WCPT 820 Interview: Dan Protess of WTTW's "Firsthand: Democracy"
Joan Esposito (Featured Interviews) · WCPT 820
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Show Notes
Joan Esposito is joined by Dan Protess, co-executive producer of WTTW’s award-winning multiplatform initiative FIRSTHAND.
Beginning February 16, 2026, FIRSTHAND will spend a year documenting how individuals and local organizations are responding proactively at the community level. Throughout the year, "Firsthand: Democracy" will present documentary films, investigative reporting, and a series of public events and conversations focused on civic participation, accountability, and the role of everyday people in democratic life. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhaWA9CRiwE
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