The episode before last, host Spencer Critchley was the guest for a change, interviewed by Joan Esposito, who hosts a liberal talk radio show originating at WCPT-AM in Chicago. This time, Spencer interviews Joan about how she manages to conduct smart, in-depth, live political conversations three hours a day, five days a week — sometimes devoting a full hour to a topic when the standard is a few minutes. We hear what Joan has learned as a radio host, as a TV news anchor, and in other roles, helping people understand what’s going on in their lives and in the world.
About Joan Esposito
Joan Esposito is proud to be an official member of the terrific line up on WCPT AM 820, Chicago’s live local progressive talk station, where she has been a regular fill-in host.
Her goals are to make the show inclusive, topical, and interactive. She will react to the news of the day and find out what is happening in the neighborhoods around Chicago. She will talk about politics, issues, and culture and have some fun along the way.
Joan is a long-time member of the SAG-AFTRA union and previously appeared on Chicago’s WGN Channel 9, ABC 7 and NBC 5 as both anchor and reporter. For more than 10 years she led a media training company that worked with local, national and international clients.
She is the proud mom of two children, Ben and Thomasina. Joan is a cancer survivor who loves to row crew on the North Shore channel.