Joan Esposito is joined by Jennifer Silverton, co-founder of Xceptional Heroes (XH).

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 is joined by Jennifer Silverton, co-founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://xceptionalheroes.org/xceptional-heroes-founders/">Xceptional Heroes</a> (XH).
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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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: Jennifer Silverton of Xceptional Heroes 

Ali Breland

Kevin Schultz

Dan Lipinski

Mon 12/29
William Muck fills in for Joan and his guests are
– Ali Breland, staff writer at The Atlantic; he will talk about his recent series of articles on Nick Fuentes
– Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History
– Former Illinois Congressman Dan Lipinski; he is currently Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and Pope Leo XIII Fellow on Social Thought at the University of Dallas

Mon 12/29 <a href="https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/profile/wjmuck">William Muck</a>&nbsp;fills in for Joan and his guests are &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/author/ali-breland/">Ali Breland</a>, staff writer at The Atlantic; he will talk about his recent series of articles on Nick Fuentes &ndash; Kevin Schultz, 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> &ndash; Former Illinois Congressman Dan Lipinski; he is currently Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and Pope Leo XIII Fellow on Social Thought at the University of Dallas

Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive guest host William Muck December 29 2025

Patricia Guzak

 Candace Jordan

David S. Brown

Thom Hartmann

On today's show John St. Augustine fills in for Joan and his guests are
– Patricia Guzak, author of Tuxedo Man Adventures
– Candace Jordan, media personality, Crain’s Chicago Business columnist, associate publisher of Chicago Star Media, host of “Candid Candace: The Podcast”
– David S. Brown, author of the 2025 book “In the Arena: Theodore Roosevelt in War, Peace, and Revolution”
– Thom Hartmann (a conversation John and Thom recorded in 2000)

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 John St. Augustine fills in for Joan and his guests are &ndash;&nbsp;Patricia Guzak, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://tuxedomanbooks.com/">Tuxedo Man Adventures</a> &ndash;&nbsp;Candace Jordan, media personality, Crain&rsquo;s Chicago Business columnist, associate publisher of Chicago Star Media, host of &ldquo;<a href="https://candidcandacejordan.podbean.com/">Candid Candace: The Podcast</a>&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;David S. Brown, author of the 2025 book &ldquo;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/In-the-Arena/David-S-Brown/9781668204191">In the Arena: Theodore Roosevelt in War, Peace, and Revolution</a>&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;Thom Hartmann (a conversation John and Thom recorded in 2000)
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 John St. Augustine, December 26, 2025

Jane Banser

Sabrina Shapiro

Mort Meisner

David Cerda

Sarah Zimmerman

On today's show Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests are
– Jane Banser, founder at The Etiquette School of Chicago
– Sabrina Shapiro, mental performance specialist and coach
– Mort Meisner, TV and radio agent and media consultant, who talks about censorship at CBS News
– David Cerda, playwright and artistic director of Hell in a Handbag Productions, talking about “The Real Housewives of the North Pole”
– Sarah Zimmerman, labor consultant and volunteer for the National Immigration Justice Center

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 Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests are &ndash; Jane Banser, founder at&nbsp;<a href="https://emilypost.com/jane-banser">The Etiquette School of Chicago</a> &ndash; Sabrina Shapiro, mental performance specialist and coach &ndash; Mort Meisner, TV and radio agent and media consultant, who talks about censorship at CBS News &ndash; David Cerda, playwright and artistic director of Hell in a Handbag Productions, talking about &ldquo;<a href="https://www.handbagproductions.org/now-playing.html">The Real Housewives of the North Pole</a>&rdquo; &ndash; Sarah Zimmerman, labor consultant and volunteer for the&nbsp;<a href="https://immigrantjustice.org/">National Immigration Justice Center</a>
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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Jennifer Silverton of Xceptional Heroes

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