The History of WGN

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In a nearly 90-minute podcast, Radio Hall of Famer Chuck Schaden talks to Dave Plier about the history of WGN including the launch of call letters W-G-N when the Chicago Tribune assumed control of WJAZ, The Zenith Edgewater Beach Hotel station in 1924, the first Cubs broadcast, the Scopes Monkey Trial, the groundbreaking programs and events that launched the legendary station, its association with the Mutual Broadcasting Company, stories about Quin Ryan, Jack Brickhouse, Wally Phillips and a special appearance by WGN legend Orion Samuelson. LISTEN HERE

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