On this week's show
– Michael Ighodaro, filmmaker, human rights activist, and creator/director of “Red Light Diaries,” a seven-episode “global drama series that explores queer life, migration, and HIV prevention across six international cities”
– Taylor Pasche (director) and Matt Schutz (playwright) of PrideArts’ world-premiere production of “Windows” at Chicago’s Center on Halsted
– Gary Metzner and Scott Johnson, co-chairs of Dance For Life, a one-of-a-kind annual performance and benefit event that has showcased more than 50 Chicago-based dance companies; the 35th anniversary gala and performance is Saturday, August 22

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On this week's show
– Chicago Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th Ward
– RJ Silva, playwright of Nova Entertainment's production of "Hail Mary/Maria," opening August 14 at Chicago's Theater Wit

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On this week's show Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by 
– Carolyn Pinta and Army Captain Katie Benn on Pinta Pride Project‘s letter writing campaign (read more)
– Derek Van Barham, producing artistic director of Kokandy Productions; Kokandy’s production of “Hair” is now playing at the Chopin Theater Mainstage
– Guy Branum, comedian, actor, and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writer/producer of “Hacks” (rebroadcast from May)

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On this week's show Ellen Miller is joined by guest co-host Kathy Voltmer and their guests are
– Andrew Sa, singer-songwriter; his new album, American Rough," came out on Bloodshot Records in June 
– Tim Rhoze, artistic director of Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre; their new show, “In the Continuum,” opens July 25 and plays Saturdays and Sundays through August 9
– CB Cason, fight choreographer of Babes with Blades Theatre Company‘s “yo ho,” playing July 19 through August 29 at The Edge Off Broadway in Chicago

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On this week's show
– Ken Mejia-Beal of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
– Sandra Delgado of “The Sandra Delgado Experience,” July 24-26 at Collaboraction
– Lewis Rawlinson, writer and performer of “Nervous Breakdown in G Minor,” playing July 17-19 at Steppenwolf

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On this week's show
– Actor Alan H. Green, appearing in Marriott Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s “A Little Night Music” through August 9
– Keira Fromm, director of Raven Theatre’s “Octet,” playing at The Goodman’s Owen Theatre through August 2

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Scott Duff and Ellen Miller lead WCPT's live coverage of the 55th Chicago Pride Parade.  

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On this week's show
– Cook County Circuit Court Judges Jill Rose Quinn and Cecilia Horan
– Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona, 2026 Community Grand Marshals for the 55th Chicago Pride Parade, Sunday, June 28
– Steve Needham, co-artistic director for the Tin Drum Theatre Company; their new production, "Southern Rapture," plays through June 28
– Chazzie and Lev Grosshandler of GenderCool Project

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On this week's show
– John Parker and Jim Pounds of KTNF AM 950’s “The Gaily Show,” weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT
– Tracy Baim, co-founder and owner of Windy City Times and a grand marshal in the Chicago Pride Parade, June 28
– Zia Varajon, Chicago-based author, whose debut book, “Love, Your Trans Big Sister: Advice on the Transfeminine Journey,” was released in May

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On this week's show:
– Madison Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, 2026 candidate for Wisconsin Assembly
– Omari Collins, star of “Kinky Boots,” opening June 9 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre
– Dylan Conmy, founder of the Ottawa Family Pride Festival, taking place Saturday, June 13

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