Out Chicago
Out Chicago
From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central) they tackle today’s headlines from a queer perspective and focus on the accomplishments of the vibrant LGBTQ community in Chicago and across the globe. Scott Duff is an OUT AND PROUD co…Social links:
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Out Chicago | September 20, 2026
On today's show – Eliza Bent (playwright) and Paul Oakley Stovall (actor) from "Bonnie's Last Flight," having its world premiere at Rivendell Theatre through October 17 – Jason Laurits, writer-director of "Loves Company," showing tonight (Sept 20) at Reeling International Film Festival – Whitney C…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Julio Flores of The Alliance
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Julio Flores, program director for The Alliance at the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago. The Alliance is a statewide program that promotes safety, support, and healthy development for LGBTQ+ youth in Illinois schools and communities. Catch …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Sheldon Epps and Alan H. Green of "Play On"
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Sheldon Epps (director) and Alan H. Green (cast member) from Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production of “Play On!” playing through October 18. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chica…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Mitchell J. Fain of "The Birth of the Pill"
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Mitchell J. Fain, cast member of “The Birth of the Pill,” having its world premiere at TimeLine Theatre through October 4. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: …
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Out Chicago| September 13, 2026
On this week's show – Mitchell J. Fain, cast member of “The Birth of the Pill,” having its world premiere at TimeLine Theatre through October 4 – Sheldon Epps (director) and Alan H. Green (actor) from Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of "Play On!" playing through October 18 – Julio Flores, …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jennifer Grosshandler
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Jennifer Grosshandler, executive director and founder 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). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCP…
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WCPT 820 Interview: Tania Richard and J. Nicole Brooks
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Tania Richard, writer and performer of "Black Girl From a White Suburb," and the production's director J. Nicole Brooks.The solo show is having its world premiere at American Blues Theater September 4-October 4. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. …
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Out Chicago | September 6, 2026
On this week's show – August Spree, senior manager of special events at AIDS Foundation Chicago – Tania Richard, writer and performer of "Black Girl From a White Suburb," along with the production's director J. Nicole Brooks; the solo show is having its world premiere at American Blues Theater Sept…
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WCPT 820 Interview: William Lindsey Cochran of Great Moments in Vinyl
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by William Lindsey Cochran of Great Moments in Vinyl; check out their upcoming shows here: https://www.greatmomentsinvinyl.com/upcoming. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). …
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jay Kuo of Human Rights Campaign
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Jay Kuo, two-time Tony-winning co-producer and composer; CEO and founder of The Social Edge (a social media and digital publishing company based in New York City); author of The Status Kuo Substack newsletter; and member of the board of directors for the Hu…
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