Out Chicago (Featured Interviews)

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chazzie and Lev Grosshandler of  GenderCool Project . 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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona , 2026 Community Grand Marshals for the 55th Chicago Pride Parade, Sunday, June 28. 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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Cook County Circuit Court Judges Jill Rose Quinn and Cecilia Horan . 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/HeartlandSig...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Tracy Baim , co-founder and owner of Windy City Times and a grand marshal in the Chicago Pride Parade, June 28. 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 Face...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by John Parker and Jim Pounds of KTNF AM 950'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). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signa...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Madison, Wisconsin Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford , 2026  candidate for Wisconsin Assembly. 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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Ashley Robinson , playwright of “ Brokeback Mountain ,” having its North American premiere through June 28 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. 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.fac...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by playwright York Walker of The Goodman's " Covenant ," playing through May 31 in Goodman's Owen Theatre. 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: ht...

On this week's show – Sean Bell, Sir Robin in “ Monty Python’s Spamalot ,” playing May 19-31 at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre – York Walker, playwright of The Goodman’s “ Covenant ,” playing through May 31 in Goodman’s Owen Theatre Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/...

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Guy Branum , comedian, actor, and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writer/producer of " Hacks ." 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 Faceboo...

On this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are – Guy Branum, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writer/producer of " Hacks " – Luke Romesberg, senior director of Youth Programming at the Center on Halsted, ahead of the Center’s May 9 Trans Youth and Family Action Summit Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:...

On this week's show – Ashley Janke, assistant curator of Wrightwood 659  in Chicago; the gallery’s new show, “Martin Wong: Chinatown USA,” opened Friday and runs through July 18 – Leslie Buxbaum from “ Out Here ,” a new musical playing at the Court Theatre through May 10; Buxbaum is credited with concept, book and lyrics – Julio Flores, program...

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by 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).   Follow us: Website: https://heart...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chase Glenn , executive director of the  GenderCool Project , ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, Tuesday, March 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/...

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...