Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Christine Brandes, soprano-turned-conductor; she is conducting “Falstaff” at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater, December 3-7.

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 Christine Brandes, soprano-turned-conductor; she is conducting &ldquo;<a href="https://www.chicagooperatheater.org/falstaff-salieri">Falstaff</a>&rdquo; at Chicago&rsquo;s Studebaker Theater, December 3-7.
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: Christine Brandes

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller replay a 2023 interview with singer-songwriter Paul Williams. 

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 replay a 2023 interview with singer-songwriter Paul Williams.&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: Paul Williams (rebroadcast)

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Christopher Pazdernik, Jeff Award-winning director and producer, and managing director of Season of Concern, an organization founded in 1987 to support Chicago theater practitioners afflicted with AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses; today they act as the short-term emergency fund for Chicago’s theater community.

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 Christopher Pazdernik, Jeff Award-winning director and producer, and managing director of&nbsp;<a href="https://seasonofconcern.org/">Season of Concern</a>, an organization founded in 1987 to support Chicago theater practitioners afflicted with AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses; today they act as the short-term emergency fund for Chicago&rsquo;s theater community.
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: Christopher Pazdernik

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Asher McMaher, executive director of Trans Up Front IL.

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 Asher McMaher, executive director of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.transupfrontil.com/">Trans Up Front IL</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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Asher McMaher

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Tara Mallen, artistic director  of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, on their 30th anniversary season and December 9 benefit screening of “Ghostlight.”

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 Tara Mallen, artistic director&nbsp; of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rivendelltheatre.org/">Rivendell Theatre Ensemble</a>, on their 30th anniversary season and December 9 benefit screening of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.rivendelltheatre.org/ghostlight">Ghostlight</a>.&rdquo;
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: Tara Mallen

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by acclaimed tenor Russell Thomas of Lyric Opera of Chicago; he is currently appearing in “Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci” through November 23.

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 acclaimed tenor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lyricopera.org/lyric-lately/spotlight-on-russell-thomas/">Russell Thomas</a>&nbsp;of Lyric Opera of Chicago; he is currently appearing in &ldquo;<a href="https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2025-26/cavalleria-rusticana-pagliacci/">Cavalleria rusticana &amp; Pagliacci</a>&rdquo; through November 23.
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: Russell Thomas

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Karen Reitan, president and CEO of the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago.

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 Karen Reitan, president and CEO of the&nbsp;<a href="https://phimc.org/about/people/">Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago</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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Karen Reitan

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Lesley Ann Warren,‬ Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, who hosted “Clue: The Movie 40th Anniversary Screening,” November 16 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater.

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 Lesley Ann Warren,‬ Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, who hosted &ldquo;<a href="https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/clue-the-movie-hosted-by-lesley-ann-warren/">Clue: The Movie 40th Anniversary Screening</a>,&rdquo; November 16 at Chicago&rsquo;s Studebaker Theater.
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: Lesley Ann Warren

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Odette Stout, artist, drag performer, and 2025 3Arts Award recipient.

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 Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by <a href="https://www.odettestout.com/">Odette Stout</a>, artist, drag performer, and 2025 3Arts Award recipient.
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: Odette Stout

On this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:
– Mike Simmons, Illinois state senator and candidate for Congress
– Odette Stout, artist, drag performer, and 2025 3Arts Award recipient
– Countess Luann de Lesseps
– Jack Bowes and Justin Broom of Ghostlight Ensemble's production of "Angry Fags," playing through November 23

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 Duff is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are: &ndash; Mike Simmons, Illinois <a href="https://www.senatormikesimmons.com/">state senator</a> and <a href="https://www.mikesimmons.org/">candidate for Congress</a> &ndash; <a href="https://www.odettestout.com/">Odette Stout</a>, artist, drag performer, and 2025 3Arts Award recipient &ndash; <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/out-chicago/wcpt-820-interview-countess-luann-de-lesseps">Countess Luann de Lesseps</a> &ndash; Jack Bowes and Justin Broom of Ghostlight Ensemble's production of "<a href="https://www.ghostlightensemble.com/angry-fags">Angry Fags</a>," playing through November 23
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, Nov. 09, 2025

Here are featured interviews from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago). 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!

Here are featured interviews from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT Chicago</a>). 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!

Out Chicago (Featured Interviews)

Paul Williams

Christopher Pazdernik

Christine Brandes

On this week's show:
– Singer-songwriter Paul Williams (rebroadcast of a previous “Out Chicago” interview)
– Christopher Pazdernik, Jeff Award-winning director and producer, and managing director of Season of Concern, an organization founded in 1987 to support Chicago theater practitioners afflicted with AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses; today they act as the short-term emergency fund for Chicago’s theater community
– Christine Brandes, soprano-turned-conductor; she is conducting “Falstaff” at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater, December 3-7

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; Singer-songwriter Paul Williams (rebroadcast of a previous &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo; interview) &ndash; Christopher Pazdernik, Jeff Award-winning director and producer, and managing director of&nbsp;<a href="https://seasonofconcern.org/">Season of Concern</a>, an organization founded in 1987 to support Chicago theater practitioners afflicted with AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses; today they act as the short-term emergency fund for Chicago&rsquo;s theater community &ndash; Christine Brandes, soprano-turned-conductor; she is conducting &ldquo;<a href="https://www.chicagooperatheater.org/falstaff-salieri">Falstaff</a>&rdquo; at Chicago&rsquo;s Studebaker Theater, December 3-7
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, Nov. 30, 2025

Sher McMaher

Tara Mallen

Paul Oakley Stovall

On this week's show:
– Asher McMaher, executive director of Trans Up Front IL
– Tara Mallen, artistic director of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, on their 30th anniversary season and December 9 benefit screening of “Ghostlight”
– Paul Oakley Stovall of Writers Theatre, which is performing “As You Like It” through December 14

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; Asher McMaher, executive director of <a href="https://www.transupfrontil.com/">Trans Up Front IL</a> &ndash; Tara Mallen, artistic director of <a href="https://www.rivendelltheatre.org/">Rivendell Theatre Ensemble</a>, on their 30th anniversary season and December 9 benefit screening of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.rivendelltheatre.org/ghostlight">Ghostlight</a>&rdquo; &ndash; Paul Oakley Stovall of Writers Theatre, which is performing &ldquo;<a href="https://www.writerstheatre.org/events/as-you-like-it">As You Like It</a>&rdquo; through December 14
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, Nov. 23, 2025

Karen Reitan

Lesley Ann Warren

Russell Thomas

Jessica Love

On this week's show:
– Karen Reitan, president and CEO of the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago
– Lesley Ann Warren,‬ Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, who is hosting “Clue: The Movie 40th Anniversary Screening,” November 16 at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater
– Russell Thomas of Lyric Opera of Chicago; he is currently appearing in “Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci” through November 23
– Jessica Love, director of Red Theater’s world premiere of “The Pilon,” playing through November 23 at The Edge Off Broadway

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; Karen Reitan, president and CEO of the <a href="https://phimc.org/about/people/">Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago</a> &ndash; Lesley Ann Warren,‬ Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, who is hosting &ldquo;<a href="https://www.fineartsbuilding.com/events/clue-the-movie-hosted-by-lesley-ann-warren/">Clue: The Movie 40th Anniversary Screening</a>,&rdquo; November 16 at Chicago&rsquo;s Studebaker Theater &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lyricopera.org/lyric-lately/spotlight-on-russell-thomas/">Russell Thomas</a>&nbsp;of Lyric Opera of Chicago; he is currently appearing in &ldquo;<a href="https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2025-26/cavalleria-rusticana-pagliacci/">Cavalleria rusticana &amp; Pagliacci</a>&rdquo; through November 23 &ndash; Jessica Love, director of Red Theater&rsquo;s world premiere of &ldquo;<a href="https://redtheater.org/the-pilon">The Pilon</a>,&rdquo; playing through November 23 at The Edge Off Broadway
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, Nov. 16, 2025

John Waters

Chase Glenn

Tim Rhoze and Bria Walker-Rhoze

On this week's show:
– John Waters
– Chase Glenn, new executive director of the GenderCool Project
– Tim Rhoze and Bria Walker-Rhoze of “The Baldwin|Giovanni Experience,” which will have its world premier at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in Evanston, November 1-16

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; John Waters &ndash; Chase Glenn, new executive director of the&nbsp;<a href="https://gendercool.org/">GenderCool Project</a> &ndash; Tim Rhoze and Bria Walker-Rhoze of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.spotlightonlake.com/posts/fleetwood-jourdain-theatres-world-premiere-baldwin-giovanni-experience-play-november-1-16">The Baldwin|Giovanni Experience</a>,&rdquo; which will have its world premier at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in Evanston, November 1-16
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, October 26th, 2025

Jess Wilcox

Marielle Kraft

Jeff Cass

On this week's show:
– Jess Wilcox, curator of Wrightwood 659’s “Scott Burton: Shape Shift,” a comprehensive look at artist Scott Burton, who blurred the boundaries between art and design, identity and public space
– Marielle Kraft, indie-pop singer-songwriter who performs at Schubas Tavern in Chicago on October 23; her new, debut album is “The Right People Will Love You”
– Jeff Cass, director of BrightSide Theatre Company‘s production of  “The Rocky Horror Show,” opening 10/25

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; Jess Wilcox, curator of Wrightwood 659&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://wrightwood659.org/exhibitions/scott-burton-shape-shift/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23080746176&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA9gf_beEi6PwlvzV00GRRKy6mTKFJ&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwmNLHBhA4EiwA3ts3me1dt6FwFZhEojzK6NjZc6Zqh0vgMNWXEVDKkX4SlnuuxitX-6MMvRoCI8UQAvD_BwE">Scott Burton: Shape Shift</a>,&rdquo; a comprehensive look at artist Scott Burton, who blurred the boundaries between art and design, identity and public space &ndash; Marielle Kraft, indie-pop singer-songwriter who&nbsp;<a href="https://lh-st.com/shows/10-23-2025-marielle-kraft/">performs at Schubas Tavern</a>&nbsp;in Chicago on October 23; her new, debut album is &ldquo;<a href="https://www.mariellekraft.com/trpwly">The Right People Will Love You</a>&rdquo; &ndash; Jeff Cass, director of&nbsp;<a href="https://brightsidetheatre.com/the-rocky-horror-show/">BrightSide Theatre Company</a>&lsquo;s production of&nbsp; &ldquo;The Rocky Horror Show,&rdquo; opening 10/25
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, October 19th, 2025

Kathy Tholin

Miz Cracker

Eileen Dixon

On this week's show:
– Kathy Tholin, chair of the Indivisible Chicago Alliance
– Miz Cracker, RuPaul’s Drag Race star, who returns to Chicagoland with an all-new Halloween spectacular, Crack-O-Lantern: Things that Scare Me, 10/25
– Eileen Dixon, director/co-adapter of Redtwist Theatre’s “Chicago: Queerly Adapted From The Play You’ve Never Heard Of That Inspired The Musical You Can’t Get Away From,” opening October 19

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; Kathy Tholin, chair of the <a href="https://indivisiblechicago.com/about-us">Indivisible Chicago</a>&nbsp;Alliance &ndash; Miz Cracker, RuPaul&rsquo;s Drag Race star, who returns to Chicagoland with an all-new Halloween spectacular,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/RuPauls-Drag-Race-Star-Miz-Cracker-Will-Bring-CRACK-O-LANTERN-to-Buffalo-Grove-20250930">Crack-O-Lantern: Things that Scare Me</a>, 10/25 &ndash; Eileen Dixon, director/co-adapter of Redtwist Theatre&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.redtwisttheatre.org/chicago">Chicago: Queerly Adapted From The Play You&rsquo;ve Never Heard Of That Inspired The Musical You Can&rsquo;t Get Away From</a>,&rdquo; opening October 19
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, October 12th, 2025

Rutherford

Esquivel

Velour

Gash

Herman

On this week's show:
– Madison Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, 2026 candidate for Wisconsin Assembly
– Jessica Esquivel, Ph.D., co-founder of Oyanova Enterprises
– Sasha Velour, gender-fluid drag queen and visual artist
– Alison Gash, professor of political science at the University of Oregon, contributor to The Washington Monthly, and co-founder/president of OurSchool, a nurturing and creative anti-racist space for LGBTQ+ young people
– Michael Herrman, chief executive officer of Chicago House

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; Madison&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cityofmadison.com/council/district15/about">Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford</a>, 2026 <a href="https://www.votedinanina.com/">candidate</a> for Wisconsin Assembly &ndash; Jessica Esquivel, Ph.D., co-founder of Oyanova Enterprises &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sashavelour.com/">Sasha Velour</a>, gender-fluid drag queen and visual artist &ndash; Alison Gash,&nbsp;<a href="https://cas.uoregon.edu/directory/profiles/all/gash">professor of political science</a>&nbsp;at the University of Oregon,&nbsp;<a href="https://washingtonmonthly.com/author/alison-gash/">contributor</a>&nbsp;to The Washington Monthly, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itsourschool.org/">co-founder/president</a> of OurSchool, a nurturing and creative anti-racist space for LGBTQ+ young people &ndash; <a href="https://www.chicagohouse.org/michael-herman">Michael Herrman</a>, chief executive officer of <a href="https://www.chicagohouse.org">Chicago House</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).

Out Chicago, October 5, 2025

John Parker and Jim Pounds

JJ Niemann

Jen Kober

On this week's show:
– John Parker and Jim Pounds, co-hosts of "The Gaily Show" on WCPT 820
– JJ Niemann, star of "Catch Me If You Can," playing at the Marriott Theatre through October 19
– Jen Kober, actor and comedian; she plays Zanies Rosemont October 1 

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; John Parker and Jim Pounds, co-hosts of "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-gaily-show/">The Gaily Show</a>" on WCPT 820 &ndash; JJ Niemann, star of "Catch Me If You Can," <a href="https://www.marriotttheatre.com/show/catch-me-if-you-can">playing at the Marriott Theatre</a> through October 19 &ndash; Jen Kober, actor and comedian; she <a href="https://rosemont.zanies.com/show/jen-kober/zanies-comedy-club-rosemont/rosemont-illinois/">plays Zanies Rosemont</a> October 1&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).

Out Chicago September 28 2025

Cameron Rasdaal-Monro and Rikki Beadle-Blair

Jeffrey McHale

On this week's show:
– “Gangsta Baby” playwright and actor Cameron Rasdaal-Monro and director Rikki Beadle-Blair. Open Space Arts is presenting the American premiere of the London hit September 19-October 5.
– Jeffrey McHale, director of “It’s Dorothy,” playing Sunday, September 21, as the Documentary Centerpiece of Reeling 2025: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival

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; &ldquo;Gangsta Baby&rdquo; playwright and actor Cameron Rasdaal-Monro and director Rikki Beadle-Blair. <a href="https://openspacearts.org/gangsta-baby">Open Space Arts</a>&nbsp;is presenting the American premiere of the London hit September 19-October 5. &ndash; Jeffrey McHale, director of &ldquo;<a href="https://reeling2025.eventive.org/schedule/it-s-dorothy-6892541a6e00fcfef32eb58b">It&rsquo;s Dorothy</a>,&rdquo; playing Sunday, September 21, as the Documentary Centerpiece of&nbsp;<a href="https://reelingfilmfest.org/">Reeling 2025: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival</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).

Out Chicago September 14 2025

 Lesley Bevan and Susan McBride

Countess Luann de Lesseps

Rob Lindley et al

Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are:
– Ceramic artists and community organizers Lesley Bevan and Susan McBride; they talk about Pots to the People: Seconds for the First Amendment, happening Saturday, September 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
– Countess Luann de Lesseps, who brings her show "Marry F Kill" to Chicago's Vic Theatre, Saturday, September 13th at 7:30 p.m.
– (Queer) Sacred Space Salon's curator and creator Rob Lindley, with special guests Anthony Hudson and Claire Kaplan of The Mary and Judas Show

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

Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal and their guests are: &ndash; Ceramic artists and community organizers Lesley Bevan and Susan McBride; they talk about <a href="https://business.ravenswoodchicago.org/events/details/pots-to-the-people-seconds-for-the-first-amendment-14584">Pots to the People: Seconds for the First Amendment</a>, happening Saturday, September 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. &ndash; Countess Luann de Lesseps, who brings her show "<a href="https://www.jamusa.com/events/detail/countess-luann-marry-f-kill-1029498">Marry F Kill</a>" to Chicago's Vic Theatre, Saturday, September 13th at 7:30 p.m. &ndash; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564916386394">(Queer) Sacred Space Salon</a>'s curator and creator Rob Lindley, with special guests Anthony Hudson and Claire Kaplan of The Mary and Judas Show
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 September 07 2025

Here are full episodes from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago). 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!

Here are full episodes from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT Chicago</a>). 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!

Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

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 on WCPT) 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!

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 on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT</a>) 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!

Out Chicago

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