After Hours with Rick Kogan

Amy Danzer, Director of Programming for Printer’s Row Lit Fest, joins Rick Kogan to preview the Printer’s Row Lit Fest on September 6th and 7th in the streets of downtown Chicago. Amy names some presenters that she would like to see, and Rick shares whom he will be talking to at the fest.

Singer Libby York joins Rick Kogan to talk about her quartet’s upcoming performance at the Winter’s Jazz Club on September 7th, featuring special guest Eric Schneider. Libby also shares what she looks for in musicians when putting together a group.

Author James Tehrani joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book ‘Alfalfa: The Rascal You Knew, the Character You Never Knew’. James discusses the life of Carl Switzer, who played Alfalfa, and whether it was difficult to get a book published on a childhood actor.

Film producer and businessman Steve Sarowitz joins Rick Kogan to talk about the September screenings at Wayfarer Theaters in Highland Park. Steve previews the films being shown exclusively at Wayfarer Theatres and some of the famous actors that are being featured in the upcoming films.

Robert Loerzel and James ‘Andy’ Pierce join Rick Kogan to talk about their book, ‘The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace’. Robert and Andy discuss the importance of getting this book out to the public and share people’s stories about The Uptown throughout different periods of its prominence.

Author Abbott Kahler, formerly known as Karen Abbott, joins Rick Kogan to talk about her book, ‘Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II’. Abbott also comments on Ron Howard’s upcoming movie, ‘Eden’, which is based on her book. She will make an appearance at Printers Row Lit Fest on Saturday, September 6th at noon.

Author Kevin McGuire joins Rick Kogan to discuss his novel ‘Take the Long Way Home’ and how he put the story together. Kevin also talks about his early interests in writing and reads listeners an excerpt from his novel that stands out to him.

Attorney and author Patrick Wohl joins Rick Kogan to discuss his book ‘The True Story of the Brown’s Chicken Massacre, a Decade-Long Manhunt, and the Trials That Followed’. Patrick highlights some of the individuals’ stories from the book and how each person’s story matters. Patrick also reminds listeners of the key events in the case.

Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to rate this summer’s party and philanthropic events. Candace shares a bucket list item of hers that is taking place in Rosemont in September, previews the Chicago River swim, and more.

Boxing journalist Mark Kriegel joins Rick Kogan to discuss his latest book, ‘Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson’. Mark talks about his roots, his path to journalism, and why some of the best writers are drawn to boxing.