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CEO of World Business Chicago Phil Clement joins Bob Sirott to talk about their initiative called Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050, describing it as a contest to submit designs for the future of Chicago’s changing architecture. He shares details about some of his favorite submissions and how they can turn these ideas into reality.

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about the weekend box office numbers, the success of YouTube creators in Hollywood, and why audiences are becoming bored with the superhero franchises. He also shares details about the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding and his review of “Peter Asher: Everywhere Man.”

On July 6th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Andrew Patti from Barrio Queen joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to deepen the connection between Chicago and the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. Andrew prepares for his first visit to Wrigley Field for a Cubs game, and gets ready to celebrate the 4th of July with El Bandido Yankee Tequila.

Jenn Jolly, tech reporter, founder of Techish.com, and host of the Techishly Jenn podcast, joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the technological advancements made in the World Cup, including sensors placed in each ball that sends signals to computers hundreds of times every second.

Carson Coffman, co-founder of Wanna Parlay, joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to join in the excitement of the World Cup with their betting tools, including an AI-generated parlay.

World Champion BBQ Pitmaster and man behind Blues Hog BBQ Tim Scheer joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott. They prepare for 4th of July weekend with Blues Hog, and give listeners tips on how to make the most of their summer barbecue.

David Vrabel, better known as Nascarcasm on social media, joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to prepare for NASCAR’s takeover of Chicagoland Speedway on the 4th of July weekend. Vrabel goes into how he made his rise as a prominent NASCAR troll, so much so that he landed a job out of it.

SJ Luedtke, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer for Navy Pier, joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss the fireworks display Navy Pier is preparing for ahead of the 4th of July. The 15-minute performance will be started at 10:00 p.m., and more information can be found at Navy Pier.

Auto racing analyst and television host Rutledge Wood joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about Fun Times Soda Pop. Inspired by his youngest daughter’s allergy to synthetic dyes, Wood created a line of natural sodas with no caffeine that is available around Chicago.

Celebrity chef, television host and author Sunny Anderson joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to aid listeners prepare for the 4th of July with some of the best tips for summer barbecues through great bites and cold drinks!

Chai Lee, National Director of the Chilled Magazine Ambassador Network, joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about some of the best frozen cocktails people can enjoy to beat the summer heat ahead of the 4th of July, and dive into some of Chicago’s best eats.

John Eaton, Vice President for Complex Care for the Wounded Warrior Project, and Dr. Jessica Maples Keller, associate professor at Emory University, join Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the history of the Wounded Warrior Project, and talk about ways people can get involved ahead of America’s 250th birthday. For more information, […]

Jeff Junior, founder and CEO of Trajan Wealth, joins Bob Sirott to discuss doing a mid-year check up when it comes to keeping track of your taxes and what the Augusta Rule is. He also explains who is more likely to overpay for their mortgage and how Trajan Wealth’s “Serve The Brave” program helps veterans.

Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Comcast’s plan to split from NBCUniversal and if this could impact what we watch on TV. He also discusses iHeartMedia staff cuts and Gregory Royal Pratt’s new gig on FOX 32.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about an alert from the Chicago Police about impersonators, fake service representatives, and how to find reputable transportation apps. He also shares details about only sending money to people you know on Zelle, fake ads created that focus on a cure for Alzheimer’s, […]

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Taste Of Chicago Starts Wednesday. Here’s A Sneak Peek Of What To Eat: The food fest returns to its mid-summer slot next week with more than 100 vendors serving everything from arroz con gandules to […]

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about the upcoming “Minions & Monsters” movie, AI recreation of Gene Wilder’s voice, and the production of “Heat 2.” She also discusses when you can watch “The Devil Wears Prada 2” […]

Keith Butala, Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager – Leveraged Finance & Structured Products at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to explain how inflation, interest rates, and AI are reshaping business strategy. He discusses pricing pressures, workforce challenges, and how small and mid-sized companies are adapting to remain competitive...

On July 2nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about the upcoming Ronnie Spector biopic and Glen Powell’s movie “Homewreckers.” She also talk about Kevin Costner’s initial fate on “Yellowstone” and why people are confused about the finale of “The [&#...

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Supreme Court’s latest decisions before the end of the term, including the upholding of birthright citizenship, the ban on transgender athletes in sports, and the approval of late arriving mail-in ballots. She also discusses the Illinois case that the Supreme Court will look […]

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Tom Skilling Improvises His Way Through Cameo On ‘The Bear’: Chicago’s favorite weatherman said he thoroughly enjoyed making an appearance on the show’s penultimate episode — in which he was given […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s guilty verdict, the famous golfer who got struck by lightening, Cookie Monster’s Wrigley Field visit, and more.

On July 1st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: