Musician Tom Kastle and author Patrick McBriarty join Rick Kogan in studio to talk about their CMMFestival 2022 fundraising event this Thursday evening at the Chicago Maritime Museum. The fundraiser, located at 1200 West 35th Street, serves to offer guests an opportunity to delve into the infrastructural and interpersonal connections granted by Chicago’s waterways.

Authors Dave Hoekstra and Paul Natkin join Rick Kogan to talk about their recent books, Beacons in the Darkness: Hope and Transformation Among America’s Community Newspapers and Natkin: The Moment of Truth, respectively. Later, Dave and Paul both share anecdotes from their careers, music, and their lives.

Producer Richard Friedman joins Rick to talk about the life of the late folk singer Jim Post and his upcoming memorials. They share stories ranging from his resemblance to Mark Twain to a situation with Jimmy Fallon, and more!

Tom Weinberg of Media Burn joins Rick Kogan, filling in for John Williams, to talk about what Media Burn is and their 20th Anniversary ball this Sunday the 9th. For more information click here.

Rick Kogan, filling in for John Williams, is joined by Candace Jordan of Chicago Star Media and Maureen Schulman of Eli`s Cheesecake for the full hour.  Candace shares how Chicago Star Media was started during the pandemic and what kind of news they report on. Maureen shares about the storied history of Eli’s and she […]

Former Tribune Reporter John Gorman joins Rick Kogan to discuss his first novel, “Death Before Life.” In addition to talking about the novel, John shares important moments in his life that lead to him writing his first book.

Writer Lise Haines joins Rick Kogan to talk about her latest novel, “Book of Knives.” The novel depicts a woman named Nora as she delves into the mystery behind her new in-laws and their prized knives. Being that this is her 5th novel, she later elaborates on how she has grown as a novelist over […]

Musicians Michael Miles and Zahra Glenda Baker join Rick Kogan in studio to talk about their Mississippi River Suite & Song of Protest” at Old Town School. Later, they discuss how they initially put “Mississippi River Suite” together, how they differentiate poems and songs, and more!

Author John Ruane joins Rick Kogan in studio to talk about his latest book, “A Dangerous Freedom.” The book details the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Later, John addresses how he and Rick first met, his time in the newspaper business, and his journey exploring different creative outlets.

Artists Tony Fitzpatrick and Danny Torres join Rick Kogan to discuss Tony’s career and new show, “The Years: Three Decades of Etching,” at the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative. Later, Tony talks about some of the more notable and impactful moments in his life.