Tattoo artist Ben Wahhh joins Rick Kogan to discuss his efforts to help domestic violence and human trafficking survivors reclaim their bodies and share their stories through his charity, Ink Relief. Ben also talks about some of the unique tattoos he has done and when he has had to say no to giving tattoos.

Author Della Leavitt joins Rick Kogan to talk about her novel, ‘Vivian’s Decision’. Della shares her journey into writing, her literary influences, and she reads some of her book to listeners.

Frank Maugeri, Artistic Director of Cabinet of Curiosity, Sonja Henderson, founder of Mother’s Healing Circle, and Samarem, a graduate of the School of Celebration, join Rick Kogan to talk about ‘Honor Thy Mother’, an event recognizing and celebrating women in the community who have made sacrifices for the benefit of others. The event gets underway Saturday at 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Chicago.

Climber Dan Goodwin, the famous ‘Spider Dan’, joins Rick Kogan to reminisce about climbing the Hancock and Sears Towers back in 1981 and being fined $35 for it. Dan also discusses his new autobiography, ‘Untethered’, what he wants people to take away from it, witnessing the burning of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, his work as a motivational speaker, and much more.

Food and drink writer Maggie Hennessey joins Rick Kogan to talk about her new book, ‘The Burger Bible: Everything you need to know about the humble hamburger’. Maggie also discusses her journalistic path, who she admires in the food writing landscape, and the future of hamburgers.

Alyssa Gross, founder of The Mahjong Society, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the rising popularity of Mahjong and her book, ‘Play Mahjong: An All-Levels Guide to American Mahjong’. Alyssa comments on the various versions of Mahjong across the world, how the game has become more female-oriented, her Mahjong skill level, and what the future holds.

Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan with trending news of parties, events, and celebrations. Candace talks about a gala she attended where she met David Schwimmer, candidates for the Chicago mayoral race, Yasmin Levy’s successful tour in the United States, the topping off ceremony at Bally’s Chicago, the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center’s Luminary Award Dinner, and more.

Historian Liz Garibay joins Rick Kogan to talk about an event called ‘Brewing the Revolution: Enslaved Labor and Early American Beer’, taking place Friday, May 8th at Newberry Library in Chicago as part of the Beer Culture Summit. Liz also touches on the Beer Culture Center, a non-profit that shares stories of how beer has shaped humanity.

Photographer Larry Tuckman joins Rick Kogan to talk about his career and his book, ‘Chicago’s Uptown Portraits 1982-1986’. Larry discusses his photo-taking process, why he put the book together, how he has adapted to technological changes in photography, and what he shoots today.

Actor Phil Donlon joins Rick Kogan to talk about Prime Video’s ‘Killing Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders’, a four-part documentary series that he is executive producing. Phil discusses the documentary’s heavy focus on the victims, his reaction to Rex Heuermann pleading guilty to the murders, and why there is such a large draw for true-crime documentaries.