WCPT's William Muck and Jill Wine-Banks talk to U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), candidate for U.S. Senate, shortly after WCPT and Heartland Signal's 2026 U.S. Senate Candidate Forum.

WCPT's William Muck and Jill Wine-Banks talk to U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), candidate for U.S. Senate, shortly after WCPT and Heartland Signal's <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/joan-esposito-live-local-progressive/2026-u-s-senate-candidate-forum">2026 U.S. Senate Candidate Forum</a>.

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, 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

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL)

Tina El Gamal

Forrest Claypool

Maya Lilly

John Huber

David Levine

On today's show Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests include
– Tina El Gamal, director of First Floor Theater Company's “Work Hard Have Fun Make History,” opening May 7 
– Forrest Claypool, former chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools, and author of “The Daley Show: Inside the Transformative Reign of Chicago's Richard M. Daley” 
– Maya Lilly, producer with The Years Project, a multimedia storytelling and education effort designed to inform, empower and unite the world in the face of climate change
– John Huber, music teacher at Chicago's Old Town School of Music on their teen open mic night
– David Levine, professor of law, UC Law San Francisco

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).

 

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On today's show Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests include &ndash; <a href="http://www.tinaelgamal.com/">Tina El Gamal</a>, director of First Floor Theater Company's &ldquo;<a href="https://www.firstfloortheater.com/work-hard-have-fun-make-history">Work Hard Have Fun Make History</a>,&rdquo; opening May 7 &ndash; Forrest Claypool, former chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools, and author of &ldquo;The Daley Show: Inside the Transformative Reign of Chicago's Richard M. Daley&rdquo; &ndash; Maya Lilly, producer with <a href="https://theyearsproject.com/about">The Years Project</a>, a multimedia storytelling and education effort designed to inform, empower and unite the world in the face of climate change &ndash; <a href="https://www.oldtownschool.org/teachers/John-Huber/">John Huber</a>, music teacher at Chicago's Old Town School of Music on their teen open mic night &ndash; David Levine, professor of law, <a href="https://www.uclawsf.edu/people/david-levine/">UC Law San Francisco</a>
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive with guest host Turi Ryder | April 28, 2026 

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Abdullah Al-Bahrani

Barbara McQuade

Phil Barker

On today's show William Muck fills in for Joan and his guests are
– Tom Ginsburg, professor of International Law at the University of Chicago, director of the Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, and co-author of the book “How to Save a Constitutional Democracy“
– Abdullah Al-Bahrani, associate professor of Accounting and Economics at Northern Kentucky University
– Barbara McQuade, legal analyst, law professor, co-host of the “#Sisters in Law” podcast, and author of “Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America” and the forthcoming book, “The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government”
–Phil Barker, professor of political science and director of the honors program at Keene State College, and co-host of The Politics Lab podcast

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On today's show William Muck fills in for Joan and his guests are &ndash; Tom Ginsburg, <a href="https://www.law.uchicago.edu/faculty/ginsburg-t">professor of International Law at the University of Chicago</a>, director of the Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, and co-author of the book &ldquo;<a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo28381225.html">How to Save a Constitutional Democracy</a>&ldquo; &ndash; <a href="https://www.nku.edu/academics/cob/programs/departments/accounting-economics-finance.html">Abdullah Al-Bahrani</a>, associate professor of Accounting and Economics at Northern Kentucky University &ndash; Barbara McQuade, legal analyst, <a href="https://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/barbara-l-mcquade">law professor</a>, co-host of the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcasts/sisters-in-law/">#Sisters in Law</a>&rdquo; podcast, and author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741677/attack-from-within-by-barbara-mcquade/">Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America</a>&rdquo; and the forthcoming book, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/818454/the-fix-by-barbara-mcquade/">The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government</a>&rdquo; &ndash; <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 <a href="https://www.thepoliticslab.com/">The Politics Lab podcast</a>
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive with guest host William Muck | April 27, 2026 

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck is joined by Barbara McQuade, legal analyst, law professor, co-host of the “#Sisters in Law” podcast, and author of “Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America” and the forthcoming book, “The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government.”

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck is joined by Barbara McQuade, legal analyst, <a href="https://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/barbara-l-mcquade">law professor</a>, co-host of the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcasts/sisters-in-law/">#Sisters in Law</a>&rdquo; podcast, and author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741677/attack-from-within-by-barbara-mcquade/">Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America</a>&rdquo; and the forthcoming book, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/818454/the-fix-by-barbara-mcquade/">The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government</a>.&rdquo;
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL)

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