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Radio Guest List—Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, Illinois—April 9, 2016

Locations in this article:  London, England

lincoln2This week’s broadcast of the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show comes from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. Springfield played a prominent role in the life and career of Abraham Lincoln, yet many are unaware that it is also home to Lincoln’s Tomb. Museum Curator Dr. James Cornelius joins us to talk about the history of the museum, along with the similarities of today’s politics with the politics of Lincoln’s time.

Travel speaker and author Doug Lanksy drops by to chide travelers’ expectations of a “perfect travel experience”—where’s the fun in that? State Journal Register Senior Reporter Dave Bakke drops by to prove that fact is truly stranger than fiction, from a millionaire-to-be-hermit to a donut destined for eternity. There’s all of that and more, when the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show comes from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

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Ryan Prehn, Superintendent of Illinois State Historical Sites, discusses some of the area’s lesser-known facts, including the history of Cahokia Mounds, a city that in 1300 rivaled the population of London.

James Langfelder, Mayor of Springfield, elaborates on the impact Abraham Lincoln left on Springfield, and how his political legacy continues to this day.

Barry Helmerichs, Springfield Fire Chief, recommends some of his favorite eateries, including the famous Springfield Horseshoe. Yes, you’ll need aspirin.

Fritz Klein, Lincoln impersonator, shares some of the surprises he experienced while researching his role, along with his opinion of what Lincoln would think of today’s political environment.

David Bakke, Senior Reporter at The State Journal Register, discusses the haunts where he finds his story ideas, and keeps us laughing with stories from the fringes.

Doug Lanksy, Travel Speaker and Author, drops by to discuss travelers’ mindsets, and what makes a trip perfect.

Dr. James Cornelius, Curator of the Lincoln Presidential Museum, elaborates on the constant discovery of new Lincoln materials, including the President’s reading list.

Michael Higgins, Chef and Owner at Maldaner’s Restaurant, drops by to discuss his upcoming seasonal menus, and how he combines local favorites with farm-to-table twists.

By Tim Hill for PeterGreenberg.com