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- WCPT 820 Interview: Paul Glastris of Washington Monthly
Joan Esposito is joined by Paul Glastris, editor-in-chief of the Washington Monthly, founder of the magazine’s alternative college rankings, and president of the Washington Monthly Institute. He was previously a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and a correspondent and editor at U.S. News and World Report. He is a co-founder of the National Vote at Home Institute and co-author of two books, “The Other College Guide: A Roadmap to the Right School for You,” and “Elephant in the Room: Washington in the Bush Years.” He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Republic, Politico Magazine, Slate, and other publications.
Glastris talked to WCPT about key articles in the latest issue of Washington Monthly, including "How Democrats Can Save Social Security—and Win Elections" and "Rural Revival."
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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24 min - Joan Esposito pays tribute to Sister JoAnn Persch
On October 24 Joan Esposito was joined by Sister JoAnn Persch, a 91-year-old nun who had been protesting ICE near the Broadview facility; she was with Sisters of Mercy and died November 14. Joan's November 17 tribute includes an excerpt from the October 24 interview; find the full interview here.
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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9 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Hannah Meisel
Joan Esposito is joined by Hannah Meisel, government and politics reporter for Capitol News Illinois.
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: Sam Polan
Joan Esposito is joined by Sam Polan, U.S. Army veteran and former Pentagon policy adviser, who is now a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th 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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11 min - WCPT 820 Interview: John Fugelsang
Joan Esposito is joined by John Fugelsang, comedian and best-selling author; his pay-per-view special takes place Saturday night!
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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10 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Kelly Jensen
Joan Esposito is joined by Kelly Jensen, editor at Book Riot, the largest independent book website in North America.
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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23 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Joel Ostrow
Joan Esposito is joined by Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University.
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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38 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Lynda Lopez
Joan Esposito is joined by Emmy-award winning journalist Lynda Lopez.
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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23 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Charles Cook
Joan Esposito is joined by Charles Cook, award-winning reality TV and daytime talk TV producer, and former broadcast journalist who worked in the WLS-TV, WGN-TV and WFLD-TV newsrooms.
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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46 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Robert Held
Joan Esposito is joined by Robert Held, Chicago attorney recently detained by ICE but not charged with a crime. He’s now provided an affidavit in a federal lawsuit in Illinois exposing the horrific conditions faced by detainees.
'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)
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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).