Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

On this week’s show Scott and Ellen are joined by:– Carolyn Pinta, founder of BG Pride, along with her husband Bob Pinta; this year’s Buffalo Grove Pride Fest is scheduled for Sunday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Paul Kruse, playwright; his new work, “Eelpout,” plays through May 30 at Chicago’s Shattered Globe Theatre– Wade Schaaf, founder and artistic director of Chicago Repertory Ballet; their Spring Series happens May 29-31 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT(heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are– Elizabeth Stam, star and co-writer of “Hekla,” a new film by director Michael Glover Smith; it opens May 10 at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago– Kayla Boyle, star of the one-woman show “Call Me Elizabeth,” which she’ll perform Saturday, May 3 at the Center on Halsted (presented by PrideArts) Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). 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/@heartlandsignalSupport the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show– David Zippel, director of “Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon,” coming to Chicago’s Apollo Theater April 21-May 17– Bob Bullen, Chicago-based actor, writer and singer; he is currently performing the role of Sylvia St. Croix in “Ruthless: The Musical,” playing April 15th through May 17th at Citadel Theatre Company in Lake Forest, Illinois. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard (filling in for Ellen Miller) and their guests are – Noelle Oh, cast member of “White Rooster,” having its world premiere run at Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre through April 26 – Ted Hoerl and Steve Scott, co-stars of “Love Letters,” a fundraiser performance benefiting PrideArts, Saturday, April 11th at Center on Halsted Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show– Alan Mingo Jr., star of “The Wiz,” playing at Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre March 31-April 5, 2026– Chase Glenn, executive director of the GenderCool Project Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show– Starr De Los Santos of Indivisible Chicago on next Saturday’s No Kings rally– Landree Flemming (director) and Alec Phan (actor) from About Face Theatre‘s new production of “Modern Gentleman”– Joli Robinson, CEO of Center on Halsted; their 2026 Human First Gala takes place April 11 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show– Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), 2026 candidate for U.S. Senate [Listen to the conversation]– Alex Grelle of “Grelley Duvall Best Actress,” playing through April 12 at Chicago’s Chopin Theatre– Claire Divizio, director of Thompson Street Opera Company‘s new production of “Off Nights at the Sometimes Cafe,” playing March 19-22 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show– Zoey Carter, candidate for Illinois state House (District 93)– “Fully Committed” director Derek Bertelsen and actor Mike Newquist; the one-person show runs March 13 through 28 at the The Den Theater, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago– Asher McMaher, executive director of Trans Up Front IL; the Light the Way Soiree takes place Saturday, March 21 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by– Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner and candidate for Congress– George Keating, star of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," playing through March 28 at the Marriott Theatre– Sophia Wong Boccio, founder and executive director of Asian Pop-Up Cinema Chicago, March 20-April 12 Catch "Out Chicago" Sundays from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show Ellen Miller is joined by guest co-host Kathy Voltmer and their guests are:– Wesley Taylor, cast member in The Goodman’s production of “Holiday,” playing through March 8– Cat McDonnell of The Second City– Sara Feigenholtz, Illinois state senator serving the 6th District and candidate for re-election Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show– Mike Simmons, Illinois state senator (7th District) and candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois – Alex Lubischer, playwright of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble‘s “Pivot,” playing through March 21 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois– Collaboraction Theatre Company Artistic Director Anthony Moseley and Executive Director Darlene Jackson on “Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till,” playing at the Kimball Arts Center through March 1 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are– John Parker and Jim Pounds of KTNF’s “The Gaily Show,” weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT– Jackson Evans, star of “Little Shop of Horrors,” playing through March 15 at the Marriott Theatre– August Spree, senior manager of special events at AIDS Foundation Chicago; "World of Chocolate," benefiting AIDS Foundation Chicago, takes place Friday, February 27 at Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by:– Dr. Lindsay Doyle, LGBTQ+ affirming licensed clinical psychologist at Chicago Therapy Collective– Aurora Adachi-Winter, cast member of the Chicago premiere production of “Eureka Day,” the Tony Award®-winning hit satire of progressivism, parenting, and public health, playing at Broadway in Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place through February 22– Kelli Connell, photographer; the exhibit “Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell” opens January 24 at the Elmhurst Art Museum Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:|– Marj Halperin, Democratic analyst and political commentator on “The Mincing Rascals” podcast– Anne Friedman, executive director of Gay For Good, a national organization that mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader community– Da-Mekah Victorian of Artemis Singers, Chicago’s Lesbian Feminist Chorus; on January 17 they present “Interwoven: Threads of Earth and Self” at VanderCook College of Music, 3125 S. Federal St. in Chicago Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show– John Parker and Jim Pounds, co-hosts of “The Gaily Show,” which originates from KTNF-Minneapolis and airs weeknights at 10:00 Central on WCPT– Ken Mejia-Beal of The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Youth Outlook Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this week's show:– Timothy Jackson, senior director of Policy & Advocacy at AIDS Foundation Chicago– Jeff Copeland, author of “Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn”– Carolyn Pinta of Buffalo Grove Pride Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Anthony Rapp, star of “Anthony Rapp: Home for the Holidays,” December 17-20 at The Joan & Paul Theatre in Chicago– Colin Kelty, co-founder of Stars & Garters retro entertainment venue (3914 N. Clark St. in Chicago) Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Singer-songwriter Paul Williams (rebroadcast of a previous “Out Chicago” interview)– Christopher Pazdernik, Jeff Award-winning director and producer, and managing director of Season of Concern, an organization founded in 1987 to support Chicago theater practitioners afflicted with AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses; today they act as the short-term emergency fund for Chicago’s theater community– Christine Brandes, soprano-turned-conductor; she is conducting “Falstaff” at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater, December 3-7 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Asher McMaher, executive director of Trans Up Front IL– Tara Mallen, artistic director of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, on their 30th anniversary season and December 9 benefit screening of “Ghostlight”– Paul Oakley Stovall of Writers Theatre, which is performing “As You Like It” through December 14 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Karen Reitan, president and CEO of the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago– Lesley Ann Warren,‬ Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, who is hosting “Clue: The Movie 40th Anniversary Screening,” November 16 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater– Russell Thomas of Lyric Opera of Chicago; he is currently appearing in “Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci” through November 23– Jessica Love, director of Red Theater’s world premiere of “The Pilon,” playing through November 23 at The Edge Off Broadway Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– John Waters– Chase Glenn, new executive director of the GenderCool Project– Tim Rhoze and Bria Walker-Rhoze of “The Baldwin|Giovanni Experience,” which will have its world premier at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in Evanston, November 1-16 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Jess Wilcox, curator of Wrightwood 659’s “Scott Burton: Shape Shift,” a comprehensive look at artist Scott Burton, who blurred the boundaries between art and design, identity and public space– Marielle Kraft, indie-pop singer-songwriter who performs at Schubas Tavern in Chicago on October 23; her new, debut album is “The Right People Will Love You”– Jeff Cass, director of BrightSide Theatre Company‘s production of  “The Rocky Horror Show,” opening 10/25 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Kathy Tholin, chair of the Indivisible Chicago Alliance– Miz Cracker, RuPaul’s Drag Race star, who returns to Chicagoland with an all-new Halloween spectacular, Crack-O-Lantern: Things that Scare Me, 10/25– Eileen Dixon, director/co-adapter of Redtwist Theatre’s “Chicago: Queerly Adapted From The Play You’ve Never Heard Of That Inspired The Musical You Can’t Get Away From,” opening October 19 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Madison Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, 2026 candidate for Wisconsin Assembly– Jessica Esquivel, Ph.D., co-founder of Oyanova Enterprises– Sasha Velour, gender-fluid drag queen and visual artist– Alison Gash, professor of political science at the University of Oregon, contributor to The Washington Monthly, and co-founder/president of OurSchool, a nurturing and creative anti-racist space for LGBTQ+ young people– Michael Herrman, chief executive officer of Chicago House Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– John Parker and Jim Pounds, co-hosts of "The Gaily Show" on WCPT 820– JJ Niemann, star of "Catch Me If You Can," playing at the Marriott Theatre through October 19– Jen Kober, actor and comedian; she plays Zanies Rosemont October 1  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– “Gangsta Baby” playwright and actor Cameron Rasdaal-Monro and director Rikki Beadle-Blair. Open Space Arts is presenting the American premiere of the London hit September 19-October 5.– Jeffrey McHale, director of “It’s Dorothy,” playing Sunday, September 21, as the Documentary Centerpiece of Reeling 2025: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:– Ceramic artists and community organizers Lesley Bevan and Susan McBride; they talk about Pots to the People: Seconds for the First Amendment, happening Saturday, September 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.– Countess Luann de Lesseps, who brings her show "Marry F Kill" to Chicago's Vic Theatre, Saturday, September 13th at 7:30 p.m.– (Queer) Sacred Space Salon's curator and creator Rob Lindley, with special guests Anthony Hudson and Claire Kaplan of The Mary and Judas Show Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Equality Illinois– Ellen Krug, trans activist, lawyer, author of "Getting to Ellen: A Memoir about Love, Honesty and Gender Change" and "Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life"– Hayley Rice, artistic director of Babes with Blades Theatre Company, which presents the Fighting Words Festival, September 6-7 and September 13-14 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Alison Gash, professor of political science at the University of Oregon, contributor to The Washington Monthly, and co-founder/president of OurSchool, a nurturing and creative anti-racist space for LGBTQ+ young people– Anjali Bhimani of “Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern,” now playing at Broadway in Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place– Jess Levine, associate director of Camper Experience for Action Camp Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Chicago’s very own Brandon Lee Harris, star of the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical “MJ,” returning to Chicago for a run at the Nederlander Theatre, August 12-31– Suzie Toot, tap dancing star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17, the Queen of She Already Done Had Herses, and the star of the queer horror film “Big Easy Queens” Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are:- Allie N. Steve Mullen of "Dear Steve . . . It's Allie," a "a theatrical autobiography told with songs and stories and pictures," at The Steppenwolf August 8 and 9- Griffin Binnicker, cast member in "Parade," Aug 5-17 at CIBC Theatre- Jonathan "Jojo" Alsberry and Michael Anderson of Dance For Life 2025, "a one-of-a-kind annual performance and benefit event that has showcased over 50 Chicago-based dance companies, as well as numerous choreographers, artists, and designers." This year’s Dance For Life takes place Aug. 10 at the Auditorium Theater. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– State Sen. Mike Simmons (D-IL), candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois– Sasha Velour, gender-fluid drag queen and visual artist performing “The Big Reveal Live Show” at Steppenwolf, August 1-3– Brooke Eden, country artist performing August 9 at Northalsted Market Days Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Chilina Kennedy, star of "Billie Jean," playing through August 10 at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre– William Lindsey Cochran of Great Moments in Vinyl; they'll be performing music of The Police August 7 at Evanston SPACE. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:- Caleb Mathura, cast member of "Always Something There . . ." at the Marriott Theatre through August 10- Charles Askenaizer, director of Invictus Theatre Co Chicago's "Angels in America," playing through September 7- Michael Herrman, chief executive officer of Chicago House Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:– Jack Schneider, assistant curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art‘s newexhibit, “City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism in Chicago”– Zahra Baker and Shanta Nurullah, co-creators and performers in “OM Mission,” playing through June 28th at the About Face Theatre– Manny Petty and Queeny from Thirst Trap Salon, June 26 at Zanies Old Town Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:- Regene Odon, cast member in the touring company of "Kimberly Akimbo," the Tony Award-winning musical playing at the CIBC Theatre through June 22nd.- Leah Rauch, education director at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center,  which on June 19th hosts author Wendy Holden for a powerful conversation about her new novel, "The Teacher of Auschwitz," based on the true story of Fredy Hirsch. Hirsh identified as a gay man during the Holocaust, a time when being out was rare. - John Manchester from Windy City Sweets, live from Andersonville's Midsommarfest! Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:- Melissa McMahon of Woodstock Pride- Austin Nelson Jr, cast member in "42 Balloons," playing through June 29 at Chicago Shakespeare- Ricky Sim, star of the comedy solo show "Coming Out To Dead People" at the Annoyance Theatre June 14- Charlie Wein, director of marketing and communications for the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, talking about Midsommarfest, June 13-15 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Out Chicago" is live at the Buffalo Grove Pride parade and show hosts Ken Mejia-Beal, Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by:- Peter Thaddeus, artist and Youth Outlook lead- Allie Gillies Palatine, volunteer and advocate for many causes and mom to a trans daughter who helps other parents to navigate- Kristal Larson, the first trans elected official in Lake County- Kevin Morrison, Cook County commissioner and candidate for Congress- Ashton Wagner, newly out trans high school counselor at Wheeling High School- Carolyn Pinta, BG Pride founder- Kahmora Hall, drag performer most known for competing on season 13 of "RuPaul's Drag Race"- WCPT's Patti Vasquez Photo by Ally Frank. (Check out her event photo gallery!) Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:- Tracy Baim, co-founder and owner of Windy City Times, talking about "Windy City Times @40: Breaking News. Breaking Silence." The exhibit opens May 30 at Gerber/Hart Library and Archives. - Spencer Tweedy, musician- Kristal Larson, executive director of LGBTQ+ Center Lake County Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:- Chicago Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward)- Ilesa Duncan, executive and producing director at Pegasus Theatre Chicago and director of "Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery," playing through June 15- Will Wilhelm, co-creator/performer in "Gender Play, or what you Will,"playing through May 24 at the Steppenwolf Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:- Actor Mark David Kaplan, star of "Titanic: The Musical," playing at the Marriott Theater through June 1    - Ed Hall, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre artistic director, on the 2025/2026 season, which will feature a new play about tennis legend Billie Jean King and the U.S. premiere of "Broke Back Mountain."   Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show Scott is joined by Tania Richard (filling in for Ellen Miller) and their guests are:- Jaylon C. Crump, starring as the messenger god Hermes in the North American Tour of the 2019 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, "Hadestown." It is playing at Chicago's CIBC Theatre through May 18. - Art historian Jonathan Katz, curator of Wrightwood 659's new exhibit "The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity 1869-1939." It features over 300 works of art from 40 countries.  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:- Channyn Lynn Parker, CEO of Brave Space Alliance, talking about the May 15 Partners in Dignity Soiree- Terry Guest (writer, cast member) and Paul Michael Thompson (cast member) of The Story Theatre's "At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen," playing through May 11- Jane Lepauw, executive director at the Benjamin Marshall Society; May 5 is Benjamin Marshall Day- John Parker and Jim Pounds of "The Gaily Show," now airing weeknights from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Central on WCPT  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Miller is joined by guest co-host Kathy Voltmer (in for Scott Duff) and they talk here to Second City's Cat McDonnell and Second City alum Claudia Martinez about their new pilot sketch show "Meant To Be Seen." Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen is joined by guest co-host Kathy Voltmer (in for Scott) and their guests are:- Second City's Cat McDonnell and Second City alum Claudia Martinez on their new pilot sketch show "Meant To Be Seen"- Charlie Ockerlund, Logan Square Arts Foundation board member- Mortgage broker and playwright Shimmy Braun on the world premiere, in London’s West End, of his new work, "Faygele"- Kim Swinton and Linda Martin from the band Vintage Blonde Chicago Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:- Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, the first trans person elected to Madison Common Council- State Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-IL)‬- Dr. Susan McConnell, executive director and founder of Let It Be Us Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show:- David Cerda, artistic director of Hell in a Handbag Productions and playwright of "Scary Town," running April 9-May 11 at The Clutch, 4335 N. Western Ave. in Chicago- Carolyn Pinta of the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade, where Scott and Ellen will serve as honored grand marshals and host live from Buffalo Grove, Sunday, June 1st Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Silas Leslie, advocacy and community engagement manager for Chicago Therapy Collective, talking about the "Share Your Voice, Move Your Body" Community Gathering at the Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 North Clark Street in Chicago- Abhijeet, celebrated drag artist and self-proclaimed “Bollywood Barbie,” one of the creative forces behind the Steppenwolf's Dream Devis (April 4-13), a queer celebration of the feminine archetype in Indian cinema and an exploration of worshipping and being worshiped- "Dina," with an eye-witness account from the Rally for Trans Visibility at Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.