On today's show:

– Tamar Jacoby, contributor to Washington Monthly and the Kyiv-based director of the Progressive Policy Institute’s New Ukraine Project and the author of “Displaced: The Ukrainian Refugee Experience.” Her latest article for Washington Monthly is “Putin’s Energy Blitzkrieg is Backfiring.”
– Chris Bury, senior journalist-in-residence, DePaul University
– Greg Hinz, columnist for Crain’s Chicago Business
– Ray Long, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter

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; Tamar Jacoby, contributor to<a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/author/tamar-jacoby/">&nbsp;Washington Monthly</a>&nbsp;and the Kyiv-based director of the<a href="https://www.progressivepolicy.org/project/new-ukraine-project/">&nbsp;Progressive Policy Institute&rsquo;s New Ukraine Project</a>&nbsp;and the author of &ldquo;Displaced: The Ukrainian Refugee Experience.&rdquo;&nbsp;Her latest article for Washington Monthly is &ldquo;<a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/29/putin-energy-blitzkrieg-ukraine-backfires/">Putin&rsquo;s Energy Blitzkrieg is Backfiring</a>.&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://communication.depaul.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty/Pages/bury.aspx">Chris Bury</a>, senior journalist-in-residence, DePaul University &ndash; Greg Hinz, columnist for<a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/staff/ghinz/Greg-Hinz">&nbsp;Crain&rsquo;s Chicago Business</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/author/ray-long/">Ray Long</a>, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter
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 4 2026

Chris Armitage

Rep. Sean Casten

Lisa Hernandez

On today's show:
– Chris Armitage, author of The Existentialist Republic newsletter on Substack
– U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL)
– Lisa Hernandez, chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois and member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 2nd District

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;Chris Armitage, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://cmarmitage.substack.com/">The Existentialist Republic</a>&nbsp;newsletter on Substack &ndash; U.S.&nbsp;<a href="https://casten.house.gov/">Rep. Sean Casten</a>&nbsp;(D-IL) &ndash; Lisa Hernandez, chair of the&nbsp;<a href="https://ildems.com/">Democratic Party of Illinois</a>&nbsp;and member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 2nd District
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 | February 3, 2026

Camaron Stevenson

Pete Dominick

Mark Wolf

On today's show:
– Camaron Stevenson, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier
– Pete Dominick, news commentator, stand-up comic, and host of the “Stand Up! with Pete Dominick” podcast
– Mark Wolf,  former U.S. district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts; in November 2025 Judge Wolf resigned and wrote an op-ed for The Atlantic entitled “Why I Am Resigning”

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://linktr.ee/thisiscamaron">Camaron Stevenson</a>, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier &ndash; Pete Dominick, news commentator, stand-up comic, and host of the &ldquo;<a href="https://standupwithpete.com/">Stand Up! with Pete Dominick</a>&rdquo; podcast &ndash; Mark Wolf,&nbsp; former U.S. district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts; in November 2025 Judge Wolf resigned and wrote an op-ed for The Atlantic entitled &ldquo;Why I Am Resigning&rdquo;
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 | February 2, 2026

Greg Hinz

Jonathan E. Howard

Darlene Duggan

On today's show:
– Greg Hinz, columnist for Crain’s Chicago Business
– Jonathan E. Howard, M.D., NYU Langone
– Darlene Duggan, head of Anticruelty

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; Greg Hinz, columnist for<a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/staff/ghinz/Greg-Hinz">&nbsp;Crain&rsquo;s Chicago Business</a> &ndash; Jonathan E. Howard, M.D.,&nbsp;<a href="https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1285832204/jonathan-e-howard">NYU Langone</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://anticruelty.org/directory/darlene-duggan">Darlene Duggan</a>, head of Anticruelty
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 | January 30, 2026

Sarah Raisch

Reed Bible

Emeline Posner

Paul Wende

On today's show:
– Sarah Raisch, partner at Romanucci & Blandin and lawyer representing the family of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agents in Minneapolis earlier this month
– Reed Bible, former supervisory special agent for U.S. Homeland Security
– Emeline Posner,  journalist with the Investigative Project on Race and Equity, and co-author of the investigative series “Taken By Taxes,” a joint investigation by Injustice Watch and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity
– Paul Wende, business manager, financial secretary, treasurer of Ironworkers Local 63, one of the sponsors of WCPT’s Feb. 6 Senate Forum

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;Sarah&nbsp;Raisch, partner at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rblaw.net/">Romanucci &amp; Blandin</a>&nbsp;and lawyer&nbsp;representing the family of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agents in Minneapolis earlier this month &ndash;&nbsp;Reed Bible, former supervisory special agent for U.S. Homeland Security &ndash;&nbsp;Emeline&nbsp;Posner,&nbsp;&nbsp;journalist with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.raceandequityproject.org/">Investigative Project on Race and Equity</a>, and co-author of the investigative series &ldquo;<a href="https://www.injusticewatch.org/projects/taken-by-taxes/">Taken By Taxes</a>,&rdquo; a joint investigation by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.injusticewatch.org/">Injustice Watch</a>&nbsp;and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity &ndash;&nbsp;Paul Wende, business manager, financial secretary, treasurer of&nbsp;<a href="https://iwlocal63.com/">Ironworkers Local 63</a>, one of the sponsors of&nbsp;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/il-senate-forum-2026/">WCPT&rsquo;s Feb. 6 Senate Forum</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 |  January 29, 2026

Jill Wine-Banks

Jonathan Rauch

Phil Barker

On today's show Professor William Muck fills in for Joan and his guests are
– Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of “The Watergate Girl,” co-host of #SistersInLaw and host of Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks
– Jonathan Rauch, contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow in the Governance Studies program at The Brookings Institution; he most recently authored “Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy”
– Phil Barker, professor of political science and director of the honors program at Keene State College, and co-host of The Politics Lab 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&nbsp;Professor William Muck fills in for Joan and his guests are &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jillwinebanks.com/">Jill Wine-Banks</a>, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of &ldquo;The Watergate Girl,&rdquo; co-host of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/">#SistersInLaw</a>&nbsp;and host of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/just-the-facts-with-jill-wine-banks/">Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks</a> &ndash;&nbsp;Jonathan Rauch, contributing writer at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/author/jonathan-rauch/">The Atlantic</a>&nbsp;and a senior fellow in the Governance Studies program at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brookings.edu/people/jonathan-rauch/">The Brookings Institution</a>; he most recently authored &ldquo;Cross Purposes: Christianity&rsquo;s Broken Bargain with Democracy&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keene.edu/site/directories/profile/facstaff/1974/">Phil Barker</a>, professor of political science and director of the honors program at Keene State College, and co-host of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thepoliticslab.com/">The Politics Lab podcast</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 with guest host William Muck | January 28, 2026

Jim Coyne

Pat Kreitlow

Rohit Chopra

Zev Shalev

On today's show:
– Jim Coyne, business manager of Plumbers Local 130
– Pat Kreitlow, founder and editor of Up North News (Courier)
– Rohit Chopra, former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and resident fellow at the The Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School; earlier this month The States Forum recently published his article “De-Gouging the Economy: How States Can Deploy Dormant Authorities to Alleviate the Cost-of-Living Crisis”
– Zev Shalev, founder of Narativ.org, a bestselling news 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).

On today's show: &ndash;&nbsp;Jim&nbsp;Coyne, business manager of&nbsp;<a href="https://plumberslu130ua.com/">Plumbers Local 130</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://upnorthnewswi.com/author/patkreitlow/">Pat Kreitlow</a>, founder and editor of Up North News (Courier) &ndash; Rohit&nbsp;Chopra, former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and&nbsp;<a href="https://iop.harvard.edu/fellows/rohit-chopra">resident fellow&nbsp;</a>at the&nbsp;<a href="https://iop.harvard.edu/">The Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School</a>; earlier this month The States Forum recently published his article &ldquo;<a href="https://www.statesforum.org/january-book/cost-of-living/">De-Gouging the Economy: How States Can Deploy Dormant Authorities to Alleviate the Cost-of-Living Crisis</a>&rdquo; &ndash; Zev&nbsp;Shalev,&nbsp;founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.narativ.org/">Narativ.org</a>, a bestselling news Substack&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>).

Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | January 27, 2026

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 | January 26, 2026

Patrick Coolican

Christopher Armitage

Chris Fitzsimon

Rebecca Ford Scott Duff

On today's show:
– J. Patrick Coolican, editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Reformer
– Chris Armitage, author of The Existentialist Republic newsletter on Substack
– Chris Fitzsimon, host of the Stories from the States podcast
– “Out Chicago” host Scott Duff and film critic Rebecca Ford

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://minnesotareformer.com/author/j-patrick-coolican/">J. Patrick Coolican</a>, editor-in-chief of the&nbsp;<a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/">Minnesota Reformer</a> &ndash; Chris Armitage, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://cmarmitage.substack.com/">The Existentialist Republic</a>&nbsp;newsletter on Substack &ndash; Chris Fitzsimon, host of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/podcast/stories-states">Stories from the States podcast</a> &ndash; &ldquo;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago/">Out Chicago</a>&rdquo; host Scott Duff and film critic Rebecca Ford
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 | January 23, 2026

Rex Huppke

Rich Logis

Rich Eberwein

On today's show:
– Rex Huppke, USA Today columnist
– Rich Logis, founder and executive director of Leaving MAGA
– Heartland Signal’s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom

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.usatoday.com/staff/6878775001/rex-huppke/">Rex Huppke</a>, USA Today columnist &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://leavingmaga.org/our-founder/">Rich Logis</a>, founder and executive director of&nbsp;<a href="https://leavingmaga.org/our-founder/">Leaving MAGA</a> &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
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 | January 22, 2026

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)

Joan Esposito is joined by Christopher Armitage, author of The Existentialist Republic newsletter 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 Christopher Armitage, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://cmarmitage.substack.com/">The Existentialist Republic</a> newsletter 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: Christopher Armitage

Joan Esposito is joined byU.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL).

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 U.S.&nbsp;<a href="https://casten.house.gov/">Rep. Sean Casten</a>&nbsp;(D-IL).
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: U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL)

Joan Esposito is joined by Lisa Hernandez, chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois and member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 2nd District. 

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 Lisa Hernandez, chair of the <a href="https://ildems.com/">Democratic Party of Illinois</a> and member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 2nd District.&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 Interview: Lisa Hernandez

Joan Esposito is joined by Pete Dominick, news commentator, stand-up comic, and host of the “Stand Up! with Pete Dominick” 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).

Joan Esposito is joined by Pete Dominick, news commentator, stand-up comic, and host of the &ldquo;<a href="https://standupwithpete.com/">Stand Up! with Pete Dominick</a>&rdquo; podcast.&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 Interview: Pete Dominick

Joan Esposito is joined by Mark Wolf,  former U.S. district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. In November 2025 Judge Wolf resigned and wrote an op-ed for The Atlantic entitled “Why I Am Resigning.”

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 Mark Wolf,&nbsp; former U.S. district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. In November 2025 Judge Wolf resigned and wrote an op-ed for The Atlantic entitled &ldquo;Why I Am Resigning.&rdquo;
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: Judge Mark Wolf

Joan Esposito is joined by Jonathan E. Howard, M.D., neurologist and psychiatrist at NYU Langone’s Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center.

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://nyulangone.org/doctors/1285832204/jonathan-e-howard">Jonathan E. Howard, M.D.</a>, neurologist and psychiatrist at NYU Langone&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://nyulangone.org/care-services/multiple-sclerosis-comprehensive-care-center" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="/care-services/multiple-sclerosis-comprehensive-care-center">Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center.</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: Jonathan E. Howard, M.D.

Joan Esposito is joined by Emeline Posner,  journalist with the Investigative Project on Race and Equity, and co-author of the investigative series “Taken By Taxes,” a joint investigation by Injustice Watch and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity.

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 Emeline Posner,&nbsp;&nbsp;journalist with the <a href="https://www.raceandequityproject.org/">Investigative Project on Race and Equity</a>, and co-author of the investigative series &ldquo;<a href="https://www.injusticewatch.org/projects/taken-by-taxes/">Taken By Taxes</a>,&rdquo; a joint investigation by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.injusticewatch.org/">Injustice Watch</a> and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity.
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: Emeline Posner

Joan Esposito is joined by Reed Bible, retired special agent and supervisory special agent for the Chicago and San Diego Districts of ICE, retired attorney, and current co-host of "The Lightning Strike," Sundays from 8 to 10 a.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).

Joan Esposito is joined by Reed Bible, retired special agent and supervisory special agent for the Chicago and San Diego Districts of ICE, retired attorney, and current co-host of "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-lightning-strike/">The Lightning Strike</a>," Sundays from 8 to 10 a.m. Central on WCPT.&nbsp;&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 Interview: Reed Bible

Joan Esposito is joined by Sarah Raisch, partner at Romanucci & Blandin and lawyer representing the family of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agents in Minneapolis earlier this month.

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 Sarah&nbsp;Raisch, partner at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rblaw.net/">Romanucci &amp; Blandin</a> and lawyer&nbsp;representing the family of Renee Good, who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agents in Minneapolis earlier this month.
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: Sarah Raisch, lawyer representing the family of Renee Good

Joan Esposito is joined by Paul Wende, business manager, financial secretary, treasurer of Ironworkers Local 63, one of the sponsors of WCPT’s Feb. 6 Senate Forum.

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 Paul Wende, business manager, financial secretary, treasurer of&nbsp;<a href="https://iwlocal63.com/">Ironworkers Local 63</a>, one of the sponsors of&nbsp;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/il-senate-forum-2026/">WCPT&rsquo;s Feb. 6 Senate Forum</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 Union Strong Interview: Paul Wende of Ironworkers Local 63

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are featured interviews from "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 featured interviews from "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 &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 (Featured Interviews)

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

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