Joan Esposito Live, Local & Progressive
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<p>From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, here are featured interviews from "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central, a topical and interactive talk show that focuses on national, state and city politics.</p> <p>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 course. </p> <p>Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC. Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). </p>
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June 6, 2026
WCPT 820 Interview: John Parker on Pride Month
<p>Joan Esposito is joined by <strong>John Parker</strong> of KTNF’s “<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-gaily-show/">The Gaily Show</a>,” weeknights at 10:00 Central on WCPT. The segment begins with a clip of WCPT's Scott Duff and Ellen Miller, hosts of "Out Chicago," Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on WCPT. </p> <p><strong>Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (</strong><a href="http://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive"><strong>heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive</strong></a><strong>).</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Follow us:</strong></p> <p>Website:<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/"> https://heartlandsignal.com</a></p> <p>WCPT Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820"> https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820</a></p> <p>Heartland Signal Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal"> https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal</a></p> <p>Tiktok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc"> </a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal">https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal</a> </p> <p>Heartland Signal X:<a href="https://x.com/HeartlandSignal"> https://x.com/HeartlandSignal</a></p> <p>WCPT 820 X:<a href="https://x.com/WCPT820"> https://x.com/WCPT820</a></p> <p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal/"> https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal</a></p> <p>Threads:<a href="http://threads.com/@heartlandsignal"> threads.com/@heartlandsignal</a></p> <p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal"> https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
June 6, 2026
WCPT 820 Interview: Jack Kiraly of The Planetary Society
<p>Joan Esposito is joined by <strong><a href="https://www.planetary.org/profiles/jack-kiraly">Jack Kiraly</a></strong>, director of Government Relations at <a href="https://www.planetary.org/profiles/jack-kiraly">The Planetary Society</a>.</p> <p><strong>Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (</strong><a href="http://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive"><strong>heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive</strong></a><strong>).</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Follow us:</strong></p> <p>Website:<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/"> https://heartlandsignal.com</a></p> <p>WCPT Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820"> https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820</a></p> <p>Heartland Signal Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal"> https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal</a></p> <p>Tiktok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc"> </a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal">https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal</a> </p> <p>Heartland Signal X:<a href="https://x.com/HeartlandSignal"> https://x.com/HeartlandSignal</a></p> <p>WCPT 820 X:<a href="https://x.com/WCPT820"> https://x.com/WCPT820</a></p> <p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal/"> https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal</a></p> <p>Threads:<a href="http://threads.com/@heartlandsignal"> threads.com/@heartlandsignal</a></p> <p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal"> https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
June 5, 2026
WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Susana Mendoza
<p>Joan Esposito is joined by <a href="https://illinoiscomptroller.gov/">Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza</a>, newly announced <a href="https://susanamendoza.com/">candidate for Chicago mayor</a>.</p> <p><strong>Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (</strong><a href="http://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive"><strong>heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive</strong></a><strong>).</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Follow us:</strong></p> <p>Website:<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/"> https://heartlandsignal.com</a></p> <p>WCPT Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820"> https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820</a></p> <p>Heartland Signal Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal"> https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal</a></p> <p>Tiktok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc"> </a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal">https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal</a> </p> <p>Heartland Signal X:<a href="https://x.com/HeartlandSignal"> https://x.com/HeartlandSignal</a></p> <p>WCPT 820 X:<a href="https://x.com/WCPT820"> https://x.com/WCPT820</a></p> <p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal/"> https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal</a></p> <p>Threads:<a href="http://threads.com/@heartlandsignal"> threads.com/@heartlandsignal</a></p> <p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal"> https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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<p>From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, here are featured interviews from "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central, a topical and interactive talk show that focuses on national, state and city politics.</p> <p>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 course. </p> <p>Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC. Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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