Sunday Morning

With race week in Chicago beginning, Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, starts the show talking to Steve Miklos, live from the New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix, discussing the first race at Lake Pontchartrain in 20 years.

Andy Kuntz of Andy’s Frozen Custard joins Dane to talk about the new All-American Cherry Pie Concrete, exclusive for the 4th of July week and his partnership with NASCAR.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Cooperstown, New York.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dane for this week’s health update. She discusses the best ways to stay hydrated this summer and shares tips on how to have a safe Independence Day celebration.

Nick Lowery, the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, joins Dane to talk about the excitement for this upcoming football season and his charity organizations. For more information, go to https://nicklowery.com/.

Dane kicks off This Week in Theatre by chatting with television writer Sylvia L. Jones in the studio. They discuss the her career shift from journalism to screenwriting and talk about her annual writers’ workshop. For more information, visit https://www.sylvialjones.com/.

With NASCAR racing down the streets of Chicago this week, Dane spoke with drivers Kyle Busch and Shane van Gisbergen, sharing the excitement for the upcoming race weekend.

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Nick Sanchez and President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race Julie Giese stop by the studio to help kick off the race festivities this week and share just what goes into making a race like this possible.

Khaled Ibrahim of Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar joins the show to talk about the growth of the restaurant and hints at where they could be headed next.

Jim Bob Morris joins Dane to count down the days until they can break out the Bandido together at a Blackhawks game.

Dane kicks off Food Time by speaking with Max Robbins about the upcoming Windy City Smokeout festival and the best dishes to look out for.

Food journalist David Hammond joins Dane to talk about his book Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, to discuss the best ways to stay hydrated this summer and shares tips on how to have a safe Independence Day celebration.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Sunday by discussing the continuous excessive heat warning in Chicago.

Tom Mockaitis, Author, Terrorism Analyst and History Professor at DePaul University joins Dean Richards to talk about the United States’ choice to strike Iran on Saturday, and what Americans can expect next.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to McCook, Nebraska.

Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts off by talking about the new COVID variant that has spread to the US. Dr. Most shares insight on the best ways to keep up with booster shots for the vaccine. Then, Dr. Most talks about the excessive heat warning in Chicago and methods to stay cool.

Meteorologist Bill Snyder joins to discuss the summer weather and ways to stay safe during the heat.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with the stars of Always Patsy Cline, Aja Alcazar (Patsy Cline) and Bri Sudia (Louise). They discuss the show’s run at the Drury Lane Theatre and Alcazar performs two of Cline’s greatest hits.

WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek joins Dean to weigh in on the United States’ strike on Iran Saturday night, outlining the political impacts of the attack,

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Zoe Saldaña and Brad Garrett to discuss Disney Pixar’s new release, Elio.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about cold cucumber soup and other foods to stay cool during the summer months.

Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Most starts off by talking about the new COVID variant that has spread to the US. Dr. Most shares insight on the best ways to keep up with booster shots for the vaccine. Then, Dr. Most talks about the excessive heat warning in Chicago and methods to stay cool.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Father’s Day Sunday by sharing stories about their dads. The guys also give a shoutout to Engineer Bob Ferguson for his 35th work anniversary with WGN Radio.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Spokane, Washington.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver shares medical issues men should be aware of. Some pertaining to heart health, prostate health and more. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with the star of the new 6-episode audio adaptation of the classic play by William Shakespeare HAMLET, Daniel Kyri (Hamlet) alongside the show’s adapter, director and executive producer Jeremy McCarter. Listen in while they discuss the Make Believe Association, what makes this audio drama so unique and more.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carrie-Anne Moss to discuss FUBAR season 2.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about go-to meals dads like to make over the summer. For more, go to wgntv.com/deancooks.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver shares medical issues men should be aware of. Some pertaining to heart health, prostate health and more. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Tony Award Sunday by talking what Dean is looking forward to the most during the 78th Tony Awards.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Clark, Missouri.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about how coffee influences aging. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with the Producing Managing Director of Black Ensemble Theatre and writer and director of That’s What Friend’s Are For, Daryl D. Brooks who is joined alongside actress Rose Marie Simmons. Listen in while Daryl and Rose talk about this musical which celebrates sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices. The production runs June 7-July 27, 2025, at the Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago.

Next, WGN TV News Anchor Dina Bair joins Dean to share details surrounding “Pope Leo XIV: From Chicago to the World” which will air on WGN-TV today, June 8th at 3pm.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Actors Benecio Del Toro and Michael Cera alongside Actress Mia Threapleton who are all cast members of The Phoenician Scheme.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about foods you make utilizing a stick.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about how your coffee intake influences aging. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start by welcoming former producer Jack Heinrich back.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.

Ronnie Marmo, Actor and Director, joins Dean to catch up and talk about the return of his shows Bill W & Dr. Bob at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie and “I’m not a Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce”.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about COVID-19 vaccine news from the week and then talks about the new COVID variant. Then Dr. Silver answers listener questions.