Best WCPT 820 Podcasts (2025)

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WCPT 820 Interview: Gen. William Enyart 27:58

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, William Muck is joined by William Enyart, former Illinois congressman and adjutant general 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.…

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The Sports Cubicle 10.05.25 50:06

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive guest host Prof. William Muck October 10 2025 2:27:46

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North Central College Political Science Professor William Muck is in for Joan and his guests are: – William Enyart, former Illinois congressman and adjutant general of Illinois – Steven Levitsky, David Rockefeller Professor of Latin American Studies and Professor of Government, and co-author (with Daniel Ziblatt) of “How Democracies Die” and “Tyran…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez October 10 2025 1:32:57

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Patti is joined by guest co-host Adam Selzer and they’re joined by: – Yolanda Androzzo, executive director of One Aim Illinois – Jackie from Pride Coffee Roasters – Cheryl Knecht, owner and founder of Schoolhouse Kitchen & Studio, Chicagoland’s premier cooking school for kids and families See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Zayd Ayers Dohrn of "Revolution(s)" 16:45

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Joan Esposito is joined by Chicago playwright Zayd Ayers Dohrn. “Revolution(s),” the new musical he collaborated on with Tom Morello, is playing at the Goodman through November 9. 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.c…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Adam Mockler 20:44

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Joan Esposito is joined by Adam Mockler, YouTube content creator and podcaster. Please note: the interview begins in 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 for privacy information.…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) 23:17

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Joan Esposito is joined by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan. Stevens discussed her introduction of articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading misinformation and halting cancer research. "And this is all coming at the expense of Americans' health and safety,…

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, October 9, 2025 2:21:17

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On today's show: – Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) – Heartland Signal’s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom – Adam Mockler, YouTube content creator and podcaster – Chicago playwright Zayd Ayers Dohrn; "Revolution(s)," the new musical he collaborated on with Tom Morello, is playing at the Goodman through Novemb…

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The Rick Smith Show 10-10-2025 1:00:00

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Rick Smith talks with Graham Trainor, president of the Oregon AFL-CIO, who debunks media myths about “war-torn” Portland, describing a peaceful, united city resisting Trump’s attempted militarization. Trainor explains how Oregon’s labor movement and local leaders are standing firm against federal overreach and fighting to protect jobs, rights, and …

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez October 9 2025 1:33:02

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On today's show: – Comedians Nick Griffin and Jimmy Tingle – Reid McCollum, chair of the Democratic Party of DuPage County – Ellie Krug, transgender activist, author, lawyer, and host of “The Illegal Trans Woman” on KTNF AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Her new book is “Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life Catch "Driving It Home with Patt…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Bill Kurtis 33:49

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, John St. Augustine is joined by Bill Kurtis, retired news anchor and author of “Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News.” 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 inform…

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John St. Augustine talks to Dr. Jane Goodall 22:11

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Filling in for Joan Esposito, John St. Augustine shared the interview he recorded with Dr. Jane Goodall, who passed away October 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820

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The Rick Smith Show 10-9-2025 1:00:00

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez with guest host Dan Schaefer, October 8, 2025 1:33:00

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On today's show Dan Schaefer fills in for Patti Vasquez. 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 with guest host John St. Augustine, October 8, 2025 2:30:03

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On today's show: John St. Augustine fills in for Joan and his guests are: – Bill Kurtis, retired news anchor and author of “Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News” – Heidy Moran, principal at Carl Schurz High School – Jen Weigel, Chicago radio and television personality – Steve Rizzo, motivational speaker, author, and former stand-up comedian Plus, …

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The Rick Smith Show 10-8-2025 1:00:00

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Rick Smith speaks with Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, about how the Trump administration’s government lockout is being used to undermine and ultimately dismantle Social Security under the guise of saving it. Later, Patrick Crowley, President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, discusses his organization’s lawsuit against the Tru…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez October 7 2025 1:33:02

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On today's show Patti Vasquez is joined by Dan Schaefer and their guests are: – Gwen Levey, Nashville singer-songwriter and co-founder of Rise Above Justice Movement – Chicago Ald. Gilbert Villegas 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 omnystudi…

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The Rick Smith Show 10-7-2025 1:00:00

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The Rick Smith Show 10-6-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by Dave Demas, President of AFGE Local 3003, who details the immense strain placed on federal correction officers during the government shutdown. Officers are forced to work without pay, worsening understaffing, financial pressures, and dangerous working conditions in prisons, all while union contract protecti…

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The Turi Ryder Show 10.05.25 50:44

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The Turi Ryder Show 10.05.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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Mind Over Matters w/ Dr. Aimee - Nutrition & Immunity 10.05.25 53:00

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Mind Over Matters w/ Dr. Aimee - Nutrition & Immunity 10.05.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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The Lightning Strike Radio Program October 5 2025 1:50:15

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The Lightning Strike Radio Program October 5 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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Around the Town Chicago 10.05.25 54:50

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Around the Town Chicago 10.05.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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First Take 10.05.25 50:36

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First Take 10.05.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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THINK THEORY RADIO - TO UAP OR NOT TO UAP - 10.04.25 54:20

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On this episode of Think Theory Radio we discuss the latest in UAP/UFO news!What information was released at the most recent Congressional oversight hearing?How did a mysterious orb appear to deflect a Hellfire missile unscathed?!Did a Panama man really recover an alien life form from a meteorite in his backyard?Also, what is interstellar object 3I…

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The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath Oct. 4 2025 2:43:11

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On this week's show: – Dave Roberts, publisher of Volts, a newsletter about clean energy and politics – Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic; his latest piece is “The Commander in Chief Is Not Okay” – Kiera Butler, national correspondent at Mother Jones; her latest piece is Tech Moguls Want to Build a Crypto Paradise on a Native American Reser…

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The Rickey Hendon Show 10.04.25 53:14

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The Rickey Hendon Show 10.04.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, Oct 3 2025 1:33:54

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Patti is joined by political strategist and chair of Illinois Veterans for Change Jesse Rojo, and their guests include: – Melissa McMahon of Woodstock Pride, promoting their October 11th event, Le Gayla Sombre Du Carnaval Tickets – John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, podcaster and radio host, TV pundit, and author of the New York Times bestselling boo…

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The Hal Sparks Radio Program Oct. 4th 2025 1:45:36

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The Hal Sparks Radio Program Oct. 4th 2025 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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The Inclusive Voice Show with Host Pam McElvane 10.04.25 54:12

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The Inclusive Voice Show with Host Pam McElvane 10.04.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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Chicagoland Housing Experts 10.04.25 54:31

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Chicagoland Housing Experts 10.04.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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Where are they Now 10.04.25 53:17

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Where are they Now 10.04.25 by WCPT 820 WeekendBy WCPT 820 Weekend

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WCPT 820 Interview: Sarah Lipton-Lubet 13:26

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) 19:46

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive October 3 2025 2:29:29

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On today's show: – Chicago artist and poet Tony Fitzpatrick – Sarah Lipton-Lubet, president of Take Back the Court – Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) – William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College 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: Tony Fitzpatrick 12:03

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Joan Esposito is joined by Tony Fitzpatrick. He discussed his new book, "The Sun at the End of the Road: Dispatches From an American Life," which he calls "a counter-narrative to what the Trump people have been saying about my city and my country. It is about finding what is good. It is about finding hope and possibility and where we stand as a cul…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Randy Manner 20:19

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WCPT 820 Interview: Tiffany Muller of End Citizens United 26:55

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) 25:10

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The Rick Smith Show 10-3-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, ironworker and congressional candidate Randy Bryce discusses his campaign to challenge Trump-aligned incumbent Bryan Steil, emphasizing the need for real working-class representation and critiquing Trump and Hegseth’s political theater at Quantico as performative distraction from issues facing labor and families. Debbie Whit…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez October 2 2025 1:32:04

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On today's show: – Peter Sarelas of Source Solar – Xp Lee, newly sworn in member of the Minnesota House of Representatives 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 October 2 2025 2:28:02

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On today's show: – Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A) – Tiffany Muller, president of End Citizens United – Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) – Heartland Signal’s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom C…

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WCPT 820 Interview: Pete Dominick 27:18

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WCPT 820 Interview: Jennifer Abruzzo 22:19

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WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) 20:50

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WCPT 820 Interview: Jonathan Alter 22:43

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Joan Esposito is joined by Jonathan Alter, contributing editor of the Washington Monthly, former senior editor and columnist at Newsweek, filmmaker, journalist, political analyst, and the publisher of the Substack “Old Goats with Jonathan Alter.“ He is also the author of "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life" and "American Reckoning: Inside Trump’s …

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The Rick Smith Show 10-2-2025 1:00:00

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Bobby Kogan, Senior Director of Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress, about the looming government shutdown and how Trump’s promises now lack credibility for working families. Later, Virginia Burger, Senior Defense Policy Analyst at the Project on Government Oversight, reacts to the spectacle of …

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Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive October 1 2025 2:26:45

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On today's show: – Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) – Jonathan Alter, contributing editor of the Washington Monthly, former senior editor and columnist at Newsweek, filmmaker, journalist, political analyst, and the publisher of the Substack “Old Goats with Jonathan Alter.“ He is also the author of “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life” and “American Rec…

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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez October 1 2025 1:32:56

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On today's show: – Car Guy Tom Appel, host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast – During the 6:00 hour Patti participates in the Up North podcast with Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad and special guests Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-…

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The Rick Smith Show 10-1-2025 1:00:00

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On the Rick Smith Show, Rick discusses the backdrop of a looming government shutdown and a military pow wow at Quantico, spotlighting national uncertainty. Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley joins to celebrate a historic labor peace agreement between SouthCoast Wind and New England unions—the first of its kind for U.S. offshore wind ope…