The After Hours with Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan Podcast from 720 WGN
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Karen Conti on ‘Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy’ and Chicago’s serial killer exhibition
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Rick Kogan to highlight her book, ‘Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row’. Karen wi…
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Barbara Karant’s ‘820 EBONY/JET’ commemorates the Johnson Publishing Company
Photographer Barbara Karant joins Rick Kogan to discuss her new book, ‘820 EBONY/JET: Visions of the Johnson Publishing Company, an American Icon’. Barbara talks about her mother’s…
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Pamela Des Barres is coming back to Chicago
Rick Kogan previews Pamela Des Barres’ upcoming return to Chicago. She will appear at Martyrs’ for ‘An Intimate Evening with Pamela Des Barres’ on October 25th at 7:30 p.m. Listen…
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‘Crossing Division Street’ explores race, identity, and survival in America
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 history…
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‘Puzzled Pup’ spreads a message of acceptance and self-discovery
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 th…
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Candid Candace: Chicago voted the best big city in the U.S. once again
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…
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Longtime marathon runners raising money for charity
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, Oc…
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Chicago celebrates John Prine with a week of events
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 con…
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Howard Reich: Jazz wouldn’t be the same without Chicago
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’…
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Tony Fitzpatrick’s son, Max, on new short film ‘Driven’
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 rememb…
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‘First Fridays’ set to kick off its 41st year
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…
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Chicago’s Jim Carlson does it all in ‘Drive Through Fire’
Actor and former Second City stalwart Jim Carlson joins Rick Kogan to discuss his move to Hollywood and his new movie, ‘Drive Through Fire’, which he wrote, directed, and starred i…
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The story behind ‘Maria the Pappas’
Teacher and writer Mark Eleveld joins Rick Kogan to discuss his new book, ‘Maria the Pappas’. Mark talks about what it was like working with Maria on the memoir, the large number o…
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The untold stories of Graceland Cemetery
Author and historian Adam Selzer joins Rick Kogan to talk about his new book, ‘Graceland Cemetery Vol. 2: More Chicago Stories, Symbols, and Secrets’, which explores the people, my…
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Candid Candace: Why Maria Pappas should run for Chicago mayor
Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to discuss the state of parties in Chicago as well as other trending news across the city. Candace also talks about…
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It’s time for the 12th annual ‘Irish American Movie Hooley’!
Mike Houlihan and his son Paddy Houlihan join Rick Kogan to discuss the 12th annual ‘Irish American Movie Hooley’ film festival taking place September 25th-27th at The Wilmette The…
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Remembering Chicago columnist Roger Simon
Rick Kogan remembers the life and legacy of author and columnist Roger Simon. Rick shares some of Roger’s writings with the listeners, including his ‘Simon Says’ column. https://se…
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‘Martini Expo’ comes to Chicago for a weeklong celebration
Author and cocktail writer Robert Simonson joins Rick Kogan to discuss the ‘Martini Expo’, a weeklong event taking place September 13th-20th in Chicago that highlights the history,…
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Celebrating 75 years of ‘Chicago: City on the Make’
Paul Durica, Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum, and Bill Savage, Professor of Instruction in the Department of English at Northwestern, join Rick Kogan to discu…
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Printers Row Lit Fest returns to the streets of Chicago
Amy Danzer, Director of Programming for Printers Row Lit Fest, joins Rick Kogan on the inaugural ‘After Hours’ podcast to highlight what listeners can expect on September 12th and…