Out Chicago (Full Episodes)

On this week's show: - Jen Grosshandler and Gearah Goldstein of the GenderCool Project on the Supreme Court's recent hearing on United States v. Skrmetti, the case of a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors, and the impact of the court’s decision may have on trans youth. - Andrew Sa of "Andrew Sa's Lonesome Holiday" at the Hideout Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Dusty Brown, artistic director of development and ensemble member at RedTwist Theatre, and Enrico Spada, director of "The Totality of All Things," part of RedTwist Theatre's Twisted Playfest - Meg McElroy, director of special projects for Getting to Zero (AIDS Foundation Chicago) - David Cerda, artistic director, Hell in a Handbag Productions Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Chicago Ald. Lamont Robinson, chair of Chicago's LGBT Caucus - George Elrod of "Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire," a sketch comedy revue at Second City - Steve McDonagh of The Hearty Boys Caterers Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Jenn Thompson, director of "Annie," which runs through 12/1 at The Chicago Theatre - Juan Gutierrez, Chicago pastry chef and contestant on the Food Network's "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking." Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Brian Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois, the statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization - Nick Bowling, associate artistic director for TimeLine Theatre Company and director of "Falsettos," a tribute to family in its many forms and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and necessity of love. It is playing through December 8th at the Court Theatre, the professional theater of the University of Chicago. - Playwright Philip Dawkins and director Colm Summers of "The Comedians," which has a limited engagement at the Raven Theatre, November 14-November 24. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Emmy Award-winning comedian Judy Gold - Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame inductee Ken Mejia-Beal, talking about the big Election Night watch party taking place at Bricklayers Union Hall in Elmhurst Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Kate Doyle, candidate for Chicago School Board, 2nd District - Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, executive director, Advocates for Transgender Equality - Nothing Without a Company Artistic Director Anna Rose Ii-Epstein and Kevin Sparrow, writer-composer of Nothing Without a Company's production of "Sofa King Queer," running November 1-December 2 at Berger Park Coach House, 6205 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show Scott is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard, author of the memoir "Black Girl From a White Suburb." Their guests are: - Sophie Gordon, festival programmer for the Chicago International Film Festival, which runs through October 27 - Kate McCoy and Kevin Corbett of the award-winning "Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown" podcast; they're doing their very first live show recording at Chicago's Venus Cabaret Theater, Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. (Learn more/buy tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35981/production/1210706?performanceId=11512411) Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Megan Carney, artistic director, About Face Theatre - Larry Yando" from "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 West Randolph. Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Claybourne Elder, who will be performing in the Big Gay Cabaret at the Venus Cabaret Theater, October 18-20th (www.mercurytheaterchicago.com/big-gay-cabaret) - Randy Rainbow, who will be promoting his new essay collection "Randy Rainbow's Low-Hanging Fruit: Pressing Issues From My Gay Agenda," October 16th at the Chicago Humanities Festival (www.chicagohumanities.org/events/attend/randy-rainbow). Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show: - Davone Tines and Wilfred Farquharson on the Chicago premier of ROBESOИ: An Electro-Gospel Acid Trip at the Harris Theater October 1 - Tracy Baim - Lesbian Community Cancer Project tribute wall - Bruce Koff - Benefit for Rainbow Railroad “When I am Free,” 10/23/24, Jazz Showcase Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820). Support the show: https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/schedule/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.