After Hours with Rick Kogan

Karen Conti, attorney at ContiLaw, joined Rick Kogan, who filled in for Bob Sirott, to discuss the Senate hearing on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination, the revival of South Carolina’s firing squad, and other states’ death penalties.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joined Rick Kogan, who filled in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Rick and Dean talked about Beyoncé’s confirmed appearance on the Oscars, Lollapalooza’s lineup, and Dean’s recipes inspired by movie scenes.

Rick Kogan, who filled in for Bob Sirott, took some time this morning to honor the life of Ken Price, who died last week at the age of 82. He was the director of public relations at the Palmer House Hilton. Rick talked about how Ken shared the history of the Palmer House and what […]

Journalist and editor of ‘Lviv Now’ Joseph Lindsley joined Rick Kogan, who filled in for Bob Sirott, from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia crisis. Joseph tells Rick about how he ended up in Ukraine and that air raid alarms are sounded throughout the day now. Stay up to date on what […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joined Rick Kogan, filling in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment.  Dean shared his review of Sean Hayes’ “Good Night, Oscar” that is now showing at the Goodman Theatre. Later on, Rick and Dean talk about Andy Warhol’s painting of “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” going […]

Rick Kogan, who filled in for Bob Sirott, is joined by Restaurateur Joe Carlucci. Rick and Joe talk about Carlucci Chicago, which opened towards the end of last year at 400 E Randolph. Joe describes the menu as authentic Italian. He also talked about Executive Chef Dana Heffernan, how they handled the pandemic, and the […]

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital, joined Rick Kogan, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about China’s COVID lockdown and the long-term health issues that come with contracting it. They also discussed what it means to have long haul symptoms.

Actor and producer Ronnie Marmo joined Rick Kogan, filling in for Bob Sirott, to discuss his upcoming performances of “I’m Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce” at the Venus Cabaret Theater.

Folk singer Jamie O’Reilly joined Rick Kogan, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about her upcoming performance at Chief O’Neill’s Pub in Chicago and what she did to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joined Rick Kogan, filling in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Rick and Dean talk about Maury Povich’s retirement, the upcoming Oscar Awards, and the nominees for the Writers Guild Awards.