WCPT 20th Anniversary Special Live Broadcast, May 3, 2025

On this special broadcast from Max and Benny's Restaurant in Northbrook, Illinois, WCPT's Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, Scott Duff and Richard Chew were joined by (listed in order of appearance): - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson - Thom Hartmann, host of "The Thom Hartmann Program," weekdays at 11:00 a.m. on WCPT - State Sen. Laura Fine, Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 9th District - State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, Democratic member of the Illinois House for the 57th District - Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack, member of the Chicago City Council representing the 32nd Ward - Marj Halperin, Democratic analyst, political commentator on "The Mincing Rascals" podcast, fill-in host for WCPT, and a moderator of the Hideout's live conversation series - Tom Moss of Indivisible Chicago and a moderator of the Hideout's live conversation series - William Muck, professor of political science at North Central College and regular WCPT fill-in host - Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton - Kurt Mullett, "Chew's Views" contributor (every Wednesday) and a social media influencer under the name HoosierBlue63 - Joel Ostrow, professor of political science at Benedictine University and co-host (with Brian Endless) of "The World Discord" podcast - Brian Endless, senior lecturer and director of African Studies and the African Diaspora at Loyola University Chicago; co-host (with Joel Ostrow) of "The World Discord" podcast; and founder of The Come Together Project - Mark Pinski, WCPT general manager The hosts also devoted a segment to remembering the late Dick Kay. Dan Levy is heard making live announcements throughout the broadcast.