



Bon Appetit!
Greg and Dan talk with Ashley Schreck, Director of Marketing at EPIC, and renowned chef Leah Cohen about the upcoming Bon Appetit, celebrating its 15th year on March 19th from 6:30–9:00 PM at the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino. The evening will feature cooking demonstrations, raffles, auctions, a book sig…

Real Steel, Real Impact!
Greg and Dan talk with Betty Joe Lee about the mission of Peoria's Real Steel, which focuses on empowering youth ages 12–24, both young men and women. She explains the history of the organization, its goal of creating a safe and supportive environment for kids, and its important mission of helping …

Flying Veterans to Honor!
Greg and Dan talk with Luke Rosenbaum about the history and mission of the Greater Peoria Honor Flight. They discuss fundraising efforts while keeping costs low, the logistics behind organizing the flights, and the upcoming trips scheduled for April 7th, May 26th, September 8th, and October 20th. L…

Music, Dance & a Mission!
Greg and Dan talk with Ruthie Bertram about the upcoming Maggie's Irish Fest on Friday, March 13th from 4-9 PM at Holy Family School. She shares the story of Maggie and how the Maggie Bertram Foundation supports kindergarten through 12th grade fine arts programs in her honor. The event will feature…

Independence Needs a Voice!
Greg and Dan talk with Sheldon Schaefer about the challenges independent candidates face getting on the ballot in Illinois. They discuss how difficult it is to meet the requirements and what this could mean for the upcoming Township of Peoria election on March 17, 2026.

Manufacturing Readiness!
Greg and Dan talk with Chris Setti about the Illinois Defense Manufacturing Consortium and the military in Peoria. They discuss how the program supports and grows manufacturing careers in the defense industry, the importance of readiness, and ensuring supplies are prepared when needed.

Truth in the News!
Greg and Dan talk with Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about the continuing battle between information and disinformation. He explains how people can determine what’s true by carefully vetting sources, checking the credibility of information, and comparing multiple perspectives when reading news o…

Market Moves & Geopolitics!
Dan talks with Steve Houlihan about the Dow Jones Industrial Average, employment trends, and geopolitical disruptions. He shares why he’s fairly optimistic for 2026, explains the psychology of investing, when to buy, and how Federal Reserve moves and global uncertainty impact the market.

The War Within the War!
Dan talks with Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about the idea of “the war within the war” and how cyber activity is playing a major role in current Middle East conflicts. He explains how hacking into control systems, digital communications, and targeting technology are being used behind the scenes…

Hoops Take the Spotlight!
Greg and Dan talk to Jim Rochford about the upcoming All-Star Game on Sunday, March 15th at Illinois Central College Main Campus. They discuss the athletes who will be participating, their backgrounds, and what fans can expect from the event. Tickets are $5 at the door. The schedule includes a cam…