Joan Esposito (Featured Interviews)

Joan Esposito is joined by Majid Padellan , AKA  Brooklyn Dad Defiant , and host of " The Defiant Weekly ." Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: h...

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). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT...

Joan Esposito is joined by Daniel Squadron , president and co-founder of  Future Now and author of the brand-new book " The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union ."  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal....

Joan Esposito is joined by Aaron Kleinman ,  Heartland Signal ‘s senior political analyst and author of the “ Radio Free America ” newsletter. He talks about Tuesday's primary results in Maine, South Carolina, North Dakota, and Nevada.  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-...

Joan Esposito is joined by Jonathan Alter , contributing editor of the Washington Monthly, former senior editor and columnist at Newsweek, political analyst, and the publisher of the Substack " Old Goats with Jonathan Alter ." His latest piece for Washington Monthly is " ”60 Minutes’ Must Still Be Saved ." Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p....

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Richard Chew is joined by comedy duo Frangela (Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton).  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal F...

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Richard Chew 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). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: htt...

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Richard Chew is joined by Amy McGrath , political and national security analyst, former fighter pilot and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, founder of  Democratic Majority Action PAC , former candidate for U.S. Senate and House, author of " Honor Bound: An American Story of Dreams and Service ," and co-host, with Denver Riggleman, of the politics and national sec...

Joan Esposito is joined by Dr. Kristin Lyerly , OB/GYN, former candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, and plaintiff in a lawsuit that challenged Wisconsin’s pre-Civil War abortion law. She talks about her work with Committee to Protect Health Care and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists .  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive"...

Joan Esposito is joined by Maya Rupert , political strategist, leader in the social justice movement, and executive vice president of Blue State , which specializes in political fundraising  and campaign consultancy. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Webs...

Joan Esposito is joined by John Parker of KTNF’s “ The Gaily Show ,” weeknights at 10:00 Central on WCPT.  The segment begins with a clip of WCPT's Scott Duff and Ellen Miller, hosts of "Out Chicago," Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on WCPT.  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/pro...

Joan Esposito is joined by Jack Kiraly , director of Government Relations at The Planetary Society . Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.f...

Joan Esposito is joined by Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza , newly announced  candidate for Chicago mayor . Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Faceboo...

Joan Esposito is joined by Jen Golbeck , professor, computer scientist, psychologist, "expert in the far-right, online extremism, AI, and bad things on the internet," and author of the MAGAReport on Substack. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://...

Joan Esposito is joined by U.S.  Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) for a conversation about the war in Iran, the dishonesty of Sec. of State Marco Rubio, the cost of living, and more.  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com...

Joan Esposito is joined by Brian Endless , senior lecturer and director of African Studies and the African Diaspora at Loyola University Chicago. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCP...

Joan Esposito is joined by Mark Jacob  and  Jennifer Schulze for our regular media segment.  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https:...

Joan Esposito is joined by Greg Hinz , columnist for  Crain’s Chicago Business . He talks about the just-concluded legislative session in Springfield and answers a wide range of listener questions.  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: ht...

Joan Esposito is joined by Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder . Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal...

Joan Esposito is joined by Nicholas Enrich , former civil servant who worked at USAID under four administrations and author of “ Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID .” Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ). &nbs...

Joan Esposito is joined by Bryan Kennedy ,  mayor of Glendale, Wisconsin , national president of Democratic Municipal Officials, member of the DNC, and author of the new book “ It’s All Local: Saving Democracy From the Ground Up .” Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-prog...

Joan Esposito is joined by Mike Nellis , Democratic strategist, host of " Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis , and former senior adviser to Kamala Harris.  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.fac...

Joan Esposito is joined by Heartland Signal’s  Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 H...

Joan Esposito is joined by Ira Shapiro , co-author of "Betrayed: America Didn't Vote for This." Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebo...

Joan Esposito is joined by Mary Morten of Seven Days in Chicago: A National Call to Elevate Health as a Governing Priority , and Cleve Jones , AIDS and LGBT rights activist.  Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Face...