Feast of Fun

The delightful Meg Grunewald joins us to take a look at the Hanukkah comedy spectacular “Home for Hanukkah with Bubbe” where she and other Chicago comedy improv stars invite you to participate in the traditions that make Hanukkah a festival of light[...]

In 1991, a coalition of artists called Visual AIDS created the Red Ribbon public awareness campaign by boldly putting a red ribbon on the seat of all the attendees of the Tony Awards and brought the national conversation about AIDS out of the shadow[...]

Since RuPaul’s Drag Race came on the air a decade ago, the world of drag has changed- the lines between gender, identity and sexuality have all blurred and most drag shows these days welcome anyone. Is TV going to catch up? Today trans guy, drag[...]

Performance artist Hereaclitus Here Vernon wowed us back in 2004 at last live Feast of Fools show by performing in a fragile gingerbread house dress covered in frosting and gumdrops. Today Hereaclitus Here Vernon talks about Joseph Campbell’s he[...]

With Thanksgiving upon us, it’s not only time to stuff that turkey, it’s time to stuff our hearts with thanks to all the amazing people and things in our lives. Today comedian Carma Nibarger joins us to say thanks to all the wonderful people and [...]

Many African American people cherish family gatherings where food and love is abundant, so naturally many of the great moments in viral videos made by black folks are also some of the yummiest. Today comedian Matt Brown joins us to take a look [...]

The Gerber Hart Library has unveiled a new exhibit, “The City That Werqs,” which takes a look at the history of drag in Chicago, from cross-dressing gals at belle epoque balls to modern day queens of color searching for a safe place to perform. [...]

It’s been a thrilling season on Alt For Norge, where my gorgeous husband Marc Felion and 11 other Norwegian-Americans competed in challenges based on language, culture and history. Joining us today is Marc’s castmate and the winner of Alt for Nor[...]

The wait is over, RuPaul announced her All-Stars 4 cast, 10 queens from past seasons who are ready to battle it out for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. Today we take a look at the all new Season 4 of Drag Race All-Stars, who do we think is [...]

A blue wave crashed upon the shores of Washington D.C. with Democrats taking over the House where a record number of women of color were elected and Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois elected Democratic governors. Today we’re taking a look at the [...]