Out Chicago (Featured Interviews)

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Alex Grelle of “ Grelley Duvall Best Actress ,” playing through April 12 at Chicago’s Chopin Theatre.  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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly  (D-IL), 2026  candidate for U.S. Senate in 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Zoey Carter , candidate for Illinois state House (District 93). 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 guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by 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/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Kevin Morrison , 15th District County Board commissioner  and  candidate for Congress . 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 infor...

Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by  Cat McDonnell   of The Second City. Cat will be part of the 114th Main Stage show debuting in May 2026. 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 p...

Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Wesley Taylor , cast member in  The Goodman’s production of “Holiday,” playing through March 8 .  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/lis...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Mike Simmons ,  Illinois state senator  (7th Distict) and  candidate for Congress in the 9th District of 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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss , candidate for Congress in the 9th District of 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Coco Soodek of  Q Force , an organization and community for queer and allied Chicagoans fighting to embolden Democrats and defeat Republicans. 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 omnyst...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Kat Abughazaleh , Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of 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: – Coco Soodek of  Q Force , an organization and community for queer and allied Chicagoans fighting to embolden Democrats and defeat Republicans – Director Ayanna Bria Bakari and playwright Paul Michael Thomson of The Story Theatre production of “Pot Girls, ” playing February 12-March 1 at Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage, 6157 N. Clark Street i...

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by John Parker and Jim Pounds of KTNF Minneapolis’s “ The Gaily Show ,” weeknights at 10:00 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/li...

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by 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 (heartlandsig...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by photographer  Kelli Connell . 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/li...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Dr. Lindsay Doyle , LGBTQ+ affirming licensed clinical psychologist at Chicago Therapy Collective . 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 Owen Keehnen , author of "Gay Chicago Memories: 1300 N. Wells." 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 Channyn Lynne Parker , CEO of  Equality 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Suzy Eddie Izzard , British stand-up comedian, actor and activist. 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 –   Suzy Eddie Izzard , British stand-up comedian, actor and activist –   Owen Keehnen , author of “Gay Chicago Memories: 1300 N. Wells" 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:...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.c...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Marj Halperin , Democratic analyst and political commentator on “The Mincing Rascals” podcast. 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 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. 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/ S...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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.