Episodios

  • Candid Candace: Yasmin Levy coming to Chicago

    Candid Candace: Yasmin Levy coming to Chicago
    Apr 13 2026
    Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to highlight singer Yasmin Levy’s appearance this Saturday, April 18th at Studebaker Theatre in Chicago. Candace also discusses what she believes is the resurgence of the Mag Mile.
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  • Libby York on upcoming tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

    Libby York on upcoming tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
    Apr 13 2026
    Singer Libby York joins Rick Kogan to talk about a birthday tribute for Ella Fitzgerald at Winter’s Jazz Club on April 23rd at 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Libby previews who she will be performing with, highlights the legacy of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald and discusses Louis Armstrong’s duets with Ella.
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  • ‘Like Wafers in Honey’ blends Italian and Jewish traditions

    ‘Like Wafers in Honey’ blends Italian and Jewish traditions
    Apr 13 2026
    Novelist Leah Eskin joins Rick Kogan to discuss her book ‘Like Wafers in Honey’. Leah talks about Italian-Jewish cuisine, the cultural identity of Italian Jews, the World War II time period, her enjoyment writing the book, and more.
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  • The story behind ‘The Official Biography’

    The story behind ‘The Official Biography’
    Apr 13 2026
    Producer Mary Bonnett and Director Richard Shavin join Rick Kogan to talk about a play called ‘The Official Biography‘ which will be performed through next weekend at the Den Theatre Mainstage in Chicago. The play features Chicago’s own Gary Houston and Shelby Marie Edwards as conflicting journalists.
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  • Gene Wojciechowski on golf, novel ‘All Carry’

    Gene Wojciechowski on golf, novel ‘All Carry’
    Apr 6 2026
    Sportswriter Gene Wojciechowski joins Rick Kogan to talk about his new book, ‘All Carry’. Gene discusses what led to him write the novel, the Masters Tournament this upcoming weekend, the magic of Augusta National Golf Club, the earnings of caddies, and more.
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  • David Murray on ‘Soccer Dad’, youth sports

    David Murray on ‘Soccer Dad’, youth sports
    Apr 6 2026
    Award-winning journalist David Murray joins Rick Kogan to talk about his new book, ‘Soccer Dad’. David discusses his career in speech writing, AI’s impact in the field, the youth sports experience, his daughter playing Division 1 soccer, and more.
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  • Candid Candace: Neiman Marcus clothing store not going anywhere

    Candid Candace: Neiman Marcus clothing store not going anywhere
    Apr 6 2026
    Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan with trending news of parties, events, and celebrations. Candace talks about guest speaking at the World Class Female Leaders event, being featured in an upcoming book, her advice column, empty storefronts on Michigan Avenue, Yasmin Levy’s upcoming performance at Studebaker Theatre, and more.
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  • ‘Chicago 1971’ celebrates the late John Prine

    ‘Chicago 1971’ celebrates the late John Prine
    Feb 23 2026
    Musicians John Ballantyne and Gus Noble of Crazy Heart join Rick Kogan to talk about their celebration of John Prine with ‘Chicago 1971’ on March 15th at the Old Town School of Folk Music. John and Gus discuss their early interests in John Prine, the crowd’s response to their performances, and their love of sharing music […]
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