Joan Colletta, Founder of The Creative Conservancy, joins Steve Dale to talk about how she spends time with animals in their natural habitats. Joan shares her stories about volunteering for Rhino Conservation in South Africa, being around gorillas, and the importance of spreading education to prevent poaching.

Art Chat Daddy Sims, Community Outreach Manager, and Adam Helman, President and CEO of the nonprofit Guest House Chicago, join Steve Dale to discuss how they provide comfortable, affordable accommodations for patients and their families throughout their treatment. Guest House Chicago offers fully furnished apartments for medical patients and Rush Road Home participants through a referral process. Their major annual fundraiser is on April 27th. For more information about Guest House Chicago, visit guesthousechicago.org.

Best known for playing George Costanza in Seinfeld, Jason Alexander joins Steve Dale to talk about directing Fault at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Jason shares what steered him toward the directing role, Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, and whether there will be a long-rumored Seinfeld reunion. Fault will be at the Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier until May 24th.

Adrian Galante, Arranger and Musical Director of Going Bacharach, joins Steve Dale to discuss how the show is a tribute to the music of Burt Freeman Bacharach, one of the greatest American composers.  The show will be at the Apollo Theater, 2450 N. Lincoln Ave., from April 21st to May 17th.

Friday was International Jane Goodall Day in celebration of all she achieved. Steve Dale interviewed Dr. Goodall several times, including on WGN Radio. Though Dr. Goodall had only just begun to achieve, and left the planet more than a bit concerned, she never lost hope. Steve talks with Anna Rathman, executive director Jane Goodall Institute USA.

Steve’s interviews with Goodall can be found here.

The last radio interview comedienne Judy Tenuta did was with Steve Dale. Steve talks with award-winning director and producer Brent Mata, about capturing the life of Judy Tenuta, in It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story, a mini-biopic following the often wacky life and career of the ’80s accordion-playing comedienne.

Steve’s Interview with Judy can be found here.

Appropriately, Elizabeth French is in the studio on Easter Sunday. She is the mom of fallen police officer Ella French, who was killed in 2021. She’s been active in supporting a non-profit called Light the Line, which provides vital support to officers and their families through resources, programs, and community initiatives that drive meaningful change.

John Williams may have Thomas Jefferson, but Steve Dale has George Washington. A. D. Weaver is the Father of Our Country in the Hamilton Angelica Tour. He also talks with rotating cast member Asisha Sougou. Hamilton is showing at the CIBC Theatre (18 West Monroe St).

Chicago’s own Dr. Anne Beall, award-winning multi-book author, joins Steve Dale to talk about her latest book titled The Compassionate Writer: Find Your Voice, Enhance Your Story, and Touch Lives. Listen in while Dr. Beall reminds listeners to write with courage, edit with kindness, and share their stories with the world.

Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana, author of The Happiness Formula: A Scientific, Groundbreaking Approach to Happiness and Personal Fulfillment, joins WGN Radio’s Steve Dale to share the key to happiness. Listen in while Dr. Obayuwana shares what the Hope Index Scale (HIS) is, the science behind personal satisfaction, and more.