Ayana Bria Bikari

Alexandra Billings/Honey West 

Paul Williams

On this week's show Scott and Ellen have selected a few of their favorite interviews from the past year (or so) in part one of a two-part year-end special. Listen in to hear conversations with actress Ayana Bria Bikari; "Transparent" star Alexandra Billings and best friend of over 30 years, Chicago icon Honey West; and composer Paul Williams of "Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas."

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&nbsp;Scott and Ellen have selected a few of their favorite interviews from the past year (or so) in part one of a two-part year-end special. Listen in to hear conversations with actress Ayana Bria Bikari; "Transparent" star Alexandra Billings and best friend of over 30 years, Chicago icon Honey West; and composer Paul Williams of "Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas."
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 Best of 2024 Part 1, Dec. 22 2024

Starr De Los Santos

 Landree Flemming and Alec Phan 

Joli Robinson

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

On today's show &ndash; Starr De Los Santos of <a href="https://indivisiblechicago.com/">Indivisible Chicago</a>&nbsp;on next Saturday&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nokings.org/">No Kings rally</a> &ndash; Landree Flemming (director) and Alec Phan (actor) from&nbsp;<a href="https://aboutfacetheatre.com/">About Face Theatre</a>&lsquo;s new production of &ldquo;<a href="https://aboutfacetheatre.com/show/modern-gentleman/">Modern Gentleman</a>&rdquo; &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.centeronhalsted.org/team/joli-robinson">Joli Robinson</a>, CEO of Center on Halsted; their&nbsp;<a href="https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/hf2026">2026 Human First Gala</a>&nbsp;takes place April 11
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

Out Chicago | March 22, 2026

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).

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Alex Grelle of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.chopintheatre.com/event.php?id=3000">Grelley Duvall Best Actress</a>,&rdquo; playing through April 12 at Chicago&rsquo;s Chopin Theatre.&nbsp;
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 Interview: Alex Grelle

Rep. Robin Kelly 

Alex Grelle

Claire Divizio

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 Cafe,” playing March 19-22

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;&nbsp;<a href="https://robinkelly.house.gov/">Rep. Robin Kelly</a>&nbsp;(D-IL), 2026&nbsp;<a href="https://www.robinforsenate.com/">candidate</a>&nbsp;for U.S. Senate [<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/out-chicago/wcpt-820-candidate-interview-robin-kelly">Listen to the conversation</a>] &ndash; Alex Grelle of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.chopintheatre.com/event.php?id=3000">Grelley Duvall Best Actress</a>,&rdquo; playing through April 12 at Chicago&rsquo;s Chopin Theatre &ndash; Claire Divizio, director of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thompsonstreetopera.org/">Thompson Street Opera Company</a>&lsquo;s new production of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.thompsonstreetopera.org/events">Off Nights at the Sometimes Cafe</a>,&rdquo; playing March 19-22
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

Out Chicago Best of 2024 Part 1, Dec. 22 2024

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