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Booth 46

Booth 46

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Petterino’s is not only in the heart of the Loop, it is the heart of the Loop! A modern-day throwback that defines today’s downtown Chicago, iconic Petterino’s is surrounded by theater, culture, and the movers and the shakers of the city. It’s the perfect setting for Booth 46! Recorded live to capture the buzz of the room, each episode will feature the who’s who in Chicago, echoing what Irv Kupcinet once called “the lively art of conversation” from Booth One at the legendary Pump Room. With the feel of live radio, the podcast will highlight the best of what’s happening in and around the Loop—timely, engaging, and full of ideas for experiencing the city. Tune in to see who you’ll hear next from Petterino’s Booth 46!(c) WGN Radio, All Rights Reserved Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Booth 46: Episode 20 – Chicago’s very own, Harry Lennix

    Booth 46: Episode 20 – Chicago’s very own, Harry Lennix
    Apr 24 2026
    Chicago native and accomplished film/television/stage actor Harry Lennix returns to his hometown as associate director and music director of The Goodman Theatre’s production of ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’, which has been extended through May 3rd. Harry joined WGN Radio’s Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, LIVE from Petterino’s to talk about how how great […]
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  • Booth 46: Episode 19 – David Byrne brings his ‘Theater of the Mind’ to Chicago

    Booth 46: Episode 19 – David Byrne brings his ‘Theater of the Mind’ to Chicago
    Apr 10 2026
    David Byrne does it all. Music, writing, producing, art, filmmaking, co-founding one of the greatest American rock bands of all-time…And now the Academy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist is here in Chicago with his ‘Theater of the Mind’, as part of The Goodman Theatre. David joined WGN Radio’s Steve Dale in Booth 46, LIVE from […]
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  • Booth 46: Episode 18 – Former Governor Pat Quinn: ‘Illinois is a family’

    Booth 46: Episode 18 – Former Governor Pat Quinn: ‘Illinois is a family’
    Mar 27 2026
    Pat Quinn served as Illinois’ governor from 2009-2015. During that time, the Chicago native abolished the death penalty, made Illinois the 16th state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage, signed the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act into law, is recognized as one of the foremost governors advocating for animal welfare, and accomplished much, […]
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