9 Best Chicago Democratic Podcasts to Listen to in 2026

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[ { "title": "Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)", "img_url": "https://i1.feedspot.com/200/8431689.jpg?t=1775210032", "feed_id": "8431689", "Latest Episode Date": "28-07-2026", "Total Episode Count": 380, "Since": "2024 - 2025", "Apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joan-esposito-full-episodes/id1772730556", "Spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/2yqdk3eg4GZzkuV3dxkrce", "description": "Here are full episodes of 'Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive' (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago ), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago 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 \u2014 Democrats, of course. Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC. Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).", "Producer/Network": "WCPT 820", "Email": "****@wcpt820.com", "Apple Rating": "5/5", "Apple Reviews": "3", "Avg Length": "149 min", "Format": "Extended" }, { "title": "The Ben Joravsky Show", "img_url": "https://i1.feedspot.com/200/7368812.jpg", "feed_id": "7368812", "Latest Episode Date": "29-08-2026", "Total Episode Count": 455, "Since": "2019 - 2025", "Apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-joravsky-show/id1454341425", "Spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5OZ5E9r0vQTSWpuDrFzg", "description": "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.", "Host": "Ben Joravsky", "Email": "****@chicagoreader.com", "Location": "Chicago, Illinois, United States", "Apple Rating": "4.7/5", "Apple Reviews": "133", "Avg Length": "59 min", "Format": "Long form" }, { "title": "It's the Democracy, Stupid (formerly 'The Big Picture') Full Episodes", "img_url": "https://i1.feedspot.com/200/8431641.jpg?t=1788328192", "feed_id": "8431641", "Latest Episode Date": "29-08-2026", "Total Episode Count": 155, "Since": "", "Apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-picture-full-episodes/id1772709867", "Spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/0TDBhZmN53i7kDyHRzHZZx", "description": "'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 on WCPT Chicago 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. He was subsequently appointed Federal Receiver in charge of the takeover and turnaround of the Chicago Housing Authority. Off the campaign trail, Edwin has worked in higher education and as a consultant to universities here and around the world. After the 2016 election cycle he knew he had to focus back home. He brought business and labor leaders together to rescue the Chicago Sun-Times and its subsidiary, the Chicago Reader. He ran the company as its CEO until both publications were saved. Back in the 1990s Bill Clinton's campaign slogan, 'It's the economy, stupid,' captured the biggest concern of the era. Today American democracy itself is under attack. So Edwin launched an effort called, 'It's the democracy, stupid .' In addition to his radio show here on WCPT, Edwin has built a community around his political ideas on Substack , hosts a weekly show on Lincoln Square , and is a frequent guest on political shows. He remains deeply involved in democracy work. He is a proud Chicagoan, married to the journalist Jennifer Schulze .", "Email": "****@heartlandsignal.com", "Apple Rating": "5/5", "Apple Reviews": "15", "Avg Length": "163 min", "Format": "Extended" }, { "title": "Chew's Views (Full Episodes)", "img_url": "https://i1.feedspot.com/200/8431679.jpg", "feed_id": "8431679", "Latest Episode Date": "31-08-2026", "Total Episode Count": 384, "Since": "2024 - 2025", "Apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chews-views-full-episodes/id1772726742", "Spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/2zkWlrghsVpgulp44Wsb53", "description": "Here are full episodes of ' Chew's Views ' (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT Chicago ), 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.' 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. 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's primary goal is to help consumers assess what their needs are and find the right plans and programs to protect their wealth. 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.", "Producer/Network": "WCPT 820", "Email": "****@wcpt820.com", "Apple Rating": "5/5", "Apple Reviews": "6", "Avg Length": "98 min", "Format": "Extended" }, { "title": "The Gaily Show", "img_url": "https://i1.feedspot.com/200/5738145.jpg?t=1750446512", "feed_id": "5738145", "Latest Episode Date": "28-08-2026", "Total Episode Count": 539, "Since": "2023 - 2025", "Website": "https://www.am950radio.com/category/podcasts/gaily/", "Apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaily-show/id1719142480", "Spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/2zGC25xdngFMibfA8ACJTd", "YouTube": "https://www.youtube.com/@TheGailyShow", "description": "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): \u2022 Tammye Nash, Dallas Voice \u2022 Jake Wittich, Windy City Times \u2022 Joe Reberkenny, Washington Blade \u2022 Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke, George Mason University \u2022 Ilana Masad, Author & Critic \u2022 TanyaMarck Oviedo and Nick Venegoni, Queer Spirit podcast Windy City Times has been the award-winning voice of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community since 1985. The Washington Blade has provided award-winning national and international news coverage of the LGBTQ community since 1969. Dallas Voice has been the award-winning voice of the LGBTQ Community in North Texas and beyond since 1983. Websites: samuelcloweshuneke.com ilanamasad.com thequeerspirit.com/podcast", "Producer/Network": "The Gaily Show", "Email": "****@gmail.com", "Location": "Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States", "Apple Rating": "4/5", "Apple Reviews": "5", "Avg Length": "44 min", "Format": "Long form" }, { "title": "Out Chicago (Full Episodes)", "img_url": "https://i1.feedspot.com/200/8714337.jpg?t=1759790093", "feed_id": "8714337", "Latest Episode Date": "31-08-2026", "Total Episode Count": 92, "Since": "", "Apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-chicago-full-episodes/id1771720504", "description": "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.\u00a0Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of radio advertising, and real estate.'Out Chicago' is Chicago's only live broadcast for the LGBTQ community!", "Email": "****@wcpt820.com", "Apple Rating": "5/5", "Apple Reviews": "2", "Avg Length": "99 min", "Format": "Extended" }, { "title": "Driving It Home (Full Episodes)", "img_url": "https://i1.feedspot.com/200/8431683.jpg", "feed_id": "8431683", "Latest Episode Date": "28-08-2026", "Total Episode Count": 402, "Since": "2024 - 2025", "Apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driving-it-home-full-episodes/id1772728749", "Spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/5k1YzewRMAa8KsNekQbCkn", "YouTube": "https://www.youtube.com/@ChicagosWCPT820/podcasts", "description": "Here are full episodes of 'Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez' (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT Chicago ), 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. Patti has headlined in comedy clubs and colleges all over the U.S., Canada, and Europe, appeared on Nickelodeon, TBS, ABC, The Oprah Winfrey Network, and has a recurring role on NBC's 'Chicago Fire.' When her son Declan was born with a rare neurological disorder, Patti decided to take her communication and performance experience to launch her company 'With Kind Words,' in which she helps medical professionals and educators communicate with compassion. For six years, Patti was the first Latina to host her own talk show on WGN Radio 720. In addition to her work as a performer and consultant, Patti began advocating for children and families throughout Illinois and helped restore funding for vital support services after massive cuts were made by former Governor Bruce Rauner. In 2020 she ran to be the state representative of the 19th District. She is now the health care and human services liaison and assistant policy adviser for Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. Patti lives with her family on the Northwest Side of Chicago and continues to advocate for her community.", "Producer/Network": "WCPT 820", "Email": "****@wcpt820.com", "Apple Rating": "5/5", "Apple Reviews": "2", "Avg Length": "94 min", "Format": "Extended" }, { "title": "Guerrilla Press", "img_url": "https://i1.feedspot.com/200/8886019.jpg?t=1769109509", "feed_id": "8886019", "Latest Episode Date": "31-08-2026", "Total Episode Count": 108, "Since": "", "Apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guerrilla-press/id1861595085", "description": "This is the official podcast feed for Guerrilla Press! For more information about Guerrilla Press, please visit Guerrilla-Press.com or follow us on YouTube or your favorite social media platform! https://www.youtube.com/@Guerrilla-Press https://bsky.app/profile/guerrillapress.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/guerrilla_press/ https://www.tiktok.com/@guerrillapress https://www.facebook.com/guerrillapress312", "Apple Rating": "4.4/5", "Apple Reviews": "8", "Avg Length": "35 min", "Format": "Medium form" }, { "title": "WCPT 820 Weekend", "img_url": "https://i1.feedspot.com/200/5783403.jpg", "feed_id": "5783403", "Latest Episode Date": "19-01-2026", "Total Episode Count": 1946, "Since": "", "Website": "http://wcpt820.com", "Apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wcpt-820-weekend/id1775981519", "description": "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.", "Email": "****@gmail.com", "Apple Rating": "5/5", "Avg Length": "62 min", "Format": "Long form" }]

9 Best Chicago Democratic Podcasts

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