WCPT’s eclectic weekend programming is available here, from “Where Are They Now” and “The Family Meeting” to “The Hal Sparks Show,” “Think Theory Radio,” and "The Sports Cubicle." Find our full Saturday and Sunday schedule at heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule. “Chew’s Views,” “Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive,” “Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez,” “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath,” and “Out Chicago” now have their own podcast feeds. Go to heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedul ...
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Here are featured interviews from "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago 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 ...
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Here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago 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 cou ...
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Here are full episodes from "The Big Picture" with Edwin Eisendrath (Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago). Good conversations help us see the big picture. Edwin Eisendrath and his guests get specific about politics, government, campaigns, and the kind of country all this work is meant to build. Join us live every Saturday to be part of the conversation. Edwin served two terms in Chicago’s City Council before being appointed Midwest Region Director of HUD by President Bil ...
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Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT Chicago), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy adviser. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her sec ...
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By working people. For working people. Welcome to The Rick Smith Show.Working Americans are tired of listening to think tank approved corporate news and commentary. They want a direct, honest approach to the issues that matter, so this is what The Rick Smith Show provides. No puppets. No focus groups. No talking points.Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.comThe Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube & Twitch TV, and the show runs every nig ...
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Joan Esposito is joined by Thom Serafin, founder and CEO of Serafin & Associates, Inc. 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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, …
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The Sports Cubicle 06.15.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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Unfortunately, cruelty is now commonplace in America, and we start today's show with an example of it in our healthcare system. Then we are joined by two special guests - Marcus Chambers of The Communications Workers of America (CWA) and Daniel Rangel of Rethink Trade. Join us as we try to sort out the policy, make sense of the lies and deception, …
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 18, 2025
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1:33:00On today's show: – Patrick Watson, Indivisible Illinois Executive Committee member – Patti Hearn, executive director of Seattle Pride; the parade takes place June 29th – Jay Berglind, CEO of Aegis Foods and A Good Egg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 18, 2025
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2:30:43On today's show: – Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) – Lindsay Owens, executive director of the economic think tank Groundwork Collaborative and author of the upcoming book “Gouged: The End of a Fair Price in America” – Spencer Critc…
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Many in America are actively looking for ways out of the mess we have created for ourselves, and we should be looking to labor for the answers. Today we speak to two union leaders - John Schleuss of Newsguild and Josh Zivalich of the Teamsters - about where we are, and about how solidarity is the way back to the America we remember. Don’t miss our …
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 17, 2025
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1:32:58On today's show Patti broadcasts live from the Minocqua Brewing Company Tap Room in Madison, Wisconsin, and her guests include: – Kirk Bangstad of Minocqua Brewing – WHBY “Outside the Box” host Ben Cominos – Matt McNeil, host of “The Matt McNeil Show,” weekdays at 9:00 p.m. on WCPT Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 17, 2025
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2:30:04On today's show: – Lynne Olson, New York Times bestselling author and historian; her latest book is “The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück” – Dr. Loren Lybarger, Ohio University professor and religious studies specialist focusing on Islam and comparative religions – Ed Yohnka, director of communications and public policy at ACLU Illinois Catch "Joan Esposi…
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After yet another act of hate by the right-wing hate machine, lawmakers are beginning to endorse the violence. At least two US Senators are blaming the death of Minnesota legislators on Democrats, even though the perpetrator is a lifelong Republican and avid Trump supporter. Unfortunately, the lack of any condemnation of the acts means that more vi…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 16, 2025
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1:33:58On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are: – State Rep. Diane Blair Sherlock (D-IL) – Jill Farrar of Renewed Hope Methodist Church, promoting Building Allies – Bystander Intervention Training to Support LGBTQIA+, Saturday, June 21st – Kelsey Alto, director of programming for the Twin Cities Pride Festival,…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 16, 2025
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2:24:36On today's show: – Our regular media segment with Mark Jacob and Jennifer Schulze – Ray Long, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter, on the sentencing of Michael Madigan – Thom Serafin, founder and CEO of Serafin & Associates, Inc. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.c…
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The Trump Administration may is trying to look tough by assaulting a US Senator, but their weakness is on full display now that Israel has defied the regime by attacking Iran and killing any chance of a nuclear deal that Trump thought would bring him a Nobel Prize. This clown car of an administration just can't seem to do anything right ... and wor…
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Bell and Company 06.15.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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Guest Sasha FerriTsonBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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Mind Over Matters w/ Dr. Aimee - Ins and Outs of therapy 06.15.25
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The Lightning Strike Radio Program June 15 2025
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First Take June 15 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath June 14 2025
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2:47:32On this week's show: – Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) – Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the Atlantic Daily newsletter – Will Bunch, Philadelphia Inquirer national opinion columnist – Lisa Graves, founder and executive director of True North Research, “a national investigative watchdog group that works with journalists and other r…
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THINK THEORY RADIO - THE FUTURE OF FOOD WITH CHEF DAMIAN 06.14.25
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53:02On this episode of Think Theory Radio we welcome back Chef Damian Yopek to discuss the future of food! With sustainability issues & population overgrowth how will what we eat change? From edible utensils, lab grown meat, & 3D printed food to ancient indigenous agriculture. Plus, how will technology like augmented reality and AI influence our future…
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The Hal Sparks Radio Program June 14 2025
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The Inclusive Voice Show with Host Pam McElvane 06.14.25
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 13, 2025
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2:27:35On today's show: – Heartland Signal’s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom – Camaron Stevenson, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier – Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays fr…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 13, 2025
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1:32:58On today's show Patti broadcasts live from Oak Park Porchfest. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820
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Trump's immigration crackdown may be playing well with his base, but that base is shrinking and the rest of us are rising up to oppose his many abuses of our Constitution. With the "No Kings" protest coming soon, we discuss the state of American democracy with longtime friends Matias Vernengo of Bucknell University, and former GOp Congressman Bob N…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 12, 2025
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2:26:57On today's show: – Eric Zorn, author of The Picayune Sentinel – Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) on the Sen. Alex Padilla incident [Listen to the interview] – Joe Brancatelli of the joesentme.com business travel newsletter – Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 12, 2025
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1:33:00On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Todd Belcore and their guests are: – Charlie Laskonis, chair of the Winnebago County Democratic Party – Andi Dymond and Joe Janes, organizers of The Free America Festival (Obviously) #FAFO, which is happening Saturday, June 14th from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Raven Theatre – Ford Miller, reference lib…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Army Major General Randy Manner (Ret.)
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21:21Joan 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). Manner sharply criticized the Secret Service's treatment of U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, hours after the California Democrat had been forcibly removed from a Los Angeles pre…
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Joan Esposito is joined by Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL). Kelly speaks about the Thursday incident involving the forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) from a Los Angeles press conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.…
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Trump is leaning into the authoritarian use of our military, and he's banking on the assumption that middle America will see him as strong for doing so. And he may be right. Our guests today are Arthur Stamoulis of the Citizens Trade Campaign, and Mike Lux of American Family Voices. Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive guest host Mike Nellis June 11, 2025
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2:22:50On today's show Mike Nellis fills in for Joan and his guests are: – Aaron Kleinman, director of research at The States Project – Candace DeMatteis, policy director for Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease – Mallory McMorrow, Michigan state senator, candidate for U.S. Senate, and author of Hate Won’t Win: Find Your Power and Leave This Place Bett…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 11, 2025
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1:32:58On today's show: – Lynne of Indivisible Elk Grove Township with details about this weekend’s No Kings protests – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota – Kayla Ragona, board member of Seattle Indivisible Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" week…
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WCPT 820 Interview: State Sen. Mallory McMorrow
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24:15Mike Nellis, filling in for Joan Esposito, is joined by Mallory McMorrow, Michigan state senator, candidate for U.S. Senate, and author of Hate Won’t Win: Find Your Power and Leave This Place Better Than You Found It. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/liv…
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WCPT Interview: Daniel Biss, candidate for Congress
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19:02Joan Esposito is joined by Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston and candidate for Congress. 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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, a…
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Trump just sent the Marines into Los Angeles because that's what authoritarians do. He's sending soldiers to face off against peaceful protesters because it isn't violence he fears - it's dissent that scares him. America is on the brink, folks, and how this ends is anyone's guess. Scott Paul of The Alliance for American Manufacturing and Dave Midla…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 10, 2025
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1:31:54On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-hosts Peter Sarelas and Warren Preis of Source Solar and their guests are: – Ben Cominos, host of “Outside The Box” on WHBY-Appleton – Jes McIlvane of Plainfield Pride; the gala takes place Friday the 13th Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlan…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 10, 2025
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2:25:05On today' show: – Nina Burleigh, journalist, best-selling author, documentary producer, and publisher of the American Freakshow Substack newsletter – Anders Croy, communications director at Florida Watch – Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston and candidate for Congress – Lisa Graves, founder and executive director of True North Research, “a national inve…
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Less than 6 months into Trump's term, and we're kidnapping people off the streets and sending them to prisons in random countries, the economy is faltering, and now we're arresting judges, members of Congress, and union presidents. If you don't think fascism has fully arrived in America, then you're not paying attention. Sarah Burris of Raw Story i…
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 9, 2025
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1:36:31On today's show: – Melissa McMahon, Woodstock Pridefest coordinator – Actor Michael Rooker Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820
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Joan Esposito is joined by journalist, author and pundit Molly Jong-Fast, who talks about her new book, "How To Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's Memoir." 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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) p…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 9, 2025
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2:22:59On today's show: – John Shaw, director of The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale – Journalist, author and pundit Molly Jong-Fast, who will be in Evanston Wednesday doing an event at Nichols Concert Hall Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (hear…
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Mind Over Matters w/ Dr. Aimee - Move more laugh more love more 06.08.25
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The Lightning Strike Radio Program June 8 2025
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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 6, 2025
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1:35:09On today's show: – State Senator Laura Fine (D-IL), candidate for Congress – Mike Crowley, film critic – Merril Miller, Jefferson Park Sunday Market manager Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Sports Cubicle 06.09.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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Elect a clown - expect a circus. That's about all we can say about the latest Trump/Musk feud. But while the mean girls are squabbling, the rest of us are stuck with a government that can't do anything at all to make our live better. Maybe we should have thought this one through before voting last November. Today we are joined by Henry Burke of The…
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Devils Advocates 06.08.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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Bell&Company 06.08.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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GUest Joe HOganBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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