After Hours with Rick Kogan

Mike Houlihan joined Rick in studio to talk about his book Nothin’s on the Square and tell his fascinating stories about working in politics since he was a boy. He talked about the 19th Ward, the insanity of political campaigns, and then told stories of when he worked on Chewy Garcia’s mayoral campaign. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3389238/3389238_2017-08-21-004138.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3807.mp3

Tonight on the show, Rick talked Chicago arts, sports and literature. First, Author and Picasso expert Patricia Balton Stratton joined him in the studio to piece together the inside story of the undeniably definitive piece of public art. Find out more about Patricia’s book, The Chicago Picasso: A Point of Departure here and see her speak at the Harold Washington Library with a panel of sculptors, architects and scholars. Then, Michael Osacky joined Rick in the studio to tell him about […]

David Floodstrand joined Rick Kogan to talk about this year’s Rush Street Reunion, which is happening next Sunday, August 13. He previews the great acts, including Denise Tomasello and The Tony Ocean Show, and he talks about what he loves so much Rush Street and its rich history. Find out all about the event here.

Author R.J. Nelson joined Rick in the studio to talk about his book, “Dirty Waters: Confessions of Chicago’s Last Harbor Boss,” which shines a light on the ‘wretched bog’ of his time as a harbor boss. He shared shocking stories about sketchy bribes, told Rick about his very favorite Chicago harbors and explained how his love for Chicago drove his career. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3383824/3383824_2017-08-07-020024.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3807.mp3

It’s an age old problem: while businesses dispose of millions of dollars in surplus supplies, teachers and non-profits struggle to provide materials, furniture and books to their classrooms and offices. Barb Koenen and the Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange seek to change this. She joined Rick on the air to talk about the organization’s amazingly simple, yet powerful mission: connecting these businesses with the teachers and non-profits in need. She also shared details on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Find out […]

Tonight on “After Hours with Rick Kogan’ Walter Jacobson talks with Rick about his broadcasting career, Darryl Nitz discusses “Ella Live at Mt. Kelly’s,” Zeta Moore shares her review of the movie “Dunkirk” and playwright Kia Corthron talks about her residency at Eclipse Theatre Company.

Playwright Kia Corthron talks about her career and year-long residency at Eclipse Theatre Company at the Athenaeum, 2936 N. Southport Ave.

Zeta Moore joins Rick to review the summer blockbuster “Dunkirk”.

Impresario Darryl Nitz talks about “Ella Live at Mr. Kelly’s,” a musical celebration next Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Skokie Theatre. Special $10 discount for listeners, use promo code “WGN” at skokietheater.org.

Walter Jacobson joins Rick to talk about turning 80, becoming a bat-boy for The Chicago Cubs, and his transition from print media to television.