WCPT 820 Interview: Richard Knight Jr. of Reeling 2026

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Richard Knight Jr., narrative features programmer for Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, September 17-27. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow…

WCPT 820 Interview: Ada Cheng and Anna Rose Ii-Epstein

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined in studio by Ada Cheng, speaker, producer, educator, storyteller; her solo show, “The Trouble with My Hair: Coloring, Cutting, and Coming into Who I Am,” is coming to five different locations across Chicago for a series of intimate, site-specific performances,…

WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Madison Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, 2026 candidate for Wisconsin Assembly. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal…

WCPT 820 Interview: Michael Ighodaro

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Michael Ighodaro, filmmaker, human rights activist, and creator/director of “Red Light Diaries,” a seven-episode “global drama series that explores queer life, migration, and HIV prevention across six international cities.” Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from…

WCPT 820 Interview: RJ Silva

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by RJ Silva, playwright of Nova Entertainment's production of "Hail Mary/Maria," opening August 14 at Chicago's Theater Wit. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: …

WCPT 820 Interview: Chicago Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chicago 48th Ward Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.c…

WCPT 820 Interview: Derek Van Barham of Kokandy Productions

Scott and Ellen are joined by Derek Van Barham, producing artistic director of Kokandy Productions. Kokandy's production of "Hair" is now playing at the Chopin Theater Mainstage. Their upcoming season will feature productions of "Sunday in the Park with George," "A Clockwork Orange," and "Jekyll & …

WCPT 820 Interview: Carolyn Pinta and Katie Benn

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Carolyn Pinta and Army Captain Katie Benn on Pinta Pride Project's letter writing campaign (read more).  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://…

WCPT 820 Interview: Andrew Sa

Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Andrew Sa, singer-songwriter. Sa's new album, “American Rough,” came out on Bloodshot Records in June.  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: W…

WCPT 820 Interview: Sandra Delgado

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Sandra Delgado of “The Sandra Delgado Experience,” July 24-26 at Collaboraction. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCP…