Dave Plier talks to author and Hollywood publicist Jeff Abraham about dozens of heart-stopping stories in his new book ‘The Show Won’t Go On: The Most Shocking, Bizarre, and Historic Deaths of Performers Onstage’, the first comprehensive study of a bizarre phenomenon… performers who died onstage. For more information, visit theshowwontgoon.com.

Dave Schwan and Dave Plier talk about the creation of the US Post Office in 1789, President Lincoln’s Emancipation in 1862, Henry Ford announces the 8 hour-5 day workweek, the Chicago Blackhawks are formed, the White Sox clinch the AL Pennant in 1959, the Kennedy-Nixon Debate in Chicago, ‘The Munsters’ premieres and the Cubs clinch.

Join Dave as he talks to Chicago Bears Legends Mike Ditka, Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael, Charles ‘Peanut’ Tillman and Brian Urlacher about the ‘Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame’ about the importance of giving back off the field, the 100th season of the NFL and some thoughts on the Bears loss to the Packers in the season opener.

Comedian Anthony Jeselnik joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his new Friday night Comedy Central series ‘Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik’ with some of his best friends in comedy, his impactful debut on ‘The Roast of Donald Trump’, overreactions of people and crossing the line in his stand-up and loving it.  

Dave Plier welcomes legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis to talk about the 13th season of CNBC’s “American Greed’ focusing on white collar crime; his new social media series ‘What’s in Bill’s Office’, the inspiration behind Bill getting into broadcasting and the power of investigative journalism.

Dave Plier talks to Grant DePorter, Chair of Gateway Green and President and Managing Partner of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, about upcoming Green Tie Ball on Friday September 13th, the greening and beautification of Chicago’s expressways, the history behind Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse building on Kinzie and the Chicago Sports Museum.

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan reflect on the impact of 9/11 and how it changed America on the 18th Anniversary, sharing the audio from various news outlets on that fateful morning. Plus, ‘Texaco Star Theater’ debuts, Richard Nixon appears on ‘Laugh-In’ and Water Payton scores an NFL record.  

America seems to be losing focus on the great tradition of having Sunday dinner together as a family. Dave Plier, news anchor Roger Badesch, producer Ashley Bihun and listeners discuss the opportunity to bring multiple generations of friends and family together around the table to share what’s important in our lives.

Dave Plier talks to comedy legend Bob Newhart as he celebrates his 90thbirthday, about why retirement is not in his vocabulary, his upcoming honor at ‘The Paley Center’s Tribute to Television’s Comedy Legends’, how late comedian Buddy Hackett introduced Bob to his wife of over 55 years and the legacy of his award winning comedy albums and TV shows. Which show is your favorite? ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ or ‘Newhart’?

As kids head back to school, we’ll talk about the perils of social media and what you need to know as Dave welcomes Robbie Schneider from Franciscan Health.