Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Featured Interviews)

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, 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), 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

Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Featured Interviews) is a news podcast hosted by WCPT 820, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget: WCPT 820 Interview

  Sep 29, 202622 min

  Richard Chew is joined by Maya MacGuineas , president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The discussion explored how federal deficit reduction could improve affordability and why durable fiscal reforms require politically difficult choices. Here are a few  key points from the conversation: - MacGuineas explained that roughly $2 trillion in annual federal borrowing contributes to lower wages, higher inflation, and higher borrowing costs. - Reducing deficits could support productivity, economic growth, wages, prices, and interest rates over the long term. - Economic growth benefits households only when gains are distributed throughout the economy rather than concentrated among higher-income groups. - Investments in human capital and infrastructure were presented as more growth-oriented than consumption-based spending. - Unfunded tax cuts, direct checks, excessive spending, poorly designed tariffs, and endless wars were presented as inadequate structural solutions. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal   Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Angela Nelson: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

  Sep 29, 202626 min

  Richard Chew is joined by Angela Nelson , Democratic candidate for Minnesota State Senate District 35. She discussed her campaign and its focus on community affordability, education, safety, housing, and leadership change. - A lifelong Coon Rapids resident and school principal, Nelson said residents are struggling with health care costs, prescriptions, housing payments, and access to services. - Her campaign has engaged voters through extensive door knocking and emphasizes the importance of every vote, particularly in a district with a narrow prior election margin. - She aims to increase school funding through a proposed constitutional amendment using Minnesota’s land trust, without relying on property taxes; expand mental health support, improve school security, and pursue restrictions on assault weapons; and address limited affordable housing by considering redevelopment of vacant commercial properties. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal   Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Prof. Robert Pape: WCPT 820 Interview

  Sep 28, 202621 min

  Richard Chew is joined by Robert Pape , professor of political science at the University of Chicago and author of “ The Escalation Trap ” on Substack; his new book, “ Our Own Worst Enemies: America in the Age of Violent Populism ,” came out last Tuesday.  The interview focused on political violence, the Iran war, and risks surrounding the upcoming election. Here are a few key points from the conversation: - Pape argued that political violence has become normalized, citing the use of force in domestic policy and international affairs. - He said the main dangers to November's election may arise after polls close, during vote counting and challenges to results. - He identified parallels with the 2020 election, including claims that elections are being manipulated; he also touched on Trump's “stand back and stand by” remark during the 2020 presidential debate and pardons for January 6 participants. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal   Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Jen Fox: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

  Sep 28, 202625 min

  Richard Chew is joined by Jen Fox , Democratic candidate for Minnesota House District 41B. The conversation focused on Fox’s campaign to flip the district from Republican control (the GOP incumbent is not seeking re-election) and her priorities for local representation. Here are a few key points from the conversation: - Fox is a small-business owner, former Hastings City Council member, and former Minnesota Department of Commerce employee with a master’s degree in public policy. - She ran in 2024 and came within 510 votes of winning; she is running again because the seat is open and to honor the late Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman. - Fox emphasized accountability, pragmatic policymaking, and stronger connections among federal, state, and local governments. - Residents are concerned about affordability, access to representatives, political divisiveness, and unmet local needs. - Key policy concerns include PFAS and microplastics contamination, cleanup costs, taxes, child care, education, water rates, small businesses, family farms, labor, and environmental protection. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal   Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Prof. Kevin Schultz: WCPT 820 Interview

  Sep 25, 202625 min

  Richard Chew is joined by Mike Bennett , associate vice chancellor for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Strategy at UIC, and affiliate faculty member in the UIC School of Law. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT ( heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views ).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal   Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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