Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of "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.   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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    Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive special broadcast with Southland Friends of Labor | September 29, 2026

    Joan Esposito is live at the new state of the art Plumber’s Training Center in Joliet, Illinois, for Get Out The Vote with Southland Friends of Labor.  She is joined by guest co-host Tom Villanova (Southland Friends of Labor board member, retired IBEW Local 134, former president of the Chicago & Cook County Building Trades) and their guests are: – John D’Amico of Plumbers Local 30 and former 10-term Illinois state representative in the 15thDistrict– Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Will County executive, and former Illinois state senator in the 49th District– Bob Howard, president of the Chicago & Western Lakes Port Council, Southland Friends of Labor board member, and business representative with Carpenters Local 272– Patrick Jones, candidate for Will County sheriff– Michelle Stiff, candidate for Will County clerk, director of Will County Workforce Services, and president of Joliet Township High School 204– Sherry Newquist, candidate for Will County Board District 3 and Will County Board member since 2019– Kaitlynd French, staff specialist with the Illinois Nurses Association and member of Southland Friends of Labor– Marc McKirdie, candidate for Will County Board District 3 and chair of Frankfort Township Democrats – Alex Zapien, candidate for Will County Board District 9 and Lockport Township supervisor– Theresa Rouse, candidate for Will County regional superintendent Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of "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.   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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