WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan catches up with photographer Wes Pope and they discuss Wes’s new book and phenomenal picturesque journey Pop 66: A Dreamy Pop Can-Camera Odyssey Along Route 66.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by Paul Durica, director of programs for Illinois Humanities to talk about their Illinois Bicentennial event at the Hideout.

Tonight on the show, Rick joined by Chris Jones to talk about his book Rise Up! Broadway and American Society from ‘Angels in America’ to ‘Hamilton’. Then, director of programs, Paul Durica talks about the Illinois Humanities Illinois Bicentennial event. Rick rounds out the show with photographer Wes Pope discussing his book Pop 66: A Dreamy Pop Can-Camera Odyssey Along Route 66.

A Red Orchid Theatre’s Kirsten Fitzgerald joins WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan on the phone. Kirsten is the artistic director of the theatre and the two discuss current shows, the theatre’s history and much more!

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by Chicago magazine’s Bryan Smith to discuss his remarkable new book, The Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Wirtz Family Business and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Rita Dragonette, author and remarkable conversationist, talks about her latest book, The Fourteenth of September with WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan.

Author Grant Robbin joins WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to discuss his new book, Ironix. They also discuss Grant’s longstanding career in screenwriting, music, playwriting and other creative matters.

Tonight on the show, Rick starts off discussing Grant Robbin’s new book, Ironix. Then, it’s a musical goulash of impromptu performance with Sid Yiddish, Alex Marback, Erin Andershock, and Joe Cavaliere. Finally, Rita Dragonette talks about her book, The Fourteenth of September.

David Marienthal joins Rick Kogan to talk about his upcoming documentary about London House and Mister Kelly’s, and explores his father’s openness to diversity. And, Joe Alterman of the Joe Alterman trio previews some of his piano music and lets you know how you can hear it live. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3574596/david-marianthal-and-joe-alterman_2018-12-07-163636.64kmono.mp3

Author Greg Borzo joins Rick Kogan to talk about his nostalgic book on dining, Lost Restaurants of Chicago. Join him at the Harold Washington Library Jan. 24 at 6 p.m., where he will be giving away $1,000 in raffle prizes! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3574592/greg-borzo-on-lost-restaurants-of-chicago_2018-12-07-163132.64kmono.mp3