WCPT 820 - Chicago's Progressive Talk

08/23/2026

Out Chicago 08.23.26

08/23/2026

Out Chicago 8-23-2026

08/22/2026

Think Theory Radio -100 Year Old Predictions 8.22.26

08/22/2026

On this week's show Jill Wine-Banks fills in for Edwin and her guests are
– Lynn Sweet, Chicago Sun-Times Washington bureau chief
– Victor Shi, Gen Z activist/organizer, podcaster, and communications professional
– Jim Robenalt, author, presidential historian, lawyer, and regular contributor to Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, and Politico
– Rachel E. VanLandingham, professor of law and associate dean for research at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles and retired Air Force lieutenant colonel
– Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin).

08/22/2026

Where Are They Now 082226

08/22/2026

Hawk Takes The Wheel 08.22.26

08/21/2026

Today Patti is joined by guest co-host Illinois State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit and their guest is
– Zia Varajon, Chicago-based author whose debut book is "Love, Your Trans Big Sister: Advice on the Transfeminine Journey"; on September 2 Chicago's Center on Halsted presents “Love, Your Trans Big Sister – A Reading, Conversation & Celebration”

Patti also talks to
– Carol Glanville, Michigan state representative (District 84) and candidate for Michigan state Senate (District 30)

Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).

08/21/2026

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan (I) defends U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) against misleading political attack ads.

"The attacks on Abdul for the time he worked for me with health director are just plain wrong."

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08/21/2026

Radio Free America: We need another Anthony Bourdain

After 2024, Democrats went looking for their Joe Rogan, a podcaster who could reach young men. It found Hasan Piker. The better model premiered on the Travel Channel in 2005.

08/21/2026

On today's show
– Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast
– Amy McDonald, campaign manager for Democrat Ashley Bell in North Carolina's 10th Congressional District and host of the “The Foolish Optimist with Amy McDonald” podcast
– U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL)

Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).