Albert Friedman returns to the Booth 46 Podcast, after being a guest on our debut episode, and brought with him Bernard Cherkasov from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. While the museum in Skokie is closed for renovations, the Holocaust Museum presents ‘Experience360’, which is now open at 360 N. State Street.

From the actual Booth 46 at Petterino’s, Bernard and Albert talk to host Steve Dale about the world’s 3rd largest Holocaust Museum, its purpose, Bernard’s story, and how Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect on the past in ways that inspire empathy, respect, and hope. Listen for that and more below:

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 14 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Albert Friedman from Petterino’s and Friedman Properties, Bernard Cherkasov from Illinois Holocaust Museum and Steve Dale from WGN Radio in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Albert Friedman from Petterino’s and Friedman Properties, Bernard Cherkasov from Illinois Holocaust Museum and Steve Dale from WGN Radio in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Albert Friedman from Petterino’s and Friedman Properties, Bernard Cherkasov from Illinois Holocaust Museum and Steve Dale from WGN Radio in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Albert Friedman from Petterino’s and Friedman Properties, Bernard Cherkasov from Illinois Holocaust Museum and Steve Dale from WGN Radio in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

You’ll also see Mr. Friedman appear in our January 2026 Your Hometown video tour of Chicago’s Loop, and can hear his recent visit with John Williams on the Noon Business Lunch.

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

Forgiveness. Empathy. Compassion. Kindness. That’s what F.E.C.K. stands for in the title of Chaz Ebert’s new book, ‘It’s Time To Give A FECK.‘ (available to order on Amazon).

While Chaz is excited about the book’s success so far, she wants people to take those principles to heart and practice them. She joined Steve Dale on the latest episode of Booth 46, recorded live at Petterino’s in the heart of downtown Chicago, to discuss the book, her late husband and legendary film critic Roger Ebert, the movies they loved, and so much more.

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 13 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Chaz Ebert and Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Chaz Ebert and Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Chaz Ebert and Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Chaz Ebert and Steve Dale in Booth 46 at Petterino’s. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Chaz Ebert with Steve Dale and her new book, “It’s Time To Give a FECK.” at Petterino’s in Chicago. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

Chicago’s 43rd Ward Alderman Tim Knudsen joins WGN Radio’s Steve Dale to discuss current issues in his ward and across the city. Alderman Knudsen talks about the city’s budget, curfew, homelessness, and CTA safety.

Steve Crano, Manager of Corporate Communications at Choose Chicago, joins WGN’s Steve Dale to preview Chicago Restaurant Week which takes place January 23rd through February 8th. They discuss prices, notable restaurants to check out, and the new Choose Chicago podcast.

Singer and actress Melba Moore joins WGN Radio’s Steve Dale to highlight her new memoir, ‘This is It: Marvelous and Getting Better’. Melba discusses personal struggles over the years and how she overcame them, her five octave vocal range, current performances, and what she does to stay on top of her game.

Relationship expert Love McPherson joins WGN’s Steve Dale to discuss all things love. Love talks about building relationships, maintaining healthy marriages, the ability to compromise, and being open to change.

Bela Gandhi, dating coach and founder of Smart Dating Academy joins Steve Dale to discuss the best practices for finding dating success in 2026. They go into dating apps, approaches when on a date, and take listener questions!

Dr. Sindhu Aderson, Medical Director Immediate Care Physician Northwestern Medicine with a special interest in obesity, joins Steve Dale to answer all questions about GLP-1s including who should be taking them, how safe they are, and updates on their cost.

Mark and Anne Burnell have been making music and performing together in Chicago for more than 30 years. From the heart of Chicago at Petterino’s, they joined Steve Dale on the Booth 46 podcast to talk about their legendary careers, how they met, and oh yeah…Mark playing his keyboard while having brain surgery. You should just hit play on this episode already and hear them tell the story.

As you listen to ‘Booth 46’ live from Petterino’s, and overhear the clanking of glasses, conversations from other booths, forks hitting plates and more, swipe through the photos below from the Episode 12 podcast recording to feel even more like you’re there.

• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio
• Musicians Mark and Anne Burnell with Steve Dale at Petterino’s in Chicago, on the Booth 46 Podcast. Photo by Michael Piff / WGN Radio

Learn more about Mark and Anne, and listen to their music, at burnellmusic.com. You can follow Mark on Instagram at markburnell88 and Anne at anneburnell.

Subscribe to Booth 46 on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts so that you don’t miss an episode. If you love what you’re hearing and feel compelled to post about it on social media, please use the hashtag #Booth46. You can also follow Petterino’s on Facebook and Instagram for more from the actual Booth 46.

Regional Medical Director at Northwestern Immediate Care Dr. Sindhu Aderson joins Steve Dale with some tips for staying healthy in 2026 and advise about how to avoid injuries or worse in cold weather.