WCPT 820 Interview: Aaron Kleinman of Heartland Signal

Joan Esposito is joined by Aaron Kleinman, Heartland Signal‘s senior political analyst and author of the “Radio Free America” newsletter. He talks about Tuesday's primary results in Maine, South Carolina, North Dakota, and Nevada.  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2…

WCPT 820 Interview: Jonathan Alter

Joan Esposito is joined by Jonathan Alter, contributing editor of the Washington Monthly, former senior editor and columnist at Newsweek, political analyst, and the publisher of the Substack "Old Goats with Jonathan Alter." His latest piece for Washington Monthly is "”60 Minutes’ Must Still Be Save…

WCPT 820 Interview: Frangela

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Richard Chew is joined by comedy duo Frangela (Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton).  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).   Follow us: Website: h…

WCPT 820 Interview: Randy Manner

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Richard Chew 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). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central…

WCPT 820 Interview: Amy McGrath

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Richard Chew is joined by Amy McGrath, political and national security analyst, former fighter pilot and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, founder of Democratic Majority Action PAC, former candidate for U.S. Senate and House, author of "Honor Bound: An American Story o…

WCPT 820 Interview: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Joan Esposito is joined by Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN, former candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, and plaintiff in a lawsuit that challenged Wisconsin’s pre-Civil War abortion law. She talks about her work with Committee to Protect Health Care and American College of Obstetricians…

Maya Rupert

Joan Esposito is joined by Maya Rupert, political strategist, leader in the social justice movement, and executive vice president of Blue State, which specializes in political fundraising  and campaign consultancy. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. …

WCPT 820 Interview: John Parker on Pride Month

Joan Esposito is joined by John Parker of KTNF’s “The Gaily Show,” weeknights at 10:00 Central on WCPT.  The segment begins with a clip of WCPT's Scott Duff and Ellen Miller, hosts of "Out Chicago," Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on WCPT.  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" w…

WCPT 820 Interview: Jack Kiraly of The Planetary Society

Joan Esposito is joined by Jack Kiraly, director of Government Relations at The Planetary Society. 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).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsig…

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Susana Mendoza

Joan Esposito is joined by Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, newly announced candidate for Chicago mayor. 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).   Follow us: Website: https://he…