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
– Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast
– Amy McDonald, host of the “The Foolish Optimist with Amy McDonald” podcast and campaign manager for Democrat Ashley Bell in North Carolina's 10th Congressional District
– Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals): A History
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On today's show Richard is joined by in-studio guest co-hosts by Enrico Mowatt, director of Brand Partnerships at Mirror Digital, and financial services professional Rick Kasprzak, and their guests are
– Anusha Thotakura, executive director of Citizen Action Illinois
– Shaughnessy Naughton, president of 314 Action
– Kelda Roys, Wisconsin state senator and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor
On today's show
– Anna M. Gomez, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission
– Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63
– Colette Delawalla, founder and CEO of Stand Up for Science
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
– Curtis Hertel, chair of the Michigan Democratic Party
– Dr. Theresa Brooks, physician and 2026 candidate for Michigan State Senate
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On today's show:
– Ashley Bell, Candidate for Congress in the 10th District of North Carolina
– Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher at PoliticusUSA and The Daily Politicus
– Retired Army Lieutenant General Russel Honore, founder of the GreenARMY, a coalition of civic, community, and environmental groups fighting industrial pollution and climate impacts in Louisiana.
On today's show
– Elgie Sims, Illinois state senator representing the 17th District; he talks about the just-designated Emmett Till Day in the state of Illinois (July 25)
– Rick Smith, host of "The Rick Smith Show," weekdays at 5:00 a.m. Central on WCPT
– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast, and Shawn “Smith” Peirce and Jody Hamilton of “The Politics Bar,” now airing weeknig...
On today's show Richard is joined by guest co-host Rico Mowatt and their guests are
– Emily Williams, host of the Webby Award-winning podcast "Beyond Voting"
– Karen Freeman-Wilson, president and CEO of Chicago Urban League and co-chair of the Chicago Financial Future Task Force
– Jill Habig, president and founder of Public Rights Project
On today's show
– Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63
– Illinois State Rep. Robyn Gabel, majority leader of the Illinois House of Representatives
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
– Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party
– Iowa State Sen. Catelin Drey (D)
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...On today's show:
– Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher at PoliticusUSA and The Daily Politicus
– Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward
– 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).
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On today's show
– Jane Ruby of the League of Women Voters; she talks about Chicago voting rights advocates honoring John Lewis with a candlelight vigil tonight and planned weekend of action
– Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast
– Illinois State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago)
– Danielle Butterfield, president and executive director of Priorities USA
On today's show
– Peggy Flanagan, lieutenant governor of Minnesota and 2026 candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
– Alexandra Natapoff, Harvard Law School professor and co-editor of "America Unfinished: 250 Years of Law and Governance" (2026)
– Qasim Rashid, author, activist, human rights lawyer, SiriusXM host, and creator of "Let’s Address This" on Substack
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On today's show
– Eddie S. Glaude Jr., the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University and author of several bestselling books, including “America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries” (2026)
– “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63
– Mandela Barnes, ...
On today's show
– Amber Wallin, executive director of the State Revenue Alliance
– Adam Snider, director of communications for the Governors Highway Safety Association, which is releasing its analysis, "Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2025 Preliminary Data"
– Dr. Annie Andrews, pediatrician, public health expert and candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina
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On today's show
– Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi
– Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast
– Amy McDonald, host of the “The Foolish Optimist with Amy McDonald” 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:
– Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of “Endless Urgency with Mike Nellis”
– Steve Phillips, columnist and New York Times bestselling author of “Brown Is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority” (2016) and ”Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else?: Playing Offense in the Fight for Racial Justice in America” (2...
On today's show
– Chew’s Views contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63
– Dr. Thomas Fisher, attending emergency medicine physician at The University of Chicago and former candidate for Congress in the 7th District of Illinois
– H.H. Leonards, co-founder of 51 Steps to Freedom
Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsig...
On today's show
– Elgie Sims, Illinois state senator representing the 17th District; he serves as majority caucus appropriations leader
– Dr. Chris Jones, candidate for Congress in Arkansas
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
– Abbas Alawieh, 2026 candidate for Michigan State Senate, District 2
– Rick Tivers, clinical social worker and therapist based in Evanston, 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
– Daniel Squadron, president and co-founder of Future Now and author of “The Fourth Branch: How State Government Can Save Our Union” (2026)
– Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast, and Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63
– Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson with the July edition of “This Month with the Mayor”
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