Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Full Episodes)

On today's show – Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, along with Hal Dardick, trustee of the Cook County Pension Fund and self-described "tax report guy" for Treasurer Pappas – Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-...

On today's show –  Abdul El-Sayed , Michigan candidate for U.S. Senate – Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of  National Security Leaders for America  (NSL4A) – Brian Lemek, executive director of  Defend The Vote Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Centr...

On today's show –  Amy Rasmussen , executive director of  Chicago Arts Partnership in Education  (CAPE) – “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA  HoosierBlue63 – Amy McGrath, 2026  candidate  for U.S. Senate in Kentucky Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsign...

On today's show: – Eyck Freymann, Hoover Institution fellow at Stanford University, where he directs the Allied Coordination Working Group, non-resident research fellow at the U.S. Naval War College’s China Maritime Studies Institute, and author of the new book “Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China” – Joe Walsh, former Republican congressman from Ill...

On today's show Michelle Peltier is in for Richard Chew and her guests are – Karen Byrne of the  TruBlu Politics  podcast – 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 ( heartlandsigna...

On today's show Michelle Peltier fills in for Richard Chew and her guests are – David Gruchot, assistant national policy manager with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine –  Eveline Shen , author of “ Choosing to Lead Against the Current: The Courageous Operating System for Changemakers ” (interview conducted by Richa...

On today's show Michelle Peltier fills in for Richard and her guests are – Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA  HoosierBlue63 –  Dr. Kendric Dartis , vice president of outreach and engagement at  Truth Initiative Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ). &nb...

On today's show – Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities  and  syndicated foreign affairs columnist  at Chicago Tribune – Aaron Kleinman, head of research at  Heartland Signal  and author of the “ Radio Free America ” newsletter – Justin J. Pearson,  Tennessee state representative  and  candidate for Congress  in the...

On today's show –  William Elliott Hazelgrove , author of “Capone’s Vault: The Real Story of the Biggest Disaster in Television History,” available April 16 – Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher at  PoliticusUSA  and  The Daily Politicus –  Rich Logis , founder of  Leaving MAGA Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew”...

On today's show –  Glenn Davis , actor, producer and artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company; Steppenwolf’s new production, “ Windfall ,” plays through May 31 – 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 today's show: – Jaime Harrison, political strategist, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, and host of the “ At Our Table with Jaime Harrison ” podcast – U.S. Rep. Sean Casten  (D-IL) – Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsign...

On today's show: – Dr. Juanita Mora, physician with the American Lung Association, along with John Anderson III, Stage 3 lung cancer survivor – Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA  HoosierBlue63 – U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley  (D-IL) Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-v...

On today's show – Laura Packard , progressive health care advocate, Stage 4 cancer survivor, founder of  Health Care Voices  and  Voices of Health Care Action , and host of the weekly streaming show and podcast “ Care Talk ” – Anderson Clayton, chair of the  North Carolina Democratic Party – Illinois State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid , Democrat represe...

On today's show – Betsy Hodges , speaker, writer, adviser, and former mayor of Minneapolis – Lavora Barnes, senior adviser for  Democracy Defenders Fund  and former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party – Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of " Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis " Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Centr...

On today's show: – Karen Byrne of the  TruBlu Politics  podcast – Shawn Harris , Democratic candidate for Congress in the 14th District of Georgia – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson  with the April edition of “This Month with the Mayor” Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/progra...

On today's show: – Dr. Sameer Vohra, director of the  Illinois Department of Public Health  (IDPH) – Adam Klasfeld, founder and editor-in-chief of All Rise News – Dante King , university professor, speaker, and human resource management consultant; he is the author of three books, including the 2026 release " The Psychopathy of Whiteness: The Epigenetics of Anti-Bl...

Richard Chew is joined by Robert Pape , professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago specializing in international security affairs, and author of  The Escalation Trap 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 ). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: –  John Parker, host of “ The Gaily Show ,” weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT – “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63 – Robert Pape , professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago specializing in international security affairs, and author of The Escalation Trap  on Substack Catch "C...

On today's show – Corbin Trent, Democratic strategist who served as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s communications director and is currently the publisher of “ America’s Undoing ” on Substack –  Dr. Debra Houry , former chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who resigned in protest last August; she is also a  senior fe...

On today's show – Edwin Eisendrath, host of “ It’s The Democracy, Stupid ” (Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT) and publisher of “ It’s The Democracy, Stupid ” on Substack – Mike Lofgren, Iran war critic, former Republican Congressional aide, and contributor to Washington Monthly; his new article is  " Asymmetric War in Iran: How T...

On today's show – Twyler L. Jenkins, founder and CEO of  I Am That Woman Movement , and creator of an upcoming Women's History Month Luncheon Honoring Non-Profit Leaders , Sunday, March 29 at Maggiano's Little Italy in Chicago – Jody Martin, community organizer, campaign strategist, progressive advocate, and creator of The Snarky Correspondent  on Substack; her latest article...

On today's show –  Ryan Nunn , director of research with Yale University's Budget Lab , and former senior economist at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers – Dr. Anthony Douglas, trauma surgeon at University of Chicago Hospital, and a lead organizer behind the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act, or RIFL Act, in Illinois (learn more about Advocacy Day: ...

On today's show – Dan Summins, director of Blessings in a Backpack , along with George Colone, club director of the  Pedersen-McCormick Boys & Girls Club – Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA  HoosierBlue63 – Qasim Rashid, author, activist, human rights lawyer, SiriusXM host, and creator of “ Let’s Address This ” on Substack Catch "Che...

On today's show – Sean McCann, Michigan state senator and  candidate for U.S. House in the 4th District of Michigan – Jessica Hawk, retired teacher and content creator known on social media as  MyTeacherFace – Lavora Barnes, political director of  Democracy Defenders Fund  and former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew&...

On today's show – Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher at  PoliticusUSA  and  The Daily Politicus – Whitney Randall, U.S. Navy veteran, WCPT intern, the founder of  Yes And Adventures , a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children through improv, storytelling, confidence-building, and community service Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew&rdqu...