Jim Lovell July 2, 2026 at 2:06 p.m. The former astronaut, 91, on his ill-fated mission, a celestial perspective, and a wild ride with Tom Hanks
Penny Pritzker July 2, 2026 at 2:14 p.m. The billionaire former U.S. secretary of commerce, 60, on the duty of the rich and why she avoids caffeine
Rick Bayless July 2, 2026 at 2:12 p.m. The celebrity chef, 65, on his extreme yoga, brutal childhood, and strong aversion to criticism
Veronica Roth July 2, 2026 at 2:17 p.m. The YA novelist, 30, on the perils of early success, coping with anxiety, and the brutal honesty of teenagers
Lisa Madigan July 2, 2026 at 2:23 p.m. The former state attorney general, 52, on her famous father, ego’s role in politics, and dance as de-stresser
Jackie Taylor July 2, 2026 at 2:28 p.m. The Black Ensemble Theater founder, 67, on growing up in Cabrini and why she snubbed New York.
David Axelrod July 2, 2026 at 2:32 p.m. The political consultant, 64, on why he’s done with presidential campaigns and what law made him cry
Sandra Cisneros July 2, 2026 at 2:35 p.m. The novelist and poet, 64, on the power of art, the impact of depression, and the splendor of a Chicago dog
Timuel Black July 2, 2026 at 2:45 p.m. The activist and historian, 100, on lessons from his grandmother, marching with King, and marrying younger
David Orr July 2, 2026 at 2:51 p.m. The recently retired Cook County clerk, 74, on Eddie Vrdolyak, machine politics, and screaming at the TV