Patrick McCaskey, Vice President and Co-Owner of The Chicago Bears, joins Dave Plier to talk about the first game of the season as the Bears take on the Falcons, the legacy of his grandfather George Halas, and a moving and humorous look at sports, community and faith.

The Property Brothers‘ Jonathan Scott hangs with Dave Plier to reflect on his early days flipping houses, his wildly popular HGTV series ‘Property Brothers’, Drew’s new adventure on the 25th season of ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and their upcoming ‘House Party’ at the College of Dupage’s McAninch Arts Center next week.

Dave Plier talks backyard grilling, tailgating tips, the recipe for brisket, classic side dishes and brown bag apple pie on the grill with Grillmaster Kevin Kolman from Weber Grill. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3394579/3394579_2017-09-04-102519.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan celebrate the legacy of comedian Jerry Lewis and what was an annual tradition on Labor Day weekend, the MDA telethon.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3394581/3394581_2017-09-04-103821.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Heather Long, Economics Reporter for the Washington Post, breaks down the American Job market, the unemployment rate vs. the skills gap and signs that the economy is growing.

Musician Bob Dorough, who composed dozens of songs in the ABC award winning ‘Schoolhouse Rock’, joins Dave Plier to talk about the series that taught millions that ‘Knowledge is Power’.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3394593/3394593_2017-09-04-105533.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Dave Plier welcomes comedy legend Bob Newhart to celebrate his 88th birthday, 45 years of ‘The Bob Newhart Show’, the 35th anniversary of ‘Newhart’, stories of his very beginnings on WGN Radio and his special friendship with the late Don Rickles.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3394601/3394601_2017-09-04-111301.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history of Pullman and the introduction of the first sleeping car, Kodak’s introduction of rolled film, the first NFL Chicago All-Star Game, WWI begins when Germany invades Poland, Gunsmoke leaves the airwaves, and Mary Tyler Moore ends her historic TV show.

Dave Plier and Roger Badesch talk about the recent proposal to rename both Washington and Jackson Parks, as well as Balbo Drive and the mission to remove confederate and religious monuments throughout the country.

On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights – a total solar eclipse. WGN News’ Dave Schwan, who is on special assignment, will preview this moment in history.