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Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Featured Interviews)

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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here is a collection of the most interesting and important interviews that air on “Chew's Views” (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central), a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies. With "Chew's Views" the emphasis is on positive talk and solutions – but don’t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you’re awake, not just...

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WCPT 820 Interview: Shantay Bolton of Columbia College Chicago 23.06.2026 22:35

Richard Chew is joined by Shantay Bolton , president of Columbia College Chicago. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok:...

WCPT 820 Interview: Author/writer Anne Kim 23.06.2026 21:29

Richard Chew is joined by Anne Kim, author of " Poverty for Profit: How Corporations Get Rich Off America’s Poor " and senior editor at Washington Monthly. Her latest article is “ Gen Z Has an Antisemitism Problem .” Kim is also the co-author of "Betrayed: America Didn't Vote for This" (2026).  Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Cent...

WCPT 820 Interview: Colette Delawalla of Stand Up for Science 22.06.2026 23:53

Richard Chew is joined by Colette Delawalla , founder and CEO of Stand Up for Science . Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Ti...

WCPT 820 Interview: Heather Williams of the DLCC 22.06.2026 22:55

Richard Chew is joined by Heather Williams , president of the  Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC). Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.f...

WCPT 820 Interview: Kevin Schultz 19.06.2026 35:14

Richard Chew is joined by Kevin Schultz , professor of history at UIC and author of “ Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History .” Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebo...

WCPT 820 Interview: Jody Hamilton, Shawn "Smith" Peirce, and Karen Byrne 19.06.2026 20:45

Richard Chew is joined by Karen Byrne of the  TruBlu Politics podcast, and Shawn “Smith” Peirce and Jody Hamilton of “ The Politics Bar ,” now airing weeknights from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Central on WCPT. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: http...

WCPT 820 Interview: Nate Weisberg 18.06.2026 21:34

Richard Chew is joined by Nate Weisberg , editor for  Washington Monthly ; his latest article is " How AI Broke the Entry-Level Job ." Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal F...

WCPT 820 Interview: Tom Moore 18.06.2026 20:58

Richard Chew is joined by Tom Moore , senior fellow for Democracy and Government at the  Center for American Progress and former chief of staff to former FEC Chair Ellen L. Weintraub; he recently authored " The States’ Secret Weapon: Reclaiming the Authority to Limit Corporate Power " for The States Forum Journal . Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00...

WCPT 820 Interview: Ryan Nunn of The Budget Lab 18.06.2026 24:50

Richard Chew is Ryan Nunn , director of research with Yale University's Budget Lab , and former senior economist at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook....

WCPT 820 Interview: Kelda Roys 17.06.2026 23:29

Richard Chew is joined by Kelda Roys ,  Wisconsin state senator and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor . Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www....

WCPT 820 Interview: John Parker of "The Gaily Show" 17.06.2026 23:00

Richard Chew is joined by John Parker , host of " The Gaily Show ," weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook....

WCPT 820 Interview: Leah Litman 16.06.2026 22:59

Richard Chew is joined by Leah Litman ,  professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School, author of “Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes” (now out in paperback), and co-host of the " Strict Scrutiny " podcast. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlands...

WCPT 820 Interview: Lisa Stark 16.06.2026 19:15

Richard Chew is joined by Lisa Stark, former ABC News reporter and activist.  Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok:...

WCPT 820 Interview: Charles Booker 16.06.2026 23:38

Richard Chew is joined by Charles Booker, former Kentucky state representative and 2026 Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https:/...

WCPT 820 Interview: Johari Shuck of Sneakers to Scrubs 15.06.2026 23:38

Filling in for Richard Chew, Michelle Peltier is joined by Johari Shuck , Ph. D., executive director of  Sneakers to Scrubs . Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook:...

WCPT 820 Interview: DCASE Commissioner Kenya K. Merritt 15.06.2026 18:28

Filling in for Richard Chew, Michelle Peltier is joined by Kenya K. Merritt, commissioner of  DCASE , the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.face...

WCPT 820 America at 250: Kevin Schultz and Michelle Duster 12.06.2026 46:25

In the first of a series of four "America at 250" conversations leading up to America's semiquincentennial, Richard Chew is joined by: – Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “ Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History –  Michelle Duster , author, educator, historian, and Chicagoan known for her work to preserve the legacy of...

WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch 11.06.2026 23:25

Richard Chew is joined by Emanuel "Chris" Welch , speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.  Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Susana Mendoza 11.06.2026 21:57

Richard Chew is joined in studio by  Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza , newly announced  candidate for Chicago mayor . Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook:...

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Chris Rabb 10.06.2026 23:18

Richard Chew is joined by Chris Rabb ,  Pennsylvania state rep. and 2026 candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania's 3rd District. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook...

WCPT 820 Interview: Mike Bennett 10.06.2026 23:38

Richard Chew is joined by Mike Bennett , associate vice chancellor for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Strategy at UIC, and affiliate faculty member in the UIC School of Law. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https:/...

WCPT 820 Interview: Cliff Schecter 09.06.2026 24:31

Richard Chew is joined by Cliff Schecter , Democratic political adviser and commentator, and founder of  Blue Amp Media . Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: http...

WCPT 820 Interview: Jackie Rosa of United Way of Metro Chicago 09.06.2026 23:51

Richard Chew is joined in studio by  Jackie Rosa , chief programs officer at United Way of Metro Chicago . Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

WCPT 820 Interview: Writer Steve Phillips 09.06.2026 21:17

Richard Chew is joined by Steve Phillips , columnist and New York Times bestselling author of "Brown Is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority" (2016) and " Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else?: Playing Offense in the Fight for Racial Justice in America " (2026). Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on...

WCPT 820 Interview: Leaving MAGA's Rich Logis and Ron Kelley 08.06.2026 24:01

Richard Chew is joined by Leaving MAGA ‘s  Rich Logis  and  Ron Kelley . Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSig...