Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) talks to Joan Esposito about economic issues, middle-class concerns and union opportunities. 

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).

Georgetown Law Professor Michelle Goodwin talks to Edwin Eisendrath about what it means to be a human being in the United States in 2025, in the political context.

Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-big-picture).   

Judge Susan Crawford talks to Patti Vasquez about the stakes in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, which takes place April 1. Crawford's opponent is Brad Schimel, former Wisconsin attorney general.

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).

Ben Jealous talks about the Sierra Club's mission and opportunities in the green economy.

Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).

Larry Diamond, senior fellow in Global Democracy at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University, talks to Edwin Eisendrath about the divide between cities and rural districts in U.S. and global politics.

Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-big-picture).   

Richard Chew talks about his strategy for resisting the Trump administration.

Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).

Richard Chew talks about getting the progressive message out to a wider audience. 

Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).

Richard Chew talks about Republicans and religion.

Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).

Stephanie Miller and Frangela talk about the Republican/out-of-touch-billionaire idea of dismantling the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). 

Catch "The Stephanie Miller Show" weekdays from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-stephanie-miller-show). 

Thom Hartmann asks where are today's Democratic heroes.

Catch "The Thom Hartmann Program" weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Central on WCPT 820 (heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-thom-hartmann-program).