Dean welcomes Mark Carman and Kevin Wells to the show who are filling in for Andy Masur and Dave Schwan.

WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder joins Dean to give a weather update for today and this upcoming week.

Dr. Emily Tuchman, Doctor of Internal Medicine at Northwestern Glenview Outpatient Center, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Tuchman gives a COVID update and talks about how to stay healthy. Then Dr. Tuchman talks about how to set yourself up for healthy eating and working out plans for the new year.

Marissa Lynn Jones, Executive Director of League of Chicago Theaters, joins Dean to explain what Chicago Theatre Week is and what people can expect to see. For more information visit choosechicago.com/chicago-theatre-week

Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with Comedian Jo Koy and Daniel Levy, Ruth Negga, and Himesh Patel, from the new movie Good Grief!

Dean, Dave, and Andy ring in the New Year by welcoming Jim Turano for a Sunday family show.

The crew is joined by Sam Panayotovich, New England Sports Network sports betting analyst and former WGN sports anchor, to catch up and talk about what is new with him!

Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about getting into the holiday spirit.

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for the final time before his retirement. Dr. Most talks about whether it is safe to use weight loss drugs. Then listeners share their appreciation for all that Dr. Most has done on the air.

Ivy Odom, Senior Lifestyle Editor for Southern Living Magazine, joins Dean to talk about what Christmas Cookbooks they recommend for the holiday season.

Then Dean is joined by members of the cast of “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!” At the American Blues Theater. For Tickets visit americanbluestheater.com

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for the final time before his retirement. Dr. Most talks about whether it is safe to use weight loss drugs. Then listeners share their appreciation for all that Dr. Most has done on the air.

Dean Richards reviews Boop! The Musical, which is being shown at the CIBC Theatre through December 24th.

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s regular health update. Dr. Most begins the segment with a big career announcement. Then, the two discuss the recent Mycoplasma outbreak, and what you can do to help prevent the spread of illness this holiday season.

Dean, Dave and Andy start things off by remembering the life of Otis Redding, who passed away on this day in 1967. And, Dave gives his ‘Far-Flung Forecast.’

Then, Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s regular health update. Dr. Most starts things off with a big career announcement. Then, he gives tips on how to stay healthy this holiday season, and avoid the recent Mycoplasma outbreak.

Later, Dean interviews Timothée Chalamet about the upcoming Wonka movie.

To close things off, Dean chats with Noah Elman, Director of Hershel & The Hanukkah Goblins, running December 3-23 at the Chicago Loop Synagogue.

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s regular health update. Dr. Most begins this week by talking about COVID and RSV and what you should be doing to protect yourself. And of course, Dr. Most answers your questions.

Dean, Dave, and Andy start this week off by talking about the holiday season.

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s regular health update. Dr. Most begins this week by talking about COVID and RSV and what you should be doing to protect yourself. And of course, Dr. Most answers your questions.

Gene Weygandt, Meena Sood, and Charlie Long, with the Paramount’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, join Dean to talk about the show, how they approach the roles they play, and more! For tickets visit paramountaurora.com.

Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan!

Dean, Dave and Andy start off this week’s show with a round table conversation about a couple of different topics, including winter prep, Justin Fields’ role with the Bears, and Dave’s ‘Far-Flung Forecast’.

Then, Dean is joined by WGN-TV Weather Producer Bill Snyder to discuss the recent snowfall, and what kind of weather we can expect to see in and around the Chicagoland area during this holiday season.

After that, A Christmas Carol Director Jessica Thebus joins the show to discuss the show, which has been running at the Goodman Theatre for the last 36 years. It will be performed through December 31st in Goodman’s Albert Theatre.

Next, Dean has a conversation with Actor and Director Rob Reiner about his podcast, Who Killed JFK? Following this, Dean closes things off by having a discussion with Actress Hannah Waddingham, who is known for performance as Rebecca Welton in the comedy series Ted Lasso, about her new Christmas special, Home For Christmas.