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  • Howard Reich: Jazz wouldn’t be the same without Chicago

    Howard Reich: Jazz wouldn’t be the same without Chicago
    2026/09/28
    Howard Reich, Emmy Award-winning journalist and author, joins Rick Kogan to discuss his new book, ‘The Majesty of Chicago Jazz: Twenty-Five Visionaries Who Define the City’s Sound’. Howard explains how jazz would not be what we know it as without Chicago, the legacy of Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and others, the health of jazz […]
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  • Longtime marathon runners raising money for charity

    Longtime marathon runners raising money for charity
    2026/10/05
    Longtime marathon runners Skinny Sheahan, George Scully, Tommy McShane, and Rick Barrett (not included in interview) join Rick Kogan to preview the Chicago Marathon this Sunday, October 11th. The runners discuss their early days in the sport, how many marathons they’ve participated in, the health benefits of running, the importance of donating to Special Children’s […]
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  • ‘Crossing Division Street’ explores race, identity, and survival in America

    ‘Crossing Division Street’ explores race, identity, and survival in America
    2026/10/12
    Novelist Rebecca Chamian Ribaudo joins Rick Kogan to highlight her first novel, ‘Crossing Division Street’. Rebecca and Rick detail the book’s key themes and settings, the nature of Cabrini Green, when the characters began to form, the lengthy writing process, and upcoming projects she is working on.
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  • Tony Fitzpatrick’s son, Max, on new short film ‘Driven’

    Tony Fitzpatrick’s son, Max, on new short film ‘Driven’
    2026/09/28
    Rick Kogan chats with Max Fitzpatrick, son of the late great Tony Fitzpatick, about the short film ‘Driven’, which he co-directed and co-wrote with his sister Gabrielle. Max remembers the life of his father, talks about when he found his passion for movies, the experience collaborating with his sister, and reflects on the important role […]
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  • Chicago celebrates John Prine with a week of events

    Chicago celebrates John Prine with a week of events
    2026/10/05
    Writer Mark Guarino joins Rick Kogan to highlight the many celebrations and events honoring John Prine, running from October 7th-11th. Mark and Rick also preview their upcoming conversation on October 9th at the Chicago History Museum. Check out Mark’s book, ‘Country & Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival’.
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  • ‘Puzzled Pup’ spreads a message of acceptance and self-discovery

    ‘Puzzled Pup’ spreads a message of acceptance and self-discovery
    2026/10/12
    Former Chicago Tribune photographer Chuck Cherney and his wife, Danita Cherney, join Rick Kogan to discuss the book, ‘Puzzled Pup’, written by their late son. Danita talks about the story behind the book, the process of getting it published, how their son Jacob became interested in writing, and the legacy he has left behind. Part […]
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  • ‘First Fridays’ set to kick off its 41st year

    ‘First Fridays’ set to kick off its 41st year
    2026/09/28
    Father John Cusick joins Rick Kogan to discuss life as a retired priest and the upcoming season of the First Friday Club of Chicago at the Union League Club of Chicago. Fr. Cusick and Rick detail the guests for this season and what people can expect, all of which gets underway on October 2nd.
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  • Candid Candace: Chicago voted the best big city in the U.S. once again

    Candid Candace: Chicago voted the best big city in the U.S. once again
    2026/10/12
    Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to discuss the state of parties, events, and news across Chicago. Candace talks about whether Maria Pappas will run for mayor, the honorary street sign celebration for Chilli Pepper, serving as a judge and emcee at an upcoming Halloween party, the Adler Planetarium’s Celestial Bash, and Chicago being […]
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