Musician Chris Greene, joined Rick Kogan to talk about his new CD, ‘PlaySPACE 2: Play Harder,’ and his upcoming concerts. He also delved into his earlier life as he elaborated on what got him into music. He addressed his switch to the saxophone, his music theory class in high school, and his introduction to the […]

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by Dave Samber, owner of Polo Inn, to discuss Chicago’s Cabaret Week. They enjoy music from Greta Pope who will be appearing at Polo Inn for two shows on Friday. To learn more about Cabaret Week visit chicagocabaret.org.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by author Peter Ferry and actress Carol Ludwick of the newest show at the Redford Theatre in Detroit, “Old Heart”. The play follows the story of 85-year-old World War II veteran Tom Johnson who decides to track down the love of his life. For tickets or more information visit […]

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined in the studio by storied banjo player Michael Miles, Glenbard East High School’s orchestra director Tim Fawkes, and student musicians Maeve Condon (viola) and Kate Shuert (cello and vocals). Their performance of “Camerado Suite” featuring text from Walt Whitman’s “Song of the Open Road” will be at GEHS in […]

Author Rich Cohen joined Rick Kogan to discuss his newest book, ‘The Adventures of Herbie Cohen: World’s Greatest Negotiator.’ The book details his own childhood as well as the life of his father, Herbie Cohen, including his time coaching basketball while serving in the military, courting the woman who would be his wife, and Herbie’s […]

Founder and Executive Director at Interfaith Youth Core, Eboo Patel, joined Rick Kogan to discuss his new book, ‘We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy.’ The book addresses the idea of getting to know and gathering people from various backgrounds to come together and act upon a common goal. He discussed the lives […]

Artistic Director of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Jeff Lindberg, joined Rick Kogan to discuss the ‘Live at the Sands’ tribute starring Paul Marinaro, happening at the Fine Arts Building this Saturday at 7:30pm. They also highlighted greats such as Frank Sinatra, and their impact on jazz as a genre.

Author Jane Skinner Sawyers joined Rick Kogan to talk about her latest book, ‘Chicago Beer: A History of Brewing, Public Drinking and the Corner Bar.’ They explored how craft brewing came to the city, the bar the Sun-Times bought as a means to investigate corruption in Chicago, and much more!

Author Richard Reeder joined Rick Kogan in studio to talk about his new book, ‘The Curious Odyssey of Rudolph Bloom.’ The book details the life of Rudolph Bloom, father of James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ protagonist Leopold Bloom. Prior to talking about his book, Reeder discussed his life before becoming an author, highlighting the time he spent […]

Ray Long, investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joined Rick Kogan in studio to continue their discussion on Long’s book, ‘The House that Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois: Velvet Hammer.’ He went on to address his time actually meeting Madigan and what he was like in person. Later, they talked about and described […]