WCPT 820 Radio


The Midwest’s home for live, local, and progressive talk radio. Tune in for news, analysis, and the conversations that affect your life.
Top Stories
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What Congress would look like without gerrymandering
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Records reveal Rep. Van Orden skipped 10 key Agriculture hearings as farm bankruptcies surge
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Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson touts congressional stock ban, while a loophole fueled her own wealth
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Mike Rogers falls for AI hoax seconds after dismissing tech fears
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Illinois legislature wraps 2026 with $55.9 billion budget, new corporate taxes and rideshare union rights
Featured programs
Chew’s Views with Richard Chew
Weekdays at 6AM
A show focused on positive talk, solutions, and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies.
Live, Local & Progressive
Weekdays at 2PM
Joan Esposito talks politics, issues and culture, with some fun along the way.
It’s the Democracy, Stupid
Sat at 1PM
Edwin Eisendrath has conversations about our government, our politics, and the kind of country we aspire to be
Out Chicago
Sun at 11AM
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends!
Past Shows
Live, Local & Progressive
Monday – Friday 2PM-5PM
Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez
Monday – Friday 5PM-7PM
It’s the Democracy, Stupid
Saturdays 1PM-4PM
Out Chicago
Sundays 11AM-1PM
Chew’s Views with Richard Chew
Monday – Friday 6AM-8AM




