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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago

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Leslie Uggams
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Keir Graff
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Jacob Harvey
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Anthony Parnther
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Paul Lisnek
Host of Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain (various listings show him as host of Behind the Curtain on WGN Radio and WGN Plus)

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Q: How did Lori Lightfoot's personality affect her governance?
Her hammer-like approach and inability to build relationships ultimately alienated many constituencies, contributing to her downfall.
Author and reporter Greg Pratt takes us inside the Lightfoot years with his new book: ‘The City is Up for Grabs’
Q: What was the relationship like between Lightfoot and the Chicago Teachers Union?
Lightfoot had a contentious relationship with the Teachers Union, which was severely impacted by her approach to conflicts.
Author and reporter Greg Pratt takes us inside the Lightfoot years with his new book: ‘The City is Up for Grabs’
Q: Who is the intended audience for your book?
The book is primarily for Chicagoans but also for anyone interested in politics, drama, and public affairs.
Author and reporter Greg Pratt takes us inside the Lightfoot years with his new book: ‘The City is Up for Grabs’
Q: What was the importance of documenting Lori Lightfoot's term?
It's important for the history of the city, for people to know where we're at and how we got there.
Comedian Judy Gold appearing at Venus Cabaret Nov 8-10th ONLY
Q: So literally, days after, so does that mean you are just writing material, just hours before you're going to be-
Oh, I'll be writing, oh, of course, absolutely. I mean, it's gonna be the first thing that I think about.

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A culture- and arts-focused conversation series that frequently centers on theatre, live performance, and cultural institution storytelling. Across episodes, listeners typically hear deep dives into productions, interviews with performers, directors, and writers, and behind-the-scenes discussions about staging, creative process, and the economics of Chicago's arts scene. Notable strengths include accessible, insider perspectives on both classic and contemporary works, a strong local Chicago angle, and guest profiles ranging from Broadway veterans to rising stage talents. The show likely appeals to theatre enthusiasts, arts professionals, and industry observers who want industry context, performance insights, and practical takeaways for purs... more

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8. Anthony Parnther

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