Rick Kogan is joined in-studio by Anne Burke and Kevin Magnuson to discuss the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics. Anne and Kevin talk about the history behind the Special Olympics and the personal stories behind their involvement with the games.

Tonight on the show, Rick talks in-studio with Anne Burke and Kevin Magnuson about the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics. Marc Schulman of Eli’s Cheesecake talks about National Cheesecake Day on July 30th. Rick discusses the Dearborn Garden Walk with Co-Chair Nina Ganz and North Dearborn Association Board Member Mimi Winters. Finally, singer Anna Palermo Besserud stops in to talk about her upcoming show at Steppenwolf.

Singer Anna Palermo visits Rick Kogan in-studio to talk about her life, career and upcoming show Powerful Women: A Cabaret performed by Anna Palermo. You can see the show at Steppenwolf Friday, July 13th at 8 p.m.

The Dearborn Garden Walk is an annual event and this year celebrates their 60th Diamond Jubilee. Rick sits down with Co-Chair Nina Ganz and North Dearborn Association Board Member Mimi Winters to talk about the event and the unique experience that can be had. This year the event takes place Sunday, July 15th.

Marc Schulman of Eli’s Cheesecake and his wife Maureen stop by the studio and talk with Rick Kogan about National Cheesecake Day on July 30th. Rick and Marc also discuss the Taste of Chicago and how his father Eli helped start the epic annual event.

Rick Kogan is joined in-studio by Anne Burke and Kevin Magnuson to discuss the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics. Anne and Kevin talk about the history behind the Special Olympics and the personal stories behind their involvement with the games.

Tonight on the show, Rick talks in-studio with Anne Burke and Kevin Magnuson about the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Special Olympics. Marc Schulman of Eli’s Cheesecake talks about National Cheesecake Day on July 30th. Rick discusses the Dearborn Garden Walk with Co-Chair Nina Ganz and North Dearborn Association Board Member Mimi Winters. Finally, singer Anna Palermo Besserud stops in to talk about her upcoming show at Steppenwolf.

Rick is joined on the phone by the accomplished novelist Tony Romano to discuss his new book, “Where My Body Ends and the World Begins.” Tony shares where his writing inspiration comes from and the path that led to his career as a writer.

Bruce Elliott and Liz Garibay host the intriguing new podcast “As the Ale House Turns.” Rick Kogan talks about the origins of the podcast and the tales that come from Chicago’s Old Town Ale House. Bruce talks about his blog and latest book, “California Jail Break” and Liz discusses her beer-focused tours found here.

Tonight on the show, Rick is joined by famed blogger Bruce Elliott and podcast co-host Liz Garibay to talk about their new podcast “As the Ale House Turns” and the pair’s ambitious solo projects. Later on, writer Tony Romano joins us on the phone to discuss his book “Where My Body Ends and the World Begins.” Rick closes the show with musician Michael McDermott to talk about his life, musical career and shares samples off his new album.