Amanda Marcotte

Rich Eberwein

Mark Jacob, Jennifer Schulze

On today's show:
– Amanda Marcotte, senior writer at Salon.com
– Heartland Signal’s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom
– Media critics Mark Jacob and Jennifer Schulze

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; <a href="https://www.salon.com/writer/amanda_marcotte">Amanda Marcotte</a>, senior writer at Salon.com &ndash; Heartland Signal&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/authors/richard-eberwein/">Rich Eberwein</a>&nbsp;with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom &ndash; Media critics&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stopthepresses.news/">Mark Jacob</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://jenniferschulze.substack.com/">Jennifer Schulze</a>
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

Live Local & Progressive Jan. 07, 2025

On today's show:

– Michael O’Connor, political correspondent at Dogwood (Courier)
– Russell Berman of The Atlantic
– Our regular media segment with Mark Jacob and Jennifer Schulz

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://vadogwood.com/author/michaeloconnor/">Michael O&rsquo;Connor</a>, political correspondent at Dogwood (Courier) &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/author/russell-berman/">Russell Berman</a>&nbsp;of The Atlantic &ndash; Our regular media segment with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stopthepresses.news/">Mark Jacob</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://jenniferschulze.substack.com/">Jennifer Schulz</a>
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 Jan. 09, 2025

State Rep. LaShawn Ford

Casey Harrison

David Schultz

On today's show:
– Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, 8th District
– Casey Harrison, political correspondent at The Nevadan (Courier Newsroom)
– David Schultz, professor of political science at Hamline University

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; Illinois State&nbsp;<a href="https://lashawnkford.com/">Rep. La Shawn Ford</a>, 8th District &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://thenevadannews.com/author/caseyharrison/">Casey Harrison</a>, political correspondent at The Nevadan (Courier Newsroom) &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hamline.edu/faculty-staff/david-schultz">David Schultz</a>, professor of political science at Hamline University
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 Jan. 08, 2025

Geoffrey Corn

Mike Sozan

Spencer Critchley

On today's show:
– Geoffrey Corn, director of The Center for Military Law and Policy at Texas Tech University
– Mike Sozan, Senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund
– 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://www.depts.ttu.edu/law/faculty/g_corn.php" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Geoffrey Corn</a>, director of The Center for Military Law and Policy at Texas Tech University &ndash; Mike Sozan, Senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund &ndash; Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the&nbsp;<a href="https://dastardlycleverness.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">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).

Live Local & Progressive Jan. 07, 2025

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