American University Adjunct Associate Professor, Beveridge & Diamond Principal and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Alyse Adamson discusses the criminal allegations against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Vanderbilt University Law School Professor Joseph Fishman explains the Miley Cyrus “Flowers” lawsuit. Harvard Law School Digital Privacy Expert and author Le…

Kelly talks to former FBI Hostage Negotiator Chip Massey about his new book “Convince Me: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6468167/Chip_Massey_2024-09-19-035007.64kmono.mp3 “You may have truth on your side, but persuasion does not hinge on what is true.” “Business is all abo…

Kelly connects with Yumi Kendall, Assistant Principal cellist for the Philadelphia Orchestra to talk about the power of the arts and her experiences as a student in the Waldorf educational system. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6431947/Yumi_Kendall_2024-09-16-000647.64kmono.mp3 “I didn’t decide until the day after my SATs, because all of my frien…

Kelly talks to Sandra Steinbrecher, a Chicago documentary photographer whose new book captures the transformation of the Morton Salt factory into The Salt Shed, a premier music venue in Chicago. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6431989/Sandra_Steinbrecher_2024-09-16-000229.64kmono.mp3 “We protect our past so we are connected to what came before us …

Lowenstein Sandler Special Counsel, CNN Legal Analyst and former New Jersey and federal prosecutor Elie Honig joins Rich and Tina to talk about the latest with Jack Smith’s new Trump indictment. George Washington Law Professorial Lecturer in Law Jeffrey Breinholt discusses the DOJ’s charges against Hamas leaders in the October 7th attack on Israel.…

Kelly meets up with writer, teacher and philanthropist Randy Fertel to talk about this new book “Winging It: Improv’s Power and Peril in the Time of Trump.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6373791/Randy_Fertel_2024-09-09-234831.64kmono.mp3 “Improv seeks to widen our mental bubble.” “Improvisation is the discourse of paradigm shifts.” “Innovation a…

Live from The Second City in collaboration with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Kelly interviews Alison Fragale, the Mary Farley Ames Lee Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior at the Kenen-Flagler Business School at the University of North Caroline Chapel Hill. She has an incredible new book, it’s called “Likeable Badass: How Women …

Yale University Professor and CNBC contributor Joanne Lipman discusses the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements. Nelson Hardiman Founder and Managing Partner Harry Nelson weighs in on Matthew Perry’s death investigation. The Center for Election Innovation & Research Executive Director and Founder David Becker talks about the Elec…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 27th, 2020. First up we have “Have Gun-Will Travel: Three Bells to Perdido” starring: John Dehner; (01-18-59). Next up is a classic episode from “The Charlie McCarthy Show” guest starring: Jane Wyman (10-19-47). Our third epi…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 27th, 2020. First up we have “Have Gun-Will Travel: Three Bells to Perdido” starring: John Dehner; (01-18-59). Next up is a classic episode from “The Charlie McCarthy Show” guest starring: Jane Wyman (10-19-47). Our third epi…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 20th, 2020. First up we have “Boston Blackie: The Stolen Rare Book” starring: Dick Kollmar; (09-03-46). Next up is a classic episode from “The Burns and Allen Show: What’s Wrong with George?” (10-14-40). Our third episode is …

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 20th, 2020. First up we have “Boston Blackie: The Stolen Rare Book” starring: Dick Kollmar; (09-03-46). Next up is a classic episode from “The Burns and Allen Show: What’s Wrong with George?” (10-14-40). Our third episode is …

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 13th, 2020. First up we have “Mr. and Mrs. North: Call me Chu-Chu” starring: Alice Frost & Joseph Curtin; (12-09-47). Next up is a classic episode from “The Jack Benny Program:Will TV Replace Radio?” (02-12-50). Our third epi…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 13th, 2020. First up we have “Mr. and Mrs. North: Call me Chu-Chu” starring: Alice Frost & Joseph Curtin; (12-09-47). Next up is a classic episode from “The Jack Benny Program:Will TV Replace Radio?” (02-12-50). Our third epi…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 6th, 2020. First up we have “Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator: Long Way Home” starring: William Gargan; (07-08-52). Next up is a classic episode from “Kraft Music Hall” starring Bing Crosby & Bob Hope; (04-13-44). Our …

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 6th, 2020. First up we have “Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator: Long Way Home” starring: William Gargan; (07-08-52). Next up is a classic episode from “Kraft Music Hall” starring Bing Crosby & Bob Hope; (04-13-44). Our …

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 30th, 2020. First up we have “The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Missing Newshawk Caper” starring: Howard Duff; (07-18-48). Next up is a classic episode from “My Friend Irma” titled “Billy Boy the Boxer” starring Marie Wilson; (…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 30th, 2020. First up we have “The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Missing Newshawk Caper” starring: Howard Duff; (07-18-48). Next up is a classic episode from “My Friend Irma” titled “Billy Boy the Boxer” starring Marie Wilson; (…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 23rd, 2020. First up we have “Suspense: A Vision of Death” starring: Ronald Colman; (06-01-53). Next up is a classic episode from “The Life of Riley” titled “Tonsillitis” starring William Bendix; (02-23-51). Our third episode …

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 23rd, 2020. First up we have “Suspense: A Vision of Death” starring: Ronald Colman; (06-01-53). Next up is a classic episode from “The Life of Riley” titled “Tonsillitis” starring William Bendix; (02-23-51). Our third episode …

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 16th, 2020. First up we have “The Adventures of Philip Marlowe: The Orange Dog” starring: Gerald Mohr; (01-22-49). Next up is a classic episode from “Fibber McGee and Molly” titled “A Dress for Molly” starring Jim and Marian J…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 16th, 2020. First up we have “The Adventures of Philip Marlowe: The Orange Dog” starring: Gerald Mohr; (01-22-49). Next up is a classic episode from “Fibber McGee and Molly” titled “A Dress for Molly” starring Jim and Marian J…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 9th, 2020. First up we have “Have Gun, Will Travel: Bringing Up Ollie” starring: John Dehner; (09-25-60). Next up is a classic episode from “The Jack Benny Program” titled “Jack Sprained His Ankle” starring Jack Benny; (12-14-…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you six of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 2nd, 2020. First up we have “Inner Sanctum Mysteries: The Blood of Cain” Starring: Mercedes McCambridge; (01-29-46). Next up is a classic episode from “The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show” titled “Mr. Scott’s Dog” Starring Alice…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you six of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for April 25th, 2020. First up we have “Dragnet: The Big Cat” Starring: Jack Webb; (09-15-53). Next up is a classic episode from “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show” titled “Crush on Alan Ladd” Starring George Burns and Gracie A…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for April 18th, 2020. First up we have “Our Miss Brooks: The Frog” Starring: Eve Arden; (02-20-48). Next up is a classic episode from “Night Beat” titled “Number 13” Starring Frank Lovejoy; (03-06-50). Our third episode is: “Casey,…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you four of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for April 11th, 2020. First up we have “The Word of God: The Easter Story” Starring: Neal McDonough, Michael York, Malcolm McDowell, Kristen Bell, John Rhys-Davies and many others. Next up is a classic episode from “The Jack Benny …

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for April 4th, 2020. First up we have “Broadway Is My Beat: The Julie Dixon Case” Starring: Larry Thor; (02-10-50). Next up is a classic episode from “The Adventures of Red Ryder” titled “Casa Grande Valley” Starring Reed Hadley; (…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for March 28, 2020. First up we have “Rocky Fortune: Oyster Shucker” Starring: Frank Sinatra; (10-6-53). Next up is a classic episode from “The Whistler” titled “Deadly Innocent” Starring Bill Forman; (07-02-45). Our third episode …

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for March 14, 2020. First up we have “Inner Sanctum Mystery: The Lonely Sleep” Starring: Karl Swenson; (09-25-45). Next up is a classic episode “Our Miss Brooks: Head Of The English Dept”; (01-23-49). Our third episode is: “Escape:…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you four of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for March 7, 2020. First up we have “Have Gun-Will Travel: Talika” Starring: John Dehner; (10-02-60). Next up is a classic episode “My Friend Irma: Lucky Couple Contest” Starring: Marie Wilson; (01-12-48). Our third episode is: “Th…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for February 29, 2020. First up we have “Tales of The Texas Rangers: Hanging by a Thread” Starring: Joel Mccrea; (11-26-50). Next up is a classic episode “Phil Harris & Alice Faye: Mother’s Day Present” (05-08-49). Our third episod…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for February 22, 2020. First up we have “Gunsmoke: The Pacifist” Starring: William Conrad; (06-03-56). Next up is a classic episode “Night Beat: Girl In The Park” Starring: Frank Lovejoy; (02-27-50). Our third episode is: “Murder a…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for February 15, 2020. First up we have “Vic & Sade: Mr. Donahue Gets a Promotion”; (2-2-40). Next up is a classic episode “Suspense: The Defense Rests”; (3-9-44). Our final episode of the night is from the famous “Abbott & Costello: Coste…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for February 8, 2020. First up we have “Suspense: The Story Of Markham’s Death” Starring: Kirk Douglas; (10-02-47). Next up is a classic episode “Rocky Fortune: Football Fix” Starring: Frank Sinatra; (02-02-54). Our third episode i…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for February 1, 2020. First up we have “Our Miss Brooks: Poor Heat” Starring: Eve Arden; (01-09-49). Next up is a classic episode “The Whistler: Two for The Money” Starring: Bill Foreman; (01-01-45). Our third episode is: “Escape: …

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for January 25, 2020. First up we have “The Sealed Book: The Hands of Death” (03-18-1945). Next up is a classic episode “The Shadow: Mansion Of Madness” Starring: Bill Johnstone (11-5-39). Our third episode is: “Broadway Is My Beat…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for January 18, 2020. First up we have “You Bet Your Life: Secret Word: Clock” Starring: Groucho Marx; (01-31-55). Next up is a classic episode “Whitehall 1212: The Case of Maggie Roulinson” (05-25-52). Our third episode is: “The L…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you four of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for January 11, 2020. First up we have “The Adv. Of Nero Wolfe: Stamped For Murder” (10-20-50). Next up is a classic episode of “Have Gun-Will Travel: No Visitors” Starring: John Dehner; (12-28-58). Our third episode is “Dragnet: T…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for January 4, 2020. First up we will have a special interview with television legend Burt Ward. Burt speaks about his career and Gentle Giant Dog Food & Products. Next up is the first classic episode of the night: “Milton Berle Sh…

Carl Amari and Wayne Messmer are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for December 29, 2019. Up first is a classic episode of: “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet: New Year’s Program”; (01-02-49). Next up there is: “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: New Year’s Off the Scilly Isles” Starring: Jo…

Carl Amari and Vince Amari are bringing you three hours of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for 2019 Christmas Special. Up first is a classic episode of: “The Philco Radio Time: The Bing Crosby Show. Our second episode of the night is a 30-minute episode of: “The Life of Riley: (10-4-49)”. The third and final epi…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for December 21, 2019. Up first is a classic episode of: “My Favorite Husband: George’s Christmas Present” (12-16-19). Our second and final episode of the night is a one-hour episode of: “The Lux Radio Theatre: Miracle On 34th Stre…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for December 14, 2019. Up first is a classic episode of: “Father Knows Best: Christmas Party” Starring: Robert Young; (12-13-51). Next up there is: “Tales of the Texas Rangers: The Return of St. Nick A.K.A The Christmas Payoff” Sta…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for December 7, 2019. Up first is a classic episode of: “Suspense: Twas The Night Before Christmas” Starring: Greer Garson; (12-21-53). For our second classic episode of the night we have: “Jack Benny: Setting Up The Christmas Tree…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you the best from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for November 30, 2019. First, classic episode of the night will be: “Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Carbuncle” Starring; John Gielgud & Ralph Richardson; (03-13-55). For our final episode of the night, we have: “Fibber McGee and Molly: Christmas Show…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you the best from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for November 28, 2019. First, classic episode of the night will be: “Suspense: Screaming Woman” Starring: Margaret O’Brien; (11-25-48). Our second episode of the night will be: “Fibber McGee and Molly: The Lost Key Ring” Starring: Jim & Marian J…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are; bringing you the best from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for November 24, 2019. First, classic episode of the night will be: “Our Miss Brooks: Thanksgiving Mix-Up” Starring: Even Arden; (12-27-49). For our final episode of the night, we have: “The Life Of Riley: Turkey Hunt” Starring: William Bendix;…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you the best from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for November 23, 2019. First, classic episode of the night will be: “The Jack Benny Program: Turkey Dream” (11-30-47). Our second episode of the night will be: “The Saint: The Fighter’s Contract” Starring: Vincent Price; (07-23-50). For our fina…

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are; bringing you the best from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for November 17, 2019. First and only, classic episode of the night will be: “Boston Blackie: Blaine Brother’s Pawn Shop” Starring: Dick Kollmar; (05-21-46). http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3697113/RADIOTHEATRE111719_2019-11-17-191913.64kmono.m…