Tamara Batiest is portraying Patti Labelle in Black Ensemble Theatre’s production of That’s What Friends Are For from June 7th to July 27th. She joins Steve Dale to share how it feels to pay homage to the legendary singer! Get your tickets here, the best is yet to come!

Steve Dale hosts Ryan and Mikkel Becker to explain a rare auto immune disease that is being ignored by his employer, puzzles medical experts, and is threatening his life. Learn more about the Becker Family’s cause at the GoFundMe link here.

Melissa Manchester joins Steve Dale to discuss her several collaborations with iconic artists including Kenny Loggins and Dolly Parton, as well as how she writes songs that all generations can relate to.

32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack joins Steve Dale to talk about the success that was had with the ‘No Kings’ protests in Chicago. Ald. Waguespack later discusses details surrounding state lawmakers missing the fiscal cliff deadline that does not address the $771 million budget deficit with the Regional Transportation Authority — which oversees CTA, Metra and Pace and what this means for Illinois public transit users going forward.

Bruce Miles, co-author of Chicago Cubs: A Curated History of the North Siders, joins Steve Dale on the show to discuss forgotten Cubs history. Bruce also breaks down some of the behind-the-scenes information of the 2016 World Series win and more.

“Kimbely Akimbo” is an unassuming name for a fantastic not-to-be-missed Tony Award-winning Best Broadway musical! Three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello joins Steve Dale on the show to discuss what makes this story so captivating on the stage, why Chicagoans should get out to the CIBC Theatre to see the show, and more.

Chicago’s own Anne Beall, award-winning multi-book author, joins Steve Dale to talk about her two latest books, Embracing Self-Compassion Meditation Journey for Self-Kindness and Embracing Calm: Meditation Journeys for Inner Peace. Namaste. She also talks about the three components of self-compassion, how other cultures embrace meditation, and being kinder to yourself.

Magician Dennis Watkins performs at the Magic Parlour (50 W. Randolph St.) and is Chicago’s longest-running secret. One thing Steve needs to know is his trick for remembering the names of audience members in this interactive show. For tickets to the show, visit www.themagicparlourchicago.com.

No Means No Worldwide is a non-profit with a mission to prevent sexual abuse and violence, particularly against children. Director of Communications, Molly McHugh, joins Steve Dale to explain how recent budget cuts have a real impact on lives around the world. Molly shares that 1 in 4 women in the US will experience some form of sexual violence, and how men can be affected as well.

Illinois Director of the Humane Society for Animals Marc Ayers joins Steve Dale to explain how the seemingly harmless and fun puppy yoga classes may be sourcing puppies from puppy mills. In Chicago, this is illegal, and the City has taken action.