Bob Sirott

Wall Street Journal reporter Dave Michaels joins Bob Sirott to talk about ongoing lawsuits that involve Live Nation and Ticketmaster and where those cases currently stand. He also explains what could happen once these cases are resolved and the trend of popular artists selling batches of cheaper tickets.

Author of All the Leaves Are Brown: How the Mamas & the Papas Came Together and Broke Apart, Scott Shea, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the band originally wanted to perform Folk music and the quality of their recording sessions with producer Lou Adler. He also shares details about how their own relationships […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share an update on the Lindsay Clancy trial and the conviction of the Tupac Shakur murder defendant. She also shares details about why the FTC is suing Amazon and an update from the Supreme Court concerning the White House ballroom construction.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the invention of the zipper, the death of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kanye West’s performance at Soldier Field, and more.

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: Italian Beef On The Go? New ‘Beef Stand' Walk-Up Window Opening In Wicker Park's Rainbow Cone: Buona Beef is bringing a limited menu to the Rainbow Cone on Division […]

On September 2nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh said about interest rates and why most of the attention continues to stay on Nvidia. He also discusses the current state of personal income and spending and the increase of corporate profits.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how to handle different types of messages you get on your phone or computer, including messages about a compromised password, allowing certain notifications, and updating software. He also shares how to spot red flags for a potential fake message and answers this week’s genius […]

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: $5,000 To Park At Rate Field? Scammers Strike Unsuspecting Credit Card Users In Ballpark Lot: Nearly a dozen fans report being duped by fake parking attendants, who made fraudulent […]

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 an update on Lionel Richie’s hospitalization and when we can expect to see “Hooters: The Movie” in either theaters or on streaming services. She also shares details about what we can […]

On September 1st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Co-founder of the American Center for Cures, Lou Weisbach, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his business strategy when looking at how we can start to eliminate diseases and the progress he has made in the last eight months with a research community. He also discusses his plan to help keep the Bears at Soldier […]

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the vaccine that is linked to a lower dementia risk, the FDA’s approval of a pill for pancreatic cancer, and the study of the impact of excess belly fat in older adults. He also discusses other […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about the weekend box office numbers, his review of “Coyote vs. Acme,” and Anne Hathaway joining Tom Cruise on a sequel to “Days of Thunder.” Bob also mentions a couple upcoming performances from Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues and the death of voice-over actor Joel Cory.

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Jump In West Side Shootings Alarms Neighbors, But Activists Hope Longterm Drop Continues: West Side neighborhoods led the way in Chicago's historic shooting reduction last year. That trend has largely continued until a noticeable uptick […]

On August 31st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about Dolly Parton’s financial decisions that helped lead her to success and the advice she shared from her mother. Some of Dolly’s own strategies include investing is smart decisions for her and having multiple revenues of income. Marianne joins Bob for a […]

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Bob Sirott to talk about the upcoming opening of Soul & Smoke in Evanston, the closing of Hackney’s on Lake, and her review of Mister Tiger in West Town. She also shares what some of her favorite dishes are at Longman & Eagle, as well as Bob’s special sandwich […]

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: Pope Leo Given His Own White Sox ‘Pope Hat' During Visit With South Side Priest: The world's most famous Sox fan was gifted a nicer version of the pope-style hats passed […]

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 movies coming out this weekend, Ryan Gosling’s new role as Bamm-Bamm in a “Flintstones” live action reboot, and a “30 Rock” reunion. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose […]

On August 28th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Bensenville's Village President Frank DeSimone joins Bob Sirott to share details about their summer concert series and their famous Halloween displays, as well as a few of his favorite local businesses. He also discusses the services they offer to seniors and what the most rewarding aspects of his job are.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain why you should be cautious of ads on social media and why you shouldn’t be quick to close out of a webpage. He also talks about how scammers are impersonating government agencies and answers listener questions.

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Network Of Bike Lanes Coming To Portage Park With Work Starting This Fall: Part of the Portage Park Neighborhood Bike Network, the new lanes and neighborhood greenways will start being installed this fall. Gingie, River […]

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 possibility of having a popular reality show set in Chicago and Barbra Streisand’s books for kids. She also shares details about the 75th anniversary of “I Love Lucy” and the […]

Eric Lien, Senior Vice President and Director of Treasury Management & Client Experience at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich in today's Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to explain how treasury teams are evolving into strategic advisors that help businesses manage cash flow, reduce risk, and plan for growth. Eric discusses the rising threat of fraud, the impact of interest rate uncertainty, how […]

On August 27th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of Dolly Parton’s best movies, including “9 To 5” and “Steel Magnolias,” and the chemistry she had with her fellow actors. Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, also joins Bob to share the memories […]

Dr. Ian Grant, behavioral neurologist at Northwestern Medicine's Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer's Disease Center, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a blood test that can detect Alzheimer’s disease, which was recently approved by the FDA. He explains how similar tests are used at Northwestern and how doctors can use this test to personalize treatment plans.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Tom Skilling’s first total solar eclipse, the final ChicagoFest, The Beatles at Comiskey Park, and more.

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: O'Hare Flyer Train Would Bring Visitors From Airport To Downtown In Just 15 Minutes: The express train, which plans to use dedicated freight tracks, aims to launch in the next five […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the most recent U.S. crime numbers and if there is enough evidence for the jury to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murder. She also discusses the striking down the ban on visas for 75 countries by a federal judge and why Illinois agreed to pause […]

What if we told you that a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon has developed a muscle, joint and tissue relief balm from cabbages? Dr. Mark Sokolowski joined Bob Sirott to talk about Cabb Dab – how he came up with the idea, how cabbage leaves reduce inflammation, how he recommends using Cabb Dab, and where […]

On August 26th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Cook County Deputy Chief of Staff for Health Matt Richards joins Bob Sirott to talk about the county’s partnership with Undue Medical Debt to help forgive the debt of Cook County residents under the Medical Debt Relief Initiative. He discusses who is eligible for medical debt forgiveness, where the money comes from, and if taxes […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what some of the most common causes for technology troubles are and how you can try to fix them. Some issues that are easily fixable are reconnecting to the internet and clearing storage on your device.

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: How Old Style Won — And Lost — Its Hold On Chicago: The Wisconsin-brewed lager was long associated with Chicago dives and, of course, the Cubs. But its popularity […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the state of oil prices and stocks after Treasury Secretary Bessent’s speech and how the trade war with Canada will impact the economy. He also discusses why stocks tied to AI are dropping and the recent update […]

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 third season of “The Pitt,” a sequel for “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” a new Netflix film from Cameron Diaz. She also shares details about the filming […]

On August 25th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Dan Hampton is performing with his band at Foster Fest this weekend. ‘Hamp’ joined Bob Sirott and Kevin Wells to preview the event, and share details on how to buy tickets. The guys also discuss the Bears’ second preseason game, and what to expect from the […]

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how AI is used in the healthcare field and which way is the most accurate to get your blood pressure reading. He also explains how athletes use eye-training technology that also supports […]