Sen. Mike Simmons

Alex Lubischer

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.com/programs/out-chicago).

On this week's show &ndash; Mike Simmons,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.senatormikesimmons.com/">Illinois state senator</a> (7th District) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mikesimmons.org/">candidate for Congress</a>&nbsp;in the 9th District of Illinois&nbsp; &ndash; Alex Lubischer,&nbsp;playwright of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rivendelltheatre.org/">Rivendell Theatre Ensemble</a>&lsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.rivendelltheatre.org/pivot">Pivot</a>,&rdquo; playing through March 21
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 | Feb. 15, 2026

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chase Glenn, executive director of the GenderCool Project, ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, Tuesday, March 31. 

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 Chase Glenn, executive director of the&nbsp;<a href="https://gendercool.org/">GenderCool Project</a>, ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, Tuesday, March 31.&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: Chase Glenn of GenderCool Project

Alan Mingo Jr.

Chase Glenn

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).

On this week's show &ndash; Alan Mingo Jr., star of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/shows/the-wiz-2/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23519612782&amp;gbraid=0AAAABCFvzO6X7_h4fSunYDxd4EgWU4wTl&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6POBhCrARIsAIG58CLtzdS_qObwBSURlLxpDWgXWgeBCrkqG8O16bV0lXtUq4ZH-LKZVxkaAt48EALw_wcB">The Wiz</a>,&rdquo; playing at Chicago&rsquo;s James M. Nederlander Theatre March 31-April 5, 2026 &ndash; Chase Glenn, executive director of the&nbsp;<a href="https://gendercool.org/">GenderCool Project</a>
Catch &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT&nbsp;(heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

Out Chicago | March 29,  2026

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 | Feb. 15, 2026

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