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Tripp Whetsell on ‘Norman Lear: His Life & Times’

Dave Plier ·

2025/01/26

Author and entertainment journalist Tripp Whetsell talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about Norman Lear and his new biography about the seven-decade career of a TV icon who created the gold standard for television comedies, producing shows that were the first to give underrepresented members of society an authentic prime-time voice, while encouraging audiences to […]

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Mike Rowe: ‘Something to Stand For’ streaming now,...

Dave Plier ·

2025/01/18

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Mike Rowe to talk about his upcoming custom-made 1962 Dodge Power Wagon auction to benefit the Mike Rowe Works Foundation and scholarships, his movie project “Something to Stand For’, the skilled labor recruiting crisis, his Knobel Whiskey brand and more. For more, mikeroweworks.org, somethingtostandfor.com and knobelspirits.com.

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Comedian Pat McGann: Chicago Theatre on Saturday...

Dave Plier ·

2025/01/18

Comedian Pat McGann joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview his LIVE show at the historic Chicago Theatre on Saturday, January 25, touring with his kids and more!

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Aaron Kall, Director of Debate for University of...

Dave Plier ·

2025/01/18

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.

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2025/01/18

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.

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Cheryl Scott previews ‘Countdown Chicago’, Dancing...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/27

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.

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Choose Chicago on New Year’s Eve fireworks, parties,...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/27

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.

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Kevin Powell co-hosts the New Year’s Eve pre-pre-game...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/27

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 […]

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Those we lost in 2024: Bob Newhart, Phil Donahue,...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/27

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.

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Dr. Ian Smith: Eat Your Age, Feel Younger, Be...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/26

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.

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Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews: Holidays with...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/26

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.

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Gift cards are being drained before they are sold

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/26

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 […]

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35th anniversary of ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/24

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).

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Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago: A...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/24

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier in studio to talk about the Generation to Generation Campaign, the announcement of the new Bishop-elects, Catholic Charities, and His Eminence’s ‘Christmas Message of Hope’.

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Garry Meier: TV’s merriest Christmas episodes, Santa...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/24

Radio legend Garry Meier joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to lament about the unfortunate co-existence of two holidays themes on one lawn, top TV holiday episodes and the importance of family memories.

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WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer: New TV special ‘A Celebration...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/21

WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about his new special, ‘A Celebration of Hanukkah,’ premiering Monday, December 23, 2024 at 8pm. For more, visit wttw.com/hanukkah.

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‘I Triple Dog Dare You to Listen!’: Dave Plier talks...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/21

Actor, director and producer Peter Billingsley joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the making of ‘A Christmas Story’, ‘A Christmas Story 2’, behind the scenes stories, original props he owns, and why the movie has become a Christmas classic.

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Celebrating the 99th birthday of living legend Dick...

Dave Plier ·

2024/12/14

To celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s 99th birthday, Dave shares his conversation with Dick about growing up in Danville, Ill., his entertainment journey in radio, Broadway, television, and the movies, and his longevity in life.

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Clowning around with Joey D’Auria, WGN-TV’s Bozo from...

Dave Plier ·

2024/11/28

Former WGN-TV Bozo, Joey D’Auria joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier in studio to talk about his experience as The World’s Most Famous Clown, his appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, his audition, behind the scenes stories, fellow cast members, voice acting and his love of Chicago.

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Thanksgiving grilling with Weber Grill Ambassador...

Dave Plier ·

2024/11/28

Weber Grill Ambassador Kevin Kolman talks turkey on your grill, sides and more! Weber.com

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