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Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky joins Joan for a conversation about Medicare Advantage and health care policy, her congressional district, price gouging, and efforts to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz presidential ticket.

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).

Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky joins Joan for a conversation about Medicare Advantage and health care policy, her congressional district, price gouging, and efforts to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz presidential ticket.
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).

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

WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Jan Schakowsky

On today's show William Muck fills in for Joan and his guests are:
– Aaron Kleinman, director of research at The States Project
– Mike Nellis, former senior adviser to Kamala Harris and founder and CEO of Authentic, a Chicago-based political fundraising and consulting firm
– Gal Beckerman, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas
– Suzanne Chod, professor of political science at North Central College

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;William Muck fills in for Joan and his guests are: &ndash; Aaron Kleinman, director of research at&nbsp;<a href="https://statesproject.org/">The States Project</a> &ndash; Mike Nellis, former senior adviser to Kamala Harris and founder and CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://authentic.org/">Authentic</a>, a Chicago-based political fundraising and consulting firm &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.galbeckerman.com/">Gal Beckerman</a>, staff writer at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/author/gal-beckerman/">The Atlantic</a>&nbsp;and author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/552622/the-quiet-before-by-gal-beckerman/">The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/profile/smchod">Suzanne Chod</a>, professor of political science at North Central College
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 Prof. William Muck  May 09, 2025

Ahmadou Dramé

Tara Mallen and Stephanie Shum

Peter Annin

Kevin Schultz

Jerry Brennan

Michael Budde

On today's show Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests are:
– Ahmadou Dramé, director of the Illinois Justice Project, talking about the Home for Good bill
– Actors Tara Mallen and Stephanie Shum from the new show “Gorgeous,” a co-production of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble and Raven Theatre
– Peter Annin, author and director of Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation at Northland College
– Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History”
– Jerry Brennan, Chicago author and founder of Tortoise Books
– Dr. Michael Budde, professor of Catholic Studies and Political Science at DePaul

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;Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests are: &ndash; Ahmadou Dram&eacute;, director of the&nbsp;<a href="https://iljp.org/about/">Illinois Justice Project</a>, talking about the Home for Good bill &ndash; Actors Tara Mallen and Stephanie Shum from the new show &ldquo;<a href="https://www.raventheatre.com/stage/gorgeous/">Gorgeous</a>,&rdquo; a co-production of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble and Raven Theatre &ndash;&nbsp;Peter Annin, author and director of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.northland.edu/centers/mgbc/">Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation</a>&nbsp;at Northland College &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://hist.uic.edu/profiles/schultz-kevin/">Kevin Schultz</a>, professor of history at UIC and author of &ldquo;<a href="https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/W/bo245101234.html">Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History</a>&rdquo; &ndash; Jerry Brennan, Chicago author and founder of <a href="https://tortoisebooks.com/">Tortoise Books</a> &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://las.depaul.edu/academics/catholic-studies/faculty/Pages/michael-budde.aspx">Dr. Michael Budde</a>, professor of Catholic Studies and Political Science at DePaul
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 Turi Ryder  May 08, 2025

Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson joins Mike Nellis, filling in for Joan Esposito.

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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Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson joins Mike Nellis, filling in for Joan Esposito.
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>).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Jan Schakowsky

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