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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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Chew's Views with Richard Chew | May 20, 2026 20.05.2026 1:37:58

On today's show – Jamie Bussel, senior program officer at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63 – Ahmed Baba, independent journalist, political analyst, and founder of the best-selling Substack publication “ Ahmed Baba News ” Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00...

WCPT 820 Interview: Kandice Harris of Run For Something 19.05.2026 22:12

Richard Chew and guest co-host Rico Mowatt are joined by Kandice Harris , senior director of Organizing & Recruitment at  Run For Something . 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 Heartla...

WCPT 820 Interview: Qasim Rashid 19.05.2026 17:31

Richard Chew and guest co-host Rico Mowatt are joined by  Qasim Rashid , author, activist, human rights lawyer, SiriusXM host, and creator of " Let’s Address This " on Substack. 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: ht...

Chew's Views with Richard Chew | May 19, 2026 19.05.2026 1:32:50

Richard is joined in studio by guest co-host Rico Mowatt and their guests are – Qasim Rashid, author, activist, human rights lawyer, SiriusXM host, and creator of " Let’s Address This " on Substack – Kandice Harris, senior director of Organizing & Recruitment at Run For Something Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( he...

WCPT 820 Interview: Jill Habig of Public Rights Project 18.05.2026 23:31

Richard Chew is joined by Jill Habig , president and founder of Public Rights Project , an organization that provides litigation support, legal representation, and training to help local governments officials protect their communities. 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...

WCPT 820 Interview: Ellie Krug 18.05.2026 24:46

Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “ The Illegal Trans Woman ” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. She is the author of the book “ Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life .” 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: Websit...

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Amy McGrath 15.05.2026 21:52

Richard Chew is joined by Amy McGrath, 2026 candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, political and national security analyst, former fighter pilot and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, founder of Democratic Majority Action PAC , 2020 Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and 2018 Democratic nominee for U.S. House, author of " Honor Bound: An American Story of Dreams and Service ," and co-host, with Den...

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Christian Mitchell 15.05.2026 21:05

Richard Chew is joined in studio by Christian Mitchell , former Illinois state representative (2013-2019), deputy governor in J.B. Pritzker's administration (2019-2023), and 2026 candidate for lieutenant governor of Illinois (as Pritzker's running mate). Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).  ...

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Haley Stevens 14.05.2026 27:57

Richard Chew is joined by U.S.  Rep. Haley Stevens  (D-MI),  candidate 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://www.facebook.com/He...

WCPT 820 Interview: Adam Klasfeld 14.05.2026 16:15

Richard Chew is joined by Adam Klasfeld , founder and editor-in-chief of  All Rise News , which offers "fearless journalism about the law, your rights and your powers to effect change in the Trump era." 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.co...

WCPT 820 Interview: Indiana State Rep. Matt Pierce (D) 14.05.2026 22:22

Richard Chew is joined by Indiana Democratic State  Rep. Matt Pierce . 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: https:...

WCPT 820 Interview: Kitty Richards of Groundwork Collaborative 13.05.2026 21:55

Richard Chew is joined by Kitty Richards , senior fellow at  Groundwork Collaborative and former U.S. Treasury Department official. 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 Face...

WCPT 820 Interview: Alex Nyirendah of Indiana Dems 13.05.2026 24:07

Richard Chew is joined by Alex Nyirendah , vice chair of the  Indiana Democratic Party . 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...

WCPT 820 Interview: Dr. Debra Houry 12.05.2026 20:04

Richard Chew is joined by Dr. Debra Houry , senior fellow at Yale School of Public Health, adjunct professor at Emory University, former chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and principal at DH Leadership and Strategy Solutions, through which she is advising California on their PHNIX initiative. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to...

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Dr. Chris Jones 12.05.2026 19:21

Richard Chew is joined by  Dr. Chris Jones , candidate for Congress in Arkansas. 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 Tikt...

WCPT 820 Interview: Leaving MAGA's Rich Logis and Jennie Gage 11.05.2026 22:33

Richard Chew is joined by Leaving MAGA 's Rich Logis and Jennie Gage . 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: https://www...

WCPT 820 Interview: Cliff Schecter 11.05.2026 22:54

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...

WCPT 820 Interview: John Bartman 08.05.2026 24:05

Richard Chew is joined by John Bartman , fifth-generation Illinois soybean farmer 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/HeartlandS...

WCPT 820 Interview: Karen Byrne, Jody Hamilton and Shawn "Smith" Peirce 08.05.2026 19:36

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: Kendall Scudder 08.05.2026 23:58

Richard Chew is joined by Kendall Scudder , chair of the Texas Democratic Party . 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: Seth David Radwell 07.05.2026 22:26

Richard Chew is joined by Seth David Radwell , political analyst, speaker, and author of " American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing our Nation ." 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.fac...

WCPT 820 Interview: Jessica Hawk, AKA MyTeacherFace 07.05.2026 20:54

Richard Chew is joined by Jessica Hawk , retired teacher and content creator known online as  MyTeacherFace .  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://ww...

WCPT 820 Interview: Bobby Kogan 06.05.2026 23:16

Richard Chew and guest co-host Rico Mowatt are joined by  Bobby Kogan , senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress. 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 Hea...

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Sean McCann 05.05.2026 24:31

Richard Chew is joined by Sean McCann ,  Michigan state senator  and  candidate for U.S. House in the 4th District of Michigan. 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 Signa...

WCPT 820 Interview: Amy McDonald 05.05.2026 24:42

Richard Chew is joined by Amy McDonald , host of the “ The Foolish Optimist with Amy McDonald ” podcast. 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.fa...