Dean Richards

Dane Neal in for Dean | February 22

Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis and Eli Berk start the show talking about Team USA men’s hockey gold medal game against Canada. 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! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7989889/7989889_2026-02-22-191329.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning Dane Neal in for Dean | February 22 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Santina Wheat on ALS .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Santina Wheat on colon health .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 15 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 8 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dr. Santina Wheat on ALS

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. They discuss ALS in the wake of Eric Dane’s passing, and warning signs for encephalitis. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7989892/7989892_2026-02-22-190932.128.mp3 Recent posts Health Dr. Santina Wheat on ALS .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A long-acting HIV drug arrives in Zimbabwe for some at highest risk .cls-4{fill:#000;} Is the temperature of your bedroom hurting your heart? .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attack .cls-4{fill:#000;} Reality star Snooki reveals cervical cancer diagnosis .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning Dane Neal in for Dean | February 22 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Santina Wheat on ALS .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Santina Wheat on colon health .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 15 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 8 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dr. Santina Wheat on colon health

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 colorectal cancer in the wake of the death of actor James Van Der Beek and field listener questions about colon health. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7977555/7977555_2026-02-15-175155.128.mp3 ‘Dawson’s Creek’ actor James Van Der Beek dead at 48 Recent posts Health Dr. Santina Wheat on colon health .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it .cls-4{fill:#000;} What is influenza B, the type of flu now on the rise? .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 1 year of RFK Jr.: How his MAHA agenda has reshaped US public health .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning Dr. Santina Wheat on colon health .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 15 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 8 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Santina Wheat on Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic crash .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 1 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 15

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Charlie Roumeliotis start the show talking about the wonders of Greek food and rave about the new restaurant in Niles, Kouklas. 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 Finch (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. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7977554/7977554_2026-02-15-171954.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning Dr. Santina Wheat on colon health .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 15 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 8 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Santina Wheat on Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic crash .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 1 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | February 8

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Tony DeNardis start the show talking about the Olympics and provide the latest on Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn and her crash on the slopes Sunday morning. 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! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7963799/7963799_2026-02-08-203639.128.mp3