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It's the Democracy, Stupid Featured Interviews episodes
- WCPT 820 Interview: Ari Berman
Ari Berman’s new book, "Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People", is a must-read. Ari discusses the book and its relevance to our present moment with Edwin Eisendrath.
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).
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31 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Andrea Grimes
Andrea delves into the harsh realities imposed by the GOP and the significant challenges American women are confronting across various states.
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28 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Aaron Rupar
Eisendrath interviews journalist Aaron Rupar on "The Big Picture."
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33 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Edwin Eisendrath welcomes Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the show.
Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).
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10 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Simon Rosenberg
Eisendrath interviews political strategist Simon Rosengerg on "The Big Picture."
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34 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Jennifer Berkshire
Eisendrath interviews Jennifer Berkshire on "The Big Picture."
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46 min - WCPT 820 Interview: AB Stoddard
AB Stoddard, writer at large for The Bulwark and associate editor and columnist at RealClearPolitics, joins Edwin.
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34 min - WCPT Interview: Jill Lawrence
Eisendrath interviews writer/editor Jill Lawrence on "The Big Picture."
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27 min - WCPT Interview: Andy Kroll
Eisendrath interviews Propublica reporter Andy Kroll on "The Big Picture."
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26 min - WCPT Interview: Michael Waldman
Eisendrath interviews Brennan Center President and author Michael Waldman on "The Big Picture."
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About It's the Democracy, Stupid Featured Interviews
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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, "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 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 Clinton. He was subsequently appointed Federal Receiver in charge of the takeover and turnaround of the Chicago Housing Authority.
Off the campaign trail, Edwin has worked in higher education and as a consultant to universities here and around the world. After the 2016 election cycle he knew he had to focus back home. He brought business and labor leaders together to rescue the Chicago Sun-Times and its subsidiary, the Chicago Reader. He ran the company as its CEO until both publications were saved.
Back in the 1990s Bill Clinton’s campaign slogan, "It’s the economy, stupid," captured the biggest concern of the era. Today American democracy itself is under attack. So Edwin launched an effort called, "It’s the democracy, stupid."
In addition to his radio show here on WCPT, Edwin has built a community around his political ideas on Substack, hosts a weekly show on Lincoln Square, and is a frequent guest on political shows. He remains deeply involved in democracy work.
He is a proud Chicagoan, married to the journalist Jennifer Schulze.