Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

On this week's show – Actor Alan H. Green, appearing in Marriott Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s “ A Little Night Music ” through August 9 – Keira Fromm, director of Raven Theatre’s “ Octet ,” playing at The Goodman’s Owen Theatre through August 2 Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on W...

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller lead WCPT's live coverage of the 55th Chicago Pride Parade.   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:...

On this week's show – Cook County Circuit Court Judges Jill Rose Quinn and Cecilia Horan – Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona , 2026 Community Grand Marshals for the 55th Chicago Pride Parade, Sunday, June 28 – Steve Needham , co-artistic director for the Tin Drum Theatre Company ; their new production, " Southern Rapture ," plays through June 28 – Chazzie and Lev Grosshandler...

On this week's show – John Parker and Jim Pounds of KTNF AM 950’s “The Gaily Show,” weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT – Tracy Baim, co-founder and owner of Windy City Times and a grand marshal in the Chicago Pride Parade, June 28 – Zia Varajon, Chicago-based author, whose debut book, “Love, Your Trans Big Sister: Advice on the Transfeminine Journey,...

On this week's show: – Madison  Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford , 2026  candidate  for Wisconsin Assembly –  Omari Collins , star of “Kinky Boots,”  opening June 9 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre – Dylan Conmy, founder of the  Ottawa Family Pride Festival , taking place Saturday, June 13 Catch “Out Chicago” Sunda...

On this week's show – Melissa McMahon, Woodstock Pride board member;  Woodstock PrideFest  happens June 12-14 – Ashley Robinson, playwright of “ Brokeback Mountain ,” having its North American premiere through June 28 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater – Manny Petty of  Thirst Trap Salon with Manny Petty – Pride Edition , coming to Zanies in Chicago T...

On this week's show –  Jake Wittich , managing editor for The Windy City Times –  Liz Chidester, singer, songwriter and actor, currently starring in " Always... Patsy Kline " at  American Blues Theater through June 21 – Harley Reid , Teen Programs Coordinator at Hyde Park Art Center Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCP...

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...

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...

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 Theatr...

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,...

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://heartlandsi...

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...

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...

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 &...

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 Ca...

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-ele...

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.co...

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:...

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...

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...

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 communi...

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...

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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 s...