On today’s A-List interview, Dean Richards sits down with Maury Povich to talk about his love for Chicago, WGN, and his career as a TV personality.

Chaz Ebert, the wife of the late Roger Ebert, joins Dean Richards to talk about the legacy of her husband 4 years after his passing. They also discuss the Ebert Foundation’s incredible event on Tuesday April 4th at the Chicago Theatre, focusing on empathy and how important empathy is in fighting Chicago violence.

Richard E. Grant, acting star from Logan, Jackie, Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey and more joins Dean Richards to talk about his upcoming role in My Fair Lady  in Chicago at the Lyric Opera House. He talks about his upcoming show, his amazement at first seeing the Lyric Opera House, his latest movie featuring the hilarious Melissa McCarthy and his time in Chicago, this being his first trip to the city!

Jim Turano, in for Dean Richards, learns about today’s “Far Flung Forecast” in Plymouth, Connecticut and talks with Dave Schwan about the famous actor that is from the New England town!

Co-Founder of Cirque de Soleil and Founder and Artistic Director of Cavalia’s Odysseo, Normand Latourelle, joins Dean Richards to talk about the new show Odysseo. They discuss the use of horses and nature in their show to connect with audiences and preview the unbelievable visual experience. The show opens April 1st at the South Lot of Soldier Field.

After a flurry of fights in the Blackhawks and Panthers game Saturday night, Dean Richards asks the listeners if fighting still has a place in hockey and debates if the sport should move on from the violent tradition. Should fighting still be allowed in hockey?

The Chicago Tribune’s Music Critic Greg Kot, joins Jim Turano, in for Dean Richards, to talk about the the life and legacy of Chuck Berry, and his historical influence on Rock & Roll.

The Chicago Tribune’s and WGN’s Rick Kogan joins Jim Turano, in for Dean Richards, to talk about the re-opening of the Playboy Club in New York, if the club can be successful in 2017 and they discuss the Playboy Magazine and Playboy Club’s impact in Chicago.

CEO and President of Ravinia Welz Kaufman and Director of Communications Nick Pullia, joins Jim Turano, in for Dean Richards, to talk about the exciting upcoming shows at Ravinia in 2017. They discuss the venue and how they are making sure to keep a balance to attract all audiences, offering artists such as Stevie Nicks, Janice Joplin, John Legend, The Temptations, Pentatonix, La La Land in Concert and more!

Jim Turano, in for Dean Richards, welcomes in Mick Kayler for the “Pop Culture Club.” They talk about the legacy of Chuck Berry and Chess Records and discuss Stephen Colbert beating Jimmy Fallon in the Late Night Talk Show ratings and more!