Dean Richards

In memory of John F. Kennedy on the 52nd anniversary of his death, listeners share where they were when news broke of events that brought the world together.

Le Cordon Bleu Chef John Abels answers all your pressing questions on Thanksgiving cooking!

Jr. Film Critic Jimmy Rancich describes why reading “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” made for a great spring break in high school. Now, as a big-time college student, he reviews the movie, and describes where writing of the film adaptation could have improved.

Actors Stef Tovar and Brianna Borger of The Mercury Theater‘s The Christmas Schooner join Dean to sing songs from the play, which is set in Chicago that highlights family. The Christmas Schooner opens Wednesday!

Dean shares a list of Thanksgiving to-go restaurants in Chicago and in your neighborhood. Then, Fairmont Chicago Hotel Sous Chef Atticus Garant shares what the hotel has to offer for those who don’t want stress on Thanksgiving. He describes its Thanksgiving event, which includes a slew of cookies! Here are those restaurants to visit on Thanksgiving to avoid kitchen stress: Jack Binion’s Steakhouse 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond, IN 46320 Full Jack Binion’s menu plus a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The […]

Bob Mariano shares how the Kroger acquisition of his company, Mariano’s, will support “service to the customer day in and day out.” Then, he answers listeners’ and customers’ questions on this change.

Bryan Cranston describes the responsibility that comes with playing a nonfictional character in “Trumbo.” Helen Mirren explains character assassination in the writing of her own character Hedda Hopper.

Andre DeShields describes his professional theater journey that began with Hair, and that continues with Gotta Dance. Andre also shares the irony behind his most recent Award for Excellence in the Arts from DePaul University’s The Theatre School.

Su Tugcu is a law student at the L’Universite Sorbonne-Paris. She describes what she heard on the night of the Bataclan and soccer stadium attacks, and how the city looks following the tragedies.

DePaul University History Professor and Terrorism Expert Tom Mockaitis sheds light on Friday’s tragedies in Paris. Professor Mockaitis explains how the attacks may indicate the weakening of terrorism, how U.S. actions in the Middle East have been effective and why recreational venues were targeted in the attacks.

Dean Richards describes his experiences from the Air Canada Arena. Dean had a first look at the Marvel Universe LIVE showing last night in that arena, which will be coming to Chicago soon. Dean was offered a ride on the Green Goblin rig… and you can listen to how he responded to that offer.

VP of Kendall College, Chris Koetke, joins WGN’s Dean Richards with fresh salad ideas for those summer days when you’re just not ready to deal with a hot oven.

Members of Chicago’s Black Ensemble Theater perform a Ray Charles hit in WGN’s Allstate Showcase Studio.

Tribune food writer Bill Daley shares his experience writing about kitchen tested summer recipes with Dean Richards.

Dean replays his informative interview with director Asif Kapadia after the release of his new Amy Winehouse documentary, Amy.