeme Wood

James Dowdell

Joan Esposito devotes her show to the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with special guests:
– Joseph Dittmar, 9/11 Twin Towers survivor (from the "Live, Local & Progressive " archive) 
– Clifford Chanin, director of the 9/11 Memorial Museum
– Graeme Wood, author of "The Way of the Strangers: Encounters With the Islamic State" and staff writer at The Atlantic; last month he wrote piece headlined "What Happened to al-Qaeda?" 
– James Dowdell of the Visionary Network, an organization founded in 2020 by a group of individuals dedicated to preserving the memory of their loved ones and honoring the commitment to never forget9/11

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Joan Esposito devotes her show to the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with special guests: &ndash; Joseph Dittmar, 9/11 Twin Towers survivor (from the "Live, Local &amp; Progressive " archive)&nbsp; &ndash; Clifford Chanin, director of the <a href="https://www.911memorial.org/">9/11 Memorial Museum</a> &ndash; Graeme Wood, author of&nbsp;"<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12476/9780812988772">The Way of the Strangers: Encounters With the Islamic State</a>" and staff writer at The Atlantic; last month he wrote piece headlined "<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/09/al-qaeda-25-years-post-9-11/687965/">What Happened to al-Qaeda?</a>"&nbsp; &ndash; <a href="https://www.911memorial.org/visionary-leadership-council">James&nbsp;Dowdell</a> of the <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/QgDfp4lF0Z1?e=77037c7f5d&amp;c2id=45d6fc899b657c44ceacfa6db06f6def">Visionary Network</a>, an organization founded in 2020 by a group of individuals dedicated to preserving the memory of their loved ones and honoring the commitment to never forget 9/11
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | September 11, 2026

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Joan Esposito is joined by James Dowdell of the Visionary Network, an organization founded in 2020 by a group of individuals dedicated to preserving the memory of their loved ones and honoring the commitment to never forget9/11. 

A New York firefighter, Dowdell's life of service was shaped by his father, Lt. Kevin Christopher Dowdell, an FDNY firefighter killed on 9/11.       

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On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Joan Esposito is joined by <a href="https://www.911memorial.org/visionary-leadership-council">James&nbsp;Dowdell</a> of the <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/QgDfp4lF0Z1?e=77037c7f5d&amp;c2id=45d6fc899b657c44ceacfa6db06f6def">Visionary Network</a>, an organization founded in 2020 by a group of individuals dedicated to preserving the memory of their loved ones and honoring the commitment to never forget 9/11.&nbsp;
A New York firefighter, Dowdell's life of service was shaped by his father, Lt. Kevin Christopher Dowdell, an FDNY firefighter killed on 9/11.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
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WCPT 820 Interview: James Dowdell of the Visionary Network 

On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks Joan Esposito is joined by Graeme Wood, author of “The Way of the Strangers: Encounters With the Islamic State” and staff writer at The Atlantic; last month he wrote piece headlined “What Happened to al-Qaeda?”

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On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks Joan Esposito is joined by Graeme Wood, author of &ldquo;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/12476/9780812988772">The Way of the Strangers: Encounters With the Islamic State</a>&rdquo; and staff writer at The Atlantic; last month he wrote piece headlined &ldquo;<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/09/al-qaeda-25-years-post-9-11/687965/">What Happened to al-Qaeda?</a>&rdquo;
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