WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates five decades of award-winning animated series ‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ and shares his 2018 interview with the late Bob Dorough, award-winning musician, whose songs helped teach children that ‘Knowledge is Power’. Schoolhouse Rock! includes the songs ‘I’m Just a Bill’, ‘Conjunction Junction’ and ’Three’s the Magic Number’.

Nick Friedman, Executive Producer of ‘Bezos: The Beginning,’ joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the new movie telling the story of Jeffrey Bezos, then a 31-year-old hedge fund manager who quits his job. With the support of his wife and borrowed money from his father, he moves across the country to launch his dream […]

Country Music Hall of Famer Wynonna Judd joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about her mother’s legacy, parental relationships, her music and a new tour celebrating The Judds featuring Martina McBride, Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile and more. For tickets, visit thejudds.com.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes WGN-TV’s Mike Lowe on his 12 part series on the 75th Anniversary of WGN Television, the research the history and legacy of the faces in front of the camera and behind the scenes. The 75th WGN TV features air Thursdays during the News at Nine.

Entertainment legend Pat Boone joins Dave to celebrate 88 years on the planet, 70 years in show business, hosting his own ABC television series “The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom,” which featured top-name guests including Ella Fitzgerald, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Connie Frances, Roy Rogers, Frankie Avalon, and Tony Bennett, among many others. Among his numerous awards […]

Dolly McCarthy, publisher of BeLocal NW Chicagoland, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about her upcoming comedy night to benefit Chicago’s The Yard Foundation on Friday February 3, 2023 with two shows at 6:30pm and 9pm at Moretti’s in Edison Park. Comedians include Mike Toomey from the WGN Morning News, radio’s Brian Noonan, Peggy […]

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Cubs great Ryan Dempster on the return of the Cubs Convention this weekend, spring training, the investments made in the off-season in hopes of returning to contention, and his talk show ‘Off the Mound’ on the Marquee Sports Network.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to photographer Jeff Lowenthal and author Robert Schaffner about their new book, showcasing the legendary Fleetwood Mac blues session at Chicago’s Chess Studios in January 1969.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks actress India de Beaufort on the reboot of NBC’s ‘Night Court’ premiering Tuesday January 17th on NBC.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about starting the new year right, the power of intermittent fasting, and 9 mood boosters to get you through the winter.