WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Secretary Pete Buttigieg to talk about infrastructure projects in the Midwest and around the country, a year from the East Palestine Ohio train derailment and congress’ failure to pass new legislation, plus Dave and Pete discuss the importance of AM radio in cars. A bipartisan bill currently before the U.S. Senate, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has already passed the Senate Commerce Committee, and it seems likely that legislation will soon be passed to keep AM radio in new vehicles. The act is waiting for full Senate approval.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Steve Hill, CEO & President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, about the Super Bowl, new hotels, restaurants, The Sphere, and more.

Carol Hoffman from the Shawnee Forest Country Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the events surrounding the total eclipse of the sun happening on April 8, 2024. Plus, they talk about their upcoming wine and food pairing weekends, and passports! Visit southernmostillinois.com for more!

Kate Lieto, Associate VP of Marketing, Experience Grand Rapids and Bill Kirk, the Communications Director at Downtown Grand Rapids join ‘On the Map’ host Dave Plier to talk about ‘The World of Winter’ happening now through March 10, 2024, things to do and places to go around town, their Culture Pass, Brewsader Passport, Flights of Flavor and more! Visit experiencegr.com and worldofwintergr.com.

Oh, fudge! Lead Tour Guide Bill Schmidt from A Christmas Story House joins Dave Plier to share everything you can see at the original Christmas classic location, including a chance to sleep in Ralphie and Randy’s beds! To visit this holiday favorite, visit achristmasstoryhouse.com.

Carol Hoffman from the Shawnee Forest Country Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the holiday happenings planned for this year and the total eclipse of the sun happening on April 8, 2024, with events surrounding this rare event! Visit southernmostillinois.com for more!

Laura Rush from the Geneva Chamber of Commerce joins Dave Plier to talk about exploring the winter sights of Geneva, IL including shopping at The Little Traveler, a visit to the Herrington Inn & Spa, joining the annual Christmas Walk, spending time with Santa, and so much more. With so much to do, visit genevachamber.com!

WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen fills in for Dave Plier and welcomes Sonya Nash, Executive Director of the Shipshewana Visitors Center, to talk about the Shipshewana Amish Country Winter Experience, the lighting of Shipshewana, light parade, and so much more! See the full list of special events at Visitshipshewana.org. And don’t forget you can enter to win a weekend getaway to Shipshewana compliments of LaGrange County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Stephanie Klett from visitlakegeneva.com to talk about the fun things to explore this fall, Oktoberfest, places to stay, great dining experiences, and more!

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier explores the fall color of Bennington, Vermont with Jeanne Mintrone, Executive Director of BetterBennington.com; and Stowe, Vermont, the home of the Trapp Family Lodge with Carrie Simmons, Executive Director of gostowe.com.