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Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest entertainment headlines from throughout the week. Listen in while Alex shares details on a ‘Game of Thrones' movie coming to the big screen in 2029, the multi-Cam comedy ‘Happy Jack' starring Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen, Tom […]
Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Obama Center's Barbara Bates Retrospective Celebrates A Chicago Fashion Legend: Bates launched her clothing brand in 1986 and went on to style celebrities like Michael Jordan and Whitney Houston. She will […]
Chair, President and CEO of the Museum of Broadcast Communications Dave Plier joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share details on the latest Late Show With Stephen Colbert Museum Exhibit now displayed at the museum. Listen in while Dave shares what is being featured in the exhibit and Dave also announces that the […]
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist and host of the After Hours Podcast on the WGN Radio Podcast page, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss his latest episode featuring Max Fitzpatrick. They explore Max’s short film, Driven, and reflect on the enduring legacy of Max’s late father, the legendary Tony Fitzpatrick.
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest on the Lindsay Clancy trial, details on the reopening of the Cornell fraternity alleged gang rape investigation, what legal cases we should be keeping an eye out on and more.
Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest entertainment headlines from the weekend. Listen in while Alex shares details on ‘Reacher’, ‘Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s’ new season, ‘BlackBerry’ The Movie, the upcoming documentary ‘You Can See Everything,’ and more.
Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how the U.S. Department of Education is warning people an initiative that allows individuals to cut their interest rate temporarily ends this week. Listen in while Rae shares what you need to do in order to capitalize on […]
Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to talk about how the stock market is wrapping up a historically rough September for the year, with average stocks down 3 to 5 percent even though major headline indices remain relatively unchanged due to tech […]
Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Armitage County Fair Puts Chicago Twist On Downstate Tradition: La Luz And Sun Ra will perform at the event with 14 other musical acts. Hosted by comedian Maggie Winters, the two-day […]
Deputy Sports Editor at the Chicago Sun-Times Jeff Agrest joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss the local sports landscape. He chats about the upcoming NHL season, how to watch the Monday night Chicago Bears game as well as the Cubs and White Sox playoff games. Jeff also shares his postseason outlook for […]
Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest entertainment headlines from the weekend. Listen in while Alex shares details on some new debuts and strong performers in the box office such as ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’, ‘Resident Evil’, ‘Heart of the Beast’ and more. Alex also […]
Dr. Tom Moran, Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital, drops by the studio to join Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott). They break down the recent uptick in Legionnaires' disease and measles cases across Illinois. Plus, Dr. Moran shares the latest medical research on GLP-1 medications and how these drugs are showing potential in […]
This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, is joined by Jim Brown of Legacy Properties to talk about the right time to list your home. Next, Igor Murokh of Mr. Floor talks about those viral cleaning hacks that could potentially damage your floors and lead to costly repairs. Sitting shotgun is Tim […]
Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including former Yankee Bernie Williams joining the Buena Vista Social Club‘s band on Broadway, the price of gluten free pizza at Costco, and the new record for the longest Slim Jim.
Isabelle Jimenez, marketing manager with the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight the first ever Clark Street Live street festival happening in Wrigleyville from September 26th to the 27th.
Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the process of weaning off and eventually quitting opioids, and the relation between GLP-1’s and remedying addiction.
Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B show, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to preview the Bears' first home game of the 2026 season against the Minnesota Vikings.
Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Peter Greenberg Worldwide on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about how rising diesel prices are affecting not only the airline industry, but how they are affecting you, as a traveler. Peter also shares his idea for preventing intoxicated airline passengers for […]
Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to talk all things pets. Together, they address potty training Collin’s dog, Levi, and fear of fireworks and thunderstorms. Afterwards, Dr. Varble takes your pet questions.
Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to explain why higher energy prices, soaring diesel costs and rising mortgage rates are squeezing household budgets. They discuss how families may be spending roughly $900 more on energy, why those diesel costs ripple into […]
Andres Reyes, owner and president of Birrieria Ocotlan, joins Wendy Snyder for Foodie Friday to celebrate the Chicago institution's 53rd year and its recent national recognition from The New York Times as one of the country’s best Mexican restaurants. Reyes talks about the importance of family, and gives Wendy just a hint of a secret […]
Maura Daly, Chief External Affairs Officer of A Better Chicago, and Phil Mikhaylov, CEO and co-founder of Unicorn Auctions, join Wendy Snyder, sitting in for Lisa Dent, to discuss an extraordinary charity auction benefiting Chicago’s youth. The winning bidder will enjoy a private Chicago Blackhawks locker-room dinner with team legends, acclaimed chefs Paul Kahan and […]
This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, is joined by Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access, to highlight their “What’s Next For Mom and Dad” special hosted by Jon Hansen, then Sara Andreas of Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. talks about big savings, Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers talks bulk item hauling, and […]
Dr. Cynthia Paidipati, Board of Director for the IL Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the upcoming Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk. Dr. Paidipati tells Wendy how suicide impacts everyone, the importance of sharing stories and opening dialogue about mental health, […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder about the importance of getting the flu vaccine, when you should think about getting COVID and flu shots, how vaccine hesitancy is causing a rise in measles cases, and a new study that shows a pancreatic cancer drug may […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder about the importance of getting the flu vaccine, when you should think about getting COVID and flu shots, how vaccine hesitancy is causing a rise in measles cases, and a new study that shows a pancreatic cancer drug may […]
Dr. Cynthia Paidipati, Board of Director for the IL Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the upcoming Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk. Dr. Paidipati tells Wendy how suicide impacts everyone, the importance of sharing stories and opening dialogue about mental health, […]
Dr. Cynthia Paidipati, Board of Director for the IL Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the upcoming Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk. Dr. Paidipati tells Wendy how suicide impacts everyone, the importance of sharing stories and opening dialogue about mental health, […]
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder about the importance of getting the flu vaccine, when you should think about getting COVID and flu shots, how vaccine hesitancy is causing a rise in measles cases, and a new study that shows a pancreatic cancer drug may […]
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the economy being strong overall, his thoughts on Friday’s labor report, and the importance of communication at work. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain's, joins Wendy to talk about a variety of real estate stories including […]
Dane Neal (in for Wendy Snyder,) Rob LaFrentz (in for Dave Schwan,) Eli Berk (in for sports), and Jeff Carlin start the show trying trying to keep cool by thinking of winter. Seasoned TV host and motorsports personality, best known for hosting the hit show Floor Is Lava on Netflix & Top Gear USA, Rutledge […]
Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Dane Neal (covering for Wendy Snyder) for this week's health update. They discuss importance of getting a flu shot and answer some calls from listeners.
If you have tried gentle parenting and still feel like nothing works with your strong-willed child, this episode is for you. New to the show? Start with our Start Here playlist. Wendy Snyder was three years into motherhood, home with a colicky newborn and a three-year-old who got sent home from preschool on repeat, when she walked past a flyer for a free positive parenting class and took it as a sign. Fifteen years later, that same strong-willed daughter is a Division I beach volleyball player at a top ten school. In this conversation, Wendy and JoAnn get into why the strong will you are fighting is the exact trait that will carry your kid, and what has to shift in you first before any strategy will work. In this episode, you'll learn Why punishment, timeouts and "break their will early" advice backfire hardest on the kids they are aimed at The difference between a kid who is born strong-willed and a mild kid moving through a power surge season What autocratic parenting actually is, and why almost all of us absorbed some of it How releasing control over homework and grades produced a self-motivated straight A kid One tactical swap you can make today: replacing compliance statements with choices Resources mentioned in this episode Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home by Wendy Snyder Fresh Start Family Race to Nowhere, the documentary Wendy recommends for every public school parent The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, source of the subway story The 3 in 30 Podcast with Rachel Nielson, who introduced JoAnn and Wendy The Happy Mom Reset, our free class No Guilt Mom Inner Circle The Best Mom is a Happy Mom by JoAnn Crohn Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to https://heypolo.com/ngm or use code NGM and get 40% off your first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how the national debt as officially reached $40 trillion and address the increase in prices overall.
American true crime author, researcher, and collector Dr. Bill Kimberlin joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight the Serial Killer: The Exhibition tour which will be making its way to Cinespace Chicago Film Studios at 2428 W 15th St., Chicago.
Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Darth Vader’s thoughts on Flock cameras, a pug that won the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and Mary asks, “what’s with” weigh-ins at the doctor.
Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about an update on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and his review of “The End of Oak Street”. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Wendy to share details about events happening throughout the city this week, like the Chicago […]
Producer and recipe developer Nicole McLaughlin joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how she got her start at Allrecipes and her first time in front of the camera. She also shares her hack for making eggs more easy to peel, how to keep your chips crispy, and recipes for her big […]
Local filmmaker and former Green Mill bartender Paul Carr joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about his documentary, “The Green Mill: A Real Chicago Joint,” and some of his favorite musicians that performed there. He also shares what inspired him to create the documentary and when you can see a screening at […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Shedd Aquarium Takes In 4 More Rescued Beluga Whales From Shuttered Canadian Marine Park: The four belugas arrived at the Shedd Thursday morning, doubling the number of […]
Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Chicago's Fingerboarding Community Is Taking Off — On Tiny Skateboards: The miniature skateboard brand and youth organization TrapDecks has helped turn Chicago into a “mecca for fingerboarding.” How Nathaniel Mary Quinn […]
Author of The 12 Steps and Tales of Fellowship Tom Serritella joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about why he wanted to write this book and what prompted him to seek help to start his sobriety journey. He also discusses how he became a sponsor and where you can buy his book.
Director of The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare Skye Borgman joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss how this documentary focuses on the victims rather than the killer and what happened on the night of the murders. She also focuses on the victim statement made by Alivea Goncalves and what some of her future […]
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about an increase in storm chaser scams and how you can find reputable companies with the BBB. He also discusses how scammers are placing coupons in mailboxes and how they make money from it.
Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger update and how this could impact consumers. He also discusses whether or not we could see a sequel to the “Barbie” movie and John Cena’s role in “Coyote vs. Acme.”
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the jury selection for the Tupac Shakur murder trial and a Texas law that bans the sale of halal foods and the wearing of hijabs in public schools. She also shares details about a lawsuit against Gibson’s Steakhouse in […]
Amy Rynell, executive director of Active Transportation Alliance, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about this year’s Bike the Drive event, the history of the event, and how long the course is. She also discusses the landmarks you will see along the way, how to register, and the discount code you can […]
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the debut of Ringling Bros. at Soldier Field and the induction of Ernie Banks in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Comedian Pat McGann joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the White Sox giveaway dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, if they did anything special with the Pope’s seat at the park, as well as the atmosphere at the sold out stadium. He also shares details about his upcoming shows and what it’s […]