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- Edwin Eisendrath and Writer for FWIWnews, Kyle Tharp talk about the digital advertising played a key role in the recent midterm elections.
On “The Big Picture” with Edwin Eisendrath, Kyle Tharp of FWIWnews dissect those digital spending patterns, how strategies by Democrats and Republicans differed, and things to watch for going forward.
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25 min - Edwin Eisendrath and President of Fair Elections Legal Network, Robert Brandon talk about the work it took to deliver fair elections
Robert Brandon and the host of The Big Picture, Edwin Eisendrath talk about the work that went into the last cycle to deliver large, free, and fair elections. Plus, they talk about the threats still out there as we look ahead to 2024.
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46 min - Edwin Eisendrath and Editor in Chief for the Ohio Capital Journal, David DeWitt talk about the fight for democracy in Ohio
Edwin Eisendrath, host of The Big Picture on WCPT 820AM, talks to Editor in Chief, David DeWitt at Ohio Capital Journal, about the tragedy of democracy in Ohio.
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29 min - Edwin Eisendrath and Wis. Dems Party Chair Ben Wikler reflects on midterm accomplishments in the Badger State
Edwin Eisendrath, host of The Big Picture, talks to the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Ben Wikler about the latest outcomes of the midterms and what's still to come.
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32 min - Edwin Eisendrath speaks to Cameron Stevenson, Managing Editor at Copper Courier
Edwin Eisendrath, host of The Big Picture on WCPT 820AM, talks to Cameron Stevenson, Managing Editor at Copper Courier, about Arizona taking days to count their votes and how that might fuel election-denier extremists.
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28 min - Edwin Eisendrath talks with AB Stoddard of Real Clear Politics
Edwin Eisendrath, host of The Big Picture on WCPT 820AM, talks to Associate Editor & Columnist, AB Stoddard or Real Clear Politics, about what's at risk and how to prepare for it after this long election cycle.
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32 min - Edwin Eisendrath talks with Claire Atkin Co-Founder of Check My Ads HQ
Edwin Eisendrath, host of The Big Picture on WCPT 820AM, talks to Claire Atkin of Check My Ads HQ, about how to fight election deniers online.
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28 min - Edwin Eisendrath talks to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
Edwin Eisendrath, host of The Big Picture on WCPT 820AM, talks to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, about why Wisconsin voters should be worried about the billionaires funding Ron Johnson.
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18 min - Edwin Eisendrath and WIs. Dems Party Chair Ben Wikler talk midterm stakes in the Badger State
Edwin Eisendrath, host of The Big Picture, talks to the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin Ben Wikler about the latest updates on the midterms up and down the ticket.
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24 min - Edwin Eisendrath discusses journalism integrity with John Greenfield
Edwin Eisendrath, the host of "The Big Picture," discusses journalism integrity with Streetsblog Chicago co-editor and Reader columnist John Greenfield.
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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.