Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Featured Interviews)

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here is a collection of the most interesting and important interviews that air on “Chew's Views” (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central), a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies. With "Chew's Views" the emphasis is on positive talk and solutions – but don’t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you’re awake, not just “woke.”   Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "The Family Meeting" and as a regular contributor to "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive."   He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.  A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future. Richard’s primary goal is to help consumers assess what their needs are and find the right plans and programs to protect their wealth. Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master’s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a “ready to go” item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness.  

  1. 3d ago

    Doug Chapin: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

    Richard Chew is joined by Doug Chapin, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 6th District of Minnesota. The discussion focused on election administration, threats to democratic institutions, and Chapin’s campaign. Here are a few key points from the conversation:- Chapin said election administration remains strong because state and local officials are committed to free and fair elections.- The 2000 election exposed weaknesses in election infrastructure and led to the Help America Vote Act of 2001, which provided federal funding for state and local election administration.- Chapin characterized threats of armed interference or federal disruption at polling places as illegal and unlikely, while emphasizing that voters have opportunities to cast ballots before Election Day.- He said he entered the race after the January 2025 pardon of January 6 rioters, which he viewed as an assault on democracy.- He criticized his opponent, Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Emmer, for aligning with the president, avoiding town halls, and failing to represent constituents.- He advocated for Democrats to use a governing majority to pursue affordability, accountability, and single-payer health care rather than prioritizing compromise with Republicans.- Chapin said supporters can help the campaign by volunteering, donating, sharing information, or visiting the Chapin for Congress website. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   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.

    Doug Chapin: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
  2. 5d ago

    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: WCPT 820 Interview

    Richard Chew is joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, 2027 candidate for re-election. The interview focused on Johnson’s re-election campaign, accomplishments, and unresolved challenges facing Chicago. Here are a few key points from the conversation:- Johnson said he is running for re-election to continue a pro-worker agenda and finish ongoing initiatives.- He cited youth employment, reopened mental health clinics, the citywide Crisis Assistance Response & Engagement (CARE) program, environmental restoration, affordable housing, public school investment, and lower homicide rates as accomplishments.- He emphasized that Chicago still needs more jobs, affordable housing, school funding, public transit access, and safer communities.- He acknowledged that residents may not feel safer despite reported declines in crime.- He attributed that disconnect partly to limited opportunity and a lack of visible investment in neighborhoods.- He promoted the green social housing operation that builds sustainable housing and reduces utility costs, and talked about developing year-round programming and opportunities for young people, rather than limiting services to seasonal programs. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   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.

    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: WCPT 820 Interview
  3. 5d ago

    La Shawn Ford: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

    Richard Chew is joined by Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois. The interview focused on Ford’s campaign priorities for Congress and the policies he says Democrats should pursue. Here are a few key points from the conversation:- Ford argued that Democrats should act decisively if they regain control of the House and Senate, focusing on affordability, accountability, health care, voting rights, women’s rights, and minority rights.- He emphasized Medicare for all and relief for seniors who cannot afford prescriptions or basic living expenses.- He described town halls with Gen Z and Millennial attendees and plans to gather their views on voting and representation.- He called college unaffordable for many families and opposes federal education policies that restrict borrowing for advanced medical and nursing degrees. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   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.

    La Shawn Ford: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
  4. Oct 8

    LaKesha Womack: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

    Richard Chew is joined by LaKesha Womack, candidate for Congress in North Carolina’s 14th District. The discussion focused on Womack’s campaign, her policy priorities, and voter engagement strategy.  Here are a few key points from the conversation:- Womack argued that Democratic policies aim to help society broadly through health care access, education funding, worker protections, and adequately funded public services.- She emphasized responsible taxation, opposition to dark money, and accountability to voters rather than large donors.- She identified military and veteran care, health care, education, housing affordability, rent, employment, and economic security as major concerns.- Drawing on her business consulting experience, she advocated improving inefficient programs rather than cutting essential services or privatizing them without safeguards. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   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.

    LaKesha Womack: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
  5. Oct 7

    Matt Dunlap: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

    Richard Chew is joined by Matt Dunlap, 2026 candidate for Congress in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.  The discussion focused on Dunlap’s congressional campaign, emphasizing health care affordability, economic pressures, and congressional accountability. Here are a few key points from the conversation:- Dunlap identified health care access and affordability as the campaign’s central concerns; he supports universal health care and criticized cuts to Medicaid and Medicare.- He called for fully funding low-income heating assistance and raising the federal minimum wage; he opposes the congressionally unauthorized war in Iran.- He argued that higher wages and reduced employer health care costs would increase economic activity.- Dunlap described strong voter engagement, including crowded town halls, door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and 27,000 volunteer calls in one week.- He emphasized the national impact of congressional votes and urged supporters nationwide to contribute through his campaign website. Key quote: "There's been an enormous amount of energy this cycle. I've been involved in political activity since 1996, or before. I volunteered for my first campaign in 1990, and you'd have like a local committee meeting and five or six people would show up. In fact, the Old Town City Committee, Democratic Committee, we used to meet basically to hand out the phone list to call people to see if they wanted to be delegates to the state convention. We had 26 slots. We never had 26 people show up. And to see some of these meetings now where people have to stand in the back of the room because there's not enough seating.  "We had a town hall last night, and here we are, it's a Tuesday night, it's nice weather, and to have 50, 60 people show up, at the dinner hour, to hear what I have to say. . . . We have people out canvassing door to door right now and doing phone banking. Volunteers for my campaign did 27,000 calls last week. And people are stepping up and they're giving money, sometimes money they can't afford to give, and they are getting involved. They're going out. People that I know who are very quiet, reclusive people [are] taking their clipboard and they're going door to door and they're talking to voters, because they know what's at stake. And if we don't get our hands around this election, we may not have another chance."  Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   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.

    Matt Dunlap: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
  6. Oct 7

    South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain: WCPT 820 Interview

    Richard Chew is joined by Christale Spain, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party. The discussion focused on strengthening South Carolina Democrats’ ground game, candidate recruitment, and voter engagement ahead of the November election. Here are a few key points from the conversation:- Spain said South Carolina recruited Democratic candidates for every state House race for the first time ever.- Democrats are emphasizing candidate-to-voter conversations and local issues rather than relying on a single national message.- Face-to-face outreach has persuaded some long-term Republican voters to support Democratic candidates, she said.- Spain identified health care, education, affordability, senior care, and environmental concerns as key issues.- She argued that Republican control has not addressed these issues, citing the legislature’s decision not to suspend the gas tax.- South Carolina’s early presidential primary position was described as a way to elevate Black, Southern, and rural voters’ priorities. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   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.

    South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain: WCPT 820 Interview

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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here is a collection of the most interesting and important interviews that air on “Chew's Views” (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central), a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies. With "Chew's Views" the emphasis is on positive talk and solutions – but don’t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you’re awake, not just “woke.”   Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "The Family Meeting" and as a regular contributor to "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive."   He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.  A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future. Richard’s primary goal is to help consumers assess what their needs are and find the right plans and programs to protect their wealth. Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master’s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a “ready to go” item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness.  

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