WCPT 820 Interview: Nancy MacLean

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Nancy MacLean, professor of History and Public Policy at Duke University. Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-big-picture).    And find “The Big Picture (Full Episodes)” podc…

WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), who has represented the 5th District since 2009.  Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-big-picture).    And find “The Big Picture (Full Episod…

WCPT 820 Interview: Seth Cotlar

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Seth Cotlar, professor of history at Willamette University. He discussed the historical and contemporary dynamics of the right-wing political movement, highlighting the persistent conspiracy theories and alternative realities that have animated the right, dating back …

WCPT 820 Interview: Ashton Pittman

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Ashton Pittmanof the Mississippi Free Press.  He discussed a story about Kasper Eriksen, a Danish immigrant arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to a 2015 paperwork error. Ericksen, who has lived in Mississippi for well over a decade, has four chi…

WCPT 820 Interview: Colette Holt

Edwin is joined by Colette Holt, founder, Colette Holt & Associates.  She discussed the Trump administration's assault on the rule of law, citing examples like Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's ignorance of habeas corpus and President Donald Trump's claim to be the sole arbiter of the l…

WCPT 820 Interview: Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL)

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Illinois Congressman Sean Casten, who discussed the GOP's budget bill that narrowly passed the House last week. Casten voted with all Democrats to oppose its passage.  "It's a heartbreaking moment for America," he told WCPT. "Now, obviously, the Senate still has to pa…

WCPT 820 Interview: Amanda Marcotte

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by Amanda Macotte, senior politics writer at Salon.com. She discussed her new YouTube series "Standing Room Only" and her recent deep dive into the Christian prayer app Hallow, which features celebrities like Chris Pratt and Mark Wahlberg. Marcotte criticized the app's co…

WCPT 820 Interview: David Graham

Edwin Eisendrath is joined by David Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Project: How Project 2025 Is Reshaping America. Graham discussed the precarious state of American democracy, highlighting the neglect of government institutions like the Federal Aviation Administration and th…

WCPT 820 Interview: Jeff Jarvis

Edwin talks to Jeff Jarvis, visiting professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University.  Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-big-picture).   And find “The Big Picture (Ful…

WCPT 820 Interview: Donna Ladd of Mississippi Free Press

Edwin is joined by Donna Ladd, editor at Mississippi Free Press. She discussed the proclamation of April as Confederate Heritage Month in Mississippi and its implications. She highlighted the extremist views of some advocates who romanticize the Confederacy and criticized Governor Tate Reeves (R) f…