John Llewellyn, Senior Exhibit Strategist at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, joins Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, to remind listeners that it’s not too late to attend MSI’s Christmas Around the World.

Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman, joins Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss details surrounding the newly proposed city budget that Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed for 2025.

Steve Dale, in for Lisa Dent, is joined by the director of “Too Hot to Handel,” the Jazz-Gospel Messiah which plays at the Auditorium Theatre for two performances only. Listen in while Joan Curto talks about the iconic classical music experience and what Chicagoans can expect when they come out to the show in the new year.

Tickets for the two Performances ONLY of “Too Hot to Handel”: can be purchased at www.AuditoriumTheatre.org.

Author of “Carson the Magnificent,” Mike Thomas, joins Steve Dale to talk about his book about Johnny Carson, the iconic entertainer who redefined late-night television and reshaped American culture. Listen in while Mike shares that the legendary Bill Zehme began the book to which he was able to bring home and share with the world.

Keely O’Neal with Bucket Listers Experiences joins Steve Dale on the show to share details about Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar at Virgin Hotels Chicago. The experience is now open to the public through December 29th. Get tickets at bucketlisters.com.

WGN Radio’s Steve Dale is joined by Corey Mach who stars as William Shakespeare in & Juliet happening at the Cadillac Palace Theatre though December 15th. Listen in while Corey explains how & Juliet has something for all ages and how he prepared for portraying the beloved playwright.

Kevin Corbett, executive director of the nonprofit Gay Men’s Chorus, pops into the studio to lift spirits, transport us into a holiday mood and talk about their appearances.

32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack joins Steve Dale to talk about how many of his colleagues stand resolute against raising taxes as they work to balance Chicago’s budget. Instead, they seek to close the city’s deficit as much as possible by looking for cuts and efficiencies while being careful not to reduce city police and fire services. And, when asked by Steve about the budget for Chicago Animal Care & Control, Ald. Waguespack agrees any further cuts in that department’s already limited budget would result in unintended consequences as, for example, police would be asked to take on the duty of dog catcher.

Brandon James explains what Dog Man: the Musical is about. He plays Dog Man, which is based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants. This very family-friendly show is at the historic Studebaker Theater, located at 410 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, through December 1.

A conversation with Chicago Theater legend Jackie Taylor who founded the Black Ensemble Theater 48 years ago. The Black Ensemble Theater, located at 4450 N Clark St., Chicago, is recognized around the world for their productions. Taylor says of all the many shows she’s mounted the current production, Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People, showing through November 24, is one of her most important. This show includes music which performers like Elvis sang but was first actually performed and written by African Americans and includes music that even Jackie may have thought was performed by African American performers when the singers who made the sings hits were actually white. No matter, the music is great – and that is a part of the point.