Author and entertainment journalist Tripp Whetsell talks to Steve Dale about Norman Lear and his new biography about famed producer whose career spanned over 7 decades and changed television forever.

Certified marriage and family counselor and relationship expert Love McPherson joins Steve Dale to talk about all things love ahead of Valentine’s Day. McPherson shares the keys to connection, a happy marriage, and why love breaks down.

32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack joins Steve Dale to talk about Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ethical violation of negotiating a Chicago Teacher’s Union contract while in office as Mayor. Ald. Waguespack later discusses an alarming price tag for the Red Line expansion.

Janelle Iacciano, marketing director at Rose Pest Solutions, joins Steve Dale to talk about Chicago being the city with the most bedbugs in the country. Later, Iacciano answers listens questions and talks about cockroaches. Find more FAQs and information at rosepestcontrol.com.

Jody Richardson, General Manager of Mon Ami Gabi, joins Steve Dale to talk about the romance that happens at Mon Ami Gabi. Richardson describes the restaurant as a “special occasion restaurant. From anniversaries to engagements, Mon Ami Gabi will help you make your special night a memorable one.

Rick Malnati from Lou Malnati’s Pizza joins Steve Dale to shares some romantic stories that have taken place at Lou Malnati’s. Over 40 couples have married that met while working at Lou Malnati’s and Rick shares how he met his wife while at work.

Steve Crano from Choose Chicago joins Steve Dale to discuss this year’s Restaurant Week’ featuring over 500 restaurants across the Chicagoland area. For the full list you can click here.

Isaac Reichman, Director of Communications at Choose Chicago, joins Steve Dale, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about Chicago Restaurant Week. Over 500 restaurants are participating in this year’s event. For the full list of restaurants and their menus, you can click here.

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan and host of The Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins Steve Dale, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the recent TikTok ban. Despite the ban going into place on January 19th, TikTok became available in US again after a 14-hour blackout when President Trump claimed that he would give the company a 90-day reprieve to avoid a ban.

Dr. Matthew Kippenhan with emergency medicine at Northwestern Medicine joins Steve Dale, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how the cold affects our health. While it’s not directly responsible for illnesses, those with compromised immune systems are more susceptible to getting sick from the cold.