9 Best Chicago Democratic Podcasts

1. Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)

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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of 'Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive' (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central), a topical and interactive talk show that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of course. Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019...more Producer/Network WCPT 820
Email ****@wcpt820.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests David Layman, Aaron Kleinman +16 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 149 min Format Extended Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Ben Joravsky Show

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Chicago journalist Ben Joravsky starts each show by riffing on the news of the day with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty. Then he talks politics with activists, elected officials, journalists and all sorts of political know-it-alls. We talk Chicago, Illinois, national (lots of national), international and lefty politics. Find The Ben Joravsky Show wherever you download podcasts.more Host Ben Joravsky
Email ****@chicagoreader.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Rummana Hussain, Almas Hussain +35 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 133 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. It's the Democracy, Stupid Full Episodes

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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, 'The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath' is now 'It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath.' Each week Edwin and his guests get specific about politics, government, campaigns, and the kind of country all this work is meant to build. Join us live every Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central to be part of the conversation. About Edwin Edwin Eisendrath served two terms in Chicago's City Council before being appointed Midwest Region Director of HUD by President Bill Clinton...more Producer/Network WCPT 820
Email ****@heartlandsignal.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests David Roberts, Mike Nellis +45 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 34 Avg Length 163 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez (Full Episodes)

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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of 'Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez' (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy adviser. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her second-generation Irish dad and Mexican immigrant mom...more Producer/Network WCPT 820
Email ****@wcpt820.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Patrick Jones, Paula Poundstone +25 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 94 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. The Gaily Show

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The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the US. GLAAD Media Award nominees John Parker and Jim Pounds host an unapologetic hour with legislators, authors, journalists, organizers, researchers, and more. We feature the following contributors (see graphic below for schedule): • Tammye Nash, Dallas Voice • Jake Wittich, Windy City Times • Joe Reberkenny, Washington Blade • Dr...more Producer/Network The Gaily Show
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dominic Coletti, Joe Reberkenny +41 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 5.8KTwitter 2.6K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Guerrilla Position

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The Guerrilla Position is hosted by Guerrilla Press founder Nick Hausman. It features weekly interviews and insights from some of the top progressive leaders and influencers from the Chicagoland-area, and beyond. New episodes of The Guerrilla Position are released every Thursday on the Guerrilla Press YouTube channel, as well as audio-only episodes on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Subscribe to Guerrilla Press on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and all other social media platforms for clips and updates...more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Jazmin Robinson
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Full Episodes)

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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of ' Chew's Views ' (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central), 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...more Producer/Network WCPT 820
Email ****@wcpt820.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Sheriff Chris Swanson, Kurt Mullett +13 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 97 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

8. Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

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From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes from 'Out Chicago' (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central). Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on 'Out Chicago' they tackle today's headlines from a queer perspective and focus on the accomplishments of the vibrant LGBTQ community in Chicago and across the globeScott Duff is an OUT AND PROUD comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country. Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had succes..more Producer/Network WCPT 820
Email ****@wcpt820.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Mike Simmons, Alex Lubischer +29 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 99 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

9. WCPT 820 Weekend

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WCPT's eclectic weekend programming is available here, from 'Where Are They Now' and 'The Family Meeting' to 'The Hal Sparks Show,' 'Think Theory Radio,' and 'The Sports Cubicle.' Find our full Saturday and Sunday schedule at heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule. 'Chew's Views,' 'Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive,' 'Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez,' 'The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath,' and 'Out Chicago' now have their own podcast feeds. Go to heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule to visit their show pages and subscribe.more Producer/Network WCPT 820 Weekend
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 112.3KTwitter 73.4KInstagram 40.6K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact