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- WCPT 820 Interview: Laura Jedeed
Joan Esposito is joined by Laura Jedeed, investigative and features journalist who focuses on the American conservative movement and far right; last month Slate published her article "You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof."
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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12 min - WCPT 820 Interview: U.S. Rep Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Joan Esposito is joined by U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) for a conversation about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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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11 min - WPCT 820 Interview: Jane Kirtley
Joan Esposito is joined by Jane Kirtley, professor of Media Ethics and Law at the University of Minnesota and former executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
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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27 min - WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D)
WCPT's William Muck and Jill Wine-Banks talk to Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D), candidate for U.S. Senate, shortly after WCPT and Heartland Signal's 2026 U.S. Senate Candidate Forum.
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7 min - WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL)
WCPT's William Muck and Jill Wine-Banks talk to U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), candidate for U.S. Senate, shortly after WCPT and Heartland Signal's 2026 U.S. Senate Candidate Forum.
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9 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Christopher Armitage
Joan Esposito is joined by Christopher Armitage, author of The Existentialist Republic newsletter on Substack.
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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51 min - WCPT 820 Interview: U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL)
Joan Esposito is joined by U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL).
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.
24 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Lisa Hernandez
Joan Esposito is joined by Lisa Hernandez, chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois and member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 2nd 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).
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20 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Pete Dominick
Joan Esposito is joined by Pete Dominick, news commentator, stand-up comic, and host of the “Stand Up! with Pete Dominick” podcast.
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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49 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Judge Mark Wolf
Joan Esposito is joined by Mark Wolf, former U.S. district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. In November 2025 Judge Wolf resigned and wrote an op-ed for The Atlantic entitled “Why I Am Resigning.”
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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About Joan Esposito (Featured Interviews)
From the publisher's feed
From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are featured interviews from "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central, a topical and interactive talk show 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 course.
Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC. Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).