Composer Ivan Enrique Rodriguez: WCPT 820 Interview

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Ivan Enrique Rodriguez, composer of a new work for string quartet commissioned by Nova Linea Musica; it will have its world premiere Wednesday, November 18 when Poiesis Quartet performs it at at Chicago's Guarneri Hall. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:…

Steve McDonagh of "Little Shop of Horrors": WCPT 820 Interview

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Steve McDonagh, cast member of “Little Shop of Horrors,” playing through December 13 at Chicago’s Porchlight Music Theatre. 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…

Gary Chichester of the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame: WCPT 820 Interview

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Gary Chichester, one of the founders of the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame. 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: h…

Angelique Monro: WCPT 820 Interview

Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Angelique Monro of Angelique Munro’s 17th Annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Fundraiser for GroceryLand, the food pantry co-founded by the late Mama Lori F. Cannon, who dedicated her life to feeding and uplifting our community. It takes place Thursday, Novembe…

Asher McMaher of Trans Up Front IL: WCPT 820 Interview

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). Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.face…

Playwright and author Tina Fakhrid-Dean: WCPT 820 Interview

Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Tina Fakhrid-Deen, playwright, author, and educator who is the recipient of the 2026 3Arts Awards SIF Fund at the Chicago Community Foundation Award.  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsigna…

Musician Kimi Hayes: WCPT 820 Interview

Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmerare are joined by Kimi Hayes, musician currently appearing in “Six the Musical” as Maggie, the guitarist.  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: http…

Singer-songwriter Cathy Richardson: WCPT 820 Interview

Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Cathy Richardson, singer-songwriter who is the lead vocalist for Jefferson Starship.  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://he…

Mikael Burke of "A Strange Loop": WCPT 820 Interview

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Mikael Burke, director of the Chicago premiere of Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “A Strange Loop,” a co-production of About Face Theatre and Raven Theatre playing through November 8 at Raven’s Johnson Stage. Catch “Out …

Coco Soodek of Q Force: WCPT 820 Interview

Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Coco Soodek of Q Force, an organization and community for queer and allied Chicagoans fighting to embolden Democrats and defeat Republicans.  Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/prog…