 Susana Mendoza

Kyna Lenhof

 Owen Keehnen

On this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are
– Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, 2027 candidate for Chicago mayor
– Kyna Lenhof, 2026 candidate for Chicago Board of Education
– Owen Keehnen, author, historian and public speaker on LGBTQ history

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 Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are &ndash; <a href="https://illinoiscomptroller.gov/">Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza</a>, 2027 <a href="https://susanamendoza.com/">candidate for Chicago mayor</a> &ndash; <a href="https://kynaforthekids.org/">Kyna Lenhof</a>, 2026 candidate for Chicago Board of Education &ndash; <a href="https://www.owenkeehnen.com/">Owen Keehnen</a>, author, historian and public speaker on LGBTQ history
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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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 | October 4, 2026

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Owen Keehnen, author, historian and public speaker on LGBTQ history. 

The conversation highlighted Owen’s work preserving LGBTQ history, especially Chicago’s queer communities, during LGBTQ+ History Month. He began documenting LGBTQ history during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, when people, places, and stories were disappearing quickly. His books rely heavily on interviews and oral history, covering both community struggles and moments of joy.

Last January Owen joined "Out Chicago" to talk about his book "Gay Chicago Memories: 1300 N. Wells." Find the conversation at omny.fm/shows/out-chicago/wcpt-820-interview-owen-keehnen

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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Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by <a href="https://www.owenkeehnen.com/">Owen Keehnen</a>, author, historian and public speaker on LGBTQ history.&nbsp;
The conversation highlighted Owen&rsquo;s work preserving LGBTQ history, especially Chicago&rsquo;s queer communities, during LGBTQ+ History Month. He&nbsp;began documenting LGBTQ history during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, when people, places, and stories were disappearing quickly.&nbsp;His books rely heavily on interviews and oral history, covering both community struggles and moments of joy.
Last January Owen joined "Out Chicago" to talk about his book "Gay Chicago Memories: 1300 N. Wells." Find the conversation at omny.fm/shows/out-chicago/wcpt-820-interview-owen-keehnen
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).
 
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Historian Owen Keehnen: WCPT 820 Interview

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Kyna Lenhof, 2026 candidate for Chicago Board of Education.

- Lenhof says she is running to put students first in the first fully elected Chicago school board election. Her background includes special education, teaching in Chicago Public Schools, caregiving, nonprofit arts administration, and education advocacy. She described the board’s role as providing district oversight, supporting school leaders, and ensuring neighborhood schools are fully funded.

Education Priorities
- Protect vulnerable students and make schools safe, equitable, and joyful.
- Treat arts, STEM, academics, and athletics as connected parts of a robust education.
- Maintain a balanced budget while addressing inadequate state funding through collaboration with city and state partners.

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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Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by <a href="https://kynaforthekids.org/">Kyna Lenhof</a>, 2026 candidate for Chicago Board of Education.
- Lenhof says she is running to put students first in the first fully elected Chicago school board election.&nbsp;Her background includes special education, teaching in Chicago Public Schools, caregiving, nonprofit arts administration, and education advocacy.&nbsp;She described the board&rsquo;s role as providing district oversight, supporting school leaders, and ensuring neighborhood schools are fully funded. Education Priorities - Protect vulnerable students and make schools safe, equitable, and joyful. - Treat arts, STEM, academics, and athletics as connected parts of a robust education. - Maintain a balanced budget while addressing inadequate state funding through collaboration with city and state partners.
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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Kyna Lenhof: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, 2027 candidate for Chicago mayor.

Mendoza's campaign is centered on affordability, public safety, and restoring confidence in the city’s finances. 

Core Priorities
- Address the financial crisis so residents can afford to remain in Chicago.
- Improve public safety and make Chicago a safe, world-class city.
- Restore confidence to attract residents, businesses, investment, and families.
Financial Approach
- Mendoza cited her record as Illinois comptroller: 12 credit upgrades, a rainy-day fund increased from $48,000 to $2.5 billion, and vendor payments reduced from 210 days to 13 days.
- She proposed stabilizing city finances by cutting where possible, doing more with less, and hiring department heads who share that approach.
- She argued that financial stability is necessary to fund priorities such as homelessness services and LGBTQ+ rights.

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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Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by <a href="https://illinoiscomptroller.gov/">Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza</a>, 2027 <a href="https://susanamendoza.com/">candidate for Chicago mayor</a>.
Mendoza's campaign is centered on affordability, public safety, and restoring confidence in the city&rsquo;s finances.&nbsp;
Core Priorities - Address the financial crisis so residents can afford to remain in Chicago. - Improve public safety and make Chicago a safe, world-class city. - Restore confidence to attract residents, businesses, investment, and families. Financial Approach - Mendoza cited her record as Illinois comptroller: 12 credit upgrades, a rainy-day fund increased from $48,000 to $2.5 billion, and vendor payments reduced from 210 days to 13 days. - She proposed stabilizing city finances by cutting where possible, doing more with less, and hiring department heads who share that approach. - She argued that financial stability is necessary to fund priorities such as homelessness services and LGBTQ+ rights.
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