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

Ashley Janke

 Leslie Buxbaum 

Julio Flores

On this week's show
– Ashley Janke, assistant curator of Wrightwood 659 in Chicago; the gallery’s new show, “Martin Wong: Chinatown USA,” opened Friday and runs through July 18
– Leslie Buxbaum from “Out Here,” a new musical playing at the Court Theatre through May 10; Buxbaum is credited with concept, book and lyrics
– Julio Flores, program director of 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 “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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On this week's show &ndash; Ashley Janke, assistant curator of <a href="https://wrightwood659.org/">Wrightwood 659</a>&nbsp;in Chicago; the gallery&rsquo;s new show, &ldquo;Martin Wong: Chinatown USA,&rdquo; opened Friday and runs through July 18 &ndash; Leslie Buxbaum from &ldquo;<a href="https://www.courttheatre.org/season-tickets/2025-2026-season/out-here/">Out Here</a>,&rdquo; a new musical playing at the Court Theatre through May 10; Buxbaum is credited with concept, book and lyrics &ndash; Julio Flores, program director of The Alliance at the&nbsp;<a href="https://phimc.org/">Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago</a>; the Alliance is a statewide program that promotes safety, support, and healthy development for LGBTQ+ youth in Illinois schools and communities
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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Out Chicago | April 19, 2026

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by David Zippel, director of “Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon,” coming to Chicago’s Apollo Theater April 21-May 17.

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Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by David Zippel, director of &ldquo;Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon,&rdquo; coming to Chicago&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apollochicago.com/">Apollo Theater</a> April 21-May 17.
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WCPT 820 Interview: David Zippel

David Zippel

Bob Bullen

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 Theatre Company in Lake Forest, 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; David Zippel, director of &ldquo;Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon,&rdquo; coming to Chicago&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apollochicago.com/">Apollo Theater</a>&nbsp;April 21-May 17 &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bobbullen.com/">Bob Bullen</a>, Chicago-based actor, writer and singer; he is currently performing the role of Sylvia St. Croix in &ldquo;<a href="https://citadeltheatre.easy-ware-ticketing.com/eventsByMovie/A000000239">Ruthless: The Musical</a>,&rdquo; playing April 15th through May 17th at<a href="https://www.citadeltheatre.org/">&nbsp;Citadel Theatre Company</a> in Lake Forest, 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).

Out Chicago | Feb. 15, 2026

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