Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive | October 1, 2026

On today's show

– Allan Lichtman, distinguished professor of history at American University and author of the new book "Great American Presidents: The Twelve Who Transformed the Nation"; he also recently wrote an article for MS NOW with the headline "Republicans in Congress aren’t afraid of Trump. They agree with him"

– Dr. E.J. Fagan, associate professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois Chicago and author of "The Thinkers: The Rise of Partisan Think Tanks and the Polarization of American Politics" (2024)

– Greg Hinz, columnist for Crain's Chicago Business

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