Author Deborah Cohen joined Rick Kogan to discuss her book, ‘Last Call at the Hotel Imperial: The Reporters Who Took on a World at War.’ The book details the story of reporters John Gunther, H. R. Knickerbocker, Vincent Sheean, and Dorothy Thompson as they conducted interviews with the likes of Hitler, Mussolini, and Gandhi, among […]

Actor Phil Donlon joined Rick Kogan in studio to discuss his career and his dive into politics as director of L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s reelection campaign ads. Later, Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson joined the two and weighed in on the ads.

Singer, Libby York, joined Rick Kogan to talk about her upcoming concerts, including her live streamed event at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on May 18th, and her new CD coming this summer. She also described how her life has been during the quarantine and how the pandemic affected the live music industry.

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.