Lawrence Kreymer of Chicago Waffles joins Steve Dale, filling in for John Williams, to talk about their various locations around the city and their signature specialty waffles you can try when you visit.

Sarah Royal, author of A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball, joins Steve Dale to discuss her book and why Lucy’s performances still resonate with fans so many years after her passing.

Choose Chicago’s Senior Director of Cultural Tourism Jason Lesniewicz is back in the studio with Steve Dale to highlight some exciting events that are taking place in Chicago this holiday season!

Chef Sarah Stegner, Co-Owner of Prairie Grass Cafe and Co-Founder of Chicago Chefs Cook, joins Steve Dale to talk about the Evanston Community Fridges program that aims to provide food to those who are in need this holiday season.

Steve Dale is joined by Hamilton’s Pierre Jean Gonzales, who plays Alexander Hamilton in the hit musical being performed at the James M. Nederlander Theatre through January 28th. Gonzales discusses what has made Hamilton so successful and how he has been able to use the lessons he has learned while playing Hamilton in his everyday life.

Paul Vallas, Senior Advisor for the Illinois Policy Institute and former City Budget Director, joins Steve Dale to give details regarding Chicago’s current budget deficit and where it could be heading.

Steve Dale sits down with with Alderman (27th Ward) and Vice Mayor of Chicago Walter Burnett Jr. to discuss some of Chicago’s most pressing issues, including public safety, crime, immigration, and more.

Paul Lisnek, political analyst for WGN-TV, joins Steve Dale to talk about his podcast ‘Behind the Curtain’ along with the many other podcasts that can be found at wgnradio.com. Paul also gives his opinion on the job that Mayor Brandon Johnson has done so far.

Actor Ronnie Marmo joins Steve Dale to discuss his upcoming play coming to The North Shore Center for Performing Arts in Skokie, I’m Not a Comedian, I’m Lenny Bruce, on September 9th. The two also discuss the life and comedic style of Lenny Bruce.

Dr. Liz Brown joins Steve Dale to talk about the Great American Cat Show, held by The International Cat Association, coming to Chicago August 25-27.