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The After Hours with Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan Podcast from 720 WGN

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The After Hours with Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan Podcast from 720 WGN

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English


Episodes
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What’s new at the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame

3/3/2025
Don Evans, President of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, and Randy Albers join Rick Kogan to talk about the Literary Hall of Fame and its annual Randy Albers Award.

Duration:00:38:59

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The life of a freelance reporter

3/3/2025
Reporter Bob Chiarito joins Rick Kogan to share about life as a freelance reporter and his career.

Duration:00:34:43

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A new film about an unsung Chicago hero

2/17/2025
Dan Halperin joins Rick Kogan to talk about the film he is making about the life of his father, Robert “Buck” Halperin.

Duration:00:52:41

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A new documentary about the first floating eco park

2/17/2025
Taylor Evans joins Rick Kogan to talk about the documentary “The Wild Mile: A River Reborn,” the city’s, and world’s, first floating eco-park.

Duration:00:38:07

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Neal Samors talks about his new book

2/9/2025
Author Neal Samors joins Rick Kogan to talk about his latest book “Looking Back, Looking Forward.”

Duration:00:17:17

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Anne Laughlin talks about her new novel

2/9/2025
Anne Laughlin joins Rick Kogan to talk about her latest novel, “Clean Kill”.

Duration:00:20:52

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Candid Candace: Where to go on Valentine’s Day

2/9/2025
Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about events and benefits, emphasis on Valentine’s Day.

Duration:00:17:43

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Father John Cusick stops by to visit Rick Kogan

12/15/2024
Father John Cusick, formerly of Old St. Pat’s, joins Rick Kogan to talk about religion, the holidays, and First Fridays.

Duration:00:40:27

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Candid Candace: Upcoming Holiday events in Chicago

12/9/2024
Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about upcoming holiday events.

Duration:00:16:19

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The latest project from Dan Protess

12/9/2024
Producer Dan Protess joins Rick Kogan to discuss his latest documentary, “In Their Hands,” which premieres this week on wttw.com.

Duration:00:20:37

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Author Rus Bradburd joins Rick Kogan

12/9/2024
Rus Bradburd joins Rick Kogan to talk about his new book “Big Time,” and other previous books he has written.

Duration:00:18:30

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Rick Kogan is joined by creator of musical ‘Ain’t Done Just Yet’

12/1/2024
Russell Lubliner, creator of the musical “Ain’t Done Just Yet”, joins Rick Kogan to discuss the show.

Duration:00:23:41

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The latest from Author Hillel Levin

12/1/2024
Author Hillel Levin joins Rick to talk about his latest book, “Submerged: A Cold Case, an Innocent Man Condemned, and One Family’s Darkest Secret.”

Duration:00:36:36

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Candid Candace: Holiday events happening in Chicago

11/24/2024
Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about upcoming holiday events.

Duration:00:21:19

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Mark Vancil talks all things Michael Jordan

11/24/2024
Author Mark Vancil joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book “The Last Excellent Man” and talk about many Michael Jordan books.

Duration:00:38:35

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New book from Eric Simonson

11/3/2024
Actor Eric Simonson joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book, “Between the Lines: Steppenwolf’s Seagull and A Reluctant Actor’s Journey Back to the Stage,” and upcoming appearances at Steppenwolf on the 10th and Chicago Dramatists on the 11th.

Duration:00:17:11

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One-man Mike Royko show gets reopening

11/3/2024
Actor Mitchell Bisschop joins Rick Kogan to talk about the reopening of his one-man show, “Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago.” For more information, visit chicagomitch.com/royko

Duration:00:21:11

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What’s happening in Chicago with Candace Jordan

11/3/2024
Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to catch up on whats new with the the party/social scene.

Duration:00:18:42

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Dave Gallagher’s releases first album in 10 years

9/15/2024
Dave Gallagher joins Rick Kogan to talk about the release of his first album in 10 years, and first full-length concert in eight years, and what will be his last. The concert is Sunday, September 29th at 3 p.m. at Davenport’s.

Duration:00:27:17

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The Salt Shed transformation through photos

9/9/2024
Photographer Sandra Steinbrecher joins Rick Kogan to talk about her book, “The Salt Shed: Transformation of a Chicago Landmark.” Follow Sandra on Instagram @sandysteinbrecherphotography.

Duration:00:34:50