Best WCPT 820 Podcasts (2025)

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WCPT 820 Interview: Laura Leslie of NC Newsline 26:34

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Joan Esposito is joined by Laura Leslie, editor of NC Newsline, a "nonpartisan nonprofit news organization dedicated to fearless reporting and hard-hitting commentary that shines a light on injustice, holds public officials accountable, and helps improve the quality of life for all North Carolinians." Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressi…

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The Sports Cubicle 11.23.25 51:29

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The Sports Cubicle 11.23.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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The Rick Smith Show 11-27-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by NC-9 congressional candidate and 24-year Army veteran Rich Ojeda to discuss the Pentagon’s investigation into Senator Mark Kelly and other Democrats over a video reminding soldiers they must refuse illegal orders, and what that means for civil-military relations in a second Trump term. Ojeda warns that weap…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez November 26 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show: – Patrick Cortesi, chair of McLean County Democrats; he is also a candidate for Illinois Democratic State Central Committee – 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 …

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive November 26 2025 2:30:34

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On today's show: – Margaret Donovan, attorney at Koskoff Koskoff and Bieder, visiting clinical lecturer in law at Yale Law School, former assistant United States attorney for the District of Connecticut, Army veteran and former captain in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps – Jane Kirtley, professor of Media Ethics and Law at the University of M…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, November 25, 2025 2:29:35

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On today's show: – George D. Strickland, recently retired Lake County associate judge for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County – Laura Leslie, editor of NC Newsline – Chef Lisa Counts of The Chopping Block – Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (h…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Chicago Ald. Matt O'Shea 12:39

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Joan Esposito is joined by Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea, who talks about the 17th annual Beverly Hills Turkey Trot, a 5K run and family walk in Chicago to support the John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The event aims to raise funds for pediatric brain tumor research and support families affected by the disease. The foundation was establi…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Chef Lisa Counts 24:38

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Joan Esposito is joined by Chef Lisa Counts of The Chopping Block. 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.By WCPT 820

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WCPT 820 Interview: George Strickland 22:54

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Joan Esposito is joined by George D. Strickland, recently retired Lake County associate judge for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County. 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 info…

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The Rick Smith Show 11-26-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick welcomes Dr. Keith Pochick to examine the Trump Department of Education’s controversial move to exclude nursing from the list of “professional degree” programs, a change that threatens advanced loan access for nursing students and risks deepening the nation’s nursing shortage. Guardian Labor Reporter Michael Sainato joi…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 25, 2025 1:32:59

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guest is: – Heidi Stevens, nationally syndicated columnist, director of External Affairs at the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health, and fellowship coach at The OpEd Project. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCP…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Gabrielle Oliveira 20:30

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Joan Esposito is joined by Gabrielle Oliveira, author of “Now We Are Here: Family Migration, Children’s Education, and Dreams for a Better Life.” 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: Joe Walsh 24:16

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Joan Esposito is joined by Joe Walsh, former Republican congressman from Illinois and host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh. 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 Interview: Jill Wine-Banks 26:42

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Joan Esposito is joined by 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. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-prog…

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The Rick Smith Show 11-25-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick welcomes Guardian labor reporter Steven Greenhouse to unpack Trump’s “affordability week” a campaign push to claim credit for falling prices and economic relief. Greenhouse fact-checks Trump’s economic promises and spotlights ongoing cost-of-living concerns for working families. Rick and Steven challenge political spin …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 24, 2025 1:33:00

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On today's show Patti Vasquez is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are: – Comedians Tom and Steph Clark, hosts of the "I'm A Rescue" podcast. Tom will be doing two shows in Wisconsin next month (https://www.tomclark.com/appearances.html) – Jenny Korotko, The Approachable Healer Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekda…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, November 24, 2025 2:27:12

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On today's show: – Camaron Stevenson, national correspondent in Washington, D.C. for Courier – 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 – Joe Walsh, former Republican congressman from Illinois and host of The Soci…

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The Rick Smith Show 11-24-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick addresses Trump’s latest outburst calling for Democrats to be charged with sedition and even executed, following their video urging troops to reject illegal orders. WI-1 congressional candidate Randy Bryce joins Rick to condemn this dangerous rhetoric and discuss the broader threat to democracy and working people when d…

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Devils Advocates 11.23.25 50:47

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Devils Advocates 11.23.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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The Turi Ryder Show 11.23.25 52:48

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The Turi Ryder Show 11.23.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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Mind Over Matters w/ Dr. Aimee - Healing Through Hormones 11.23.25 53:00

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Welcome to Mind Over Matters, the show where we dive deep into the science of health, the power of the mind, and the many paths to living a life of vitality, purpose, and healing. I’m Dr. Aimee Harris-Newon, and this week's episode is one I’ve been looking forward to sharing with you for a long time.We’re talking about something that affects how yo…

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Around the Town Chicago Nov. 23 2025 56:38

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Around the Town Chicago Nov. 23 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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The Lightning Strike Radio Program Nov. 23 2025 1:51:56

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The Lightning Strike Radio Program Nov. 23 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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First Take Nov. 23 2025 47:42

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First Take Nov. 23 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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It's the Democracy, Stupid, Nov. 22, 2025 with guest host Rick Smith 2:45:18

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On this week's show Rick Smith fills in for Edwin Eisendrath and his guests are: – Matias Vernengo, professor of economics at Bucknell University – Paul Wende, Business Manager FS/T of Ironworkers Local 63 – Richard Chew, host of "Chew's Views" on WCPT Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsig…

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THINK THEORY RADIO - MONEY AND POWER: FROM MUSA TO MUSK - 11.22.25 53:47

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On this episode of Think Theory Radio we take a deep dive into some of the richest people in history! Since the origins of civilization the wealthy class has maintained a definitive power structure to keep the wealth in the top percentage of the population. From Mansa Musa to Elon Musk who were the world's elite and how did they attain their riches…

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The Rickey Hendon Show 11.22.25 54:55

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The Rickey Hendon Show 11.22.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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The Hal Sparks Radio Program Nov. 22 2025 1:41:11

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The Hal Sparks Radio Program Nov. 22 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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Where are they Now 11.22.25 55:44

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Where are they Now 11.22.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, November 21, 2025 2:29:43

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On today's show: – Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University – Chris Fitzsimon of the Stories from the States podcast – Rebecca Ford, film critic 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/lis…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Chris Fitzsimon 26:44

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Joan Esposito is joined by Chris Fitzsimon, host of the Stories from the States 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). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820

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WCPT 820 Interview: Joel Ostrow 20:13

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Joan Esposito is joined by Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University. They talk about the latest U.S.-led plan to end the Russian-Ukraine war; its terms are heavily weighted in Russia's favor. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/…

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The Inclusive Voice Show with Host Pam McElvane 11.22.25 57:20

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The Inclusive Voice Show with Host Pam McElvane 11.22.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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Chicagoland Housing Experts 11.22.25 53:59

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Chicagoland Housing Experts 11.22.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 21, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Natalie Ziemba, member of the Woodstock City Council, and their guests are: – Jeff Cohen, economist and candidate in the 9th Congressional District of Illinois – Neil Khot, candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Susan Rinkunas 22:50

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Joan Esposito is joined by Susan Rinkunas, independent journalist covering abortion, reproductive health, and politics; she is a co-founder of Autonomy News and a contributing editor at The New Republic. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progre…

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The Rick Smith Show 11-21-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick dissects Trump’s Oval Office theatrics with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), spotlighting Trump’s warm praise and dismissive remarks about Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, calling Khashoggi “not well liked” and minimizing Saudi responsibility. With guests Pat LaMarche, journalist, and Jo…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, November 20, 2025 2:30:35

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On today's show: – Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) – Susan Rinkunas, independent journalist covering abortion, reproductive health, and politics; she is a co-founder of Autonomy News and a contributing editor at The New Republic – Mark Jacob with our regular media segment – Heartland Signal’s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from o…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 20, 2025 1:32:58

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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are: – Callie Barr, Democratic candidate in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District – Rudy Flores, president and CEO of the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce, talking about Small Business Saturday, the Great Bake Walk, and Plaid Friday Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Va…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) 18:09

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Joan Esposito is joined by Congressman Brad Schneider, Democrat 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 information.By WCPT 820

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The Rick Smith Show 11-20-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick first welcomes Labor Attorney David Borer to analyze Trump’s OPM rebranded Schedule F policy, which threatens federal workers by stripping collective bargaining rights, making thousands vulnerable to arbitrary firing and weakening protections for whistleblowers and workplace safety. Rick spotlights a rare bipartisan mom…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, November 19, 2025 2:32:43

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On today's show: – William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College – Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good podcast Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-loca…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez November 19 2025 1:33:02

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On today's show: – Nashville recording artist Gwen Levey – Ben Cominos, WHBY “Outside the Box” host 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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WCPT 820 Interview: John Mueller of "One Night in Memphis" 15:31

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Joan Esposito is joined by John Mueller, creator, director and co-star (in the role of Carl Perkins) of “One Night in Memphis North,” coming to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, November 23, for one night only. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.co…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Joyce Vance 23:28

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Joan Esposito is joined by Joyce Vance, author of “Giving Up is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy“; distinguished professor of the Practice of Law at the University of Alabama; author of the “Civil Discourse” newsletter on Substack; and former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Pro…

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The Rick Smith Show 11-19-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick engages former NLRB chair Lauren McFerran, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation, to discuss her explosive report, "Trump’s Assault on Independent Agencies Endangers Us All." McFerran exposes how Trump’s unprecedented efforts to politicize federal agencies threaten their ability to serve the public and hold corporatio…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, November 18, 2025 1:32:59

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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: – Phil Andrew, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” onKTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her …

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, November 18, 2025 2:26:43

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On today's show: – Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Party – Susan Tebben, award-winning journalist with Ohio Capital Journal – Ray Long, recently retired Chicago Tribune investigative reporter and board member of the Chicago Headline Club – Joyce Vance, author of “Giving Up is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy“; distingui…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Kendall Scudder 10:52

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Joan Esposito is joined by Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Party, who talks about today's federal court ruling that Texas's newly drawn congressional map is likely an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/li…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Jared Bernstein 14:11

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Joan Esposito is joined by Jared Bernstein, chairman of the United States Council of Economic Advisers under President Joe Biden and contributor to the Substack newsletter The Contrarian and Washington Monthly. His latest piece for Washington Monthly is "Measuring the Vibecession: Why top-line federal statistics miss the economic pain average Ameri…