Dean Richards

Dean Richards covers the entertainment world in this podcast from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago

Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | November 9

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Jack Heinrich start the show talking about the shift in weather in Chicago and their favorite holiday movies. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to River Rouge, Michigan. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s […]

11-09
53:03

Are GLP-1s right for you?

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 GLP-1s and their benefits, hand, foot and mouth disease, and take listener questions.

11-09
13:04

Dean Richards live from Treetime Christmas Creations! 11/2/25

Dean, Dave, Andy, and Jim ring in the holiday season with the annual show at Treetime in Lake Barrington! The crew is joined by Garrett Forrestal from Million Dollar Quartet from the Paramount Aurora Theatre. Blake Montgomery, Julia Noack King and Bill Nolan all stop by as well. Along with performances from The Ides of […]

11-02
01:50:21

Jon Hansen in for Dean | October 26

Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show talking about the upcoming Treetime event on Nov. 2 and get ready for Halloween. For today’s Far Flung Forecase, Dave takes us out to Rome, New York. Dr. Michael Lou, hospital medicine at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital joins Jon for this […]

10-26
01:06:42

Let’s get things moving: Kiwifruit and constipation

Dr. Michael Lou, hospital medicine at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. They discuss the best foods to eat to avoid constipation and what to know about CKM syndrome.

10-26
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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | October 19

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Jack Heinrich start the show talking about the gloomy weather and how it throws off their routines and look ahead to Treetime on Nov. 2. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Bend, OR. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor […]

10-19
01:07:49

Dr. Santina Wheat on pneumonia and the flu

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They discuss pneumonia and the best practices for safety and give the latest updates on vaccines.

10-19
10:47

Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | October 12

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur talking about the Chicago Marathon and the Cubs’ season coming to an end in the NLDS. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Eureka Valley in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean […]

10-12
01:24:52

Medals and muscle cramps: Marathon recovery

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 the best practices for recovery following a marathon run and mental health resources in observance of World Mental Health Day.

10-12
14:12

Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | October 5

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Jack Heinrich start the show talking about Taylor Swift’s new album and the upcoming Chicago Marathon. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Carthage, Missouri. Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre with an interview with the cast of The Lion King, Gilbert Domally (Simba) and David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa). […]

10-05
01:11:10

Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 28

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, Jack Heinrich and “Elton Jim” Turano start the show talking about their shared history in radio and the VHS workout craze of the ’80s. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Mariposa, California. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins […]

09-28
01:44:11

Flu Fighters: Why the shot matters

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 the medical benefits of Tylenol, the need to get vaccinated for the incoming flu season, and field listener questions.

09-28
08:52

Jon Hansen in for Dean | September 21

Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Charlie Roumeliotis start the show talking about the upcoming Blackhawks season, the Chicago River Swim and get set of a battle with listeners over presidential trivia. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Jon for this week’s health […]

09-21
01:16:37

Can you trust AI with your health?

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. They discuss the use of AI in healthcare and concerns about reliability, the best time to get a flu shot, as well as field listener questions.

09-21
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From the archives: Dean Richards talking with Robert Redford

Robert Redford, the Hollywood superstar actor turned Oscar-winning director and environmental activist, has died at age 89. Over the years, he spoke several times with WGN’s Dean Richards. Here are a couple of those visits: April 2011: August 2016:

09-16
01:01

Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 14

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start the show talking about the Bears week two game against the Lions and the Mexican Independence Day Parade. The cast of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary) and Joanne Froggatt (Anna Bates) join Dean to talk about the film’s release and the end of […]

09-14
01:03:03

Staying healthy when everyone’s sniffling

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 the incoming cold and flu season and the best practices to stay healthy and updated on vaccines throughout the fall. They also talk COVID vaccine follow-ups and take listener questions.

09-14
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Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | September 7

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Andy Masur start the show talking about the two Powerball winners and the choice between taking the lump sum or an annuitized option. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to Accident, Maryland. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean […]

09-07
01:16:37

The bitter truth: Artificial sweetener concerns

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 the health risks surrounding artificial sweeteners and the impact of vitamin supplements versus obtaining vitamins from food.

09-07
14:05

Dean Richards’ Sunday Morning | August 31

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Jack Heinrich, in for Andy Masur, start the show talking about the Bike the Drive event in Chicago and recap Dave’s recent travels. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us all the way out to Gdańsk, Poland. Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in […]

08-31
02:05:06

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