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Joan Esposito (Featured Interviews)

Joan Esposito (Featured Interviews)

By: WCPT 820
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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, of course.

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).

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Episodes
  • WCPT 820 Interview: Rich Eberwein of Heartland Signal

    WCPT 820 Interview: Rich Eberwein of Heartland Signal
    Dec 19 2025

    Joan Esposito is joined by Heartland Signal’s Rich Eberwein with three stories you might have missed from our digital newsroom.

    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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    13 mins
  • WCPT 820 Interview: Dr. Stockton Mayer

    WCPT 820 Interview: Dr. Stockton Mayer
    Dec 18 2025

    Joan Esposito is joined by Dr. Stockton Mayer, infectious disease physician at UI Health.

    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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    27 mins
  • WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)

    WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
    Dec 17 2025

    Joan Esposito is joined by Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL).

    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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    21 mins
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