Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Full Episodes)

On today's show – Indiana Democratic State Rep. Matt Pierce– U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), candidate for U.S. Senate– Adam Klasfeld, founder and editor-in-chief of All Rise NewsCatch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Alex Nyirendah, vice chair of the Indiana Democratic Party– Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63– Kitty Richards, senior fellow at Groundwork Collaborative and former director of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds at the U.S. Department of Treasury Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Jordan Wood, candidate for Congress in Maine– Dr. Chris Jones, candidate for Congress in Arkansas– Dr. Debra Houry, senior fellow at Yale School of Public Health, adjunct professor at Emory University, former chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and principal at DH Leadership and Strategy Solutions, through which she is advising California on their PHNIX initiative Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Cliff Schecter, Democratic political adviser and commentator, and founder of Blue Amp Media– Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher at PoliticusUSA and The Daily Politicus– Leaving MAGA's Rich Logis and Jennie Gage Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Party– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast, and Shawn “Smith” Peirce and Jody Hamilton of “The Politics Bar,” now airing weeknights from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Central on WCPT– John Bartman, fifth-generation Illinois soybean farmer and activist Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Comedy duo Frangela (Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton)– Jessica Hawk, retired teacher and content creator known online as MyTeacherFace– Seth David Radwell, political analyst, speaker, and author of "American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing our Nation"  Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Richard is joined by guest co-host Rico Mowatt and their guests are– Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress– “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63 Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Molly Kudley Schneider, candidate for Ohio state House – Chris Hayes, host of “All In with Chris Hayes” on MS NOW and the “Why Is This Happening?” podcast, and author of “The Sirens’ Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource”– Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist, the host of “Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis” on Substack and YouTube, and former senior adviser to Kamala Harris Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Tom Turner, Army veteran, attorney, and Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 57th House District; he is trying to unseat incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Kuhn– Eugene DePasquale, chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party– Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget– Dr. Anthony Douglas, trauma surgeon at University of Chicago Hospital and a lead organizer behind the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act, or RIFL Act, in Illinois, and Dr. Thomas Fisher, attending emergency medicine physician at The University of Chicago and former candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show – Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast – “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63 – Corbin Trent, Democratic strategist who served as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's communications director and is currently the publisher of "America's Undoing" on Substack; also find him at afightworthhaving.com Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Demi Palecek, community activist and candidate for Illinois House in the 13th District Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Van Jakes, former NFL player who transitioned into business as a McDonald’s franchise owner; he is currently a plaintiff in federal litigation involving former franchise operators– Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher atPoliticusUSA andThe Daily Politicus– Lisa Stark, former ABC News reporter, who led a petition-signing effort urging the White House Correspondents’ Association to pledge to “fight back against any officeholder who wages systematic war against the journalists whose work the dinner commemorates” Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, along with Hal Dardick, trustee of the Cook County Pension Fund and self-described "tax report guy" for Treasurer Pappas– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan candidate for U.S. Senate– Army Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.), former acting vice chair of the National Guard Bureau, and member of National Security Leaders for America (NSL4A)– Brian Lemek, executive director of Defend The Vote Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Amy Rasmussen, executive director of Chicago Arts Partnership in Education (CAPE)– “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63– Amy McGrath, 2026 candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Eyck Freymann, Hoover Institution fellow at Stanford University, where he directs the Allied Coordination Working Group, non-resident research fellow at the U.S. Naval War College’s China Maritime Studies Institute, and author of the new book “Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China”– Joe Walsh, former Republican congressman from Illinois and host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh– Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT(heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views). Follow us:Website: https://heartlandsignal.comWCPT Facebook:   / wcpt820  Heartland Signal Facebook:   / heartlandsignal  Tiktok:   / heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignalWCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820Instagram:   / heartlandsignal  Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignalYouTube:    / @heartlandsignal  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Michelle Peltier is in for Richard Chew and her guests are– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast– Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History” Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Michelle Peltier fills in for Richard Chew and her guests are– David Gruchot, assistant national policy manager with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine– Eveline Shen, author of “Choosing to Lead Against the Current: The Courageous Operating System for Changemakers” (interview conducted by Richard, recorded Monday)  Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show Michelle Peltier fills in for Richard and her guests are– Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63– Dr. Kendric Dartis, vice president of outreach and engagement at Truth Initiative Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and syndicated foreign affairs columnist at Chicago Tribune– Aaron Kleinman, head of research at Heartland Signal and author of the “Radio Free America” newsletter– Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee state representative and candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Tennessee Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– William Elliott Hazelgrove, author of “Capone’s Vault: The Real Story of the Biggest Disaster in Television History,” available April 16– Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher at PoliticusUSA and The Daily Politicus– Rich Logis, founder of Leaving MAGA Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Glenn Davis, actor, producer and artistic director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company; Steppenwolf’s new production, “Windfall,” plays through May 31– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast, and Shawn “Smith” Peirce and Jody Hamilton of “The Politics Bar,” now airing weeknights from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Central on WCPT– Kristen Crowell, executive director of Families Over Billionaires (formerly Fair Share America) Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Jaime Harrison, political strategist, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, and host of the “At Our Table with Jaime Harrison” podcast– U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL)– Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Dr. Juanita Mora, physician with the American Lung Association, along with John Anderson III, Stage 3 lung cancer survivor– Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63– U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Laura Packard, progressive health care advocate, Stage 4 cancer survivor, founder of Health Care Voices and Voices of Health Care Action, and host of the weekly streaming show and podcast “Care Talk”– Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party– Illinois State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, Democrat representing the 21st House District Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Betsy Hodges, speaker, writer, adviser, and former mayor of Minneapolis– Lavora Barnes, senior adviser for Democracy Defenders Fund and former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party– Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of "Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis" Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast– Shawn Harris, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 14th District of Georgia– Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson with the April edition of “This Month with the Mayor” Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:– Dr. Sameer Vohra, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)– Adam Klasfeld, founder and editor-in-chief of All Rise News– Dante King, university professor, speaker, and human resource management consultant; he is the author of three books, including the 2026 release "The Psychopathy of Whiteness: The Epigenetics of Anti-Blackness, Malignant Narcissism, and Collective Antisocial Personality Disorder" Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Chew is joined by Robert Pape, professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago specializing in international security affairs, and author of The Escalation Trap on Substack. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show:–  John Parker, host of “The Gaily Show,” weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT– “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63– Robert Pape, professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago specializing in international security affairs, and author of The Escalation Trap on Substack Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Corbin Trent, Democratic strategist who served as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s communications director and is currently the publisher of “America’s Undoing” on Substack– Dr. Debra Houry, former chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who resigned in protest last August; she is also a senior fellow in the Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology at Yale School of Public Health, and principal at DH Leadership and Strategy Solutions, through which she is advising California on their PHNIX initiative Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Edwin Eisendrath, host of “It’s The Democracy, Stupid” (Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT) and publisher of “It’s The Democracy, Stupid” on Substack– Mike Lofgren, Iran war critic, former Republican Congressional aide, and contributor to Washington Monthly; his new article is  "Asymmetric War in Iran: How Trump and the U.S. Are Being Played" Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Twyler L. Jenkins, founder and CEO of I Am That Woman Movement, and creator of an upcoming Women's History Month Luncheon Honoring Non-Profit Leaders, Sunday, March 29 at Maggiano's Little Italy in Chicago– Jody Martin, community organizer, campaign strategist, progressive advocate, and creator of The Snarky Correspondent on Substack; her latest article is "Paul Vallas’ Blame Game: A Masterclass in Missing the Point"– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast– Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History” Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Ryan Nunn, director of research with Yale University's Budget Lab, and former senior economist at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers– Dr. Anthony Douglas, trauma surgeon at University of Chicago Hospital, and a lead organizer behind the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act, or RIFL Act, in Illinois (learn more about Advocacy Day: https://secure.numero.ai/signup/RIFL-Act-Advocacy-Day)– Shaughnessy Naughton, president of 314 Action, the only organization in the nation focused on recruiting, training, and electing Democrats with a background in science to public office Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Dan Summins, director of Blessings in a Backpack, along with George Colone, club director of the Pedersen-McCormick Boys & Girls Club– Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63– Qasim Rashid, author, activist, human rights lawyer, SiriusXM host, and creator of “Let’s Address This” on Substack Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Sean McCann, Michigan state senator and candidate for U.S. House in the 4th District of Michigan– Jessica Hawk, retired teacher and content creator known on social media as MyTeacherFace– Lavora Barnes, political director of Democracy Defenders Fund and former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher at PoliticusUSA and The Daily Politicus– Whitney Randall, U.S. Navy veteran, WCPT intern, the founder of Yes And Adventures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children through improv, storytelling, confidence-building, and community service Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast– Molly Schneider, candidate for Ohio state House– Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois, and Cook County Board Commissioner Donna Miller, candidate for Congress in the 2nd District of Illinois Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Chris Matthews, former host of “Hardball with Chris Matthews” (now on Substack), and author of “Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters”– Brian Lemek, executive director of Defend The Vote– Niketa Patel, executive director/CEO of the Online News Association (ONA), a nonprofit membership organization and the essential hub for adaptive leadership in journalism Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Primary Election Night in Illinois, WCPT hosts Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, and Richard Chew were on the air between 7:00 and 10:30 p.m. Central Tuesday with special guests, live updates from our reporters, candidate call-ins, and the important speeches as they happened. Guests included: - U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)- Jacob Kaplan, executive director of the Cook County Democratic Party - Max Bever, director of Public Information for the Chicago Board of Election- Lisa Hernandez, chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois and member of the Illinois House of Representatives- Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst and pundit - Peter Giangreco, Democratic strategist, partner at The Strategy Group - Aaron Kleinman, head of research at Heartland Signal- U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois- Chicago Alders Matt Martin and Timmy Knudsen - Illinois State Reps Kam Buckner and Rick Ryan - Precious Brady Davis, commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul- Dovile Cather, Juliana Stratton campaign manager Our on-location reporters were:- Ken Mejia-Beal (frequent fill-in host and guest co-host on “Driving It Home” and “Out Chicago”) from Daniel Biss HQ- Matt Byrne (WCPT producer) from Melissa Bean HQ - Paul Chivari (WCPT producer) from Raja Krishnamoorthi HQ - Steve Lessman (WCPT sales manager) from Margaret Croke HQ- Ellen Miller (co-host of “Out Chicago,” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on WCPT) from Juliana Stratton HQ - Dylan Olthoff (WCPT producer) from Sen. Robert Peters HQ - Whitney Randall (WCPT intern) from Robin Kelly HQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show – Anna Palermo, Chicago actress and cabaret singer– Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63– Jill Habig, president and founder of Public Rights Project Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), candidate for U.S. Senate– Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois– Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois – Barbara McQuade, legal analyst, law professor, former United States attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, co-host of the "#Sisters in Law" podcast, and author of “Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America" Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Amy McDonald, host of the “The Foolish Optimist with Amy McDonald” podcast– Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of “Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis” Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Radiance Ward, candidate for judge, 1st Judicial Subcircuit of Cook County– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Melissa Bean, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois– Illinois State Sen. Willie Preston, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois– Kat Abughazaleh, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63– Eugene Robinson, political columnist and author of the new book "Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America" Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Nicole Lynn Lewis, founder and chief executive officer of Generation Hope, and author of "Student Parent: The Fight for Families, the Cost of Poverty, and the Power of College"– Leaving MAGA's Rich Logis and Steven Francisci Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast– Illinois Democratic State Rep. La Shawn Ford, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois– Shawn Harris, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 14th District of Georgia, where a special election will take place March 10 to replace Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress in January Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Dr. Adam Barsouk, resident-physician at the University of Pennsylvania, oncology researcher, and author of the 2026 book "Outsmarting Cancer: Risk Reduction and the Power of Prevention" – North Carolina State Rep. Dante Pittman (D)– Dr. Thomas Fisher, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.