Bob Sirott

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. We remember Todd Beamer and the heroics of others on United Airlines Flight 93 on 9/11. Later on, we look back at Milt Pappas’ near-perfect game, The Beatles 1st show in Chicago, and more!

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to give an VMAs preview. Then Cindy talks about Keith Urban’s upcoming new album, more Jurassic Park coming, and more! Then Dean gives his top streaming picks!

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to discuss COVID on the rise again and if losing taste and smell are symptoms of COVID or do you only lose that after getting COVID. Dr. Marty also talks about if you need a vaccine if you recently got COVID.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War. Joseph talks about what he thought of former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris stances on Ukraine and shares what other Ukrainians are thinking. You can find more updates on Joseph’s […]

WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek joins Bob Sirott to discuss last night’s debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris and share his thoughts. Kellie Meyer, Washington Correspondent in NewsNation’s Washington D.C. Bureau, joins Bob Sirott to share reaction from Philadelphia and talk about the potential of a 2nd debate between former […]

On Tuesday September 11th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Kellie Meyer, Washington Correspondent in NewsNation’s Washington D.C. Bureau, joins Bob Sirott to preview tonight’s debate between Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

David Katzmaier, Personal Tech at CNET, joins Bob Sirott to talk recap the Apple Event from yesterday. David talks about if it is worth it to upgrade to the new iPhone 16, what new features he likes about the new Apple Watch, and new upgrades to Airpods.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about U2 concert film in Las Veags, Sting is touring and released a new song, remembering James Earl Jones and more.

Pat Tomasulo, WGN TV’s Morning Sports Anchor, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his 10th annual “Laugh Your Face Off” show, coming up Saturday September 21st, which will help raise money for The Facial Pain Research Foundation for the fight against Trigeminal Neuralgia, a nerve disorder doctors classify as one of the worst pains known […]

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War. Joseph talks about 3 weeks of drone attacks throughout Ukraine and what we need to know about the recent drone attack from Ukraine on Moscow, which was one of the biggest on […]

On Tuesday September 10th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what is rebound COVID and how to fight against it. Later on, Dr. Bohmer talks about when to get your flu shot and West Nile Virus.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War. Joseph talks about debris being found from Russian drones in Romania, Latvia, and Poland and the concern that raises. Later on, Joseph talk about meeting Ukrainian Olympians and Paralympians. You can find more […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice having a big box office weekend, new Sopranos documentary “Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos,” new role for Laura Dern, and more!

On Monday September 9th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

One of the most anticipated seasons in Chicago Bears history begins this Sunday at Solider Field when they host the Tennessee Titans. The fanbase has been salivating over their new franchise quarterback, additional playmakers on offense, and a defense that finished as one of the best units in the sport last season. The concession stand […]

Allan Lichtman, Distinguished Professor of History at American University, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, for a retrospective on his past presidential predictions and they analyze his metrics for making those predictions.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Among today’s topics, we are looking at Taylor Swift’s return to show support for the Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce, Michael Keaton returning to his roots, and we get a very graphic picture painted […]

Jay Winuk, co-founder of 9/11 Day and MyGoodDeed, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, for a special feature on something very close to every Chicagoan and American. For the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, 1,500 volunteers will be at the Great Hall from 7:30am to 6pm at Chicago’s Union Station packing […]