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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

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Celebrated Blues Musician Pens Memoir

Nov 20

Nov 20 Celebrated Blues Musician Pens Memoir

WDCB’s Leslie Keros takes a closer look at harmonica master Billy Boy Arnold’s new autobiography, THE BLUES DREAM OF BILLY BOY ARNOLD.

Evanston Man Creates Children's Book Inspired By Love For Jazz

Sep 7

Sep 7 Evanston Man Creates Children's Book Inspired By Love For Jazz

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Evanston author Jarrett Dapier to talk about his journey to creating children’s books and lifelong appreciation of jazz.

Roger Bennett Loves America (Especially Chicago)

Jul 12

Jul 12 Roger Bennett Loves America (Especially Chicago)

New Book Shines Light On Gender Inequalities In Sports World

Apr 7

Apr 7 New Book Shines Light On Gender Inequalities In Sports World

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with sports journalist Julie DiCaro to talk about the experiences that led her to write her new book, SIDELINED: SPORTS, CULTURE AND BEING A WOMAN IN AMERICA.

New Book Looks Back At the Incredible Life of Mike Nichols

Feb 17

Feb 17 New Book Looks Back At the Incredible Life of Mike Nichols

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Mark Harris about his new biography on Hollywood and Broadway legend Mike Nichols.

New Novel THE PUSH Explores Parenting Expectations

Jan 14

Jan 14 New Novel THE PUSH Explores Parenting Expectations

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Ashley Audrain about her best-selling debut novel, THE PUSH.

It's Pappy Time! New Book Tells the Story of World's Most Sought After Bourbon

Jan 5

Jan 5 It's Pappy Time! New Book Tells the Story of World's Most Sought After Bourbon

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to author Wright Thompson about his new book PAPPYLAND: A STORY OF FAMILY, FINE BOURBON AND THE THINGS THAT LAST.

Chicago Independent Bookstore Hoping For Brighter 2021

Dec 21

Dec 21 Chicago Independent Bookstore Hoping For Brighter 2021

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Volumes Bookcafe co-owner Rebecca George to talk about the past 9 months, her hopes for next year and what releases have been selling well this holiday season.

Life During Wartime: Journalist Pens Memoir

Nov 3

Nov 3 Life During Wartime: Journalist Pens Memoir

WDCB’s Gary Zidek chats over-the-phone with CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward about her new book, ON ALL FRONTS: THE EDUCATION OF A JOURNALIST.

If You Think This Has a Happy Ending: New Book Offers a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Game of Thrones

Oct 12

Oct 12 If You Think This Has a Happy Ending: New Book Offers a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Game of Thrones

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Entertainment Weekly editor at-large James Hibberd about his new book, FIRE CANNOT KILL A DRAGON: GAME OF THRONES AND THE OFFICIAL UNTOLD STORY OF THE EPIC SERIES.

Chicago Author Celebrates Character Actors of Hollywood's Golden Age

Sep 30

Sep 30 Chicago Author Celebrates Character Actors of Hollywood's Golden Age

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago-based author David Lazar about his new book, CELESTE HOLM: ON CHARACTER ACTORS FROM HOLLYWOOD'S GOLDEN AGE.

Book Highlights Chicago's Oldest Pieces of Still-Standing History

Aug 19

Aug 19 Book Highlights Chicago's Oldest Pieces of Still-Standing History

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with author David Anthony Witter to talk about the latest edition of his book, OLDEST CHICAGO.

New Book Explores Our Fascination With the Unexplained

Jul 28

Jul 28 New Book Explores Our Fascination With the Unexplained

Chicago Bookstore Navigates Uncertainties With Some Help From Its Friends

Apr 28

Apr 28 Chicago Bookstore Navigates Uncertainties With Some Help From Its Friends

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Volumes Book Cafe co-owner Rebecca George about her efforts to keep her business going during the pandemic.

New Novel Dives Into the Dangers of Sharing Too Much Online

Mar 29

Mar 29 New Novel Dives Into the Dangers of Sharing Too Much Online

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with author Kathleen Barber to talk about her new book FOLLOW ME.