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Joan Esposito (Featured Interviews) episodes
- WCPT 820 Interview: Candidate for Congress Dr. Kristin Lyerly
Joan Esposito talks to Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN physician and candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District (which covers northeastern Wisconsin, including Green Bay and Appleton). Dr. Lyerly is seeking to become the first Democrat to represent the district since 2011, and only the eighth Democrat in history to do so. She spoke to WCPT just as Heartland Signal was breaking a story about her Republican opponent, Tony Wied. Visit Dr. Kristin Lyerly's campaign website.
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: Rep. Mike Quigley
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley talks to Joan Esposito about the 2024 presidential race, the contest to win back the House majority, and opportunities for Democratic pickups in the Senate -- namely Florida and Texas.
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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8 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Oren Jacobson of Men 4 Choice
Joan talks to Oren Jacobson, executive director and co-founder of Men4Choice.org, which "exists to activate, educate, and mobilize male allies into the fight" for reproductive freedom "as active partners and allies."
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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22 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Jessica Valenti
Joan talks to Jessica Valenti, author of the new book Abortion. Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win. Valenti also writes the Substack newsletter Abortion, Every Day.
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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22 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Sean Casten
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten joins Joan for a conversation about energy policy, town halls, and more.
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: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Joan for a conversation about kitchen table politics, efforts to oust U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, working in Congress with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, and more.
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.
12 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Illinois Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky joins Joan for a conversation about Medicare Advantage and health care policy, her congressional district, price gouging, and efforts to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz presidential ticket.
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: Rep. Bill Foster
Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) joins Joan Esposito for a conversation about his work in Congress and his campaign for re-election. Visit his campaign website: www.billfoster.com.
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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22 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Jonathan Alter
Joan Esposito talks to Jonathan Alter, political analyst, columnist and bestselling author; his new book is American Reckoning: Inside Trump’s Trial – And My Own.
Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-l…-progressive).
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24 min - WCPT 820 Interview: Director Abbie Perrault
Chicago-based documentary film director Abbie Perrault joins Joan Esposito for a conversation about the new film she co-directed (with Maisie Crow), "Zurawski v. Texas." (Amanda Zurawski is pictured.) The film, which was executive produced by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton and Jennifer Lawrence, is being shown twice at the Chicago International Film Festival: Saturday, October 26 at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m., both at the AMC New City. Learn more: www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/zurawksi-v-texas.
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.
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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).