Rep. Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan Alter

Pete Dominick

Jennifer Abruzzo

On today's show:
– Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
– Jonathan Alter, contributing editor of the Washington Monthly, former senior editor and columnist at Newsweek, filmmaker, journalist, political analyst, and the publisher of the Substack “Old Goats with Jonathan Alter.“ He is also the author of “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life” and “American Reckoning: Inside Trump’s Trial–And My Own“
– Pete Dominick, news commentator, stand-up comic, and host of the "Stand Up! with Pete Dominick" podcast
– Jennifer Abruzzo, former general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, who was fired by Donald Trump earlier this year

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; Jonathan Alter, contributing editor of the Washington Monthly, former senior editor and columnist at Newsweek, filmmaker, journalist, political analyst, and the publisher of the Substack &ldquo;<a href="https://oldgoats.substack.com/=">Old Goats with Jonathan Alter</a>.&ldquo;&nbsp;He is also the author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/His-Very-Best-Jimmy-Carter/dp/1501125486/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=">His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life</a>&rdquo; and &ldquo;<a href="https://jonathanalter.com/work/american-reckoning/">American Reckoning: Inside Trump&rsquo;s Trial&ndash;And My Own</a>&ldquo; &ndash; Pete Dominick, news commentator, stand-up comic, and host of the "<a href="https://standupwithpete.com/">Stand Up! with Pete Dominick</a>" podcast &ndash; Jennifer Abruzzo,&nbsp;former general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, who was fired by Donald Trump earlier this year
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).

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 October 1 2025

On today's show:

– Mayra Macias, independent candidate for 4th Congressional District of Illinois, where she is vying to replace Rep. Jesús Chuy Garcia, who is retiring
– Tom Villanova, retired president of the Chicago and Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council, ahead of the Southland Friends of Labor 17th Annual Jobs Breakfast, Monday, March 2, at Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, in Alsip, Illinois. Learn more: https://www.southlandfriendsoflabor.com.
– Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT
– Heartland Signal’s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom
– WCPT’s Doris Davenport, who will be hosting five radio shows in March for Problem Gambling Awareness Month; tune in Sundays March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central

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://voteformayra.com/">Mayra Macias</a>, independent candidate for 4th Congressional District of Illinois, where she is vying to replace Rep. Jes&uacute;s Chuy Garcia, who is retiring &ndash; Tom Villanova, retired president of the Chicago and Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council, ahead of the Southland Friends of Labor 17th Annual Jobs Breakfast, Monday, March 2, at Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, in Alsip, Illinois. Learn more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southlandfriendsoflabor.com/">https://www.southlandfriendsoflabor.com</a>. &ndash; Rick Smith, host of &ldquo;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-rick-smith-show/">The Rick Smith Show</a>,&rdquo; weekdays from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. Central on WCPT &ndash;&nbsp;Heartland Signal&rsquo;s<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/authors/richard-eberwein/">&nbsp;Rich Eberwein</a>&nbsp;with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom &ndash; WCPT&rsquo;s Doris Davenport, who will be hosting five radio shows in March for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncpgambling.org/problem-gambling/pgam/">Problem Gambling Awareness Month</a>; tune in Sundays March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central
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, February 26 2026

Joan Esposito is joined byPat Hynes, 2026 candidate for Cook County assessor. The Democratic primary is March 17. 

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://www.assessorhynes.com/">Pat Hynes</a><a href="https://www.assessorhynes.com/"></a>, 2026 candidate for Cook County assessor. The Democratic primary is March 17.&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>).

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Pat Hynes

Joan Esposito is joined by Margaret Croke, Illinois state representative and 2026 candidate for Illinois comptroller.

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 Margaret Croke,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.repcroke.com/">Illinois state representative</a>&nbsp;and 2026&nbsp;<a href="https://crokeforillinois.com/">candidate for Illinois comptroller</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 October 1 2025

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