WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Dave Turin from the Discovery Channel’s ‘Gold Rush’ to talk about the season finale of ‘America’s Backyard Gold’, the importance of family and teamwork.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Tonya Abeln, Vice President of Communication for Churchill Downs and President of the Churchill Downs Foundation, about next week’s race, the activities, the horses, the traditions, and more.

Chris Poynter of Woodford Reserve joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, as Woodford is the presenting sponsor of the 150th Kentucky Derby, to talk about the Mint Julep, their 150th Commemorative Derby bottle, the legacy of their brand, and their historic distillery, a National Historic Landmark, and representing craftsmanship with a balance of historic heritage and modern practices.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Chicago’s history with Veronica Casados from The Chicago History Museum and Jeanne Long of Chicago Collections.

Karen Raymore, Executive Director of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Dave Plier to talk about beautiful Hocking Hills! Listen to learn about the scenic trails, caverns, lodges, and other features that make it a wonderful solo travel destination. Go to explorehockinghills.com for more!

WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen talks with Tesh Patel, owner of Best Western Plus Chicago Hillside, and Dan Scott, VP Posh Hospitality, Best Western Plus Bourbonnais. They share Best Western Hotels & Resorts throughout Illinois, multiple options along Route 66, the celebrity chef dining scene, Midwest to Southern Illinois attractions, and much more! For more, visit bestwestern.com.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks Spring Break, top destinations, travel tips, and last minute ideas with Pamela Holt, host of ME, MYSELF & THE WORLD: THE ART OF SOLO TRAVEL, now streaming on Amazon Prime and Go Traveler.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores Hollywood and the City of Angels as the Oscars air on Sunday. Dave welcomes Chris Heywood, Senior Vice President of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, discoverlosangeles.com; Levi Tinker, Chief Historian for the TCL (aka Graumann’s, Mann’s) Chinese Theatre and Mark Echeverria, one of the legacy owners of classic Hollywood restaurant Musso & Frank.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Heidi Bitar, the Regional Marketing Manager for Best Western Hotels & Resorts and Jason Salus, General Manager of Best Western Premier Park Hotel in Madison, about hotel amenities, the diverse locations and types of hotels throughout Wisconsin, things to do, and places to go. For more, visit bestwestern.com.

Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO of Destination DC (DDC) at Washington.org, explores our nation’s capital with WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, including a variety of interesting experiences, from learning about American history and government to seeing many of the most iconic sights in the country. This vibrant city is also home to great food, art, and cultural attractions.