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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).
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Signup to Generate a PitchFrom 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.
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) is hosted by WCPT 820. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | October 27, 2026" (28 October 2026, 137 minutes), "Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | October 26, 2026" (26 October 2026, 141 minutes), and "Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, October 23 2026" (24 October 2026, 144 minutes).
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 143 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)'s contact route on record: verified email.
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WCPT 820 hosts Joan Esposito (Full Episodes), a news podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Christopher Armitage, author, veteran, former law enforcement officer, activist, policy adviser, and publisher of The Existentialist Republic on Substack; his latest piece is " Would the U.S. Be...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Bill Scher , politics editor at Washington Monthly ; his latest articles are “ Meet the Democratic Senate Candidates Who Are Overperforming. And Underperforming ” and “ Kansas...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
Joan returns and her guests are: – Chris Fitzsimon, host of the Stories from the States podcast ; a radio version of the podcast now airs on WCPT Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Central – Bruce Rheins, former CBS Los...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show Rickey Hendon fills in for Joan and his guests are – Willie Wilson , 2027 candidate for Chicago mayor – Pennie McCoach, president and business agent of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show Carolyn Fiddler fills in for Joan and her guests are – Ben Jacobs, reporter – Chris Mann , Democratic candidate for attorney general of Kansas – Heather Williams, president of the...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show Mike Nellis fills in for Joan and his guests are – Aaron Kleinman, Heartland Signal ‘s senior political analyst and author of the “ Radio Free America ” newsletter – Melissa...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Amanda Zahorak , Democratic candidate for Illinois House District 48 – Paul Lisnek , multi-Emmy Award-winning TV host who served as political and legal analyst at WGN for 18 years; he is...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Jen Thompson, former political campaign manager, former counsel in the U.S. House and Senate, and author of “ Wild Pivot: Notes from a Political Life Rewritten ” (2026) – David...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Laura Belin, publisher, editor, and reporter for Bleeding Heartland , a community website focused on Iowa politics – John Bartman, fifth-generation Illinois soybean farmer and activist...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – John Stoehr, editor and publisher of The Editorial Board , "a newsletter about politics in plain English for normal people and the common good" – Tom Villanova of Southland Friends of...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – John Parker, host of “ The Gaily Show ,” weeknights at 10:00 Central on WCPT – Carolyn Fiddler, state politics expert and author of the newsletter " This Week in Statehouse...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Ezra Levin , co-executive director of Indivisible – Michael Hawthorne , Pulitzer-finalist investigative reporter who focuses on the environment and public health for the Chicago Tribune...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Chris Fitzsimon, host of the Stories from the States podcast – Carlos Ballesteros, reporter for Injustice Watch , Chicago-based nonprofit journalism organization that examines issues...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show Joan broadcasts live from Moe Joe's Restaurant in Plainfield, Illinois, and her guests are – Marc McKirdie, candidate for Will County Board, District 3 – Sherry Newquist, candidate for Will...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – David DeWitt , Ohio Capital Journal editor-in-chief and opinion columnist – U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) – Rex Huppke , USA Today columnist; his latest column is " Trump says...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Katherine Dailey, state government and policy reporter for " Michigan Advance – Matt McNeil, host of “ The Matt McNeil Show ,” weekdays at 9:00 p.m. on WCPT – Army Maj...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Zack Cooper , associate professor of Public Health and associate professor of Economics at Yale University; he is also director of the Health Care Affordability Lab at Yale and serves as director...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Allan Lichtman, distinguished professor of history at American University and author of the new book "Great American Presidents: The Twelve Who Transformed the Nation"; he also recently wrote an...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
On today's show – Christopher Armitage, author, veteran, former law enforcement officer, activist, policy adviser, and publisher of The Existentialist Republic on Substack; his latest piece is “ The Untold...
Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)
Joan Esposito is live at the new state of the art Plumber’s Training Center in Joliet, Illinois, for Get Out The Vote with Southland Friends of Labor . She is joined by guest co-host Tom Villanova...
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