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WCPT 820 Weekend

WCPT 820 Weekend

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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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"The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath" is now "It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath." Each week Edwin 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 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago to be part of the conversation. About Edwin Edwin Eisendrath served two terms in Chicago’s City Council before being appointed Midwest Region Director of HUD by President Bill Clinto ...
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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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-Sports from the Couch welcomes everyone for a honest, open, friendly, critical, enthusiastic conversation as we break down all the major sports news and notes both nationally and locally in Chicago. -On The Sports Cubicle, join The Marvelous One Dan Marver, The Paulous One Paul Chivari, Sports from the Couch Mike Mercado, and Devin Tingle for your late-night dose of sports talk before the boss hears us and makes us all get back to work. Make sure you’re clocked in for The Sports Cubicle Sun ...
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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Jill Wine-Banks is joined by Dean Obeidallah, lawyer, comedian, journalist, and host of “The Dean Obeidallah Show” on SiriusXM Progress. 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). See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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On today's show: Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests include – Jane Banser, founder at The Etiquette School of Chicago – Mort Meisner, TV and radio agent and media consultant, who talks about censorship at CBS News – Sabrina Shapiro, mental performance specialist and coach – David Cerda, playwright and artistic director of Hell in a Handbag…
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On today's show: Patti is joined by guest co-host Heather Lalley, managing editor of Restaurant Business, Supermarket News and CSP Daily News 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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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Jill Wine-Banks talks to Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston and candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois. 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). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Jill Wine-Banks talks to Alice Peterson (pictured), president of Kentucky Heritage Hemp Company, and medical cannabis advocate Maureen Surin, whose daughter Ashley inspired the Illinois legislation known as Ashley's Law, which allows children to receive prescribed medical marijuana in school. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Arad Boxenbaum, 24-year-old activist, community organizer and former Democratic candidate for Illinois House, and their guest are: – Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of The Watergate Girl, co-host of #SistersInLaw and host of Just The Facts with Jill Win…
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On today's show Jill Wine-Banks fills in for Joan and her guests are – Civia Tamarkin, award-winning investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and former television news executive – Billy Ray, screenwriter and film director – Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston and candidate for Congress – Terry Savage, syndicated personal finance columnist and au…
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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck is joined by Abdullah Al-Bahrani, associate dean for Graduate Programs and Research and professor of Economics in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/l…
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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck is joined by Michael Scherer, staff writer at The Atlantic; his latest piece is “Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?” 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). See omnystudio.co…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guest is – Stephen E. Kravit, Milwaukee attorney and former federal prosecutor 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/…
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On today's show William Muck fills in for Joan and his guests are – Michael Scherer, staff writer at The Atlantic; his latest piece is “Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?” – Abdullah Al-Bahrani, associate professor of Accounting and Economics at Northern Kentucky University – Phil Barker, professor of political science and direct…
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*****Disclaimer, I might sound a bit quiet, that's because I didn't want to wake my 6 month old haha. Thanks***** The Chicago Bears came back to beat the Green Bay Packers after being down 13-3 in the 4th quarter. How did they do it? What did we learn from this game? Is this the biggest win since 1985? Let's talk about it! BUY THE BOOK, LUCHA DOG!!…
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What exactly is going on with the Chicago Bears and their new stadium? Why is it constant drama? Will they move out of the state of Illinois? Why do this during Packers week? Let's talk about it! BUY THE BOOK, LUCHA DOG!! AMAZON https://a.co/d/jdvXw9m AND luchadog.com CHECK OUT BEAR ERA! https://www.youtube.com/@BearEraPodcast OTHER LINKS: 🎙️- http…
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The legendary Fred Mitchell joins the show to speak about the winner of the Fred Mitchell Award, the Chicago Bears impressive season, the legacy of Ryne Sandberg, and who is on the Naughty and Nice list in Chicago Sports! Let's talk about it! BUY THE BOOK, LUCHA DOG!! AMAZON https://a.co/d/jdvXw9m AND luchadog.com CHECK OUT BEAR ERA! https://www.yo…
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Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, who has been charged with home invasion and stalking, including allegations that he "had a long history of domestic violence" against the alleged victim. Join us! BUY THE BOOK, LUCHA DOG!! AMAZON https://a.co/d/jdvXw9m AND luchadog.com CHECK OUT BEAR ERA! https://www.youtube.com/@BearEraP…
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On this week's show – Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic and author of five books, including his latest, “The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity” – Adam Klasfeld, editor-in-chief of All Rise News – Dan Froomkin, editor of Press Watch – Norman Eisen, executive chair and co-founder of Democracy De…
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On today's show: – Chris Fitzsimon, host of the Stories from the States podcast – “Out Chicago” host Scott Duff and film critic Rebecca Ford 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). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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On today's show: – Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin – Jacki Boyer of Pride Coffee Roasters – Merril Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/drivin…
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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). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org Find us on: · DirecTV (Channel 348) · Dish (Channel 269) · Sling · Roku · Apple TV · Amazon Fire TV · Get the FSTV iOS app HERE Did you miss last night’s show? Miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work, or around the house? Download the podcast o…
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On today's show: – Eric Zorn, writer-publisher of The Picayune Sentinel – Our Pet of the Month segment with Craig Botagowski of Mark Drugs and Darlene Duggan, head of Anticruelty – 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…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are: – Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source Solar 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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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, about the devastating consequences of Speaker Mike Johnson blocking a vote to extend ACA subsidies and why it could hit working families hardest. Lawson also reacts to Donald Trump’s vile, tone-deaf response to the murder of Rob Reiner.…
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On today's show: – Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) – George D. Strickland, recently retired Lake County associate judge for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County – Dr. Stockton Mayer, infectious disease physician at UI Health – Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Go…
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On today's show: – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her new book is “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life – Sandra Delgado, writer-actor-singer 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 is joined by Oren Jacobson, executive director and co-founder of Men4Choice, which “exists to activate, educate, and mobilize male allies into the fight” for reproductive freedom “as active partners and allies.” Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/prog…
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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick calls out the disgraceful response from Donald Trump following the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, exposing a complete lack of decency and reminding listeners that the GOP continues to mirror his cruelty and moral collapse. Later, Lori Wallach, director of Rethink Trade, joins Rick to break down Trump’…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are: – Rodney Gibbs, Heartland Signal executive director – Pat Quinn, former governor of Illinois; he discusses his campaign advocating passage of a state constitutional amendment aimed at property tax relief – Minnesota State Sen. Zaynab Mohamed (DFL) – Kara S…
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On today's show: – Jeet Heer, national affairs correspondent for The Nation and host of the weekly Nation podcast, “The Time of Monsters” – Nick Blumberg, correspondent at WTTW News – Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) – Casey Toner, Illinois Answers reporter at the Better Government Association – Oren Jacobson, executive director and co-founder of Men4Ch…
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Joan Esposito is joined by Nick Blumberg, correspondent at WTTW News, who talks about his reporting on Chicago's Roseland Community Hospital. His latest piece is "Roseland Hospital Failed to Monitor a Patient During a Mental Health Crisis, Regulators Say. Now He’s Charged With Killing His Wife." Photo by Ken Carl for WTTW. Catch "Joan Esposito: Liv…
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Joan Esposito is joined by James Stroud, a statistician at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) currently on administrative leave; he has gone public with his opposition to the Trump administration’s wide-ranging effort to obstruct FEMA’s work and recently signed the FEMA Katrina Declaration. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progress…
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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick sits down with Morris Pearl, Chair of the Patriotic Millionaires, to unpack how private equity is dismantling America’s economy from the inside out, destroying jobs, gutting communities, and enriching a powerful few. They explore what real reform could look like and how policy can protect workers instead…
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On today's show: – Dr. Shikha Jain, a board-certified hematology and oncology physician and associate professor of medicine at the University of Illinois Cancer Center in Chicago – Brad Vartan, vice president of Foundation & Philanthropy for the Humboldt Park Health Foundation Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.…
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On today's show: – Chris Bury, senior journalist-in-residence, DePaul University – James Stroud, a statistician at FEMA currently on administrative leave; he has gone public with his opposition to the Trump administration’s wide-ranging effort to obstruct FEMA’s work and recently signed the FEMA Katrina Declaration – Lindsay Nichols, policy directo…
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