CPT Snippets

Barbara F. Walter talks to Patti Vasquez about modern autocracy and the way Donald Trump patterns himself after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Professor Kim Lane Scheppele talks to Richard Chew about people not wanting to live in autocracies but nonetheless voting for autocrats

Stephanie Miller and Brian Tyler Cohen on the asymmetry in Republican and Democratic messaging

Dante King tells Richard Chew that Donald Trump represents everything America values and stands for

Tom Nichols of The Atlantic talks to Edwin Eisendrath about illiberalism

Heather Cox Richardson offers historical perspective on our modern-day politics

Spencer Critchley talks to Joan Esposito about lowering expectations about human nature

Men 4 Choice Co-founder and Executive Director Oren Jacobson tells Joan Esposito why he started the organization

Thom Hartmann and Joan Esposito talk about the Republican Party and its economic record

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson talks to Joan Esposito about Sarah Palin as a precursor to the modern GOP

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) talks to Edwin Eisendrath about Supreme Court capture.

Congressman Morgan McGarvey (D-KY) talks to Richard Chew about state politics vs. federal

Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch talks to Richard Chew about the judicial branch in the Trump era

"Out Chicago" hosts Scott Duff and Ellen Miller talk to the legendary John Waters. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

Richard Chew is joined by Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee state representative and newly announced candidate for Congress in the 9th Congressional District of Tennessee. Pearson talks about his response to the 2023 school shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).

Retired Army Major Gen. Randy Manner talks to Ricard Chew about finding hope in a dark time and praises Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg talks to Edwin Eisendrath about the ideology of violence on the right and how that does not exist on the left.

Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg and Edwin Eisendrath talk about the absurdity of white supremacy

Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg talks to Edwin Eisendrath about his Hopium project and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-big-picture). And find “The Big Picture (Full Episodes)” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, YouTube, Amazon and TuneIn.

Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder talks to Joan Esposito about the identity of the Democratic Party.

History professor and author Kevin Schultz talks to Richard Chew about writing his book "Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History."

History professor and author Kevin Schultz talks to Richard Chew about his book "Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History," exploring the historical racial component.

Michelle Duster talks to Richard Chew about the baffling greed of big corporate polluters and their ilk.

Texas Democratic State Rep. Ann Johnson and Richard Chew talk about the racism that underpins the Republican redistricting effort in Texas.

Missouri House Minority Leader Ashley Aune talks to Patti Vasquez about Republicans breaking government in order to prove it's broken.

Talking to Patti Vasquez, Missouri House Minority Leader Ashley Aune tells listeners how they can support Missouri Democrats in the next election cycle.

Missouri House Minority Leader Ashley Aune talks to Patti Vasquez about getting her start in politics and flipping seats in the Missouri House in 2026

Patti Vasquez talks to Texas State Rep. Chris Turner about the political dysfunction in Texas.

Texas State Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer talks to Richard Chew about Illinois leadership stepping up and how Democrats in Illinois are fortunate in comparison to Democrats in Texas.

Texas Democratic State Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer talks to Richard Chew about the redistricting scheme that has been introduced in the Texas legislature.

Comedian and author John Fugelsang tells Joan Esposito about his religious background and talks about the history of American Christ followers "beating back the toxic Christians."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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Political strategist Mike Nellis talks to Richard Chew about Republican spending priorities and the Democratic Party's big tent.Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).And find the "Chew's Views" Full Episodes podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, YouTube, Amazon and TuneIn.

Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL) talks to Patti Vasquez about his opposition to the Republican One Big Beautiful Bill Act and showing the country what Democrats are for.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).And find the "Driving It Home (Full Episodes)" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL) talks to Patti Vasquez about his work on bipartisan legislation to improve disaster response. 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).And find the "Driving It Home (Full Episodes)" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Joe Walsh talks to Joan Esposito about the Democratic Party having a big enough tent for Zohran Mamdani and Joe Walsh.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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh talks about the split in MAGA over the Jeffrey Epstein files.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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh talks to Joan Esposito about his move from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party and the growing number of Trump true believers in Congress.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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder talks to Joan Esposito about the 2026 Senate race in Texas on the Republican and Democratic sides. 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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder talks to Joan Esposito about the Republican redistricting effort underway in Texas. If Texas Republicans are successful, states all over the country could follow their lead and "Congress could end up being as white as it was before Reconstruction," Scudder warned. 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). And find the Joan Esposito (Full Episodes) podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Jen Golbeck talks to Patti Vasquez about Donald Trump's handling of the Epstein controversy and the way his supporters are reacting. Golbeck is a professor, computer scientist, psychologist, “expert in the far-right, online extremism, AI, and bad things on the internet,” and author of the MAGAReport on Substack.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).And find the "Driving It Home (Full Episodes)" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Jen Golbeck talks to Patti Vasquez about unmoderated online spaces. Golbeck is a professor, computer scientist, psychologist, “expert in the far-right, online extremism, AI, and bad things on the internet,” and author of the MAGAReport on Substack.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).And find the "Driving It Home (Full Episodes)" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Illinois Lt. Gov. and candidate for U.S. Senate Juliana Stratton talks to Patti Vasquez about legislative priorities. The conversation was recorded at the McLean County Democrats' 2025 BBQ & Bags County Board Fundraiser, July 12 at IBEW Local 197.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).And find the "Driving It Home (Full Episodes)" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and candidate for U.S. Senate talks to Patti Vasquez about voter concerns as she travels the state. The conversation was recorded at the McLean County Democrats' 2025 BBQ & Bags County Board Fundraiser, July 12 at IBEW Local 197.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).And find the "Driving It Home (Full Episodes)" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Illinois Lt. Gov. and candidate for U.S. Senate Juliana Stratton talks to Patti Vasquez about her experience repairing Republican damage in Illinois and taking that experience to Washington D.C., if elected as senator. The conversation was recorded at the McLean County Democrats' 2025 BBQ & Bags County Board Fundraiser, July 12 at IBEW Local 197.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).And find the "Driving It Home (Full Episodes)" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.

Illinois Lt. Gov. and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Juliana Stratton talks to Patti Vasquez about campaigning around the state of Illinois and talking to very engaged voters. The conversation was recorded at the McLean County Democrats' 2025 BBQ & Bags County Board Fundraiser, July 12 at IBEW Local 197. 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).And find the "Driving It Home (Full Episodes)" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and Amazon.