Best Antonio Correa Podcasts (2025)

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez July 30 2025 1:33:02

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On today's show: Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy and their guests are: – Ellen Holly, founder of the Southern Wisconsin Grassroots Network – Thelma Young Lutunatabua, Senior Manager, Narrative Strategies at The Solutions Project – Kris Brown, president of Brady – Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast Catch …

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 30, 2025 2:29:15

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On today's show: – Jake Eisendrath, a live events and social media professional currently working at The Salt Shed, talking about Lollapalooza, which begins Thursday; Jake also runs 6.0.6 Music – Orie Givens, vice president of communications for the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund & LGBTQ+ Victory Institute – William Muck, professor of political science at Nor…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Tom Haugh 21:50

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Joan Esposito is joined by Tom Haugh, owner of PTI Securities and co-host of the financial talk show “Stocks and Jocks.” 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 Podcas…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Stephanie Zimmermann 22:56

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Joan Esposito is joined by Stephanie Zimmermann, award-winning watchdogs and consumer investigations reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times. Zimmermann discussed her eight-month study on grocery prices. She tracked 35 common items at four stores: Jewel, Mariano's, Target, and Walmart. Prices increased for most items, she said, with a $11 total shopping…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez July 29 2025 1:32:57

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On today's show: – Ariel Julie, founder and artistic director of the Windy City Comedy Fest, August 7-10 – Heidi Stevens, nationally syndicated columnist, director of External Affairs at the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health, and fellowship coach at The OpEd Project – Rita Vaughan Frost, forest advocate for of the Natural Resources De…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 29, 2025 2:24:16

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On today's show: – Edwin Eisendrath, host of “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” (Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT) and author of “It’s The Democracy, Stupid” Substack newsletter – Stephanie Zimmerman, award-winning watchdogs and consumer investigations reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times – Tom Haugh, co-host of the financial tal…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez July 28 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show: – Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupuncture – Janice Rodriguez, producer of Las Locas Comedy, a Chicago showcase featuring Latina/Latinx comedians (and other locas) –Jenny Korotko, The Approachable Healer Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.c…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 28, 2025 2:23:04

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On today's show: – Bruce Rheins, former CBS Los Angeles deputy bureau chief – Pat Kreitlow, founder and editor of Up North News (Courier) 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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The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath July 26 2025 w guest hosts Joel Ostrow and William Muck 2:37:18

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n the July 26 show Professors William Muck and Joel Ostrow fill in for Edwin and their guests are: – Reed Bible, former supervisory special agent for U.S. Homeland Security – Rima Ziuraitas-Certified TACMED instructor and medic in Ukraine – Kathy Tholin, chair, Indivisible Chicago See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Jordan Wood 13:23

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Joan Esposito is joined by Jordan Wood, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate running to unseat Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins of Maine. "I was born and raised in Lewiston, Maine, which is in the central part of the state, to a very working-class family," Wood told WCPT. "My father's a pastor, my mom a teacher, and when I was born my mom ha…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Kylie Cheung 24:41

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Joan Esposito is joined by Kylie Cheung, staff writer for the Abortion, Every Day Substack newsletter and author of Coercion: Surviving and Resisting Abortion Bans. The book explores the impact of the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision and resulting state-level abortion bans. In the interview Cheung highlighted the rise in m…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez July 25 2025 1:32:51

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On today's show: – Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin – Merrill Miller, director of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market – Tim Tarrant, vice president of Commuter and Passenger Services for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 25 2025 2:20:00

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On today's show: – Jordan Wood, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate running to unseat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins of Maine – Kylie Cheung, author of Coercion: Surviving and Resisting Abortion Bans – Michael Jones, founder, publisher and national political correspondent for Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez July 24 2025 1:32:25

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On today's show: – Rick Perez Jr., candidate for McLean County Board – 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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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 24, 2025 1:35:55

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On today's show: – 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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WCPT 820 Interview: John Fugelsang 22:39

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Joan Esposito is joined by John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, podcaster and radio host, TV pundit, and author of the forthcoming book “Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds.” The book addresses the misuse of religion to justify cruelty and support for Do…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez July 23 2025 1:32:56

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Jesse Rojo, candidate for IL state representative in District 52, and their guests are: – Mike Cobbs, chair of the Kankakee Democratic Party – Tennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn, who is running for Congress in a 7th District special election (the primary is October 7) Catch "Driving It Home with Patti V…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 23, 2025 2:30:19

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On today's show: – Chicago TV newsman and political reporter Mike Flannery – Greg Hinz, columnist for Crain’s Chicago Business – John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, podcaster and radio host, TV pundit, and author of the forthcoming book “Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and F…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez July 22 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show: – Lookingglass Theatre Company’s Kareem Bandealy and J. Nicole Brooks, ensemble members in “Sunset 1919,” which was first curated and coordinated in 2020 by Bandealy and Brooks; the performance offers a communal moment to acknowledge our Indigenous roots and for Black artists to merge Movement, Music, and Word in a free, spirit-gui…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 22, 2025 2:27:01

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On today's show: – Alison Gash, professor of political science at the University of Oregon, author of “Below the Radar: How Silence Can Save Civil Rights,” and contributor to Washington Monthly; she is also the president of OurSchool, “a nurturing and creative anti-racist digital space for LGBTQIA+ young people and their communities to learn, celeb…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Randy Manner 27:44

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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). Manner discussed the political and ethical implications of recent military personnel changes, highlighting the removal of high-ranking women and people of color. He critic…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Alison Gash 21:12

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Joan Esposito is joined by Alison Gash, professor of political science at the University of Oregon, author of “Below the Radar: How Silence Can Save Civil Rights,” and contributor to Washington Monthly. She is also the president of OurSchool, “a nurturing and creative anti-racist digital space for LGBTQIA+ young people and their communities to lear…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Dave Levitan 19:32

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Joan Esposito is joined by Dave Levitan, science journalist, author of “Not A Scientist: How Politicians Mistake, Misrepresent, and Utterly Mangle Science,” and deputy editor of Splinter. Levitan discussed the deteriorating situation at the Environmental Protection Agency under Administrator Lee Zeldin. Zeldin's actions include reorganizing the Off…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez July 21 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show: – Jan Lancaster of the Bloomington Normal Pridefest, taking place this Saturday, July 26th – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN, 2024 candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s pre-Civil War abortion law, and host of “The Kristin Lyerly Show” on Civic Media – Anita Loch, chair of th…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 21, 2025 2:23:47

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On today's show: – Mark Jacob and Jennifer Schulze with our regular media hour – Dave Levitan, science journalist, author of “Not A Scientist: How Politicians Mistake, Misrepresent, and Utterly Mangle Science,” and deputy editor of Splinter – Democratic lawyer Michael Dorf Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:0…

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The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath July 19 2025 2:46:02

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On this week's show: – Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible – Mark Maxwell, political editor for KSDK-TV St. Louis – Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic – Jill Wine Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of The Watergate Girl, and host of Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks Catch “The Big Picture w…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 18, 2025 2:19:48

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On today's show: – Yasmeen Bankole, candidate for Congress in the 8th Congressional District of Illinois – Justin Schmitt, president, The USAA Foundation, which is a founding member organization of Face the Fight, a collaborative initiative to address the crisis around veteran suicide; he’ll be joined by Sarah Pridgen of Rush University Medical Cen…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Justin Schmitt and Sarah Pridgen 9:16

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Joan Esposito is joined by Sarah Pridgen, research manager at Rush University Medical Center, and Justin Schmitt, president of the USAA Foundation, which is a founding member organization of Face the Fight. Launched in 2023 by founding partners USAA, Reach Resilience, and the Humana Foundation, Face the Fight has made strides by bringing together a…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez July 18 2025 1:34:01

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On today's show: – Maggie O'Keefe, committeeperson for the 40th Ward, on this week's Cook County Democratic Party candidate slating – Paul Nolley, candidate for Congress in the 16th District – Hana Kiros, assistant editor at The Atlantic; her latest article is “The Trump Administration Is About to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food” – Illinois L…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Michael Kirk 8:45

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Joan Esposito talks to Michael Kirk, PBS “Frontline” documentary filmmaker. His new film is “Trump’s Power & the Rule of Law.” 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 …

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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Yasmeen Bankole 12:33

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Joan Esposito is joined by Yasmeen Bankole, candidate for Congress in the 8th Congressional District of Illinois. 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). And find the "Driving It Home (Full Episodes)" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeart…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Kendall Scudder 21:42

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Joan Esposito is joined by Kendall Scudder, new chair of the Texas Democratic Party. Scudder discussed the aftermath of the Kerr County floods, criticizing Republicans for their lack of action and accountability. "Here's the thing," he said. "There have been years and years and years of Republicans in Texas, particularly, who are fighting to tear d…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez July 17, 2025 1:32:51

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On today's show: – Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin – 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; she’ll talk about her recent articles on Jeffrey Ep…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 17, 2025 2:25:42

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On today's show: – Eric Zorn, writer-publisher of The Picayune Sentinel – Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Party – 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/p…

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WCPT 820 Interview: State Rep. Ann Williams (D-IL) 8:14

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Joan Esposito is joined by State Rep. Ann Williams (D-IL), who discussed the state legislature's spring session. Key actions included allocating over $160 million to the budget stabilization fund and creating a bridge reserve fund for short-term emergencies. Williams also addressed the potential impact of federal spending cuts. "The numbers that I …

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WCPT 820 Interview: David Atkins 26:44

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Joan Esposito is joined by David Atkins, Washington Monthly contributing writer. His latest piece is "The GOP’s Cruel Budget and the Authoritarianism Behind the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.'" Atkins, who is also an elected Democratic National Committee member from California, highlighted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's disproportionate benefits to the wea…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 16, 2025 2:31:16

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On today's show: – State Rep. Ann Williams (D-IL) – David Atkins, Washington Monthly contributing writer; his latest piece is “The GOP’s Cruel Budget and the Authoritarianism Behind the ‘Big Beautiful Bill'” – Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good podcast Catch "Joan Espo…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez July 16, 2025 1:32:57

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Soli Santos and their guests are: – Will Clinger (“Willie B Famous”), Darren Stephens (“Darren 2B Famous”) and Rick Vamos (“Ricky Famous”) of The Famous Brothers; the group offers classic bluegrass harmony with an original comic twist – Comedian Gwen LaRoka – Jess Piper, the Dirt Road Dem and executi…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 15, 2025 2:24:12

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On today's show: – Kainoa Lowman, communications associate at the American Economic Liberties Project and Washington Monthly contributor – Stewart Reynolds, AKA Brittlestar, author of the 2025 book “Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism” – Chris Bury, senior journalist-in-residence, DePaul University Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progress…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Brittlestar 27:44

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Joan is joined by Stewart Reynolds, AKA Brittlestar, social media personality and author of the 2025 book “Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism.” 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) podc…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez July 15, 2025 1:32:07

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are: – Joyce Porter, president and founder of the Oak Park Film Festival – Alex Hackworth, regional organizing director for Unite New York, on ranked choice voting and the recent NYC mayoral primary – State Sen. Laura Fine (D-IL), promoting Thursday’s Good Trouble Rally …

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WCPT 820 Interview: Camaron Stevenson 20:21

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Joan Esposito is joined by Camaron Stevenson, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier. He highlighted his recent "Below The Belt(way)" Substack articles "Pete Hegseth wants a war" and "Rep. Maxwell Frost on how Florida’s internment camp avoids the court." Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Leah Litman 48:40

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Joan Esposito is joined by Leah Litman, author of “Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes,” professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School, and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast. Key Leah Litman quote from the conversation: "Asking the Supreme Court to free it of lower court rul…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Joe Walsh 22:24

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Joan Esposito is joined by former Illinois Congressman and political commentator Joe Walsh (pictured with Joan at last year's DNC in Chicago). Walsh discussed his transition from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party, citing his belief that his former party poses a threat to democracy and the rule of law. Walsh highlighted the growing number…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez July14, 2025 1:35:56

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On today's show Patti Vasquez is joined by guest co-host Jaime De Leon and their guests are: – Cassie Lucchesi, president of Peoria Proud and chair of River City Pride Festival (taking place Saturday, July 19th – Carrie Powell, owner of Method Seattle Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartl…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 14, 2025 2:22:17

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On today's show: – Leah Litman, author of “Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes” and professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School – Former Illinois Congressman (and former Republican) Joe Walsh – Camaron Stevenson, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier Catch "Joa…

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The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath July 12 2025 2:44:35

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On this week's show: – Alison LaCroix, the Robert Newton Reid Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School – Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party – David Nir, publisher of The Downballot – Andrea Pitzer, journalist and author of One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camps Catch “The Big Picture with…

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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Bushra Amiwala 11:13

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Joan Esposito is joined by Bushra Amiwala, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th Congressional District. 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, TuneI…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Jessica Valenti 24:15

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Joan Esposito is joined by Jessica Valenti, author of the book Abortion. Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win and the Substack newsletter “Abortion, Every Day with Jessica Valenti.” 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)…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 11, 2025 2:25:58

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On today's show: – Jessica Valenti, author of the book Abortion. Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win and the Substack newsletter “Abortion, Every Day with Jessica Valenti” – Tom Villanova, retired president of the Chicago and Cook County Building and Construction Trades Council; he’ll talk about the Southland Friends of Labor Union…