Joan talks to Atlantic staff writer Adam Serwer, who discussed the potential legal implications of President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship, arguing that the order is part of a broader Trump administration effort to socially engineer the United States "to be more like the one that they want it to be." Serwer also expressed concern about the Supreme Court's partisanship and its potential to rule in favor of Trump despite clear legal precedents, and spoke about the Court's long history as "a reactionary institution that has not been willing to stand up for individual Americans rights and has more often sided with the powerful."

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).

And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Joan talks to Atlantic staff writer <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/author/adam-serwer/">Adam Serwer</a>, who discussed the potential legal implications of President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship, arguing that the order is part of a broader Trump administration effort to socially engineer the United States "to be more like the one that they want it to be." Serwer also expressed concern about the Supreme Court's partisanship and its potential to rule in favor of Trump despite clear legal precedents, and spoke about the Court's long history as "a reactionary institution that has not been willing to stand up for individual Americans rights and has more often sided with the powerful."
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>).
And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqdk3eg4GZzkuV3dxkrce">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driving-it-home-full-episodes/id1772728749">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Joan-Esposito-(Full-Episodes)-p4553843/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-joan-esposito-full-episod-224680480/">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLquOHBYhhrLPSPl6zwW-_zH6q0Tng18S3">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3511174e-20b7-400f-badb-40862505c17a/joan-esposito-full-episodes">Amazon</a>.

Here are featured interviews from "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 featured interviews from "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 (Featured Interviews)

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

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John Shaw

Molly Jong Fast

On today's show:
– John Shaw, director of The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
– Journalist, author and pundit Molly Jong-Fast, who will be in Evanston Wednesday doing an event at Nichols Concert Hall

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; John Shaw, director of&nbsp;<a href="https://paulsimoninstitute.siu.edu/">The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale</a> &ndash; Journalist, author and pundit Molly Jong-Fast, who will be in Evanston Wednesday doing an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/molly-jong-fast-in-conversation-with-peter-sagal-how-to-lose-your-mother-tickets-1331743072379?aff=oddtdtcreator">event at Nichols Concert Hall</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 June 9, 2025

Dr. Kevin King

Bruce Rheins and Jennifer Schulze

On today's show:
– Dr. Kevin King, radiation oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago
– Jennifer Schulze and Bruce Rheins (former CBS Los Angeles deputy bureau chief) with a conversation about the media

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; Dr. Kevin King, radiation oncologist at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cityofhope.org/locations/chicago">City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/authors/jennifer-schulze/">Jennifer Schulze</a>&nbsp;and Bruce Rheins (former CBS Los Angeles deputy bureau chief) with a conversation about the media
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 June 6, 2025

Joan Esposito is joined by Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, who talked about the "Dog Days of Summer" social media campaign that features cats, dogs, and other animals in need of forever homes. It kicked off last month and runs each Tuesday through Labor Day. The effort, in its second year, features pets available for adoption from shelters around the state who are looking for a new family. It operates in conjunction with the Comptroller's Critters program, which features an online database of participating shelters around the state and resources for pet adoption and care.

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).

And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

 

(Photos from the Comptroller's Critters page.) 

Joan Esposito is joined by Illinois <a href="https://illinoiscomptroller.gov/">Comptroller Susana Mendoza</a>, who talked about the "Dog Days of Summer" social media campaign that features cats, dogs, and other animals in need of forever homes. It kicked off last month and runs each Tuesday through Labor Day. The effort, in its second year, features pets available for adoption from shelters around the state who are looking for a new family. It operates in conjunction with the <a href="https://illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-services/public-services-community-programs/comptrollers-critters?fbclid=IwY2xjawKwQOpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUSDhDeXFqeGJJdjJkSDM3AR4lI5ELG8syZgsSkInK8XzwwZbO4KgYh1boLrU8Ul3p2GLlQrNqwinEY3RAGg_aem_xkad5ZxJnLwDJ1DZZTB_UA">Comptroller's Critters</a> program, which features an online database of participating shelters around the state and resources for pet adoption and care.
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>).
And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqdk3eg4GZzkuV3dxkrce">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driving-it-home-full-episodes/id1772728749">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Joan-Esposito-(Full-Episodes)-p4553843/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-joan-esposito-full-episod-224680480/">iHeartRadio</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLquOHBYhhrLPSPl6zwW-_zH6q0Tng18S3">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3511174e-20b7-400f-badb-40862505c17a/joan-esposito-full-episodes">Amazon</a>.
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(Photos from the <a href="https://illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-services/public-services-community-programs/comptrollers-critters?fbclid=IwY2xjawKwQdlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUSDhDeXFqeGJJdjJkSDM3AR4lI5ELG8syZgsSkInK8XzwwZbO4KgYh1boLrU8Ul3p2GLlQrNqwinEY3RAGg_aem_xkad5ZxJnLwDJ1DZZTB_UA">Comptroller's Critters page</a>.)&nbsp;

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