Sen. Mike Simmons

Sasha Velour

Brooke Eden

On this week's show:
– State Sen. Mike Simmons (D-IL), candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
– Sasha Velour, gender-fluid drag queen and visual artist performing “The Big Reveal Live Show” at Steppenwolf, August 1-3
– Brooke Eden, country artist performing August 9 at Northalsted Market Days

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; State <a href="https://www.senatormikesimmons.com/">Sen. Mike Simmons</a>&nbsp;(D-IL),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mikesimmons.org/">candidate</a>&nbsp;for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sashavelour.com/">Sasha Velour</a>, gender-fluid drag queen and visual artist performing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.steppenwolf.org/thebigreveal">&ldquo;The Big Reveal Live Show&rdquo; at Steppenwolf</a>, August 1-3 &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brookeeden.com/">Brooke Eden</a>, country artist performing August 9 at&nbsp;<a href="https://northalsted.com/main-events/northalsted-market-days/">Northalsted Market Days</a>
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!

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Out Chicago July 27 2015

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Zoey Carter, candidate for Illinois state House (District 93).

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.zoeycarter.us/">Zoey Carter</a>, candidate for Illinois state House (District 93).
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: Zoey Carter

Zoey Carter

Derek Bertelsen and Mike Newquist

Asher McMaher

On this week's show
– Zoey Carter, candidate for Illinois state House (District 93)
– “Fully Committed” director Derek Bertelsen and actor Mike Newquist; the one-person show runs March 13 through 28 at the The Den Theater, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago
– Asher McMaher, executive director of Trans Up Front IL; the Light the Way Soiree takes place Saturday, 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;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.zoeycarter.us/">Zoey Carter</a>, candidate for Illinois state House (District 93) &ndash; &ldquo;<a href="https://thedentheatre.com/performances/2026/3/13/fully-committed-the-den-theatre-comedy-club-chicago">Fully Committed</a>&rdquo; director Derek Bertelsen and actor Mike Newquist; the one-person show runs March 13 through 28 at the&nbsp;<a href="https://thedentheatre.com/">The Den Theater</a>, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago &ndash; Asher McMaher, executive director of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.transupfrontil.com/">Trans Up Front IL</a>; the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.transupfrontil.com/lighttheway">Light the Way Soiree</a>&nbsp;takes place Saturday, 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).

Out Chicago | March 8, 2026

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Sophia Wong Boccio, founder and executive director of Asian Pop-Up Cinema Chicago, March 20-April 12.

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 guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by <a href="https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/sophia-wong-boccio-founder-executive-director">Sophia Wong Boccio</a>, founder and executive director of <a href="https://www.asianpopupcinema.org/20th-edition-lineup">Asian Pop-Up Cinema Chicago</a>, March 20-April 12.
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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