Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive is 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 — Democrats, of course. 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.