Rick Kogan is joined by Michael Scott Pifer and Michael Marsh to talk about Pifer’s new book, featuring an introduction from Marsh, The Wendell Smith Reader: Selected Writings on Sports, Civil Rights and Black History. They talk about the significance of Wendell Smith and what led to the book’s creation.

Jazz vocalist Libby York joins Rick Kogan to talk about her new CD, “Dreamland,” and her release party at Winter’s Jazz Club on Thursday, April 20th.

Candace Jordan, writer and media personality, joins Rick Kogan in studio to talk about her new podcast, the 15th anniversary of Candid Candace, Chicago’s first and longest running lifestyle blog, and the third anniversary of Chicago Star.

Don DeBat, author, accomplished journalist and softball veteran, joins Rick Kogan to give an update on the effort to preserve the yearly softball season and name Grant Park softball fields in honor of Mike Royko. 

Rick Kogan talks with author Michael Sean Comerford about his latest cycling adventure along the Pacific coastline asking people about their views and experiences with climate change. It is slow journalism in cooperation with University of Florida’s Samuel Proctor Oral History Program.

Author and accomplished journalist Don DeBat joins Rick Kogan to talk about his efforts to save softball at Grant Park, have a field named in Mike Royko’s honor, and his upcoming book, Chicago’s Game.

Dr. Michael Lewis joins Rick Kogan in studio to talk about his latest book, Getting Wiser: 101 Essential Life Lessons and Inspiring Stories. Dr. Lewis, the former doctor for the Chicago Bulls, is also a photographer, writer and traveler and he talks about many of the interesting people he has met in his travels. Listen below and head to his website for more about him and his new book.

Theater Director Barbara Gaines joins Rick Kogan in studio to talk about the final show she will be directing, The Comedy of Errors, at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. She also highlights her life and experiences leading up to this event.

Author Frank Sennett joins Rick Kogan in studio to talk about his novel Shadow State and his party Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Club Lago. Rick Kogan also speaks with photographer John Soss about his new show, Pick Up the Pieces, at Tony Fitzpatrick’s Dime Gallery starting on March 3rd through April.

Author Richard Bales joins After Hours with Rick Kogan to talk about his latest book, The Short Writings of Nelson Algren. They delve into the life and history of Nelson Algren as they discuss this well-researched book.