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Ratboys & Opinions on Friko

Sound Opinions by WBEZ Chicago

Apr 24, 202600:50:39Health

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Ratboys lead singer and songwriter Julia Steiner. The Chicago band's sixth album, "Singin' To An Empty Chair," is one of the most acclaimed releases of 2026 so fa...

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Ratboys & Opinions on Friko is an episode from Sound Opinions by WBEZ Chicago. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by Ratboys lead singer and songwriter Julia Steiner. The Chicago band's sixth album, "Singin' To An Empty...

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