Mike Rowe from Discovery’s ‘Dirty Jobs’, Deadliest Catch’, podcast ‘The Way I Heard It’ and mikeroweworks.org joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate Labor Day, his Work Ethic Scholarships, the American work ethic, 810,000 fewer jobs than first reported this year.

WGN-TV’s Larry Potash talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about his 30 years with the ole number 9, and the 30th anniversary of the WGN Morning News.

It’s Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, who joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about a half a century of music, their Emmy award-winning TV series, The Monkees friendship with The Beatles, opening act Jimi Hendrix, and lifelong friendships. Micky Dolenz will be LIVE on stage at The DesPlaines Theatre on Saturday October 19th and Sunday October 20th at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks backyard autumn grilling, tailgating tips and more with Weber Ambassador Kevin Kolman.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history of the American labor movement and the legacy of comedian Jerry Lewis and what was an annual tradition on Labor Day weekend, the MDA telethon.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the life and legacy of TV legend Phil Donahue and shares his 2020 interview with Phil and his wife, Marlo Thomas, on the secrets to a long-lasting marriage.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with Dr. Ian Smith to talk about the inspiration behind his Chicago-based new novel ’Eagle Rock’ and healthy habits for kids, parents, and grandparents as the school year begins.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of classic TV sitcom ‘Happy Days,’ which debuted in 1974! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier discusses the cultural impact of the series with the stars of the show including Marion Ross (Mrs. C.), Anson Williams (Potsie Weber), Don Most (Ralph Malph) and Henry Winkler (The Fonz).

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the eighties with part two of his radio special: ‘Totally the 80’s’, featuring conversations with Robert Hays from ‘Airplane’, Valerie Bertinelli from ‘One Day at a Time’, Chicago’s own Michael Gross from ‘Family Ties’, Chicago’s own Fred Savage from ‘The Wonder Years’, Alan Ruck from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ and Martha Davis from ‘The Motels’.

Don Barnes from 38 Special celebrates the band’s 50th Anniversary with WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, talks about how the band was formed, how they came up with the names, and the stories behind their biggest hits.