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...
Playwright and author Tina Fakhrid-Dean: WCPT 820 Interview
Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Tina Fakhrid-Deen, playwright, author, and educator who is the recipient of the 2026 3Arts Awards SIF Fund at the Chicago Community Foundation Award.
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Musician Kimi Hayes: WCPT 820 Interview
Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmerare are joined by Kimi Hayes, musician currently appearing in “Six the Musical” as Maggie, the guitarist.
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...Singer-songwriter Cathy Richardson: WCPT 820 Interview
Ellen Miller and guest co-host Kathy Voltmer are joined by Cathy Richardson, singer-songwriter who is the lead vocalist for Jefferson Starship.
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Mikael Burke of "A Strange Loop": WCPT 820 Interview
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Mikael Burke, director of the Chicago premiere of Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “A Strange Loop,” a co-production of About Face Theatre and Raven Theatre playing through November 8 at Raven’s Johnson Stage.
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Coco Soodek of Q Force: WCPT 820 Interview
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Coco Soodek of Q Force, an organization and community for queer and allied Chicagoans fighting to embolden Democrats and defeat Republicans.
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Write Club's Corbette Pasko and Josh Zagoran: WCPT 820 Interview
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Write Club Chicago host/producer Corbette Pasko and timekeeper/producer Josh Zagoran; season 17 begins with “Write Club: The Rising Price of Ghastly,” Tuesday, October 20.
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Rick Miller of Gay Sons and Mothers: WCPT 820 Interview
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Rick Miller, LICSW, founder and executive director of Gay Sons and Mothers and director of the documentary "Mom, I Have Something to Tell You."
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Denise Poloyac of Indivisible Chicago: WCPT 820 Interview
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Denise Poloyac, Indivisible Chicago executive committee member.
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Historian Owen Keehnen: WCPT 820 Interview
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Owen Keehnen, author, historian and public speaker on LGBTQ history.
The conversation highlighted Owen’s work preserving LGBTQ history, especially Chicago’s queer communities, during LGBTQ+ History Month. He began documenting LGBTQ history during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, when people, places, and stories were disappearing quickly. His books rely heavily on interviews and oral history, covering both community struggles and moments of joy.
Last January Owen joined "Out Chicago" to talk about his book "Gay Chicago Memories: 1300 N. Wells." Find the conversation at omny.fm...
Kyna Lenhof: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Kyna Lenhof, 2026 candidate for Chicago Board of Education.
- Lenhof says she is running to put students first in the first fully elected Chicago school board election. Her background includes special education, teaching in Chicago Public Schools, caregiving, nonprofit arts administration, and education advocacy. She described the board’s role as providing district oversight, supporting school leaders, and ensuring neighborhood schools are fully funded.
Education Priorities
- Protect vulnerable students and make schools safe, equitable, and joyful.
- Treat arts, STEM, academics, and athl...
Susana Mendoza: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, 2027 candidate for Chicago mayor.
Mendoza's campaign is centered on affordability, public safety, and restoring confidence in the city’s finances.
Core Priorities
- Address the financial crisis so residents can afford to remain in Chicago.
- Improve public safety and make Chicago a safe, world-class city.
- Restore confidence to attract residents, businesses, investment, and families.
Financial Approach
- Mendoza cited her record as Illinois comptroller: 12 credit upgrades, a rainy-day fund increased from $48,000 to $2.5 billion, and ven...
Bridget Lee of Academy for Local Leadership: WCPT 820 Interview
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Bridget Lee, founder of the Academy for Local Leadership (ALL Chicago).
Here is a brief summary of the conversation:
- Lee explained that Chicago is transitioning from a mayor-appointed board to a representative, community-led school board. Following a 2024 hybrid trial run involving 10 elected seats and 11 appointed seats, the upcoming election will feature all 21 seats up for election across 20 districts.
- The election is scheduled for November 3.
- Voters will select candidates for their specific district and also vote for the board president.
- R...
Susan Ottaviano of Book of Love: WCPT 820 Interview
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Susan Ottaviano, vocalist with with synth pop band Book of Love, coming to Metro Saturday, October 10.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Julio Flores of The Alliance
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Julio Flores, program director for 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: Sheldon Epps and Alan H. Green of "Play On"
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Sheldon Epps (director) and Alan H. Green (cast member) from Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production of “Play On!” playing through October 18.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Mitchell J. Fain of "The Birth of the Pill"
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Mitchell J. Fain, cast member of “The Birth of the Pill,” having its world premiere at TimeLine Theatre through October 4.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jennifer Grosshandler
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Jennifer Grosshandler, executive director and founder of The GenderCool Project.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Tania Richard and J. Nicole Brooks
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Tania Richard, writer and performer of "Black Girl From a White Suburb," and the production's director J. Nicole Brooks. The solo show is having its world premiere at American Blues Theater September 4-October 4.
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WCPT 820 Interview: William Lindsey Cochran of Great Moments in Vinyl
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by William Lindsey Cochran of Great Moments in Vinyl; check out their upcoming shows here: https://www.greatmomentsinvinyl.com/upcoming.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Jay Kuo of Human Rights Campaign
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Jay Kuo, two-time Tony-winning co-producer and composer; CEO and founder of The Social Edge (a social media and digital publishing company based in New York City); author of The Status Kuo Substack newsletter; and member of the board of directors for the Human Rights Campaign (HRC).
Kuo discussed his journey into activism, inspired by his trans nephew's appearance on "60 Minutes" a few years ago. He highlighted HRC's focus on flipping the House, electing pro-equality senators, and increasing LGBTQ representation. HRC has invested $15 million in the midterms, aiming to flip ei...
WCPT 820 Interview: Lindsay Gaskins of Chicago House
Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Lindsay Gaskins, CEO of Chicago House and Social Service Agency.
Chicago House has been supporting individuals and families impacted by HIV since 1985 with housing, health, and employment services.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Richard Knight Jr. of Reeling 2026
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Richard Knight Jr., narrative features programmer for Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, September 17-27.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Ada Cheng and Anna Rose Ii-Epstein
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined in studio by Ada Cheng, speaker, producer, educator, storyteller; her solo show, “The Trouble with My Hair: Coloring, Cutting, and Coming into Who I Am,” is coming to five different locations across Chicago for a series of intimate, site-specific performances, August 21-30. Ada is joined by Anna Rose Ii-Epstein, producing director of Nothing With a Company.
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WCPT 820 Candidate Interview: Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Madison Alderperson Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, 2026 candidate for Wisconsin Assembly.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Michael Ighodaro
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Michael Ighodaro, filmmaker, human rights activist, and creator/director of “Red Light Diaries,” a seven-episode “global drama series that explores queer life, migration, and HIV prevention across six international cities.”
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WCPT 820 Interview: RJ Silva
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by RJ Silva, playwright of Nova Entertainment's production of "Hail Mary/Maria," opening August 14 at Chicago's Theater Wit.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Chicago Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Chicago 48th Ward Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth.
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WCPT 820 Interview: Derek Van Barham of Kokandy Productions
Scott and Ellen are joined by Derek Van Barham, producing artistic director of Kokandy Productions. Kokandy's production of "Hair" is now playing at the Chopin Theater Mainstage. Their upcoming season will feature productions of "Sunday in the Park with George," "A Clockwork Orange," and "Jekyll & Hyde."
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WCPT 820 Interview: Carolyn Pinta and Katie Benn
Scott Duff and Ellen Miller are joined by Carolyn Pinta and Army Captain Katie Benn on Pinta Pride Project's letter writing campaign (read more).
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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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