Best Antonio Correa Podcasts (2025)

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WCPT 820 Interview: Kevin Morrison 21:47

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Joan Esposito is joined by Kevin Morrison, Cook County commissioner and candidate for Congress. He is a Democrat running for the congressional seat currently held by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL). In the interview Morrison highlighted his seven-year tenure as a county commissioner, discussed the challenges in transitioning from state to federal c…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Forest Issac Jones 21:42

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Joan Esposito is joined by Forest Issac Jones, author of “Good Trouble: The Selma, Alabama and Derry, Northern Ireland Connection 1963-1972.” The book explores the connections between the American civil rights movement and the Catholic civil rights movement in Northern Ireland. During a 2020 trip to Derry, Jones learned that Northern Irish activist…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez June 2, 2025 1:32:57

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On today's show: Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Kotowski and their guests are: – Jeffrey Wright of the Elgin Pride program – Dr. Jason Bussell, Chicago Community Acupuncture clinic director – Jen Zanotti, mind and body expert – Joyce Mahoney, regional vice president of Memory Care and Programming at Belmont Village Living See omnystudio.com/l…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 2, 2025 2:20:57

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Mon 6/2 – Forest Issac Jones, author of “The Selma, Alabama and Derry, Northern Ireland Connection 1963-1972” – Kevin Morrison, Cook County commissioner and candidate for Congress – Doug Fraser, executive director of The Chicago Help Initiative See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820

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The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath May 31 2025 2:41:42

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On this week's show: – Seth Cotlar, professor of history at Willamette University – Susan Demas, CEO and executive editor of Lincoln Square – Ashton Pittman, Mississippi Free Press – Andrea Ducas, VP for health policy at Center for American Progress Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (hear…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 30, 2025 2:27:05

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On today's show: – Andrew Goldberg, Chicago-born filmmaker whose new film, “White With Fear: A Documentary,” recently opened in Chicago – Union Strong segment with Don Villar, secretary-treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Labor Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 30, 2025 1:33:02

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On today's show: – Maggie O’Keefe, 40th Ward committeeperson, voting rights activist and progressive community organizer – Darcy Pinasco, chair, Rockford Area Pride – Michael Bayer, producer and director of the new true crime docuseries VANISHED: The Heather Elvis Case Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Centr…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 29, 2025 1:32:07

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guests are: – Daniel Hornung, former deputy director for the National Economic Council under Joe Biden – Disability advocate Mike Baker – Dan Kotowski, former Illinois state senator and president and chief executive officer of Kids Above…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 29, 2025 2:26:29

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On today's show: – Jens Ludwig, author of the new book “Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence” – María Inés Zamudio, reporter for ProPublica, along with Dana Brozost-Kelleher, investigative journalist at the Invisible Institute focused on police accountability and criminal justice issues – Deja Foxx, Democratic candida…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Deja Foxx 22:12

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Joan Esposito is joined by Deja Foxx, candidate running in the July 15 Democratic primary for a special U.S. House election to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional District (to succeed the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva). Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Helene Klodawsky, independent filmmaker 25:46

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Joan Esposito is joined by Helene Klodawsky, independent filmmaker and director of “Stolen Time,” a 2023 feature documentary that confronts the corporate nursing home industry through the eyes of a young elder rights lawyer. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/progr…

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WCPT 820: David Graham 20:25

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Joan is joined by David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America. Project 2025 was spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation and Russell Vought and the resulting 900-plus-page policy playbook aims to "grab control [of] the executive branch and grab more power for the president," Graham told …

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 28, 2025 2:24:57

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On today's show: – David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America – Helene Klodawsky, independent filmmaker and director of “Stolen Time,” a 2023 feature documentary that confronts the corporate nursing home industry through the eyes of a young elder rights lawyer – David Hochberg, vice p…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 28, 2025 1:33:06

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On today's show: – Enddy Almonord, campaign director for Healthy Illinois – Rebecca Williams, statewide organizer for FairVote Illinois – Shawn “Smith” Peirce and Jody Hamilton, co-hosts of “The Politics Bar,” now airing weeknights from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cent…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 27, 2025 1:34:23

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Paul Farahvar and their guests are: – Nathan Taylor, executive director of advocacy and public engagement for Election Truth Alliance, a grassroots, nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting election analysis, discussion, and peaceful action to highlight potential election manipulation, interf…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 27, 2025 2:23:38

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On today's show: – Rex Huppke, USA Today columnist – Chris Bury, senior journalist-in-residence, DePaul University Joan also talked about this HuffPost article. 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 pri…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Robert Weiner 18:42

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Joan is joined by Robert Weiner, director of the Voting Rights Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Weiner discussed the challenges of voting rights, including Congress's failure to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Supreme Court's 2013 decision striking down Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. He highlighted vo…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Dr. Kevin King, oncologist 22:50

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Joan is joined by Dr. Kevin King, radiation oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago, answering questions related to former President Joe Biden's recent prostate cancer diagnosis. 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). And find…

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The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath May 24 2025 2:44:17

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On this week's show: – Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of The Watergate Girl, co-host of #SistersInLaw and host of Just The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks – Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) – Colette Holt, founder, Colette Holt & Associates – Bill Scher, politics editor at The Washington Monthly Catch “The Big Pic…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 23, 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show: – Patrick Cortesi, chair of the Democrats of McLean County Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 23, 2025 2:30:03

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On today's show: – Dr. Kevin King, radiation oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago – Susan Casey, author of “Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean” – Zaldwaynaka (“Z”) Scott, president of Chicago State University – Robert Weiner, director of the Voting Rights Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Catch "J…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 22, 2025 1:32:57

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On today's show: – Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB-GYN physician, host of “The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show,” and 2024 Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th District – Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source Solar Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive with guest host John St. Augustine May 22, 2025 2:34:43

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On today's show John St. Augustine fills in for Joan and his guests are: – Cathleen Falsani, author and journalist – Tom Schaffner with some Riverview memories – Heidy Moran, principal at Carl Schurz High School – Dr. Betsy Southerland, former director of the Office of Science and Technology in EPA’s Office of Water Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Loca…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Jonathan Jackson 24:39

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Joan is joined by Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL). He discussed his exchange, hours earlier, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, highlighting Rubio's shift from supporting diversity and inclusion to aligning with Trump's anti-diversity stance. Jackson also criticized President Donald Trump's acceptance of …

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 21, 2025 1:31:56

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On today's show: – Mark Gevaart, producer-host of My Labor Radio, an independent Community Access Radio program that airs every Wednesday on WELT 95.7 FM in Fort Wayne Indiana – Dan Shafer, creator of The Recombobulation Area and political editor at Civic Media in Wisconsin – Comedian John Fugelsang Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekda…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 21, 2025 2:31:35

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On today's show: – Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) – Andrei Turea, Green Attic Roofing and Insulation Company – David Layman, former Providence, Rhode Island, news anchor, managing editor, and political commentator for RIPBS – Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good podcast Catch…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 20, 2025 1:32:54

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On today's show: – Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune columnist, director of External Affairs at the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health, and fellowship coach at The OpEd Project – Heather Staton and Leila Staton of Insufferable Wenches, an Indivisible group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 20, 2025 2:26:58

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On today's show: – Mike Sozan, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund – Dr. John Murphy, professor of communication at the University of Illinois and an expert on the history of American public address and political rhetoric – Khartik Uppalapati, biomedical researcher, global health advocate, and founder of RareGen Youth Netw…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 19, 2025 44:02

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Due to technical issues, today's recording begins in progress and only includes the final two guests, Channyn Parker and David Leopold. On today's show: – Camaron Stevenson, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier – Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress – Channyn Parker, CEO at Brav…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 19, 2025 1:36:59

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On today's show: - Jen Zanotti, positivity expert and podcaster, with some Motivational Monday advice - Dr. Jason Bussell, Chicago Community Acupuncture clinic director Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath May. 17 2025 2:42:04

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On this week's show: – David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America – Tamar Jacoby, Kyiv-based director of the Progressive Policy Institute’s New Ukraine Project – Amanda Marcotte, senior politics writer at Salon.com Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Patrick Hanley, candidate for Illinois Senate 11:50

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Joan is joined by Patrick Hanley, head of the New Trier Democrats and Democratic candidate for the 9th Illinois State Senate seat (currently held by Laura Fine). In the interview, Hanley, who announced his candidacy on May 8, said he sees his "role in this as a community organizer, as a civic leader [and] as somebody who cares deeply about our peop…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte 19:57

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Joan is joined by Mark Turcotte, Illinois Poet Laureate and distinguished writer in residence at DePaul 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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, T…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Lisa Graves 22:02

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Joan is joined by Lisa Graves, founder and executive director of True North Research, "a national investigative watchdog group that works with journalists and other researchers to shine a bright light on the dark money fueling regressive agendas targeting vital institutions in our republic." They discussed the Supreme Court's just-issued decision b…

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WCPT 820 Interview: State Sen. Laura Fine (D-IL) 13:00

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Joan talks to Laura Fine, Illinois state senator and Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois. On May 6 Fine announced her candidacy for the congressional seat being vacated by Jan Schakowsky, who is retiring at the end of her current term. Fine, who has served in the state legislature since 2013, said that she "started fro…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez with guest hosts Elliott Serrano and Ken Mejia-Beal May 16, 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show Ken Mejia-Beal and Elliott Serrano fill in for Patti and their guests are: – Qasim Rashid, human rights lawyer, author, SiriusXM host – Kayla Boye, writer and star of “Shake it Away: The Ann Miler Story" – Michael Weber, artistic director of Porchlight Music Theatre Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 16, 2025 2:29:15

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On today's show: – Reid McCullom, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County – Laura Fine, Illinois state senator and Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois – Patrick Hanley, head of the New Trier Democrats and Democratic candidate for the 9th Illinois State Senate seat (currently held by Laura Fine) – Lisa Graves, fo…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 15, 2025 1:31:00

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On today's show: - Musician Sierra Siroka (new EP out May 19) - Liz Pancotti, managing director of policy and advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative, and former Labor Policy Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Merrill Miller, market manager of the Jefferson Park Sunday Market - Kayla Ragona, board member…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 15, 2025 2:29:38

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On today's show: – Jess Herrera, staff member at Supermajority – Jennifer Schulze and Bruce Rheins (former CBS Los Angeles deputy bureau chief) with a conversation about the media – Greg Palast, filmmaker, author and investigative journalist Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlan…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Jessica Craven 22:59

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Joan Esposito is joined by Jessica Craven, author of the “Chop Wood, Carry Water” newsletter. She discussed her approach to political activism and voter engagement and shared a story about educating a non-voter, emphasizing the importance of explaining government basics without judgment. Craven also addresses the ongoing battle over Trump's tax cut…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 14, 2025 1:33:00

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On today's show: – Sarah Blessing, co-founder of Indiana-based Project Next Media – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of a new Saturday show, “The Illegal Trans Woman,” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsigna…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 14, 2025 2:30:42

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On today's show: – Marjorie Hershey, professor emeritus, political science at Indiana University Bloomington – Jessica Craven, author of the “Chop Wood, Carry Water” newsletter – Carrie Hoza, author of “Love, Mother Goose: A U.S. Army Captain’s Stories of Surviving The Sunni Triangle” Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Laura Washington 24:20

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Turi Ryder talks to Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune contributing columnist and ABC7 Chicago political analyst. 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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 13, 2025 1:31:59

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On today's show: – Kathy and Jerry Nash, co-founders of Prairie Food Co-op in Lombard – WHBY “Outside the Box” host Ben Cominos with a Wisconsin update Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive with guest host Turi Ryder May 13, 2025 2:28:07

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On today's show Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests are: – Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune contributing columnist and ABC7 Chicago political analyst – Terry Guest, writer and lead actor of Story Theater‘s “At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen” – Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vásquez, newly appointed to serve the 8th District – Anna Clark o…

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Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez May 12, 2025 1:37:30

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-hosts Soli Santos and Antonia Arcely, and their guests are: – Jen Zanotti, positivity expert and podcaster, with some Motivational Monday advice – Madeline Figueroa, co-host of the It’s A Life Thang podcast Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartla…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive guest host Prof. William Muck May 12, 2025 2:25:56

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On today's show William Muck fills in for Joan and is joined by guest co-host Phil Barker, professor of political science and director of the honors program at Keene State College, and co-host of The Politics Lab podcast. Their guests are: – Daniel Hornung, former deputy director of the National Economic Council under President Biden – Ross Harriso…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Indivisible's Ezra Levin 25:10

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck and co-host Phil Barker talk to Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible. 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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Po…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Ross Harrison 25:06

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck and co-host Phil Barker talk to Ross Harrison, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and professor at the University of Pittsburgh. 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). And find the Joa…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Gal Beckerman 26:34

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck talks to Gal Beckerman, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas. 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). And find the Joan Esposi…