Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Full Episodes)
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. 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.
Episodes
On today's show
– Robbie Bach, former chief Xbox officer at Microsoft and author of “Blockchain Syndicate: A Contemporary Thriller” (recorded February 12)
– Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin, and candidate for the Texas House of Representatives
– Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of "Endless Urgency with Mike N...
On today's show:
– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast
– Michelle Duster, author, educator, historian, and Chicagoan known for her work to preserve the legacy of her great-grandmother, Ida B. Wells
Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).
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On today's show:
– Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, immigration attorney and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin, and 2026 candidate for the Texas House of Representatives
– John Bartman, fifth-generation Illinois soybean farmer and activist, and Will Westmoreland, Missouri farmer, political activist and the founder of Back Forty Action, a rural advocacy organization fighting for better health c...
On today's show:
– “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63
– Iowa State Sen. Renee Hardman
Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).
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On today's show
– Dr. Roger Mitchell, president of the National Medical Association, the nation’s oldest and largest organization representing Black physicians and their patients
– Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party
– Demi Palecek, community activist and candidate for Illinois House in the 13th District
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On today's show:
– Dr. Annie Andrews, pediatrician, public health expert and candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, where she is seeking to unseat Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham
– Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher at PoliticusUSA and The Daily Politicus
– Robert Pape, professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago specializing in international securi...
Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate candidates U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton face off in WCPT's Senate Candidate Forum.
Moderated by WCPT hosts Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, and Richard Chew, the forum covered a wide range of issues — giving voters a direct look at where these candidates stand.
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On today's show
– Robert Held, Chicago attorney and activist
– Karen Byrne, co-host 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).
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On today's show
– Greg Palast, filmmaker, journalist, and author; his documentary "Vigilantes Inc.: America’s New Vote Suppression Hitmen" is available at GregPalast.com
– Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi
– James David Gailliard, senior pastor of Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and candidate for North Carolina Senate
– Dr. Thomas Fisher, cand...
On today's show:
– Kristen Crowell, executive director of Fair Share America
– “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63
– 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...
On today's show:
– Pamela Pugh, president of the Michigan State Board of Education and candidate for Michigan State Senate in the 35th District; she is on the ballot in the special Democratic primary on Tuesday, February 3
– Niketa Patel, executive director/CEO of
the Online News Association (ONA), a nonprofit membership organization and the essential hub for adaptiv...
On today's show
– Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza
– Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast
– Michelle Duster, author, educator, historian, and Chicagoan known for her work to preserve the legacy of her great-grandmother, Ida B. Wells
– Dante King, university professor, author, speaker, human resource management consultant, and DEI expert
On today's show:
– Del. Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk, speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates
– Illinois Democratic State Rep. La Shawn Ford, candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois
– North Carolina State Rep. Rodney Pierce (D), candidate for North Carolina House District 27
– Texas State Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer (D), candidate for Texas House District 116
On today's show:
– U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus
– 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).
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On today's show:
– Shawn “Smith” Peirce and Jody Hamilton, co-hosts of “The Politics Bar,” now airing weeknights from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Central on WCPT
– 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”
– Mike Nellis, Democrat...
On today's show:
– Benjamin Goldhagen, Russian disinformation expert and director of the 2025 documentary “The Steel Porcupine,” an “unforgettable cinematic experience that exposes Russia’s campaign of extermination in Ukraine, the Ukrainian people’s spirit to resist and prevail, and the world’s response”
– Dr. Anthony Douglas, trauma surgeon at University of Chicago Hospi...
On today's show:
– Jody Martin, community organizer, campaign strategist, progressive advocate, and creator of The Snarky Correspondent on Substack
– “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63
– Adam Klasfeld, founder and editor-in-chief of All Rise News
Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/...
On today's show:
– Malcolm Kenyatta, Pennsylvania state representative and Democratic National Committee vice chair
– Joe Walsh, former Republican congressman from Illinois, host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh, and co-founder of PAXIS, an app to provide all the information someone needs when ICE comes knocking on their door
– Jeff Cohen, economist and candidate in the ...
On today's show:
– Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), candidate for U.S. Senate
– Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast
– Phil Andrew, 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).
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On today's show:
– Laura Packard, progressive health care advocate, Stage 4 cancer survivor, and founder of Health Care Voices
– Pat Hynes, candidate for Cook County assessor
– Leah Litman, professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School, author of “Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes” and co-host of the “...
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