Bob Sirott

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Our Lady of the Angels school fire, the birth of Patrick Kane, the growing popularity of Malort, and more.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty talks about why the number of COVID cases continues to increase. She also discusses a spike of respiratory illnesses in China and a new treatment for sickle cell disease.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why Donald Trump will testify in his civil trial and the importance of former Vice President Mike Pence’s notes. She also discusses why a Hinsdale mother is suing her son’s school, Derek Chauvin’s prison incident, and a New York law that bans discrimination based […]

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: Sox Park Hosting Drive-Thru Christmas Display With 1 Million Lights: The display, put on by Light of Christmas, aims to bring a new holiday tradition to Chicago. You Can Help My […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about where you can watch the last season of ‘The Crown’ and new shows coming to streaming services. We also hear about Dean’s streaming picks, what Jimmy Kimmel thinks of Black Friday shopping, […]

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including hostage situations between Russia and Ukraine, as well as multiple smaller attacks on Ukraine throughout the night. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his […]

On November 29th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Executive Director of the Port Ministries, David Gonzalez, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the organization’s goals, how they achieve them, and who they are supporting. He also discusses the benefits of supporting non-profit organizations and how you can help.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss possible Oscar nominations for ‘The Color Purple’ and where you could be able to watch Taylor Swift’s concert movie. She also talks about what Kim Kardashian’s daughter, North, said about one of her […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how TikTok has become a popular source of news, behind Facebook, and what news people are looking for. He also discusses what age groups prefer to get their news from TikTok, the differences between misinformation and disinformation, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about possible rate cuts next year and what the PCE numbers indicate. He also explains why consumer spending has increased and why investors should be concerned about interest rate cuts.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including power outages in Russia and southern Ukraine, as well as whether or not certain weapons are impacted by the snow and rain. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To […]

On November 28th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Bob Sirott’s Breakfast Club welcomes a popular steakhouse in Geneva, FoxFire! Some of their delicious menu items include “The Curt,” prime rib egg rolls, Pittsburgh Ribeye, and chopped salad with El Niño dressing.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss when Taylor Swift’s concert movie will be available on streaming services, whether or not we will see a ‘Barbie’ sequel, and Dean’s review of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ at the Paramount Theatre. They also […]

Certified Consulting Hypnotist Shawn Mossell joins Bob Sirott to discuss breathing exercises you can practice in the car, how to practice dwelling on good thoughts, and how to reduce stress and anger. He also explains why you should envision yourself doing positive things, how to eliminate bad habits, and leads us in a Moment of Zen.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including an increased amount of negative propaganda against Ukraine and the combat of Russia’s Iranian drones. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts […]

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott every Monday morning following the 6:30am newscast. Dr. Most discusses why we feel colder as we age and why people tend to catch a cold in the winter. He also explains what GERD is and how to prevent it, as […]

On November 27th, 2023, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

David Hochberg is in for Bob Sirott to talk about a very important topic this holiday season: the health of your urinary system. He brings Dr. Michael McGuire, urologist with Northwestern Medical Group, into the studio to discuss urinary health and discuss a condition affecting WGN’s own traffic reporter Vikki Kokuzian.