Wendy Snyder

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about other foods that are linked to the cyclospora outbreak and if this is something that will go away on its own. He also discusses the popularity of protein-rich […]

Brookfield’s Galloping Ghost Arcade co-founder Doc Mack joins Wendy Snyder (filling in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how he discovered his passion for video games and building up the largest video game arcade in the world. He also discusses his upcoming appearance at Fan Expo Chicago and what games you’ll be able to play […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: 22 Years Later, Dave Matthews Bus Poop Incident Makes Chicagoans Laugh — And Groan: Dave Matthews’ tour bus emptied its 800-pound septic tank on people […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about another successful box office weekend for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” as well as how Seth Rogan’s “The Invite” did. He also shares his review of “One Night Only” and update on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Charlie Roumeliotis and Eli Berk start the show recapping Wendy’s wild dream and how it led her to ask how everyone first started listening to music. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Oakville, Alabama. Dr. Michael Lou, Medical Director for Hospitalists at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins […]

Eli Berk, sports producer, anchor, and producer of Wendy Snyder’s Sunday Morning, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.

Dr. Michael Lou, Medical Director for Hospitalists at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. Dr. Lou discusses the latest on cyclospora and dives into the best ways to get your supply of vitamin D.

Stefanie O’Connell, author of The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up — and Then Pushes Them Down, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, on Your Money Matters to discuss the differences in treatment between genders in the workplace over ambition.

Jake Hayes, owner of Deep Roots Native Nursery, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, on Your Money Matters to discuss how he started his business and how he is now growing over 7000 native plants and nearly 30 species available for purchase. They also discuss the importance of habitat restoration and how it has […]

This week on the Business of Good presented by BCU: Drip and Culture. Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, shares how their “socially minded coffee” helps create a warm community feel for the people of Waukegan. To learn more about how BCU can help you with your banking, visit www.bcu.org.

Allie Kelly, Economy Reporter at Business Insider, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Jon Hansen, on Your Money Matters to discuss people who lived on basic income and whether they had a choice about what to do with their money. They also talk about the major challenges US homeowners and renters face in the current market.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Mark Carman and Eli Berk start the show with a Lollapalooza update ahead of the festival’s final day and try to unpack what makes a good band name. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Hilo, HI. Mike Humphrey, PT, CSCS, joins Wendy for this week’s health update. […]

Mike Humphrey, PT, CSCS, from Northwestern Medicine joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss back-to-school health tips, including injury prevention as fall sports begin to start their seasons. They also give a Chicago Sports Injury Report and answer listener questions.

Eli Berk, sports producer, anchor, and producer of Wendy Snyder’s Sunday Morning, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Patti Smith’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV, Macaulay Culkin stating that he’s in the early stages of a new Home Alone sequel, and Collin, doing his best to fill Mary’s shoes, asks, “what’s with” restaurants’ online menus.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Peter Greenberg Worldwide on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the frequency of airline stopovers, new international airline routes, and share his tips on getting more comfortable during flight.

Assistant Collections Manager in the Bird Division at the Field Museum and the Field Museum’s Director of the Chicago Peregrine Program Mary Hennen joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to share the love story of how Josephine, their female peregrine falcon with no mate, was introduced to a new male falcon named after […]

Executive Director of Share Food Share Love Food Pantry in Brookfield John Dumas joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight his organization and how it encourages gardeners to donate their surplus produce any day between the hours of 6am and 10pm. After, he explains the history and process that led the food […]

Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the current national average for gas prices and Americans’ reaction to it. She later addresses why July feels so expensive compared to other months. Price Trends for Chicago

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss the latest on the cyclospora outbreak, warning signs for heart failure, and the screening tests you should not blow off.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Jack Heinrich and Eli Berk start the show celebrating the return of Patrick Kane to Chicago, Blues Traveler’s performance at the Brookfield Zoo and the Savannah Bananas packing Wrigley Field all weekend. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ochopee, Florida. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern […]

Eli Berk, sports producer, anchor, and producer of Wendy Snyder’s Sunday Morning, joins Wendy Snyder for the latest installment of Two Truths and Eli. Wendy and crew have to figure out which news story is the fake one written by Eli.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Wrigley Field becoming the first MLB ballpark to be a certified autism center, the top 5 grocery stores for gluten-free shoppers, and their thoughts on the World Cup Halftime Show.

State Representative of the 41st District Janet Yang Rohr joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to update listeners on House Bill 45 which allows grocery store customers to receive digital coupons through nondigital and other accessible means. The bill, taking effect on January 1, 2027, is to ensure customers who may be visually […]

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Charlie Roumeliotis and Eli Berk start the show in awe of Connor Bedard’s new $75 million contract extension and ponder what they would splurge on if they had that kind of money. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Wapakoneta, Ohio. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern […]