As we pay tribute to the many brave generations who have fallen serving our country, we’ll discuss how we are taking care of our veterans and their families as Dave Plier welcomes Dr. David Shulkin, US Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3359132/3359132_2017-05-29-072632.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

Dave Plier, Dave Schwan and Roger Badesch talk about the US Copyright Law in 1790, the rare moment where The Cubs traded players in the middle of a doubleheader in 1922, the day President Kennedy announced plans to reach the moon, the tragic American Airlines DC-10 crash on takeoff in 1979, the day the World War II Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. in 2004 and when Oprah aired her final show in 2011.

President of Carson Entertainment and Johnny Carson’s nephew Jeff Sotzing joins Dave Plier to talk about producing the original ‘Tonight Show’, behind the scenes, the salt mines where the Carson archives are preserved.   Who was your favorite character Johnny Carson played on ‘The Tonight Show’?

Bill Zehme, one of the most successful and influential magazine writers and biographers of his generation, joins Dave to talk about his exclusive post-Tonight Show interview with Johnny Carson and a comprehensive look at his life in and out of show business.   What is your favorite ‘Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ moment?

May 22nd marks the 25th anniversary of the final ‘Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ and to celebrate, Dave Plier welcomes legendary bandleader Doc Severinsen to talk about leading the Tonight Show Band, working with Johnny, his fashion statements, favorite moments filling in for Ed McMahon, touring on the road and remembering the day that Johnny left us.

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan discuss the writing of the U.S. Constitution, the founding of The American Red Cross, Mickey Mouse’s first appearance, Canada Dry Ginger Ale is introduced, the anti-trust Microsoft lawsuit, the very first Mother’s Day and a salute to television’s ‘most memorable moms’ by decade.

Dave talks to author and historian Greg Borzo about his new book ‘Chicago’s Fabulous Fountains’, providing fascinating histories and behind-the-scenes stories of these underappreciated artistic and architectural treasures of the Windy City; as well as a focus on the 90th Anniversary of Buckingham Fountain.

Dave and Roger discuss the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the reality that no American Presidency has been immune from scandal.

Dave, Roger, Tom Hush and listeners talk about first jobs, the recent jobs report of unemployment rates hitting an all-time low in nearly a decade and what people earn in various professions.

Dave and Frank Orrall of Chicago’s Poi Dog Pondering talks about the band’s origins, bringing people together with music and food, and their upcoming appearance at The Arcada Theater on Saturday May 13th. For tickets visit arcadalive.com or poidogpondering.com   What is your favorite Poi Dog Pondering song?