WCPT 820 Interview: Christopher Armitage

Joan Esposito is joined by Christopher Armitage, author, veteran, former law enforcement officer, activist, policy adviser, and publisher of The Existentialist Republic on Substack; his latest piece is "Articles of Impeachment for Justice Clarence Thomas." Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Pro…

WCPT 820 Interview: Steven D. Scwhinn

Joan Esposito is joined by Professor Steven D. Schwinn of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. He discusses the legal challenges regarding Donald Trump's executive order aimed at regulating mail-in voting and potential methods for Supreme Court reform. Trump's Mail-In Voting Executive…

WCPT 820 Interview: Randy Manner

Joan Esposito 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). He discusses the degradation of American military readiness and concerns regarding political interference in national se…

WCPT 820 Interview: U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL)

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Turi Ryder is joined by Illinois Congressman Bill Foster, Democrat representing the 11th District. Foster discusses the intersection of scientific research, artificial intelligence, and national security. Here is a summary of the conversation: Political Shifts in DuP…

WCPT 820 Interview: Donald Remy

Filling in for Joan Esposito, John St. Augustine is joined by Donald Remy, former deputy secretary of Veterans Affairs (2021-2023) and former CEO and chief legal officer of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (2011-2021); his new book is "Collegiate Capitalism: The Battle for the Future of…

WCPT 820 Interview: Chicago Tribune reporters  Gregory Royal Pratt and Laura Rodríguez Presa

Joan Esposito is joined by Gregory Royal Pratt and Laura Rodríguez Presa, investigative reporters for the Chicago Tribune; they are two of the Tribune reporters recently awarded, as Staff of the Chicago Tribune, the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Local Reporting, and will speak at the 41st annual Printers …

WCPT 820 Interview: Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates

Joan Esposito is joined by Stacy Davis Gates, Chicago Teachers Union president and president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers. They discuss upcoming school board election priorities, the role of the board president, and recent legal actions taken by the Chicago Teachers Union. Here's a summa…

WCPT 820 Interview: Spencer Critchley

Joan Esposito is joined by Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good podcast. They discuss the complexities of Zionism, the history of the Middle East conflict, and the dangers of binary thinking in political discourse. Catch "…

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. Kleinman offers a recap of Tuesday's primary elections in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming.  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 t…

WCPT 820 Interview: Adam Mockler

Joan Esposito is joined by Adam Mockler, Gen-Z liberal political commentator who hosts "The Adam Mockler Show" on You Tube.  He discusses the rise of independent media, network shifts at CNN and CBS, and current trends within the Democratic Party. Summary - Mocker tells Joan that his experience in…