“Chew’s Views” is 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.”

“Chew’s Views” is also heard live on AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota, and simulcast weekday afternoons on WARR AM 1520 and 103.5 FM in North Carolina. 

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Notable recent interviews: Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes, social media personality Brooklyn Dad Defiant, Rep. Sean Casten, Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton, Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, comedian and activist Dana Goldberg, former DNC chair Jaime Harrison, Virginia Lt. Gov Ghazala Hashmi, Retired Army Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré, Dr. Debra Houry, former chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, former Sierra Club Executive Director Ben Jealous, Florida candidate for governor David Jolly, Pennsylvania State Rep. and DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta, Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), legal analyst Leah Litman, retired Army Major General Randy Manner, Texas State Reps Trey Martinez-Fischer, Ann Johnson and Chris Turner, Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), Amy McGrath, legal analyst Barbara McQuade, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Carol Moseley Braun, Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Toni Preckwinkle, Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL), Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, political analyst and author Eugene Robinson, Wisconsin candidate for governor Kelda Roys, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH), CNN anchor and author Jake Tapper, Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL)  

About Richard
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.

Richard also regularly shares his views on other podcasts and radio shows, including recent appearances on Amy McGrath’s “Truth in a Barrel,” “The John Fugelsang Podcast,” “Endless Urgency” with Mike Nellis, “The Politics Bar,” and “Hal Sparks Megaworldwide.”

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 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.

 

Featured Interviews

Richard is joined by Jaime Harrison, political strategist, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, and host of the “At Our Table with Jaime Harrison” podcast.

 

Richard is joined by U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL).

 

Richard is joined in studio by U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL).

 

Richard is joined by Eugene Robinson, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, former columnist, political analyst, and author of the new book “Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America.”

 

Richard is joined by Russel L. Honoré, retired Army lieutenant general who served as the 33rd commanding general of the U.S. First Army and designated commander of Joint Task Force Katrina.

 

Richard is joined by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL).

 

Richard is joined by U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA).

 

Richard is joined by U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY).

 

Richard is joined by Malcolm Kenyatta, Pennsylvania state representative and Democratic National Committee vice chair.

 

Richard is joined by U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC).

 

Richard is joined by U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH).

 

Richard is joined by U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey(D-KY).

 

Richard and in-studio guest Rico Mowatt are joined by Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee state representative and newly announced candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Tennessee.

 

Richard Chew talks to Miles Taylor, political commentator, former senior Trump administration official, and author of “A Warning” (2019), and Represent.Us CEO Maria McFarland Sanchez-Moreno.


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