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Joan Esposito interviews Ald. Matt Martin, who represents Chicago's 47th Ward, covering parts of Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, North Center, Uptown, Andersonville and Lakeview. He talks about ethics reform legislation he's helped push through City Council, his work with Fair Elections Chicago and Operation Swing State, and the city's billion-dollar b…
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Joan Esposito talks to Bill Carroll, president of Teamsters Joint Council 39, which covers almost the entire state of Wisconsin and has about 15,000 members. The council unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on September 18th, hours after the union's national leadership announced that it would not be endorsing a candidate …
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How are you at keeping things real, really? You know, it seems like we can't stop hearing about the importance of being our true, authentic selves, and how many of us truly are? Especially today's digital landscape that's now populated with artificial intelligence and virtual realities?Being "authentic" almost sounds cliché' now because most people…
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Rep. Robin Kelly of the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois joined WCPT's Richard Chew for a conversation that touched on the continuing resolution the House just passed to keep the government funded, her legislative priorities if the Democrats retake the House in November, and more.Catch "Chew's Views" with Richard Chew weekdays from 6:00 to 8:…
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On today's show:- Kenneth C. Davis (author, "The World in Books"; @ kennethcdavis)- Our regular media segment with Jennifer Schulze (Chicago TV news alum; @ NewsJennifer) and Mark Jacob (writer, "Stop the Presses" newsletter; @ MarkJacob16)Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlands…
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On today's show:- Michael Stern, USA Today opinion columnist and former federal prosecutor- Disability panel with Mike Baker (disability advocate) and Carole Rosen (manager, Going Home Coalition; @ GoingHomeIL)Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).…
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On today's show:- Ed Yohnka, director of communications and public policy for the ACLU of Illinois - Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University and host of the "World Discord" podcast - Heartland Signal's Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom (heartlandsignal.com)Catch "Joan Espo…
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On today's show:- Jamie Ewing, Thomas Neumann and Lori Rohr of Elsinore Theater, talking about their production of "Hand To God"- Comedians Madeline Figueroa and Benita Santillenas who will be part of Girl, Let Me Tell You! An Evening with 5 of Chicago's Funniest Women, Thursday, October 3 at Joe's Bar on Weed Street; they're also joined by Humbold…
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On today's show:- Kurt Braddock, assistant professor of communication at American University- Tara McGowan, founder of Courier Newsroom - Michael Jones, founder of Once Upon A Hill NewsletterCatch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).…
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Former Congressman David Trott (R-MI) talks to Richard Chew about tariffs and his support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the November election. Trott is part of the Former Republican Members of Congress for Harris coalition and recently wrote an op-ed for Heartland Signal where he argued that Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are a tax on consum…
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In a Monday interview with WCPT’s Richard Chew, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates expressed her frustration with the state of contract negotiations with Chicago Public Schools and the role CPS CEO Pedro Martinez is playing in the process. “We are deeply disappointed in CEO Pedro Martinez,” Gates said, “because he has an opportunity…
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On today's show: Former Michigan Congressman David Trott, who recently wrote an op-ed for Heartland Signal arguing that Trump’s tariffs are a tax on consumers; Trott is part of the Former Republican Members of Congress for Harris coalition. Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates Catch "Chew's Views" with Richard Chew weekdays from 6:00 …
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It's time for another edition of Think Theory Radio's "Weird Science & Tales of Astonish!!"Can mushrooms power robotic bodies and vehicles through electrical stimuli?Scientists discover that mammals can breathe oxygen through their butts!Can mayonnaise help physicists solve the mystery of nuclear fusion?Plus, a man who lives a normal life despite m…
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On today's show:- Jake Lahut, campaign reporter covering the election for The Columbia Journalism Review and the Straight from the Hut newsletter- Suzanne Chod: professor of political science at North Central College - Phil Barker, professor of political science at Keene State College in Keene, New HampshireCatch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendr…
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we dive into the realities of buying and selling homes that clients often overlook. From market misconceptions to pricing pitfalls, we're giving you the hard truths to help you make informed decisions in your real estate journey. Understanding these insights can save you time, stress, and money.Subscribe, like, and hit the bell to stay updated on t…
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Jon Barber, the Democratic candidate for sheriff in Portage County, Ohio talks to Richard Chew and Kurt Hurner of Akron, Ohio. Mr. Barber's Republican incumbent opponent recently urged his Facebook followers to "write down all the addresses of the people who had Kamala Harris signs in their yards so that "when the Illegal human ‘Locust’ (which she …
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On today's show:- Dan Shafer of The Recombobulation Area with his weekly look at Wisconsin politics- Sophia Wong Boccio of Asian Pop-up Cinema (https://www.asianpopupcinema.org)- Karl Weber, author of Why Books Still MatterCatch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).…
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On today's show:- Dr. Gordan Mantler, associate professor of writing and history at The George Washington University- Former Illinois Congressman and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, currently part of the group Former Republican Members of Congress for Harris- And our Thursday War on Women segment with Susan Rinkunas, reporter, editor and co…
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Former Illinois Congressman and Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, a lifelong Republican, joins Joan Esposito to talk about the work he's doing to support Vice President Kamala Harris and defeat Donald Trump in the November election. "I told the Harris campaign I’ll go wherever you want me to go," LaHood said. "I’m happy to speak publicly, on …
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On today's show:- Kurt Hurner- Jon Barber, the Democratic candidate for Portage County (Ohio) sheriff, whose Republican incumbent opponent recently urged his Facebook followers to "write down all the addresses of the people who had Kamala Harris signs in their yards so that "when the Illegal human ‘Locust’ (which she supports!) need places to live …
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Rick Wilson (Co-founder, The Lincoln Project; @TheRickWilson)Behnam Ben Taleblu (Senior fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; @FDD)Andy Levin (Former U.S. representative from Michigan; @RepAndyLevin)Ali Simmons (Senior case and street outreach worker, Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness; @ChiHomeless)Patricia Nix-Hodes (Director of the l…
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Rick Wilson, co-founder of The Lincoln Project and host of "The Enemies List" and "The Breakdown with Rick Wilson," talks to Joan Esposito. He will be at Chicago's City Winery Sunday, September 22nd with Molly Jong-Fast for "Politics As Unusual." (Learn more: https://citywinery.com/chicago/events/politics-as-unusual-bhy50l)In the interview Wilson t…
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Politics Girl Leigh McGowan joins Patti Vasquez and co-hosts Dwayne Kennedy and Rick Gieser to talk about her new book (her first), "A Return to Common Sense: How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It," out now (www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Return-to-Common-Sense/Leigh-McGowan/9781668066430).The book, McGowan says, is built around "six fundam…
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Greg Glienna, writer, director, and star of the original "Meet The Parents," joins Patti Vasquez and guest hosts Dwayne Kennedy and Rick Gieser for a conversation about his work in comedy and film, including the 1992 original version of "Meet The Parents," which is screening this weekend at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge (where Greg worked as a…
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Joan Esposito is at Duke's Inferno, 11671 Catalpa Lane in Woodstock, Illinois, for a special event with McHenry County Democrats; here she talks to Kristina Zahorik, member of the Democratic National Committee, State Democratic Central committeewoman for the 11th Congressional District, and former chair of the McHenry County Democratic Party. Catch…
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Joan Esposito is at Duke's Inferno, 11671 Catalpa Lane in Woodstock, Illinois, for a special event with McHenry County Democrats; here she talks to Mary Mahady, candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives, District 63.Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt…
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