Dave Plier

Aaron Kall, Director of Debate for University of Michigan, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the significance and history of American Presidential Inaugural Speeches.

Professor Jennifer Jenkins, Director of Duke University’s Center for the Public Domain, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the thousands of copyrighted works from 1929 entering the US public domain along with sound recordings from 1924.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to ABC7’s Cheryl Scott as she previews ‘Countdown Chicago’ at 11:25pm on New Year’s Eve, the planning, the dance routines and the fun behind the scenes to prep for this longtime New Year’s Eve tradition in Chicago.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier visits with Rob Fojtik, Choose Chicago’s vice president of neighborhood strategy, to talk about things to do and see in the city on New Year’s Eve, from dining to fireworks, plus parties and more.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Kevin Powell preview 2025 Discover NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field.

You can join Kevin Powell, along with Charlie Roumeliotis, before the puck drops at Murphy’s Bleachers from 1 to 3:30pm on New Year’s Eve. The pregame show and the game call will follow the live sports broadcast on WGN Radio.

UIC Adjunct Lecturer and historian Wally Podrazik joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan to look back at the notable figures we lost in 2024.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about his latest book EAT YOUR AGE! It’s never too late to change your lifestyle to live better and be healthier.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to radio legend Kevin Matthews about holiday traditions with his family, along with Jim Short’s predictions for the Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks game.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about scams to be aware of when purchasing gift cards from the store. Steve also highlights other scams and risks to keep an eye on during the holiday season and emphasizes the importance of knowing the return policy of the company you are sending your product back to.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the 35th anniversary of holiday film classic ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation with special guests Chevy Chase (Clark Griswold), Beverly D’Angelo (Ellen Griswold) and look back at Dave’s conversation with Johnny Galecki (Rusty Griswold).