Out Chicago (Featured Interviews)
From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are featured interviews from "Out Chicago" (Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central). Scott Duff and Ellen Miller invite you to spend Sunday brunch with your gay best friends! Each week on "Out Chicago" they tackle today’s headlines from a queer perspective and focus on the accomplishments of the vibrant LGBTQ community in Chicago and across the globe. Scott Duff is an OUT AND PROUD comic, actor and activist who performs throughout Chicagoland and around the country. Ellen Miller is an OUT AND PROUD accomplished musician who has had suc...
WCPT 820 Interview: Andrew Sa
Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Andrew Sa, singer-songwriter. Sa's new album, “American Rough,” came out on Bloodshot Records in June.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Sandra Delgado
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Sandra Delgado of “The Sandra Delgado Experience,” July 24-26 at Collaboraction.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Chazzie and Lev Grosshandler
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chazzie and Lev Grosshandler of GenderCool Project.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona, 2026 Community Grand Marshals for the 55th Chicago Pride Parade, Sunday, June 28.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Cook County Circuit Court Judges Jill Rose Quinn and Cecilia Horan
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Cook County Circuit Court Judges Jill Rose Quinn and Cecilia Horan.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Tracy Baim
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Tracy Baim, co-founder and owner of Windy City Times and a grand marshal in the Chicago Pride Parade, June 28.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jim Pounds and John Parker of "The Gaily Show"
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by John Parker and Jim Pounds of KTNF AM 950's “The Gaily Show,” weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Madison, Wisconsin Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, 2026 candidate for Wisconsin Assembly.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Ashley Robinson
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Ashley Robinson, playwright of “Brokeback Mountain,” having its North American premiere through June 28 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
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WCPT 820 Interview: York Walker of "Covenant"
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by playwright York Walker of The Goodman's "Covenant," playing through May 31 in Goodman's Owen Theatre.
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Out Chicago | May 17, 2026
On this week's show
– Sean Bell, Sir Robin in “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” playing May 19-31 at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre
– York Walker, playwright of The Goodman’s “Covenant,” playing through May 31 in Goodman’s Owen Theatre
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WCPT 820 Interview: Guy Branum
Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Guy Branum, comedian, actor, and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writer/producer of "Hacks."
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Out Chicago | May 3, 2026
On this week's show Scott Duff is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard and their guests are
– Guy Branum, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writer/producer of "Hacks"
– Luke Romesberg, senior director of Youth Programming at the Center on Halsted, ahead of the Center’s May 9 Trans Youth and Family Action Summit
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Out Chicago | April 19, 2026
On this week's show
– Ashley Janke, assistant curator of Wrightwood 659 in Chicago; the gallery’s new show, “Martin Wong: Chinatown USA,” opened Friday and runs through July 18
– Leslie Buxbaum from “Out Here,” a new musical playing at the Court Theatre through May 10; Buxbaum is credited with concept, book and lyrics
– Julio Flores, program director of The Alliance at the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago; the Alliance is a statewide program that promotes safety, support, and healthy development for LGBTQ+ youth in Illinois schools and communities
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WCPT 820 Interview: Ted Hoerl and Steve Scott
Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Ted Hoerl and Steve Scott, co-stars of “Love Letters,” a fundraiser performance benefiting PrideArts, Saturday, April 11th at Center on Halsted.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Chase Glenn of GenderCool Project
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chase Glenn, executive director of the GenderCool Project, ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, Tuesday, March 31.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Alex Grelle
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Alex Grelle of “Grelley Duvall Best Actress,” playing through April 12 at Chicago’s Chopin Theatre.
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Robin Kelly
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), 2026 candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois.
Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Zoey Carter
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Zoey Carter, candidate for Illinois state House (District 93).
Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Sophia Wong Boccio of Asian Pop-Up Cinema Chicago
Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Sophia Wong Boccio, founder and executive director of Asian Pop-Up Cinema Chicago, March 20-April 12.
Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Kevin Morrison
Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner and candidate for Congress.
Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Cat McDonnell of The Second City
Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Cat McDonnell of The Second City. Cat will be part of the 114th Main Stage show debuting in May 2026.
Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Wesley Taylor from The Goodman's production of "Holiday"
Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Wesley Taylor, cast member in The Goodman’s production of “Holiday,” playing through March 8.
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Mike Simmons
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Mike Simmons, Illinois state senator (7th Distict) and candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois.
Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Collaboraction Theatre Company's Anthony Moseley and Darlene Jackson
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Collaboraction Theatre Company Artistic Director Anthony Moseley and Executive Director Darlene Jackson on “Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till,” playing at the Kimball Arts Center through March 1.
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Daniel Biss
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Coco Soodek
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Coco Soodek of Q Force, an organization and community for queer and allied Chicagoans fighting to embolden Democrats and defeat Republicans.
Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Kat Abughazaleh
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Kat Abughazaleh, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois.
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Out Chicago | Feb. 1, 2026
On this week's show:
– Coco Soodek of Q Force, an organization and community for queer and allied Chicagoans fighting to embolden Democrats and defeat Republicans
– Director Ayanna Bria Bakari and playwright Paul Michael Thomson of
The Story Theatre production of “Pot Girls,” playing February 12-March 1 at Raven Theatre’s Schwartz Stage, 6157 N. Clark Street in Chicago
– Kat Abughazaleh, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois
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WCPT 820 Interview: John Parker and Jim Pounds of "The Gaily Show"
Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by John Parker and Jim Pounds of KTNF Minneapolis’s “The Gaily Show,” weeknights at 10:00 p.m. Central on WCPT.
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WCPT 820 Interview: August Spree of AIDS Foundation Chicago
Scott Duff and guest co-host Tania Richard are joined by August Spree, senior manager of special events at AIDS Foundation Chicago; “World of Chocolate,” benefiting AIDS Foundation Chicago, takes place Friday, February 27 at Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Kelli Connell
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by photographer Kelli Connell. The exhibit “Living With Modernism: Kelli Connell” opens January 24 at the Elmhurst Art Museum.
Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Lindsay Doyle
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Dr. Lindsay Doyle, LGBTQ+ affirming licensed clinical psychologist at Chicago Therapy Collective.
Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Owen Keehnen
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Owen Keehnen, author of "Gay Chicago Memories: 1300 N. Wells."
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WCPT 820 Interview: Channyn Lynne Parker
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Equality Illinois.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Suzy Eddie Izzard
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Suzy Eddie Izzard, British stand-up comedian, actor and activist.
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Out Chicago, January 11th, 2025
On this week's show:
– Channyn Lynne Parker, CEO of Equality Illinois
– Suzy Eddie Izzard, British stand-up comedian, actor and activist
– Owen Keehnen, author of “Gay Chicago Memories: 1300 N. Wells"
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WCPT 820 Interview: Anne Friedman of Gay For Good
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Anne Friedman, executive director of Gay For Good, a national organization that mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader community.
Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago).
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WCPT 820 Interview: Marj Halperin
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Marj Halperin, Democratic analyst and political commentator on “The Mincing Rascals” podcast.
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WCPT 820 Interview: John and Jim of "The Gaily Show"
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by John Parker and Jim Pounds, co-hosts of “The Gaily Show,” which originates from KTNF-Minneapolis and airs weeknights at 10:00 Central on WCPT.
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