Sunday Morning

“The Office” star and New Trier alum Rainn Wilson joins Dean on the phone to talk about his new play, The Doppelgänger. Coming soon to the Steppenwolf Theatre, The Doppelgänger is a hilarious, irreverent and timely look at the back-room deals that shape our world and the unlikely cast of characters who make them. They look back on Wilson’s appearances in T.V. and movies and also his upbringing in the Chicago suburbs.

Dean sits down with author Jean Iversen to talk about her new book, Local Flavor: Restaurants that Shaped Chicago’s neighborhoods. They discuss some of Chicago’s most legendary food spots and look at the city’s rich food history.  

On this edition of “This Week in Theater”, Dean welcomes the cast of “Cabaret” from the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. Kelly Felthous (Sally Bowles), sings the classic title song made famous by Liza Minnelli and Joseph Anthony Byrd (The Emcee) sings the song “Money” with help from the “Cabaret” ensemble. Regular performances run through March 18: Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at […]

David Tamarkin from Epicurious.com joins Dean on FoodTime to discuss some delicious vegan recipes for those who are skipping meat on Fridays or giving up meat all together. Recipes include a 3-ingredient sweet potato casserole with maple pecans,  Veggie burgers with zucchini and corn and so much more. You can find Epicurious’ expertly curated list of vegan recipes here.  

On this edition of “This Week in Theater”, Dean welcomes the cast of “Cabaret” from the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. Kelly Felthous (Sally Bowles), sings the classic title song made famous by Liza Minnelli and Joseph Anthony Byrd (The Emcee) sings the song “Money” with help from the “Cabaret” ensemble. Regular performances run through March 18: Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at […]

David Tamarkin from Epicurious.com joins Dean on FoodTime to discuss some delicious vegan recipes for those who are skipping meat on Fridays or giving up meat all together. Recipes include a 3-ingredient sweet potato casserole with maple pecans,  Veggie burgers with zucchini and corn and so much more. You can find Epicurious’ expertly curated list of vegan recipes here.  

On this week’s Food Time show, Dean welcomes back Dirk Fucik, Chicago’s expert on all things seafood. He shares some delectable recipes for fish dinners during Lent, or any season, as well as some tips for listeners on common mistakes made when cooking fish. For all of Dirk’s fantastic seafood recipes and more information on Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop, visit http://www.dirksfish.com.

If you’re going to get free Elton John tickets, you’re going to have to earn it! Dean gives three lucky listeners the chance of a lifetime to win tickets to Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour! Listen to the contestants and find out who wins.

It’s a new feature on Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning! Dean welcomes a young, aspiring broadcaster to the Sunday Morning team to give their sport report for the week. Look out Andy Masur! This week, 13 year-old Joe Lortie from Hoffman Estates joins Dean on air. Do you know a kid who’s got what it takes? Email producer Tom Hush at [email protected] with an audio or video submission showing why they’re the next big Chicago sportscaster!

On this week’s Food Time show, Dean welcomes back Dirk Fucik, Chicago’s expert on all things seafood. He shares some delectable recipes for fish dinners during Lent, or any season, as well as some tips for listeners on common mistakes made when cooking fish. For all of Dirk’s fantastic seafood recipes and more information on Dirk’s Fish and Gourmet Shop, visit http://www.dirksfish.com.