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The Arts Section

Sunday, 8 to 9 a.m.


Program Host(s): Gary Zidek

The Arts Section spotlights creative people, events and ideas. Every week, WDCB's Gary Zidek shines a light on arts and culture in the Chicago area. The mission is to focus on stories within the arts community that aren't being told, with additional commentary and discussions on literature, music, film, food, special events and anything else creative.

You can listen to The Arts Section every Sunday 8:00 - 9:00 am on 90.9/90.7 FM or online at WDCB.org


The Arts Section is proudly sponsored by:

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Two Week Archive

Current Episode

October 18th, 2026

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with renowned trumpeter and composer Wadada Leo Smith to talk about his memories of making music in Chicago 60 years ago. Theater critic Jonathan Abarbanel joins Gary to review the Chicago premiere of A STRANGE LOOP. Later in the show, Gary previews a new traveling exhibit that explores the legacy of the Pulitzer Prize that’s landed in Chicago. And we’ll hear all about Alfred Hitchcock’s approach to casting leading ladies.

Past Episodes

Find previous episodes of The Arts Section here.
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McAninch Arts Center