Out Chicago (Featured Interviews)

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Morgan Fox for a conversation about Reeling 2025: The 43rd Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival , which runs through Sunday, September 28.  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...

On this week's show: – Cameron Esposito, award-winning comic whose new comedic solo show, “ FEAT ,” is debuting at the Steppenwolf October 3 and 4 – Morgan Fox, discussing  Reeling 2025: The 43rd 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). Sup...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by “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. 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:/...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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:/...

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by (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...

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal talk to Countess Luann de Lesseps , who brings her show " Marry F Kill " to Chicago's Vic Theatre, Saturday, September 13th at 7:30 p.m. 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/listene...

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  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.” 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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Anjali Bhimani of “ Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern ,” now playing at Broadway in Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. 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/...

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

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Suzie Toot , the Queen of She Already Done Had Herses, tap dancing star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17, and 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...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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. 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://heartlandsi...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by State  Sen. Mike Simmons  (D-IL),  candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois. Simmons emphasized his commitment to fighting for marginalized communities, including immigrants, LGBTQ youth, and low-wage workers. He highlighted his legislative achievements, such as the Jett Hawkins Act and the Illinois child tax credit. Simmons sa...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by  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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Sasha Velour , gender-fluid drag queen and visual artist performing  “The Big Reveal Live Show” at Steppenwolf , August 1-3. 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/list...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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/liste...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chilina Kennedy , star of “ Billie Jean ,” playing through August 10 at Chicago Shakespeare 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 information.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 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.

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller talk to Kristen Ford , singer/songwriter; her new album, "Pinto," will be released 8/22/25. 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 today's show: - Tyler Anthony Smith, playwright and cast member in Hell in a Handbag Productions' " Queen for a Day ," playing July 13-August 3 -  Kristen Ford , singer/songwriter; her new album, "Pinto," will be released 8/22/25 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://heartla...

"Hey, Kerry, who you chattin' with?" – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson – Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker – Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) – Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) – Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) – Mariyana Spyropoulos, clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County – Colleen Connel...

Broadcasting live from Chicago's Center on Halsted, Scott Duff and Ellen Miller describe the excitement of the 54th Annual Chicago Pride Parade with special guest co-hosts Cathy Richardson, Victor Salvo and Ken Mejia-Beal. They're also joined by grassroots organizer Michael O'Connor and Chicago radio personality Kathy Voltmer. From the parade route, WCPT's Kerry D'Auben is joined by special guests...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Leah Rauch , education director at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center , which is  hosting 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.  Catch "Chew's Views...

Scott and Ellen are joined by Tracy Baim , co-founder and owner of Windy City Times. She talked about “ Windy City Times @40: Breaking News. Breaking Silence ," a new exhibit that opens May 30 at Gerber/Hart Library and Archives. The exhibit features digitized archives from the 1980s, including never-before-seen photos from events like the 1987 March on Washington and an AIDS research benefi...