In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

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Actor Johnny Galecki Stars In ‘Kowalski’ At Lookingglass Theatre

October 09, 2026

“Kowalski” brings together Galecki as the established playwright Tennessee Williams and Chicago’s Jacob Moskovitz as a young Marlon Brando trying to break into acting. In the Loop talks with Galecki about the role and what took from TV to the stage. GUESTS: Johnny Galecki, actor For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Oct. 9, 2026

October 09, 2026

With back-to-back losses for the White Sox, all eyes are on Game 5. Trump denies disaster relief to Illinois for the damage caused by summer storms. New lawsuits are filed over ICE agents’ actions during Operation Midway Blitz. Plus, Chicago wins the best big U.S. city title for the 10th year in a row. In the Loop breaks down these stories and much more with a panel of Chicago journalists. GUESTS: Melody Mercado, Block Club Chicago reporter  Nick Blumberg, WTTW News correspondentDave McKinney...

What If Mrs. O’Leary Finally Got To Tell Her Own Story?

October 07, 2026

The Chicago City Council cleared her name in 1997, but the narrative of the O’Leary cow starting the Great Chicago Fire is hard to shake. “Mrs. O’Leary didn’t start the fire. But someone did” – that’s the takeaway from a new work of historical fiction that explores Mrs. O’Leary’s perspective, and who might be responsible for the blaze. In the Loop sits down with the author ahead of the 155th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, and hears a bit of the audiobook. GUEST: Melissa Birks, author ...

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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Chicago-area journalists, academics, clinicians, authors, artists, nonprofit leaders, and other local professionals with direct expertise on a timely civic, political, health, cultural, or community issue. Common among recent guests: Relevant professional expertise or reporting experience; Published books or other substantive work; Leadership of a local organization or community initiative. Recent guests include V.V. Lightbody, Kurt Elling, and Richard Steele.

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Recent episodes cover News, Local News, Chicago Politics, Public Health, and Art. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.