Episodes

  • Newt Gingrich’s new book details Trump’s return to the White House

    Newt Gingrich’s new book details Trump’s return to the White House
    Jun 23 2025
    Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich joins Steve Dale to promote his new book, Trump’s Triumph: America’s Greatest Comeback. He tells Steve about what readers can expect as the book covers much of what led to Trump’s reelection, including but not limited to advising Trump on the campaign trail
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  • Ald. Brian Hopkins: ‘We can override a veto’

    Ald. Brian Hopkins: ‘We can override a veto’
    Jun 22 2025
    Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) joins Steve Dale to address the ongoing debate with the snap curfew in the city in response to the surge in teen takeovers and whether Mayor Brandon Johnson’s claims about race have merit as he aims to veto the curfew ordinance.
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  • Tamara Batiest plays the ‘Godmother of Soul’ Patti Labelle at Black Ensemble Theatre

    Tamara Batiest plays the ‘Godmother of Soul’ Patti Labelle at Black Ensemble Theatre
    Jun 22 2025
    Tamara Batiest is portraying Patti Labelle in Black Ensemble Theatre’s production of That’s What Friends Are For from June 7th to July 27th. She joins Steve Dale to share how it feels to pay homage to the legendary singer! Get your tickets here, the best is yet to come!
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  • A rare auto immune illness could spell trouble for the Becker family

    A rare auto immune illness could spell trouble for the Becker family
    Jun 22 2025
    Steve Dale hosts Ryan and Mikkel Becker to explain a rare auto immune disease that is being ignored by his employer, puzzles medical experts, and is threatening his life. Learn more about the Becker Family’s cause at the GoFundMe link here.
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  • Melissa Manchester talks Funny Girl and her classic duets

    Melissa Manchester talks Funny Girl and her classic duets
    Jun 22 2025
    Melissa Manchester joins Steve Dale to discuss her several collaborations with iconic artists including Kenny Loggins and Dolly Parton, as well as how she writes songs that all generations can relate to.
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  • Ald. Waguespack talks ‘No Kings’ protests and fiscal cliff deadline that affects transit in Illinois

    Ald. Waguespack talks ‘No Kings’ protests and fiscal cliff deadline that affects transit in Illinois
    Jun 15 2025
    32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack joins Steve Dale to talk about the success that was had with the ‘No Kings’ protests in Chicago. Ald. Waguespack later discusses details surrounding state lawmakers missing the fiscal cliff deadline that does not address the $771 million budget deficit with the Regional Transportation Authority — which oversees CTA, Metra […]
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  • Chicago Cubs history you may have forgotten with author Bruce Miles

    Chicago Cubs history you may have forgotten with author Bruce Miles
    Jun 15 2025
    Bruce Miles, co-author of Chicago Cubs: A Curated History of the North Siders, joins Steve Dale on the show to discuss forgotten Cubs history. Bruce also breaks down some of the behind-the-scenes information of the 2016 World Series win and more.
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  • Tony Award-winning ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ is at The CIBC Theatre June 10-22

    Tony Award-winning ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ is at The CIBC Theatre June 10-22
    Jun 15 2025
    “Kimbely Akimbo” is an unassuming name for a fantastic not-to-be-missed Tony Award-winning Best Broadway musical! Three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello joins Steve Dale on the show to discuss what makes this story so captivating on the stage, why Chicagoans should get out to the CIBC Theatre to see the show, and more.
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