Episodes

  • Joseph Lindsley leaving Ukraine to spread message about the war

    Joseph Lindsley leaving Ukraine to spread message about the war
    May 14 2026
    Joseph Lindsley, Editor in Chief of Under Fire News, joins Bob Sirott to discuss why he will be leaving Ukraine for a period of time and what he plans on doing before he returns. He also talks about a recent missile and drone attack by Russia on Kyiv and what he predicts for the war going […]
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  • Celebrate Father’s Day with the latest technology

    Celebrate Father’s Day with the latest technology
    May 19 2026
    Consumer technology journalist and host of WGN Radio’s Techishly Jenn, Jennifer Jolly, joins Bob Sirott to share some of her favorite Father’s Day tech gifts. Jolly reviews products that she recently tried out such as the Dreamie Smart Alarm Clock, Oura Ring 4, and the Thermacell Mosquito Repeller. She also talks about a fun feature on your […]
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  • Extremely Local News: You can visit all of the city’s restaurants from ‘The Bear’

    Extremely Local News: You can visit all of the city’s restaurants from ‘The Bear’
    May 19 2026
    Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Chicago Is 2nd Worst City For Mosquitoes. How Bad Will This Summer Be?: Orkin Pest Control ranked Chicago No. 2 in the United States in mosquito activity over the […]
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  • The Entertainment Report: George Lucas, Bette Midler, and Matt LeBlanc

    The Entertainment Report: George Lucas, Bette Midler, and Matt LeBlanc
    May 19 2026
    Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a couple new shows on Netflix, and a drama series featuring Matt LeBlanc. She also shares details about Bette Midler’s magical movie […]
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  • Will the Fed hike rates by the end of the year?

    Will the Fed hike rates by the end of the year?
    May 19 2026
    Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the jump in consumer and producer prices, as well as the most recent stock market averages. He also explains why it doesn’t look like the Fed will cut or increase interest rates for the foreseeable future.
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  • Associated Bank Market Outlook: 05/19/26

    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 05/19/26
    May 19 2026
    On May 19th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
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  • Bob Sirott remembers Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis

    Bob Sirott remembers Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis
    May 18 2026
    The Billy Goat Tavern has a storied history in Chicago. From baseball curses, to Saturday Night Live sketches, the ‘Lincoln Tavern’ (Billy Goat’s original name) certainly has come a long way. Unfortunately, the longtime owner of Billy Goat, Sam Sianis, died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family on Friday morning. He was 91. Bob […]
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  • What are some myths about lung cancer?

    What are some myths about lung cancer?
    May 18 2026
    Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to discuss what we should know about hantavirus, if electrolyte water packets have any benefits, and why doctors are finding lung cancer in younger patients. He also talks about an easy solution to alleviate allergies, an update on Ebola […]
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