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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).
WCPT 820 hosts Joan Esposito (Featured Interviews), a news show with 100 episodes published.
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 curr
Joan Esposito is joined by Paul Lisnek , multi-Emmy Award-winning TV host who served as political and legal analyst at WGN for 18 years; he is also the author of 15 books and host of " Curtain Call Chicago " and " Paul O
Joan Esposito and guest Chris Bury are joined by Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley , Democrat representing the 5th District of Illinois (which covers parts of Cook and Lake counties, touching Chicago, Arlington Heights,
Joan Esposito is joined by Bill Scher , politics editor at Washington Monthly ; his latest article is " Should We Ever Trust Polls Again? " Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.
Joan Esposito is joined by Chris Fitzsimon , host of the Stories from the States podcast . This time they talk about Episode 41, "Ohio Haitians brace for what's next after Trump cancels their TPS." Short Descriptio
Joan Esposito is joined by Opal Vadhan , former senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris and former aide to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton. Vadhan describes the "double-edged sword" of leadership for women,
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). Manner discusses military leadershi
Joan Esposito talks to U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) Key topics/points * Rising costs for groceries, fertilizer, and diesel are increasing the financial burden on everyday Americans * Significant food cuts to the Sup
Joan Esposito is joined by Joe Walsh , former Republican congressman from Illinois and host of " The Social Contract with Joe Walsh ." Walsh is also co-founder of PAXIS , an AI-driven, "know-your-rights" digital res
Joan Esposito is joined by Aaron Kleinman , Heartland Signal ‘s senior political analyst and author of the “ Radio Free America ” newsletter. He recaps recent primary election results in Mich
RAY LAHOOD DEFENDS BIPARTISANSHIP; "COMPROMISE IS NOT A BAD WORD" Joan Esposito is joined by Ray LaHood , former Illinois congressman and former U.S. Transportation secretary. On August 27 he will participate in a
Joan Esposito is joined by Peter Giangreco , Democratic strategist and partner at The Strategy Group . Key topics/points: - the August 11 primary election in Minnesota, where U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar enjoys front-ru
Joan Esposito is joined by Carolyn Fiddler , state politics expert and author of the newsletter " This Week in Statehouse Action ." Key points: - Unity among Democrats after contentious primaries in Michigan - AIPA
Joan Esposito is joined by Pat Quinn , former governor of Illinois. He discussed his campaign advocating passage of a state constitutional amendment aimed at property tax relief. "This is what the people want," he
Joan Esposito is joined by Melissa Toufanian , former State Department deputy assistant secretary who served on the communications team for the original Iran nuclear deal under President Obama, and is now managing direct
Joan Esposito is joined by Lisa Graves , expert on right-wing infrastructure, founder and executive director of True North Research , legal scholar, author of “ Without Precedent: How Chief Justice Roberts an
Abby Vesoulis , national politics reporter at Mother Jones, talks to Joan Esposito about her recent reporting on U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R-OH). Last month Mother Jones published her investigative article " Assault, Misogyn
MICHIGAN VOTERS REJECT BIG MONEY, DEMAND FOCUS ON COST OF LIVING Jon King gives Joan Esposito a recap of Tuesday's Michigan primary election results. King is editor-in-chief for Michigan Advance , a member o
Joan Esposito is joined by Ben Wikler , former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party and author of the new book, " This Is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy " (2026). Key Takeaways: We Mu
TODD BLANCHE IS A "NO VOTE" FOR ANYONE WHO CARES ABOUT THE RULE OF LAW. Joan Esposito is joined by Joyce Vance , author of " Giving Up is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy "; co-host of the "#SistersIn
Nicholas Enrich
author
1 appearance on this show
Mike Nellis
Austin Community Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Ira Shapiro
Author
1 appearance on this show
Cleve Jones
AIDS and LGBT rights activism
1 appearance on this show
Jonathan Jackson
Co-Founder and CEO of Dimagi · U.S. House of Representatives
2 appearances on this show
Randy Manner
Army Maj. Gen. (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, member of National Security Leaders for America
4 appearances on this show
Christopher Armitage
author of The Existentialist Republic newsletter · The Existentialist Republic
2 appearances on this show
Joe Walsh
former Republican congressman from Illinois and host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh · Arizona Diamondbacks
2 appearances on this show
Steve Phillips
author of Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else? · Zappi
1 appearance on this show
Jill Wine-Banks
legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of “The Watergate Girl,” co-host of #SistersInLaw and host of Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks
1 appearance on this show
Thom Hartmann
New York Times bestselling author
1 appearance on this show
Margaret Donovan
associate · Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder
1 appearance on this show
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