Channyn Lynne Parker

Ellen Krug

Hayley Rice

On this week's show:
– Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Equality Illinois
– 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"
– Hayley Rice, artistic director of Babes with Blades Theatre Company, which presents the Fighting Words Festival, September 6-7 and September 13-14

Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

On this week's show: &ndash; Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of <a href="https://www.equalityillinois.us/">Equality Illinois</a> &ndash; <a href="https://elliekrug.com/about/">Ellen Krug</a>, trans activist, lawyer, author of "Getting to Ellen: A Memoir about Love, Honesty and Gender Change" and "Being Ellen: A Second Chance at Life" &ndash; Hayley Rice, artistic director of <a href="https://babeswithblades.org/">Babes with Blades Theatre Company</a>, which presents the <a href="https://babeswithblades.org/event/2025-fighting-words-festival/">Fighting Words Festival</a>, September 6-7 and September 13-14
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central). Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" 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 comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country. 

Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of radio advertising, and real estate.

"Out Chicago" is Chicago's only live broadcast for the LGBTQ community!

From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, here are full episodes from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central). Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" they tackle today&rsquo;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 comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country.&nbsp;
Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of radio advertising, and real estate.
"Out Chicago" is Chicago's only live broadcast for the LGBTQ community!

Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

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 comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country. 

Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of radio advertising, and real estate.

"Out Chicago" is Chicago's only live broadcast for the LGBTQ community!

From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> 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)&nbsp;they tackle today&rsquo;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 comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country.&nbsp;
Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had successful careers in the fields of radio advertising, and real estate.
"Out Chicago" is Chicago's only live broadcast for the LGBTQ community!

Out Chicago

Out Chicago August 31 2025

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).

 

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Coco Soodek of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qforce.org/">Q Force</a>, an organization and community for queer and allied Chicagoans fighting to embolden Democrats and defeat Republicans.
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; 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: Coco Soodek

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).

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by <a href="https://www.katforillinois.com/">Kat Abughazaleh</a>, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois.
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Kat Abughazaleh

Coco Soodek

 Ayanna Bria Bakari and Paul Michael Thomson 

Kat Abughazaleh

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 in Chicago
– 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).

On this week's show: &ndash; Coco Soodek of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qforce.org/">Q Force</a>, an organization and community for queer and allied Chicagoans fighting to embolden Democrats and defeat Republicans &ndash; Director Ayanna Bria Bakari and playwright Paul Michael Thomson of <a href="https://thestorytheatre.org/current-season/">The Story Theatre production of &ldquo;Pot Girls,</a>&rdquo; playing February 12-March 1 at Raven Theatre&rsquo;s Schwartz Stage, 6157 N. Clark Street in Chicago &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.katforillinois.com/">Kat Abughazaleh</a>, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

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