WCPT AM 820

A commercial progressive talk radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan area with studios on the Northwest Side and transmission facilities in the surrounding region. With a long and complex broadcasting history dating to 1923, the station has undergone numerous format changes reflecting evolving radio trends. In the late 1990s and 2000s, it established itself as a dedicated news and talk outlet, becoming the first all-sports station in Chicago in 1992 before eventually transitioning to progressive talk format. As of 2007, the station shifted to progressive talk programming featuring nationally recognized political commentators and news analysts, broadcasting 24 hours daily with power adjustments after sunset to manage interference with distant stations. The station operates as part of a media company focused on progressive political content.