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Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive July 16, 2025On today's show:– State Rep. Ann Williams (D-IL)– David Atkins, Washington Monthly contributing writer; his latest piece is “The GOP’s Cruel Budget and the Authoritarianism Behind the ‘Big Beautiful Bill'”– 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-local-progressive).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-07-172h 31Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive June 18, 2025On 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)– Lindsay Owens, executive director of the economic think tank Groundwork Collaborative and author of the upcoming book “Gouged: The End of a Fair Price in America”– 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-local-progressive).See omnystudio.c...2025-06-192h 30Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive May 21, 2025On today's show:– Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)– Andrei Turea, Green Attic Roofing and Insulation Company– David Layman, former Providence, Rhode Island, news anchor, managing editor, and political commentator for RIPBS– 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-local-progressive).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-05-222h 31Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive, April 16, 2025On today's show:– Executive Chef Lisa of the Chopping Block– Nancy Rotering, mayor of Highland Park– Spencer Critchley, author of “Patriots of Two Nations” and host of the podcast “Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good” 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.2025-04-172h 30Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive Mar. 19, 2025On today's show:– Amanda Marcotte, senior writer at Salon.com– 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-local-progressive).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-202h 29Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive Mar. 3, 2025On today's show:– Laura Rodriguez, senior vice president of government affairs at the Center for American Progress Action Fund– Brian Endless, senior lecturer and director of African Studies and the African Diaspora at Loyola University Chicago– Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the podcast “Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good” 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.2025-03-042h 27
Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of GoodWhat (and Where) Is the Liberal Backbone? Spencer on WCPT Chicago with Joan EspositoAs you know if you’ve been following my posts and podcast episodes lately, I’m writing and releasing the chapters of my new book The Liberal Backbone in real time. When Joan Esposito of WCPT Chicago heard about it, she had an idea: a "radio book club," with me coming on her show to talk about the book as it comes together, chapter by chapter, with her and her listeners. On December 13, we had the first episode, and I thought it went great — Joan is one of my favorite interviewers. We explored the book's big themes: what li...2024-12-2150 min
CPT SnippetsSpencer Critchley talks about lowering expectations about human natureFollowing the re-election of Donald Trump, author and podcaster Spencer Critchley talks to Joan Esposito about lowering expectations about human nature. 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).2024-11-1102 min
WCPT 820 WeekendSteve Pink, director of The Last Republican, joins Joan Esposito, 10/17/24Steve Pink talks about his new Adam Kinzinger documentary, “The Last Republican," which will be shown twice at the Chicago International Film Festival: Friday, October 18th at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 19th at 12:00p.m. at the AMC NEWCITY 14, 1500 North Clybourn Ave in Chicago. Steve Pink will be at the Saturday screening to do a Q&A with WGN political analyst Paul Lisnek.
For the conversation Joan is joined by Spencer Critchley, author of "Patriots of Two Nations," and host of “Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good” podcast.
Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Ce...2024-10-1728 min
WCPT 820 WeekendJoan Esposito Live Local And Progressive Oct. 16, 2024On today's show:
– Newsman David Layman
– Dr. Anna Palek of Total Dentistry
– Spencer Critchley, author Patriots of Two Nations, and host of “Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good” podcast
– Steve Pink, director of “The Last Republican” documentary
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).
"Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" now has its very own podcast. Two, in fact: "Joan Esposito Full Episodes" and "Joan Esposito Featured Interviews." You can subscribe to one or both! Just search for Joan Esposito wherever you get your podcasts, or get links to the podc...2024-10-172h 27Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of GoodJoan Esposito: Talk radio for people who want better politicsThe episode before last, Spencer was the guest for a change, interviewed by Joan Esposito, who hosts a liberal talk radio show originating at WCPT-AM in Chicago. This time, Spencer interviews Joan about how she manages to conduct smart, in-depth, live political conversations three hours a day, five days a week — sometimes devoting a full hour to a topic when the standard is a few minutes. We hear what Joan has learned as a radio host, as a TV news anchor, and in other roles, helping people understand what’s going on in their lives and in the world. 2023-02-011h 09Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of GoodWhy do so many choose tyranny over democracy? Joan Esposito interviews Spencer Critchley Spencer often talks with Joan Esposito, who interviews him about politics for her show on Chicago's WCPT-AM. This episode of Dastardly Cleverness replays one of those conversations that's especially relevant now. Joan and Spencer focus on why democracy, after all its successes, is now in so much danger from authoritarianism. They talk about: Why so many people are choosing authoritarianism over democracy, mostly on the right but on the left too How the sources of America's division go back to the Founding The breakdown of the moral consensus that used...2022-11-2943 min