For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Littleton, CO.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They discuss ticks and Lyme disease, fiber intake regarding colorectal cancer risk, and take listener questions.

Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D) joins Wendy to discuss Illinois House Bill 45, which would require grocery stores to provide paper coupons, removing exclusivity from mobile apps.

Alex Zalben, host and producer of the Comic Book Club Podcast, joins Wendy to discuss the latest in television, including Euphoria, The Boys, The Pitt, and much more!

The Savoy Brown rhythm section is performing with Sean Chambers at Reggies Bananna’s Shack Saturday, April 18 to celebrate the release of Street Corner Talking: The Autobiography of Kim Simmonds. Kim’s wife Debbie, alongside Robert Schaffner, join Wendy to talk about finishing the book and look toward the event.

Bob Zeni, The Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy to answer listener questions about growing tomatoes and recipe recommendations. For more information about growing tomatoes or to purchase them, visit www.chicagotomatoman.com/shop.

To celebrate The Masters, Wendy goes through her menu, including egg salad and pimento cheese sandwiches, as well as fives into a deep candy conversation.

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For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ontario, Canada.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update.

Wendy and Dr. Wheat highlight several key health observances recognized in April, starting with Parkinson’s Awareness, followed by Alcohol Awareness, and wrapping up with Stress Awareness.

Wendy then leads into a conversation with Michelle Nichols, SR director of Public Programs at Adler Planetarium, to discuss the Artemis II mission.

Author Jason Klamm joins the show to discuss his new book “Ferris Bueller.. You’re my hero.”

Horticulturist Dan Kosta hops on to answer all your plant questions

Wendy and Dr. Wheat highlight several key health observances recognized during the month of April, starting with Parkinson’s Awareness, leading into Alcohol Awareness, and wrapping up with Stress Awareness

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They discuss the latest COVID variant, dementia risks, allergy season and take listener questions.

Wendy dives into the history books, comparing favorite toys from year to year.

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. From Paradise, to Daredevil: Born Again, to Larry David’s new show, Alex has you set up with the latest in TV.

Tanner Mitchell, known as Tanner the Planter on social media, joins Wendy to take all listener questions about houseplants, as well as about Tanner’s new book, For the Love of Houseplants: Caring for & Keeping Plants with Confidence.

On this week’s Food Time, Wendy shares a recipe on how to recreate a patty melt from the comfort of your own kitchen.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ontario, WI, the hometown of the late Orion Samuelson.

Dr. Harish Shownkeen, Medical Director, Stroke and Neurovascular program with Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They discuss Northwestern Medicine’s new Mobile Stroke Unit, which extends its reach further into the Western suburbs. They also go through the warning signs of a stroke and how to best stay informed to help yourself and your loved ones.

WGN Radio news anchor Ron Brown joins the show to recap last week’s Academy Awards and reflect on the life of Chuck Norris.

Dr. Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry joins Wendy to talk about the incoming Anne Frank exhibit, opening May 1. For more information, visit Griffin MSI.

Horticulturalist Dan Kosta joins Wendy to field all listener questions regarding plants, and gets you ready for more spring plant growth!

On this week’s Food Time, Wendy shares a recipe for an Eggroll in a Bowl.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Salem, Massachusetts.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. They discuss developments on GLP1s and whether microdosing on them is a safe option for people. They also give a vaccine update, regarding measles and the flu.

Charlie Roumeliotis, WGN Radio Studio Host, joins the show to remember the life and career of the legendary Troy Murray. Charlie shares his personal stories with Troy and shares some of the greatest moments Troy had alongside John Wiedeman in the broadcast booth. For more from Charlie, visit here.

Ron Onesti, President and CEO of Onesti Entertainment, joins Wendy to talk about the upcoming shows at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles and the Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines. For more information, visit Onesti Entertainment.

Horticulturalist Dan Kosta joins Wendy to field all listener questions regarding plants, as well as gives Dave and Mark some needed yardwork advice.

To wrap up, Wendy feeds the fire of the peanut butter cup war by sharing a recipe for no-bake peanut butter bars.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Christiana, Delaware.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Dane Neal for this week’s health update. They discuss the recent uptick in measles, vaccination and symptoms for measles, National Kidney Month, and nutritious diets.

Dane welcomes Lou Weisbach, CEO and co-founder of Stadium Capital Financing Group, to highlight preventing and curing diseases. Lou details the five pillars of success and how to make health a win-win for everyone.

Jenn Jolly, tech reporter, founder of Techish.com, and host of the Techishly Jenn podcast, joins Dane to talk about her 72-hour break from electronic devices and what it can do for your brain and body.

David Hammond stops by the studio to recap his trip to Mexico and touch on some unique foods of various cultures. To learn more about some of the best food in Chicago, you can check out David’s book, ‘Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites’.

Chairman and Executive Director of the American Legion Premier Boys State Christopher Benigno joins Dane to discuss the Boys State program, how students benefit from it, and the qualifications needed to attend.

Chicago Cubs anthem singer John Vincent previews the 2026 season and his anticipation to sing the Italian national anthem when the Cubs play Team Italy on March 3rd in Mesa. John also shares his favorite aspects of Wrigley Field and where else people can watch him perform.

Scotty Hamilton joins Dane from the 85th annual Daytona Bike Week and Jim Bob Morris talks about the favorites for the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Award winning author and Forbes writer Hudson Lindenberger joins Dane Neal from New Zealand to discuss his recent travel destinations and key places to check out if you are interested in distilled spirits.

NASCAR and IndyCar are getting ready for a doubleheader weekend in Phoenix! To get ready for race weekend, Dane is joined by the President of Phoenix Raceway Latasha Causey. They talk about what went into making this event possible and run down all the festivities.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Colonial Beach, Virginia.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dane for this week’s health update. They discuss ALS in the wake of Eric Dane’s passing, and warning signs for encephalitis.

Bo Kemp, co-founder of Caelum Ventures, joins Dane to talk about the difficulties in making your first million dollars and how that is the toughest financial hill to climb.

For This Week in Theatre, Dane is joined by legendary anchor and producer Bill Kurtis. They discuss his storied career, including highlights like Anchorman and his book Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News.

Jenn Jolly, tech reporter, founder of Techish.com, and host of the Techishly Jenn podcast, joins Dane to talk about the dangers of increased screen time and the best methods to have a healthy relationship with your device. They also discuss the latest on the trial against Meta and Google happening in Los Angeles.

Dane is joined by Brett Penager, former athlete and current author, to discuss his book Larger Than Life. For more information about the book, visit Larger Than.

With the Bears looking towards Indiana for a potential site for their new stadium, Lou Weisbach, CEO and co-founder of Stadium Capital Financing Group. They discuss how the Bears have gotten to this point in stadium progression and what fans can look forward to at the new site.

Sunday is National Margarita Day! To celebrate, Dane talks with several Chicagoland restaurants including Fat Rosie’s, Barrio Queen, Blues Hog and more!

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Romance, Arkansas.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss colorectal cancer in the wake of the death of actor James Van Der Beek and field listener questions about colon health.

Dean has been looking for new promotional material, and he wants help from the listeners! WGN Radio’s finest call in with their testimony as to why you should tune in every Sunday morning.

On This Week in Theatre, Dean is joined by Jessica Fisch (director) and Cody Combs (Evan Hansen) of Paramount Theatre’s production of Dear Evan Hansen, now showing through March 22. For more information, visit Paramount Aurora.

Dean celebrates the 25th anniversary of the premiere of Mel Brooks’ The Producers by revisiting an interview between them from 2001.

During Bad Bunny’s halftime performance during the big game, a familiar face could have been spotted. Dean is joined by Grant Park Music Festival Artistic Director Giancarlo Guerrero to talk about his performance and what went into the entire production.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ada, Ohio.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss Lindsey Vonn’s crash in the Olympics and her decision to compete on a torn ACL. They also give vaccine updates and field listener questions.

August Spree, Senior Manager of Special Events of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, joins Dean to talk about the World of Chocolate Festival, coming to Artifact Events in Ravenswood on Friday, February 27th. For more information, visit World of Chocolate.

For This Week in Theatre, Dean is joined by Robert Falls, former artistic director for the Goodman Theatre to discuss his current production, Holiday. For more information, visit the Goodman Theatre.

NFL Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Dan Hampton joins the show to preview the Big Game and shares his thoughts on new Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor.

Today marks the 26th anniversary of the death of the great Bob Collins. To honor him, Dean shares his final on-air conversations with Bob and moments from his final show.

Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with Chris Hemsworth to talk about his new movie, Crime 101, and with Wagner Moura to discuss Separate Lives.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean shares his Soup-er Bowl Sunday lineup, including lasagna soup, french onion and much more!

For this week’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Young Township, PA.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. With February being American Heart Month, they talk heart health and how people can best monitor themselves. They also discuss Situs Inversus, the rare disease the late Catherine O’Hara had and take listener questions.

Dean revisits his conversation with Catherine O’Hara and Jenna Ortega talking about the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean talks Super Bowl appetizers, with Seattle and New England ties.

City of Chicago Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallard joins Dean to talk about the the condition of the city streets after the latest snowfall.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Chamonix, France.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about safety measures for the extreme cold and snow, give updates about the super flu and take listener questions.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Dean to give updates on the snowfall and how the rest of the country has been affected.

For This Week in Theatre, Dean talks all things children’s theatre! First, he talks with Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, the music composer of Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile, which will be showing at the Studebaker Theater. For tickets, visit the Fine Arts Building.

Next, Dean is joined by Jess Buha, the playwright of Lifeline Theater’s Kitty and the Beanstalk, which will be showing from February 14-March 22. For tickets, visit Lifeline Theater.

Then, Blair Thomas, Founder and Artistic Director, Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, joins Dean to talk about all that’s showing at the festival, now underway. For more information, visit Chicago Puppet Fest.

Dean’s A-List Interview this week is with the voices of SpongeBob and Patrick, Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke to talk about the run of the show and the new movie The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

Then, Dean is joined by Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, stars of Sam Raimi’s new thriller Send Help.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean shares a recipe for cabbage rolls and gathers cold weather recipes.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Upland, PA.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about the dangers the cold weather brings and the necessary ways to dress appropriately.

WGN Radio Sports Director Andy Masur joins the show to preview the Bears and Rams, and what to expect from Hamp & OB’s coverage later on in the day.

For This Week in Theatre, Dean talks with Maya Rowe, who plays Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, openening Jan. 28 at the Marriott Theatre. For more information, visit the Marriott Theatre.

With the entire city of Chicago buzzing about the Bears, Chicago legend and analyst on the Hamp & O’B Show, Ed O’Bradovich joins Dean to preview the matchup with the Rams and what the Bears absolutely need to do to pull out a win.

Dean’s A-List Interview this week is with Chris Pratt and Kali Reis, stars of the new movie, Mercy, releasing January 23.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean talks with Michael Muser, Executive Director of the Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence. They discuss the history of the award show and break down some of the nominees. Then Dean gathers Good, Better, Best gameday recipes from the listeners!

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Atchison, Kansas.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about the development of a drug to combat Alzheimer’s and ALS and give an update on the super flu.

For This Week in Theatre, Dean talks with PJ Powers, who plays Don in TimeLine Theatre Company’s Chicago production of Eureka Day. The show will be playing at Broadway Playhouse from January 13 – February 22.

Marissa Lynn Jones of the League of Chicago Theaters joins Dean to talk about Chicago Theater Week. Tickets are on sale now and Theater Week will take place from February 5-15.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter to talk about the new series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, streaming on Paramount+.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean looks at gameday bites, including anything involving shredded cheese.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Timonium, Maryland.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about ways to start your health goals for the new year off right, give an update on the super flu variant, and take listener questions!

For This Week in Theatre, Dean looks back to the Treetime show in November, where Garrett Forrestal from Million Dollar Quartet performs.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Patricia Heaton, where they discuss her new movie Merv and the anniversary of Everyone Loves Raymond.

Chicago-based comedian Deon Cole joins Dean to talk about his new podcast, “Funny Knowing You.”

On this week’s Food Time, Dean gets recipes from listeners of the best foods to make during the cold weather.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dean keeps us right here in Chicago.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about the “super flu” variant spreading across the US and the steps people can take to avoid sickness.

Dean recaps 2025 with some of his favorite A-List interviews from this past year, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen and Vince Vaughn.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean welcomes Jimmy Bannos Jr., to discuss his new Green restaurant, Kouklas, at 7620 N Milwaukee Ave in Niles.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to North Pole, Alaska.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about schizophrenia in the wake of the Rob Reiner tragedy and discuss mental health warning signs. They also discuss the medical impacts of marijuana and what a possible reclassification of it could mean.

WGN-TV’s Ana Belaval joins Dean to discuss her upcoming New Year’s Eve show at European Chalet Banquets. For more information on the show, visit European Chalet Banquets.

For This Week in Theatre, Dean looks back on an interview he did in 2023 with the late Rob Reiner.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Danville, Illinois.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about the rise in cases of the flu and share tips on how to stay warm through this extreme cold weekend.

Edward Hall, the Artistic Director of the Shakespeare Theater, joins Dean for This Week in Theatre to discuss ONE KNIGHT ONLY! with Sir Ian McKellen, coming to the Shakespeare Theater on Jan. 30. For more information, visit Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

Phantom of the Opera is now showing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre through Feb. 1. To talk about the show and his history in theater, Dean is joined by Isaiah Bailey, who plays the Phantom of the Opera. For more information, visit Broadway in Chicago.

City of Chicago Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallard joins Dean to talk about the the condition of the city streets after the snow.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ojibwa, Wisconsin.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about vaccines for Hepatitis B, dementia and HPV.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Dean to give updates on the snowfall and compares this December to those in years past.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with two-time Tony Award nominee Megan Hilty to discuss A Merry Little Christmas with Megan Hilty, with Music Director Matt Cusson. The show will be running Dec. 12 and 13 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater. For more information, visit Steppenwolf.

On Dec. 13, Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old. To celebrate his birthday, Dean is joined by the executive producer of the Dick Van Dyke 100th Celebration, Mike Trinklein. For more information on the celebration, visit Fathom Entertainment.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean talks all things Christmas cookie, where he shares the recipe for a traditional Greek holiday cookie, Melomakarona.

City of Chicago Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallard joins Dean to talk about the overnight parking ban in Chicago and the condition of the city streets after the snowstorm.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about the connection between untreated sleep apnea and Parkinson’s disease, weight loss options and tips on staying warm through the snowfall.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Dean to talk about how historic this snowfall has been and what we can expect as we head into December.

E. Faye Butler, director of Sister Act, joins Dean to talk about the production of the musical. Sister Act is currently showing at the Drury Lane Theatre from now through Jan. 11, 2026.

The stars of Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode and director Jon Chu join Dean for this week’s A-List Interview. They discuss what went into making both Wicked movies and the connections with the rest of the cast.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean shares Christmas appetizer recipes, like a “Christmas Tree Pizza” featuring pesto and alfredo. For all Dean’s recipes, visit Dean Cooks.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Lakeville, Connecticut.

Dr. Santina Wheat, program director of the McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss new flu strains, GLP-1 medications, the do’s and don’ts of Thanksgiving and take listener questions.

To close out the show, the cast of American Blues Theater’s 24th annual production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!” joins Dean to preview this year’s run. The ensemble shares music from the show, performs select scenes and gives listeners a look at the 1940s radio-broadcast style that has made this production a beloved Chicago holiday tradition for nearly 25 years. For tickets and more information, visit americanbluestheater.com or call 773-654-3103.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Athens, Ohio.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss sinus infections, the medical status of Rev. Jesse Jackson and take listener questions.

Lesley Ann Warren, the original Miss Scarlet from Clue: The Movie, joins Dean to talk about the 40th anniversary screening of the movie at the Studebaker Theater. For more information, visit the Studebaker Theater.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to River Rouge, Michigan.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss GLP-1s and their benefits, hand, foot and mouth disease, and take listener questions.

Award-winning writer and speaker Kelly Cervantes joins Dean to discuss her new book, The Luckiest: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Motherhood, and the Pursuit of Self. Kelly, her husband Miguel and Dean will all be at the author event in the Yellow Box Theater at Community Christian Church on November 11, For more information, visit Kelly Cervantes.

During the 11am hour, while Hamp and O’B previewed the Bears game, the Treetime fun continued on Facebook Live:

For today’s Far Flung Forecase, Dave takes us out to Rome, New York.

Dr. Michael Lou, hospital medicine at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital joins Jon for this week’s health update. They discuss the best foods to eat to avoid constipation and what to know about CKM syndrome.

Jon kicks off This Week in Theatre by talking with our movie expert, Blake Stubbs. They talk about Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, A House of Dynamite and One Battle After Another.

On this week’s Food Time, Jon shares an egg casserole recipe.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Bend, OR.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss pneumonia and the best practices for safety and give the latest updates on vaccines.

Actor and standup comedian Aziz Ansari joins Dean for this week’s A-List Interview during This Week in Theatre to discuss his new movie, Good Fortune.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Eureka Valley in San Francisco, CA.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss the best practices for recovery following a marathon run and mental health resources in observance of World Mental Health Day.

Adam Rubin, Senior Director of Public Engagement at the Chicago Architecture Center, joins Dean to discuss the 15th annual Open House Chicago festival. Open House Chicago (OHC) is the CAC’s free annual festival that provides behind-the-scenes access to some of Chicago’s most iconic and unique architectural treasures, and will take place Oct. 18-19. For more information, visit the Chicago Architecture Center.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with Bruce Phillips, the Executive Director of High Stakes Productions. They talk about the hit Agatha Christie-style show at The Second City, Clued In: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way. For more information, visit Second City.

This Week in Theatre continues with Timothy Griffin, the playwright of Strange Cargo: The Doom of Demeter, now showing through Nov. 23 at the City Lit Theater. For tickets, visit CityLit.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Jared Leto and director Joachim Ronning to talk about their new movie, Tron: Ares.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Carthage, Missouri.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with the cast of The Lion King, Gilbert Domally (Simba) and David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa). The Lion King is now showing at the Cadillac Palace Theater through Oct. 19.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst to discuss their new movie, Roofman.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Mariposa, California.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss the medical benefits of Tylenol, the need to get vaccinated for the incoming flu season, and field listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with Trent Stork, the director of Paramount’s Come From Away, along with Russell Konstans (Claude). They talk about the story behind the play and the incredible impact the production has made on both the cast and audience. For more information, visit the Paramount Theatre.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio Del Toro, to discuss the new release One Battle After Another. They talk about what went into making the film and the experiences with director Paul Thomas Anderson.

On this week’s food time, Dean shares a French onion soup recipe featuring gnocchi.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Jon for this week’s health update. They discuss the use of AI in healthcare and concerns about reliability, the best time to get a flu shot, as well as field listener questions.

Jon kicks off This Week in Theatre by talking with our movie expert, Blake Stubbs. The two share memories of Roger Ebert’s film festival, Ebertfest, which has announced the end of its run in Champaign-Urbana. The festival says they are exploring options for a return, and more information can be found at Ebertfest.

For Food Time this week, Jon shares a Cheese Danish recipe.

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The cast of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary) and Joanne Froggatt (Anna Bates) join Dean to talk about the film’s release and the end of the Downton Abbey franchise.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us across the pond to Plymouth, England.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss the incoming cold and flu season and the best practices to stay healthy and updated on vaccines throughout the fall. They also talk COVID vaccine follow-ups and take listener questions.

John Peller, President and CEO of AIDS Foundation Chicago, joins Dean to discuss the upcoming AIDS Run & Walk Chicago event taking place at Soldier Field on Sept. 27. For more information, visit AIDS Run & Walk Chicago.

The stars of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (Nigel Tufnel) and Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls) join Dean, all in character, to discuss the new movie and the connections to the original 1984 film.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Accident, Maryland.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss the health risks surrounding artificial sweeteners and the impact of vitamin supplements versus obtaining vitamins from food.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with Kevin Tuerff, the real Kevin T., from Paramount’s Come From Away, to talk about the production at the Paramount Theatre, showing now through Oct. 12. They discuss how his experience on September 11, 2001 inspired the Come From Away production. For more information, visit the Paramount Theatre.

Wendy Stark-Prey, Managing Director of the Drury Lane Theatre, joins Dean to talk about the announcement of the 2026-27 season and the featured shows for the next year. Memberships for the new season are now available. For more information, visit the Drury Lane Theatre.

To celebrate the street dedication for legendary actor and comedian Bob Newhart, three of his children, Tim, Jennifer and Courtney join Dean. They share stories of their father and salute his connection to Chicago.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us all the way out to Gdańsk, Poland.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss prostate cancer awareness, the necessity for screening and take listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with JJ Niemann, who stars in Catch Me If You Can, showing at the Marriott Theatre from Sept. 3 to Oct. 19. For more information, visit the Marriott Theatre.

Alexis Davis, Director of Marketing for the League of Chicago Theatres, joins Dean to talk about the return of Tickets for a 20. Now hrough Sunday, September 14, theatregoers can grab $20 tickets to some of Chicagoland’s most exciting shows, exclusively through HotTix. For more information, visit ChicagoPlays.

To celebrate the street dedication for legendary actor and comedian Bob Newhart, two of his children, Tim and Courtney join Dean. They share stories of their father and look ahead to the dedication ceremony on Friday, Sept. 5.

Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with the cast of The Roses, showing now in theaters. Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate McKinnon and Andy Samberg all stop by to talk about the movie and the experiences working with each other on set.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean brings in David Malzahn, Eataly Ambassador and Culinary Expert. The two discuss the various cooking classes he teaches at Eataly Chicago, share recipes and get ready for the All You Can Eataly: SeptemberFest happening Sept. 26. For tickets, visit Eataly Chicago.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dean takes us out across the pond to Monmouth, Wales.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss the confirmed cases of West Nile Virus found in the Chicago area, methods to stay safe from the disease-carrying mosquitos and take listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with BJ Jones, the Artistic Director, for the Northlight Theater Company. They talk about Northlight’s 50th season celebration this year and discuss which shows are on the upcoming schedule. For more information, visit the Northlight Theatre Company.

Dean also gives a salute to legendary theater director and producer Hal Prince. Prince won 21 Tony awards throughout his career and became synonymous with many of the most notable works of all time such as Cabaret and Fiddler on the Roof.

Dean and the listeners look back on their ice cream favorites throughout the years and the many variations on the root beer float.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks back to school recipes like an easy-to-make chicken macaroni and cheese burrito.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Holland, Michigan.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss back to school health guidelines, the best tips for parents to follow at the start of the school year, and take listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with Brandon Lee Harris, who plays teenage Michael Jackson in MJ The Musical, now playing at the James M. Nederlander Theatre. For more information, visit Broadway in Chicago.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Connie Nielsen, who stars in Nobody 2 alongside Bob Odenkirk, now showing in theaters. They discuss the behind the scenes action and her experiences with the other actors on set.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Annapolis, Maryland.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss the best methods to stay safe and cool while summer temperatures remain high.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with the President and CEO of the Paramount Theatre, Tim Rater. They talk about the Aurora budget cuts and how the theater will

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with the original Jesus Christ Superstar, Ted Neeley. They discuss the upcoming screenings of the show at the Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge, from Sept. 26 to 28. For more information, click here.

Legendary actor and screenwriter Bob Odenkirk joins Dean this week to discuss his move to action movies, the upcoming release of Nobody 2 and his upbringing in the Chicago area.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Helena, Montana.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss prostate cancer and Ryne Sandberg, Lyme disease and Justin Timberlake’s diagnosis and take listener questions.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with actress, comedian and producer Lily Tomlin, who is co-producing the world premiere play about the personal and professional life of tennis icon Billie Jean King. Billie Jean will be showing at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater through Aug. 10.

Jonathan Alsberry dance educator, creator and coach joins Dean to talk about the Chicago Dance Health Fund’s Dance for Life, taking place Aug. 16 at The Auditorium.

Dean is joined by the stars of Superman: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, and director James Gunn to discuss what went into bringing one of the most iconic superheroes back to the big screen.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks Hawaiian recipes including poi and spam musubi.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us across the pond to Andover, England.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the latest surge in COVID cases in the United States and shares tips on tick safety.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with Ben Page (Lee) and Jack Ball (Austin), stars of Paramount’s BOLD Series opener, True West by Sam Shepard, now showing at Paramount’s Copley Theatre through August 31. For tickets, visit ParamountAurora.com or call 630-896-6666

Raquel Torre, creator and co-director of BOOK UP!, joins Dean to talk about the show’s tour through parks across Chicago. The two discuss the preparation steps for the show and highlight the importance for young children to be involved in fine arts.

Five-time Academy Award winning director Francis Ford Coppola joins Dean for an exclusive interview. The two Coppola’s legendary career, his 2024 movie Megalopolis‘ screening at the Chicago Theater and the current state of the film industry. Coppola also shares some cooking tips for Dean.

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For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Dayton, Tennessee.

Dr. Gabriel Wallace, Vascular Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine joins Jon for this week’s health update. He discusses Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital launching a new vascular operating room and the future of vascular surgery.

Jon kicks off This Week in Theatre by diving into the history of Riverside, IL and chats with Jacob Palka, board member of the Glazier Players about the “Bends in the River” one act play festival celebrating Riverside’s 150th Anniversary.

Jon’s A-List interview this week is with our movie expert, Blake Stubbs. They discuss the new Superman movie and why studios continue to reboot franchises.

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins Jon to answer all summer gardening questions.

On this week’s Food Time segment Jon shares his secrets to an air fryer salmon recipe.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Bristol, Rhode Island.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, emergency physician at Northwestern’s Kishwaukee and Valley West Hospitals, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver shares tips on how to stay safe in the sun while staying hydrated.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by chatting with Lili-Ann Brown, director of The Color Purple, now showing at the Goodman Theatre. They discuss the show’s tremendous popularity and her career as a director in Chicago.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about what he’s been grilling in the summer, from pizzas to 4th of July barbecue spreads.

Andy Kuntz of Andy’s Frozen Custard joins Dane to talk about the new All-American Cherry Pie Concrete, exclusive for the 4th of July week and his partnership with NASCAR.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Cooperstown, New York.

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva joins Dane for this week’s health update. She discusses the best ways to stay hydrated this summer and shares tips on how to have a safe Independence Day celebration.

Nick Lowery, the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, joins Dane to talk about the excitement for this upcoming football season and his charity organizations. For more information, go to https://nicklowery.com/.