Amy Guth
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Saturday Night Special w/ Amy Guth | Classical Music in Chicago
December 10, 2018 17:43Tonight on the Saturday Nigh Special, host Amy Guth explores the world of classical music in the modern era with musicians, composers and appreciators of the form. Kathryn Satoh and Elizabeth Newkirk of the chamber music duo Bow and Hammer join Amy in-studio to talk about the art and business of being classical music performers in Chicago. They discuss their mission of making classical music an enriching part of everyday life and thoughts on the Chicago classical scene. WGN Radio’s […]
Saturday Night Special | Food Justice
November 18, 2018 23:13Tonight on the Saturday Night Special: Amy and special guest host Hannah Stanley talk about the multi-layered and complex issue of food justice. Together, they work through the intricacies of just what food justice is and what it means for the average consumer. Joining them are Jim Conwell, Senior Director ofMarketing and Communications at Greater Chicago Food Depository, celebrated chef Bruno Abate and Jose Oliva, Co-Director of the Food Chain Worker’s Alliance. http://serve.castfire.com/au...
WGN Nightside w/ Amy Guth & Dometi Pongo | 9/13/2018 Full Show
September 14, 2018 06:36On tonight’s edition of WGN Nightside, Amy Guth and Dometi Pongo talk about the many effects of natural disasters as we follow Hurricane Florence and the east coast; Producer CaSera aka DJ Ca$h Era talks about her DJ hustle and her accomplishments at this point in her career; and the current state of the news industry […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 7/28/18: Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz & Heather Haddon
July 30, 2018 21:32On this Saturday edition of the Wintrust Business Lunch, Amy Guth discuses with Chicago Tribune’s Alexia Eljalde-Ruiz about employment among the disabled community and the window washer strike. Then later is joined on the show with Wall Street Journal’s Heather Haddon to talk in depth about the new and growing business in meal kits, why […]
Saturday Night Special 6.23.18 | Labor and the Gig Economy
June 24, 2018 19:03On this edition of the Saturday Night Special, host Amy Guth gathers a group of experts to tackle the topic of the “gig economy” and it’s effect on the American labor force. Sarah Kessler, author of Gigged: The End of the Job and the Future of Work, parses through some of the broad findings of the Bureau of Labor Statistics about the size of the gig economy and exactly how many people are part of it. She also goes into […]
Saturday Night Special | Underlying Narratives in Literature
June 04, 2018 16:45The Saturday Night Special with Amy Guth returns with the annual Chicago Lit show in honor of the upcoming Printer’s Row Lit Fest. This year, we focus on underlying and hidden narratives and how storytelling can shed light on to these often forgotten or purposefully excluded perspectives. Joining her on the program are a slew of experts and authors that help raise up unheard voices in literature and beyond. Writer/editor Martha Bayne stops by to discuss the anthologies Rust Belt Chicago and ...
Saturday Night Special | Fashion and the Garment Industry
May 14, 2018 16:23In the wake of the spectacle of the high-fashion Met Gala, host Amy Guth takes a deep dive into the world of fashion and garment making with a group of experts that show a different side of the glitz and glamour. Fashion historian Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell shares her knowledge of hundreds of years of fashion and extrapolates on the study of fashion and the influence of fashion on every facet of society. Founder and editor of Vestoj magazine Anja Cronberg discusses the importance […]
The Buzzworthy Moments of The Correspondents Dinner, Free Comic Book Day, Women in Comedy, Zen Yoga and Personal Growth! | Full Show (April 30th)
May 01, 2018 08:13Tonight Amy Guth is in for Patti! We dive into our Monday Night (April 30th) by discussing the Buzzworthy Moments of The Correspondents Dinner with Guth and Huppke on Politics co-host, Rex Huppke. Then, Free Comic Book Day is upon us! So, we bring on Third Coast Comics owner Terry Grant to give us the […]
Pinch Hitters: Amy Guth’s Earth Day Extravaganza
April 23, 2018 03:44It's Earth Day and Amy Guth is sitting in for Brian Noonan! Author Emily Belden stops by the studio to talk about her book "Hot Mess"; Senior Policy Advocate Susan Mudd, who leads the Environmental Law and Policy Center’s Diesel Pollution Reduction Initiative, calls to discuss the Volkswagon Diesel Settlement; Amy shares a list of recyclable items that may surprise you and much more!
Saturday Night Special: Robert K. Elder, “The Mixtape of My Life”
April 08, 2018 20:23In this Saturday Night Special digital exclusive, host Amy Guth sits down with prolific author and journalist Robert K. Elder for a spirited discussion of his upcoming book The Mixtape of My Life: A Do-It-Yourself Music Memoir. The Mixtape of My Life is a guided journal that offers prompts and questions to unlock memories through the soundtrack of your life. Together, Robert and Amy parse their own musical history and demonstrate the power that music can hold over memory, emotions and how […]
Saturday Night Special 3.3.18 | Women’s Month
March 05, 2018 21:32Tonight on the Saturday Night Special with Amy Guth, we kick off Women’s Month with an in-depth look at the trials and tribulations of women in a variety of fields and consider what course of action we must take to create a more equal world for women.
Saturday Night Special 2.3.18 | Volunteering and Non-Profit
February 04, 2018 16:37This week on a slightly shortened Saturday Night Special, host Amy Guth looks at the topic of volunteering, non-profits and the often complicated nature of trying to help those in need. First, Amy talks with Lisa Dietlin, President/CEO of the Institute of Transformational Philanthropy. They discuss why we feel the compulsion to volunteer and how people can plan, in both big ways and small, to have a very giving 2018. Then Amy welcomes Dr. Noelle Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Instruction [...
Saturday Night Special 1.27.18 | Oscars and the Film Industry
January 29, 2018 21:49This week on the Saturday Night Special with Amy Guth, we take a look at the 90th annual Academy Awards, the shifting nature of the film industry in the era of #MeToo and looking at the future for the next generation of filmmakers. Amy talks with producer and No Coast Cinema host Tom Hush about the Oscars in historical context and how our collective tastes in film can shift over time. Pat McDonald of Hollywood Chicago stops by to give […]
Saturday Night Special 1.6.17 | Body/Mind 2018
January 08, 2018 19:39We all say it: “New year, new me!”. But how often do we stick to our resolutions? Is there a better way to feel better without imposing large expectations on ourselves? On this edition of the Saturday Night Special, host Amy Guth welcomes a wealth of individuals with advice on how to inspire real change in the new year. Lisa Kaplin shares her thoughts on why people don’t keep their resolutions and what changes they can make to increase the […]
Saturday Night Special 12.30.17 | The Stuff We Missed in 2017
December 30, 2017 15:24On this edition of the Saturday Night Special, Amy Guth looks back on the year that was and finds the news and pop culture we may have overlooked in 2017. WGN Radio producers Tom Hush and Griffin Filipitch kick things off with their picks for the most underrated films of the year. They discuss flicks like “Beatrix at Dinner”, “Good Time” and “mother!” and why they think each is worth your time. Music and culture writer Britt Julious returns to […]
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show (12/28/17): Air your Grievances
December 29, 2017 11:28Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth (in for Bill and Wendy) talk about some things we take for granted in life after the running water goes out in Amy's building; we let you air out your Chicago grievances in a belated Festivus celebration; we talk dream vacation spots with the dead of winter on the horizon, and more.
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show (12/27/17): Embrace the Hygge
December 28, 2017 15:16Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth (in for Bill and Wendy) talk about the Danish concept of "hygge" and how it can help warm up your winter through comfort, warmth and togetherness, the challenge of setting personal goals for the New Years (and making yourself stick to them), a new study that outlines the health benefits of having more female friends in your life, and more.
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth Bonus Hour 12.26.17
December 26, 2017 19:48Bill and Wendy are out for the holidays so Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth are taking over the stream airwaves for today. They talk about how to let go of fears, being proactive in the new year, and much more.
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show 12.26.17
December 26, 2017 18:47Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth are back for a full week of shenanigans. On today’s show, they talk about snow shoveling etiquette, working the holidays, crazy headline news, smartphone apps to ditch, new years resolutions, and much more.
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth Bonus Hour 12.22.17
December 22, 2017 19:37Filling in for Bill and Wendy on the stream, it’s Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth! On today’s show, they talk about old diseases and old folk remedies. They also talk about how to come back from the holidays refreshed, weird Christmas gifts, and much more.
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show 12.22.17
December 22, 2017 19:21Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth are back in full effect while filling in for Bill and Wendy. Amy and Jen talk about supermarket shopping, their love for space, setting new year’s resolutions, seasonal depression, special holiday foods, bad holiday songs, and much more.
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth: The Twelve Months of the News Year
December 22, 2017 06:03At the 2017 WGN Radio Holiday Spectacular, Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth performed The Twelve Months of the News Year. Parody lyrics by Amy Guth On the first month of the news year The news cycle gave to me: A president tweeting each night at three On the next month of the news year The […]
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth Bonus Hour 12.18.17
December 18, 2017 19:57Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth take over the “stream of unconscious” bonus hour for Bill and Wendy. They talk about Meghan Markle and the royal family. They also talk about plus size clothing, white tie versus black tie events, and much more. [audio http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3440857/3440857_2017-12-18-145157.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3735.mp3]
Pet Expert Steve Dale: How to pet proof your Christmas tree (and the ornaments)
December 18, 2017 19:34Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth speak to THE BEST PET EXPERT IN THE WORLD, Steve Dale! The holidays can be a stressful time of year for many people but what about our pets? Steve Dale joins the show to tell us how we can make peace between pets and holiday visitors. Steve also tells us […]
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show 12.18.17
December 18, 2017 19:20Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth are back in action for Bill and Wendy! On today’s show, they talked about net neutrality, Facebook privacy, cell phone guidelines, time, holidays, and much more. Pet expert Steve Dale also makes an appearance!
Saturday Night Special 12.10.17 | Wildlife and Conservation
December 10, 2017 23:09The Saturday Night Special with Amy Guth returns! This week, Amy tackles the topic of our planet’s vast array of fauna and the rapid decline of some of the most recognizable species on Earth. We look at the various factors in their rapid disappearance as well as what we can do to help prevent their downfall. As ever, Amy welcomes a variety of experts on the topic in order to help get to the core of the issues at hand: […]
Video: Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth prepare for the 2017 WGN Radio Holiday Spectacular
December 08, 2017 21:42Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth talk about their plans for the 2017 WGN Radio Holiday Spectacular: Bonus: Take a look at some outtakes:
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth Bonus Hour 12.8.17
December 08, 2017 20:35Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth fill in for Bill and Wendy on the bonus hour. They talk about “true” meanings behind selfies. They also discuss this awful ad for plus size tights, before and after weight-loss ads, and much more. [audio http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3436296/3436296_2017-12-08-153236.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3735.mp3]
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show 12.8.17
December 08, 2017 20:25Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth fill in for Bill and Wendy on this glorious Friday. They talk about the LA wildfires, the future, longevity, misued words, burnouts, epic love stories and much more. To find out how you can help victims of the California wildfires, visit www.twocents.lifehacker.com/how-to-help-victims-of-california-wildfires-1821084775.
Owning Your Guilty Pleasures, Drunk Possums, Thoughtful Gifts and Chalo Haso Comedy! | Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth [Full Show 12/4]
December 05, 2017 08:41Tonight Jen Bosworth and Amy Guth are in for Patti Vasquez! On the show they discuss a myriad of topics ranging from guilty pleasures, best, first and worst jobs, and thoughtful giving! Then, if that wasn’t enough for you — They bring on Chicago comedians, Hari Rao and Vik Pandya who are performing in the […]
Amy Guth & Jen Bosworth Full Show 11/25/17
November 25, 2017 19:44Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth fill in for John Williams with a fun post Thanksgiving Show! Don Share from the Chicago Poetry Foundation joins the show to talk about their upcoming event and magazine and Jen and Amy discuss the importance of self care and health during the holidays.
Wintrust Business Lunch 11/11/17: Aaron Gregg, Louisa Chu, and Kara Carrell
November 12, 2017 05:28Wintrust Business Lunch 11/11/17
Amy Guth and Rex Huppke Full Show Podcast 11.10.17
November 10, 2017 21:57Amy Guth and Rex Huppke fill in for John Williams today, as they discuss what makes it hard for victims of sexual assault to come out and talk about it, and what made it perhaps easier for Louis C.K. to admit to his actions. Comedian Michael Ian Black talks about the role of Twitter and […]
Hope for the Day Founder Jonny Boucher: “Where tragedy lies, opportunity exists”
November 10, 2017 21:48It all started with a passion for ice cream. Rex Huppke and Amy Guth welcome Hope for the Day Founder Jonny Boucher into the studio. He talks about talking about mental health issues. Join the cause to prevent suicide Sunday at the Dairy Queen on Wehrli Road. [audio http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3423096/3423096_2017-11-10-164436.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3]
Comedian Michael Ian Black: “There’s an expectation for us to always be ‘on'”
November 10, 2017 21:41Comedian Michael Ian Black tells Amy Guth and Rex Huppke what Twitter as a social platform, and sexual assault allegations, have done to the world of comedy. Then, Michael talks about his book, A Child’s First Book of Trump. Check out his podcast, “How to be Amazing with Michael Ian Black”! [audio http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3423090/3423090_2017-11-10-163830.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3]
Saturday Night Special | No Coast Cinema & Cinepocalypse
October 30, 2017 17:51On this special edition of the Saturday Night Special, host Amy Guth teams up with Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius from No Coast Cinema on WGN Plus to talk all about horror and other genre film. They preview the upcoming Cinepocalypse film festival at the Music Box Theatre with the festival’s artistic director, Josh Goldbloom, and also discuss the popularity and deeply committed community behind horror cinema.
Saturday Night Special 10.20.17 | Online Privacy
October 22, 2017 00:00On this special online edition of the Saturday Night Special, host Amy Guth takes a look at the complicated nature of online privacy and what it means when you skim past that annoying Terms of Service contract and hit “agree” without a second thought. Amy talks with Jacob Silverman and B.J. Mendelson, two authors that have been exploring this topic in-depth and have come to some concerning conclusions. They both give their individual take on social media, data breaches and […]
Saturday Night Special 9.16.17 | Behind the Scenes
September 17, 2017 00:01In this special podcast, host Amy Guth and producer Tom Hush sit down to discuss the making of the show as well as the course of the Saturday Night Special over the next few months.
Saturday Night Special 9/10/17 | Climate and Weather
September 10, 2017 21:08This week on the Saturday Night Special, host Amy Guth welcomes a series of guests to discuss the current state of our planet’s climate and what we can expect from our weather in the future. Dr. Stephen Strader, Derpartment of Geography & Environment at Villanova d talks about the role of population and infrastructure in environmental disasters and what we might be able to do in the future to minimize damage. Daniel Horton, assistant professor at Northwestern University explains […]
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth 9.4.17 | Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History
September 05, 2017 16:18 - 36.8 MBAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth are back to fill in for the first half of The Download! This time, they welcome writer Tori Telfer to the studio to talk about her upcoming true crime book “Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History”. They discuss some of the femme fatales Telfer has written about and explore some […]
Saturday Night Special 9.2.17 | Board Games
September 03, 2017 16:17This week on the Saturday Night Special, host Amy Guth takes a look at the deceptively simple world of board games. Not just well known favorites like Monopoly and Risk, but also complex modern games of great skill and strategy that have grown the tabletop gaming business into an over $9 billion industry. Amy talks with Erin LaFlamme, writer for Cardboard Republic and co-host of the Greatway Games Podcast, about the long history of board games in human societies. LaFlamme […]
Wil Wheaton talks board games, the gaming community and webseries “Tabletop”
September 03, 2017 15:28Actor, writer, podcaster and professional geek Wil Wheaton joins host Amy Guth on the Saturday Night Special this week to talk about the deceptively simple topic of board games. A lifelong gamer, Wheaton discusses the recent resurgence in the popularity of board games, the rich diversity in the gaming community and why tabletop gaming might just be the breath of relief that we need from our hectic everyday lives.
Saturday Night Special 8.26.17 | Space
August 27, 2017 20:32This week, millions across the U.S. came together to view a total solar eclipse that captivated witnesses and inspired a renewed interest in our cosmos. Which begs the question, what is it about space that captures our imagination? How has the study of our universe affected our past and what lies ahead as we inch closer to expanded space travel? As ever, host Amy Guth welcomes a group of experts to help us explore the final frontier. Author Alex Salkever […]
Wintrust Business Lunch 8/26/2017: Gabriela Barkho, Ira Boudway & Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
August 27, 2017 18:32Amy starts things off by talking to writer Gabriela Barkho about her recent piece in Bloomberg about Blue Apron’s recent struggles and why it’s becoming difficult for subscription box services recently. Then, Amy talks about how Whole Foods prices are going to be dropping now that Amazon’s in charge. Bloomberg’s Ira Boudway Ira told Amy about […]
Saturday Night Special 8.19.17 | Sleep
August 21, 2017 19:04This week on the Saturday Night Special, host Amy Guth takes a look at the thing that everyone needs but never seems to get enough of: sleep! She talks with Dr. Bharati Prasad, Director of the UIC Sleep Center about the science behind bedtime and how sleep (or the lack thereof) can have a direct and measurable affect on your health. Next, Amy chats anthropologist Melissa Melby who has studied the cultural influences and norms surrounding humans and sleep. She […]
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth | 8.15.17
August 16, 2017 15:46 - 34.3 MBAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth finish their two-night residency on The Download with celebrity sightings, weird dreams and a little dive into DNA and family ancestry. Amy and Jen talk with listeners about their encounters with the stars, including chance encounters with the likes of Tom Hanks, Julie Haggerty and WGN’s own Walter Jacobson. Next, […]
Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth 8/14/17
August 15, 2017 05:49 - 36.6 MBAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth are back at it again filling in for Justin Kaufman on The Download! Amy, Jen talk about Amy’s recent experience skydiving with the Golden Knights), running marathons and rescue animals. Plus, we hear from listeners about their own adventures, some tips on getting ready to run a marathon and the […]
Saturday Night Special 8.12.2017 | Adrenaline
August 13, 2017 17:55 - 38.3 MBThis week on the Saturday Night Special, Amy examines the fascinating world of adrenaline. She talks about her recent experience sky-diving for the first time and then invites experts from a variety of fields to help her pin down some scientific and social details on adrenaline and how it has effected humans through time. First, […]