WCPT 820 Interview: Christine Brandes

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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Paul Williams (rebroadcast)

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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Christopher Pazdernik

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…

WCPT 820 Interview: Asher McMaher

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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Tara Mallen

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-chi…

WCPT 820 Interview: Russell Thomas

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-chicag…

WCPT 820 Interview: Karen Reitan

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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Lesley Ann Warren

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…

WCPT 820 Interview: Odette Stout

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).

Out Chicago, Nov. 09, 2025

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 Ghostl…