Chew's Views (Featured Interviews)
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Chew's Views (Featured Interviews)
Here is a collection of the most interesting and important interviews that air on “Chew's Views” (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap f...
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WCPT 820 Interview: Eveline Shen
Richard Chew is joined by Eveline Shen, author of “Choosing to Lead Against the Current: The Courageous Operating System for Changemakers.”
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WCPT 820 Interview: Kevin Schultz and Karen Byrne
Richard Chew is joined by Karen Byrne, co-host of the TruBlu Politics podcast, and Kevin Schultz, professor of history at UIC and author of “Why Every...
WCPT 820 Interview: Texas State Rep. Gene Wu (D)
Richard Chew is joined by Texas State Rep. Gene Wu; he is chair of the House Democratic Caucus.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Leah Litman
Richard Chew is joined by Leah Litman, author of “Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes,” prof...
WCPT 820 Interview: William Enyart
Richard Chew is joined by Maj. Gen. William Enyart (Ret.), former adjutant general of Illinois and former Illinois congressman.
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Blythe Potter
Richard Chew is joined by Blythe Potter, candidate for Indiana secretary of state, with “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Mullett, AKA HoosierBlue63.
WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Amanda Weinstein
Richard Chew is joined by Amanda Weinstein, candidate for Hudson, Ohio, City Council, along with “Chew’s Views” contributor Kurt Hurner.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Richard Chew is joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Khristian Dentley of TAKE 6
Richard Chew and in-studio guest Rico Mowatt talk to Khristian Dentley, member of TAKE 6, the Grammy Award-winning men’s vocal group, and Gospel Music...
WCPT 820 Interview: Michigan State Sen. Dayna Polehanki
Richard Chew is joined by Michigan State Sen. Dayna Polehanki. She is Majority Caucus chair for Michigan Senate Democrats.
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Chew's Views, Oct. 21, 2025
On today's show:
– Michigan State Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D); she is Majority Caucus chair for Michigan Senate Democrats
– Enrico Mowatt, di...
WCPT 820 Interview: Mike Nellis
Richard Chew is joined by "Chew's Views" regular Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and host of “Endless Urgency” on Substack and YouTube.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Macy Miller
Richard Chew is joined by Macy Miller, outreach co-chair of UIC GEO (Graduate Employees Organization).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jennifer Jones of Google
Richard Chew is joined by Google technology expert Jennifer Jones.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jamie Bussel of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Richard Chew is joined by Jamie Bussel, senior program officer at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Michelle Duster
Richard Chew is joined by Michelle Duster, author, educator, historian, and Chicagoan known for her work to preserve the legacy of her great-grandmoth...
WCPT 820 Interview: Karen Byrne
Richard Chew is joined by Karen Byrne of the TruBlu Politics podcast.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Rick Smith
Richard Chew is joined by Rick Smith, host of “The Rick Smith Show,” weekdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Central on WCPT.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Shaughnessy Naughton of 314 Action
Richard Chew is joined by Shaughnessy Naughton, president of 314 Action.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Melanie Nathan
Richard Chew is joined by Melanie Nathan, South African-born human rights lawyer who directs the African Human Rights Coalition. The Coalition support...
WCPT 820 Interview: Tamar Jacoby
Richard Chew is joined by Tamar Jacoby, director of the New Ukraine Project at the Progressive Policy Institute.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Aurora Mayor John Laesch
Richard Chew is joined by John Laesch, mayor of Aurora, former East Aurora School Board member, and former naval intelligence analyst.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Bobby Kogan
Richard Chew is joined by Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress.
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Amy McGrath
Richard Chew is joined by Amy McGrath, 2026 candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, political and national security analyst, former fighter pilot and U...
WCPT 820 Interview: Sarah Jones of PoliticusUSA
Richard Chew is joined by Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher at PoliticusUSA.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Rich Logis of Leaving MAGA
Richard Chew is joined by Rich Logis of Leaving MAGA.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
Richard Chew is joined by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, professor, writer, activist, playwright, and author of the new book “A Protest History of the Uni...
WCPT 820 Interview: Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson
Filling in for Richard Chew, Michelle Peltier is joined by Justin J. Pearson, Tennessee state representative and newly announced candidate for Congres...
WCPT 820 Interview: Randi Weingarten
Filling in for Richard Chew, Michelle Peltier is joined by Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers and author of “Why Fasci...
WCPT 820 Interview: John Fugelsang
Filling in for Richard Chew, Michelle Peltier is joined by John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, podcaster and radio host, TV pundit, and author of the New...
Chew's Views Oct. 6 2025
Michelle Peltier fills in for Richard and her guests are:
– Matt Ruff, president of the American Writers Museum, which on Friday is presenting “...
WCPT 820 Interview: Jake Tapper
Richard Chew is joined by Jake Tapper, CNN anchor, chief Washington correspondent, and the author of “Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer...
WCPT 820 Interview: Mayor Brandon Johnson
Richard Chew is joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson with “This Month with the Mayor.”
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Dr. Thomas Fisher
Richard Chew is joined by Dr. Thomas Fisher, candidate for Congress in the 7th Congressional District of Illinois.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Enrico Mowatt
Richard Chew is joined in studio by Enrico Mowatt, director of Brand Partnerships at Mirror Digital.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Barbara McQuade
Richard Chew and in-studio guest Enrico Mowatt are joined by Barbara McQuade, legal analyst, law professor, former United States attorney for the East...
WCPT 820 Interview: Kim A. Snyder, director of "The Librarians"
Richard Chew is joined by Kim A. Snyder, director of “The Librarians.” The new documentary opens in theaters October 3 and will be screening in Chicag...
WCPT 820 Interview: Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys
Richard Chew is joined by Kelda Roys, Wisconsin state senator and Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Suzanne Johansson
Richard Chew is joined by Chevrolet child passenger safety engineer Suzanne Johansson.
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Chew's Views Sep. 29 2025
On today's show:
– Suzanne Johansson, Chevrolet child passenger safety engineer
– Sarah Jones, managing editor and co-publisher at Politi...