Author Donna Seaman describes the seven impacting artists she writes about in her book, Identity Unknown: Rediscovering Seven American Women Artists. Donna highlights the art of women not known for their art; Ree Morton whose squeamishness led her away from medical work, Gertrude Abercrombie, most recognized for her celebrity friends and more. Meet Donna at the Harold Washington Library, March 21.

Working Class to College: The Promise and Peril Facing Blue-Collar America authors Robert Owen Carr and Dirk Johnson tell Rick about some of the benefits of working towards a college degree. They advise on how to choose the right school in order to best allot college funds.

On this edition of After Hours, Rick welcomes singer Annie Pringle Burnell to talk about her life and musical career, and play some beautiful music. Rick shares two clips from the most recent “Panorama” show at the Hideout Inn. Writer Ron Rapoport is on the phone to talk about his latest book, “The Lost Journalism of Ring Lardner” and share his insight on one of the most interesting and iconic writers in Chicago journalism. Finally, J.W. Basilo and members of the […]

He has had five books published since the age of 30, performed, created a podcast and more. Rick met Ben Tanzer at the Billy Goat when he heard his incredible story of career and creative motivation – and now, Rick introduces him to you.

Quraysh Ali Lansana and Sandra Jackson-Opoku are the co-editors of Revise the Psalm: Work Celebrating the Writing of Gwendolyn Brooks. They share what moved them to commemorate the famous poet’s work today, including that Brooks was really a reporter.

Author Robert Wolf discusses his book, Building the Agricultural City, which addresses the hindrance of improvements across countless communities. Robert expresses his hope for cultures that involve independently growing food, and efforts for self-sufficiency to become a little more dependent on progressive powers.

Rick Bellairs lists the free events to take advantage of this week in Woodstock, to celebrate Groundhog Day. From a Woodstock beer tasting, to a chili cook off, it’s a week of fun around the moment of truth, Woodstock Willie’s prognostication.

A family legacy, Chinese Fine Arts Society president Julie Ma explains what the start of the Chinese New Year entails, from cleaning the house, to scaring away bad luck. Julie then goes on to tell us what this year’s element and animal combination, the fire rooster, symbolizes. The Chinese New Year is on the 28th this year, with celebrations including Jackie Chan’s Long Yun Kung Fu Troupe from Beijing at the Auditorium Theatre February 4. Find out here how the […]

Musician Michael Miles fills you in on his upcoming Hideout appearance alongside Rick himself! From stilt walkers, to existential banjos, Michael tells us how he creates a unique show. Check out Michael and Rick Tuesday at 6 p.m., just $10, as they share  rich stories.

Rick Kogan is joined in studio by actor/director/producer, Phil Donlon, to discuss Phil’s career and latest film, “High and Outside.” Actor Ernie Hudson joins the show by phone to chat about his role in the film. For more about “High and Outside,” visit the movie’s website here. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3262064/3262064_2017-01-01-233904.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3782.mp3