WCPT’s eclectic weekend programming is available here, from “Where Are They Now” and “The Family Meeting” to “The Hal Sparks Show,” “Think Theory Radio,” and "The Sports Cubicle." Find our full Saturday and Sunday schedule at heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule. “Chew’s Views,” “Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive,” “Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez,” “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath,” and “Out Chicago” now have their own podcast feeds. Go to heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedul ...
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Here are featured interviews from "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago 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 ...
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Here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago 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 cou ...
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"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 on WCPT Chicago 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 Clinto ...
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Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT Chicago), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy adviser. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her sec ...
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By working people. For working people. Welcome to The Rick Smith Show.Working Americans are tired of listening to think tank approved corporate news and commentary. They want a direct, honest approach to the issues that matter, so this is what The Rick Smith Show provides. No puppets. No focus groups. No talking points.Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.comThe Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube & Twitch TV, and the show runs every nig ...
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The weekly podcast of The Hal Sparks Radio Program Megaworldwide, heard weekly on WCPT-Chicago.
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-Sports from the Couch welcomes everyone for a honest, open, friendly, critical, enthusiastic conversation as we break down all the major sports news and notes both nationally and locally in Chicago. -On The Sports Cubicle, join The Marvelous One Dan Marver, The Paulous One Paul Chivari, Sports from the Couch Mike Mercado, and Devin Tingle for your late-night dose of sports talk before the boss hears us and makes us all get back to work. Make sure you’re clocked in for The Sports Cubicle Sun ...
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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Turi Ryder is joined by Valerie Geller, president of Geller Media International, a broadcast consulting firm that trains broadcasters and podcasters throughout the world. Geller is the author of "Beyond Powerful Radio — An Audio Communicators Guide to the Digital World for Podcasting & Broadcasting." Catch "Joan Esposi…
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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Turi Ryder is joined by David Levine, professor of law at UC Law San Francisco, for a conversation about the the worst things Donald Trump did to wreck the law in 2025. 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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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Turi Ryder talks to Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Party, about political makeovers 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.…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive with guest host Turi Ryder, December 31, 2025
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2:35:18On today's show Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests are – Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Party – David Levine, professor of law, UC Law San Francisco – Valerie Geller, president of Geller Media International, a broadcast consulting firm that trains broadcasters and podcasters throughout the world – Ronit Bezalel, award-winni…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 31, 2025
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1:32:37On today's show, Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy, and their guest is – Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast 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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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Ed Yohnka is joined by Peter Shane, the Jacob E. Davis and Jacob E. Davis II Chair in Law Emeritus at the Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, and distinguished scholar in residence at NYU School of Law. His latest piece for Washington Monthly is “How the Roberts Court Indulges Trump’s Constitutional Workarou…
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WCPT 820 Interview: U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
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14:40Filling in for Joan Esposito, Ed Yohnka is joined by Illinois Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley. 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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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Ed Yohnka is joined by Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter. Pratt and other Tribune reporters recently published the front-page article "64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz." Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (h…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 30, 2025
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1:32:58On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are – Leila Staton, Democratic candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 54 – Wisconsin State Rep. Francesca Hong, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT …
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive with guest host Ed Yohnka, December 30, 2025
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2:30:57On today's show Ed Yohnka fills in for Joan and his guests are – Peter Shane, the Jacob E. Davis and Jacob E. Davis II Chair in Law Emeritus at the Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, and distinguished scholar in residence at NYU School of Law; his latest piece for Washington Monthly is “How the Roberts Court Indulges Trump’s Constitutio…
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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck is joined by former Illinois Congressman Dan Lipinski, who is currently Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and Pope Leo XIII Fellow on Social Thought at the University of Dallas. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. C…
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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck talks to Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History. 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 omnystudi…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 29, 2025
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1:32:59On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy and their guests are – Dr. Jason Bussell, director of Chicago Community Acupuncture – Dave Bushaw, Independent candidate for Congress in Iowa’s 2nd District Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-…
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Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive with guest host William Muck, December 29, 2025
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2:26:45On today's show William Muck fills in for Joan and his guests are – Ali Breland, staff writer at The Atlantic; he will talk about his recent series of articles on Nick Fuentes – Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History – Former Illinois Congressman Dan Lipinski…
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The Sports Cubicle 12.28.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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The Turi Ryder Show 12.28.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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Around the Town Chicago 12.28.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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The Lightning Strike Dec. 28 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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First Take Dec. 28 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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THINK THEORY RADIO - WEIRD SCIENCE 55 - 12.27.25
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52:51It's time for the Think Theory Radio's last "Weird Science" of 2025!!!What is necrobotics and how did scientists use lobster claws to create a new type of grabber?How did researchers figure out a way to reverse the aging of human cells?!Have theoretical physicists proved that the universe is indeed not a simulation?! Plus, a generational spaceship,…
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The Hal Sparks Radio Program Dec. 27 2025
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1:42:35The Hal Sparks Radio Program Dec. 27 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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It's the Democracy, Stupid, Dec. 27, 2025
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2:39:34On this week's show Professor Joel Ostrow fills in for Edwin Eisendrath, and his guests are – Scott Sakiyama, Oak Park attorney who was detained temporarily by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Oct. 20 near his child’s elementary school after trying to warn the community about ICE presence in the area – Juan Garcia, founder of Kalpulli Ac…
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The Rickey Hendon Show Dec. 27 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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Guest: From Greek islands Peter Barber Author.By WCPT 820 Weekend
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 26, 2025
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1:32:58On today's Show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are – Brandon Comer, managing partner at the private equity firm Alterity Capital and co-founder of the National Black Bank Foundation – Edda Coscioni of The Center for Beautiful Living; she is a personal growth coach, hairdresser, hair stylist, makeup artist, clothing s…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive with guest host John St. Augustine, December 26, 2025
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2:37:17On today's show John St. Augustine fills in for Joan and his guests are – Patricia Guzak, author of Tuxedo Man Adventures – Candace Jordan, media personality, Crain’s Chicago Business columnist, associate publisher of Chicago Star Media, host of “Candid Candace: The Podcast” – David S. Brown, author of the 2025 book “In the Arena: Theodore Roosevel…
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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive with guest host Turi Ryder, December 24, 2025
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2:30:55On today's show Turi Ryder fills in for Joan and her guests are – Jane Banser, founder at The Etiquette School of Chicago – Sabrina Shapiro, mental performance specialist and coach – Mort Meisner, TV and radio agent and media consultant, who talks about censorship at CBS News – David Cerda, playwright and artistic director of Hell in a Handbag Prod…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 24, 2025
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1:33:05On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Heather Lalley, managing editor of Restaurant Business, Supermarket News and CSP Daily News 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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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Jill Wine-Banks is joined by Dean Obeidallah, lawyer, comedian, journalist, and host of “The Dean Obeidallah Show” on SiriusXM Progress. 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 f…
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Filling in for Joan Esposito, Jill Wine-Banks talks Democratic Party politics with screenwriter and film director Billy Ray. 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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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Daniel Biss
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16:41Filling in for Joan Esposito, Jill Wine-Banks talks to Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston and candidate for Congress in the 9th District of 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). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Alice Peterson and Maureen Surin
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18:42Filling in for Joan Esposito, Jill Wine-Banks talks to Alice Peterson (pictured), president of Kentucky Heritage Hemp Company, and medical cannabis advocate Maureen Surin, whose daughter Ashley inspired the Illinois legislation known as Ashley's Law, which allows children to receive prescribed medical marijuana in school. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 23, 2025
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1:33:06On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Arad Boxenbaum, 24-year-old activist, community organizer and former Democratic candidate for Illinois House, and their guest are: – 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 Win…
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Joan Esposito: Live Local & Progressive with guest host Jill Wine-Banks, December 23, 2025
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2:29:28On today's show Jill Wine-Banks fills in for Joan and her guests are – Civia Tamarkin, award-winning investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and former television news executive – Billy Ray, screenwriter and film director – Daniel Biss, mayor of Evanston and candidate for Congress – Terry Savage, syndicated personal finance columnist and au…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Abdullah Al-Bahrani, Ph.D.
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25:14Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck is joined by Abdullah Al-Bahrani, associate dean for Graduate Programs and Research and professor of Economics in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/l…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Michael Scherer of The Atlantic
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29:56Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck is joined by Michael Scherer, staff writer at The Atlantic; his latest piece is “Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?” 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.co…
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 22, 2025
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1:32:58On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dr. Kathy Tynus, internist at Alivio Health Services, and their guest is – Stephen E. Kravit, Milwaukee attorney and former federal prosecutor 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/…
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Joan Esposito: Live Local & Progressive with guest host William Muck, December 22, 2025
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2:27:08On today's show William Muck fills in for Joan and his guests are – Michael Scherer, staff writer at The Atlantic; his latest piece is “Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right?” – Abdullah Al-Bahrani, associate professor of Accounting and Economics at Northern Kentucky University – Phil Barker, professor of political science and direct…
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Mind Over Matters w/ Dr. Aimee - Boxing Up The Tree 12.21.25
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53:00Mind Over Matters w/ Dr. Aimee - Boxing Up The Tree 12.21.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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Last new show of 2025 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-rick-smith-show419/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Rick Smith
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The Sports Cubicle 12.21.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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Devils Advocates 12.21.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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The Turi Ryder Show 12.21.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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The Lightning Strike Dec. 21 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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First Take Dec. 21 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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Around the Town Chicago 12.21.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend
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The Chicago Bears Beat The Green Bay Packers With A Major Comeback In Instant Classic!
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19:49*****Disclaimer, I might sound a bit quiet, that's because I didn't want to wake my 6 month old haha. Thanks***** The Chicago Bears came back to beat the Green Bay Packers after being down 13-3 in the 4th quarter. How did they do it? What did we learn from this game? Is this the biggest win since 1985? Let's talk about it! BUY THE BOOK, LUCHA DOG!!…
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Are The Chicago Bears Moving To Northwest Indiana? Why Announce This Before Packers Game?
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12:41What exactly is going on with the Chicago Bears and their new stadium? Why is it constant drama? Will they move out of the state of Illinois? Why do this during Packers week? Let's talk about it! BUY THE BOOK, LUCHA DOG!! AMAZON https://a.co/d/jdvXw9m AND luchadog.com CHECK OUT BEAR ERA! https://www.youtube.com/@BearEraPodcast OTHER LINKS: 🎙️- http…
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Who Is On The Naughty List & Who Is On The Good List In Chicago Sports? Fred Mitchell Joins The Show
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24:44The legendary Fred Mitchell joins the show to speak about the winner of the Fred Mitchell Award, the Chicago Bears impressive season, the legacy of Ryne Sandberg, and who is on the Naughty and Nice list in Chicago Sports! Let's talk about it! BUY THE BOOK, LUCHA DOG!! AMAZON https://a.co/d/jdvXw9m AND luchadog.com CHECK OUT BEAR ERA! https://www.yo…
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