Out Chicago | April 19, 2026

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 conc…

WCPT 820 Interview: Ted Hoerl and Steve Scott

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Ted Hoerl and Steve Scott, co-stars of “Love Letters,” a fundraiser performance benefiting PrideArts, Saturday, April 11th at Center on Halsted. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/pr…

WCPT 820 Interview: Chase Glenn of GenderCool Project

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chase Glenn, executive director of the GenderCool Project, ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, Tuesday, March 31.  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: Alex Grelle

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Alex Grelle of “Grelley Duvall Best Actress,” playing through April 12 at Chicago’s Chopin Theatre.  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Robin Kelly

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), 2026 candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois.  Catch “Out Chicago” 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

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).

WCPT 820 Interview: Sophia Wong Boccio of Asian Pop-Up Cinema Chicago

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).

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Kevin Morrison

Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner and candidate for Congress. 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: Cat McDonnell of The Second City

Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Cat McDonnell of The Second City. Cat will be part of the 114th Main Stage show debuting in May 2026. 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: Wesley Taylor from The Goodman's production of "Holiday"

Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Wesley Taylor, cast member in The Goodman’s production of “Holiday,” playing through March 8.  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).