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  • 100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’

    100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’
    Jul 14 2025
    John Mark Hansen, political science professor at University of Chicago, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the 100th anniversary of the 1925 John Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’. John reminds listeners of what took place in the trial and comments on whether John Scopes was a hero.
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  • Singer Alyssa Allgood takes the stage at Jazz Showcase

    Singer Alyssa Allgood takes the stage at Jazz Showcase
    Jul 14 2025
    Singer-songwriter Alyssa Allgood joins Rick Kogan to talk about her music career and when her love for music began. Alyssa touches on her family’s support from the beginning, her career dreams, and more. Alyssa will be at Jazz Showcase from July 17 through July 20th.
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  • Boho Bouquet Bar on the move

    Boho Bouquet Bar on the move
    Jul 14 2025
    Life coach and founder of Boho Bouquet Bar Amy Lechelt joins Rick Kogan to talk about her floating flower store that is Chicago’s only mobile bouquet bar. Amy details the spots across Chicago where you can find her store and how the flower store operates in the winter.
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  • Poetry Slam founder Marc Smith talks worldwide impact

    Poetry Slam founder Marc Smith talks worldwide impact
    Jul 7 2025
    Marc Smith, founder of the Uptown Poetry Slam, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the worldwide reach of poetry slams and how they have developed throughout the decades. Marc discusses what drew him to poetry in the first place and where he first read on stage. Marc also talks about his podcast ‘Thru The Mill’, […]
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  • ‘Dog Days of Summer’ at Yorktown Center

    ‘Dog Days of Summer’ at Yorktown Center
    Jul 7 2025
    Gayle Gleespen, Yorktown Center’s Marketing and Business Development Manager, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the state of the Yorktown shopping center and the necessary tasks to keep shopping centers thriving in today’s world. Gayle also discusses Yorktown’s ‘Dog Days of Summer’ promotion and why dog lovers need to take part in it.
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  • The Happiness Club Benefit supports Chicago’s youth

    The Happiness Club Benefit supports Chicago’s youth
    Jul 7 2025
    Maureen Schulman, publicist and co-owner of Eli’s Cheesecake Company, joins Rick Kogan to talk about The Happiness Club and The Happiness Club Benefit taking place July 13th at 6pm at Park West in Chicago. Maureen explains the performing arts education that is provided for the youth in Chicago and she previews this year’s Legacy Award […]
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  • Candid Candace: No greater city than Chicago on July 4th

    Candid Candace: No greater city than Chicago on July 4th
    Jun 30 2025
    Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about Fourth of July events taking place in Chicago, such as the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. Candace also discusses her Fourth of July experiences growing up and her upcoming cameo in ‘Titanique’ at Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place on July 2nd.
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  • Lorraine Devon Wilke’s book ‘Chick Singer’ attempts to balance life and music

    Lorraine Devon Wilke’s book ‘Chick Singer’ attempts to balance life and music
    Jun 30 2025
    Author Lorraine Devon Wilke joins Rick Kogan to talk about her new book, ‘Chick Singer’. Lorraine and Rick discuss her Chicagoland roots, her love for singing at a young age, and her career writing novels.
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