Episodios

  • The legacy of Jane Goodall with Anna Rathman

    The legacy of Jane Goodall with Anna Rathman
    Apr 5 2026
    Friday was International Jane Goodall Day in celebration of all she achieved. Steve Dale interviewed Dr. Goodall several times, including on WGN Radio. Though Dr. Goodall had only just begun to achieve, and left the planet more than a bit concerned, she never lost hope. Steve talks with Anna Rathman, executive director Jane Goodall Institute USA. […]
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  • Talking Judy Tenuta with Brent Mata

    Talking Judy Tenuta with Brent Mata
    Apr 5 2026
    The last radio interview comedienne Judy Tenuta did was with Steve Dale. Steve talks with award-winning director and producer Brent Mata, about capturing the life of Judy Tenuta, in It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story, a mini-biopic following the often wacky life and career of the ’80s accordion-playing comedienne. Steve’s Interview with Judy can be found here.
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  • Elizabeth French and Light the Line

    Elizabeth French and Light the Line
    Apr 5 2026
    Appropriately, Elizabeth French is in the studio on Easter Sunday. She is the mom of fallen police officer Ella French, who was killed in 2021. She’s been active in supporting a non-profit called Light the Line, which provides vital support to officers and their families through resources, programs, and community initiatives that drive meaningful change.
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  • Chicago’s Washington: A Hamilton story

    Chicago’s Washington: A Hamilton story
    Apr 5 2026
    John Williams may have Thomas Jefferson, but Steve Dale has George Washington. A. D. Weaver is the Father of Our Country in the Hamilton Angelica Tour. He also talks with rotating cast member Asisha Sougou. Hamilton is showing at the CIBC Theatre (18 West Monroe St).
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  • Dr. Anne Beall shares the secret to powerful writing

    Dr. Anne Beall shares the secret to powerful writing
    Mar 29 2026
    Chicago’s own Dr. Anne Beall, award-winning multi-book author, joins Steve Dale to talk about her latest book titled The Compassionate Writer: Find Your Voice, Enhance Your Story, and Touch Lives. Listen in while Dr. Beall reminds listeners to write with courage, edit with kindness, and share their stories with the world.
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  • What is the formula to happiness?

    What is the formula to happiness?
    Mar 29 2026
    Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana, author of The Happiness Formula: A Scientific, Groundbreaking Approach to Happiness and Personal Fulfillment, joins WGN Radio’s Steve Dale to share the key to happiness. Listen in while Dr. Obayuwana shares what the Hope Index Scale (HIS) is, the science behind personal satisfaction, and more.
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  • There is a little something for everyone at Ravinia Festival this summer

    There is a little something for everyone at Ravinia Festival this summer
    Mar 29 2026
    Erik Soderstrom, Senior Director of Programming at Ravinia, joins WGN’s Steve Dale to highlight this year’s major lineup of performances at Ravinia Festival, including Snoop Dogg, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart and many more. Erik and Steve also detail the history of Ravinia, some of the famous musicians who have appeared on stage, and Metra’s role […]
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  • ‘Ease on down the road’ and go see The Wiz over at the Nederlander Theatre through April 5th

    ‘Ease on down the road’ and go see The Wiz over at the Nederlander Theatre through April 5th
    Mar 29 2026
    D. Jerome, the actor playing the Tin Man in The Wiz’s national tour, joins Steve Dale to talk about The Wiz’s 50th Anniversary Tour coming to The James M. Nederlander Theatre from March 31st – April 5, 2026. Listen in while D. Jerome shares what it’s like playing this iconic role and what it’s like […]
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