Amy Guth

Amy Guth is joined by columnist Greg Hinz at Crain’s Chicago Business, Caleb Crain, essayist and author of the new novel “Overthrow,” and senior reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business, Steve Daniel. Plus, Amy discusses the recent hacking of Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account.

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On this episode, Amy talks to Peter J. Henning, professor of law at Wayne State University about a push to end shell companies, and Alby Gallun senior reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business, about a tax hike in the north suburbs on commercial landlords.

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Tonight with Amy Guth:

The summer is full of fun outdoor activities, but pesky mosquito and and sticky bug spay can put a damper on some of that fun.  That’s why the Duggan sisters invented Lifestings, an effective and all-natural bug spray that keep those pesky insects with less chemicals. Clare Duggan joins the conversation in our Allstate Skyline Studio to give more details on Lifestings and other products.

You can order a bottle of Lifestings here. For more information on products visit duggansisters.com

Plus, Post Tribune and Chicago Tribune  Entertainment Columnist Phillip Potempa joins the conversation in our Allstate Skyline Studio as he discusses upcoming shows including Broadway in Chicago’s Cats and Hitler’s Tasters at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. Listen to what Phillip says should be expected of each show.

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Tonight, on the Saturday Night Special, Amy talks with Victoria Elena Nones Co-Founder & CEO of Satira, a business that teaches you how to be funny, and with Kaben Clauson, Founder of TruePublic, an app that gives you the chance to know what people in your life really think by maintaining anonymous.  They’re both trying to make the world better, but in vastly different ways.

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Amy Guth discusses business news of the week, Wall Street reporter at Bloomberg  Zeke Faux joins the conversation to talk about Bloomberg’s series of stories on predatory lenders.

Danny Ecker reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business also joins Amy to discuss the legalization of sports betting and what to expect from sports teams

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Amy Guth is continuing her month long conversation about environmental issues.  This episode focuses on people doing conservation efforts in Chicago.

Guest co-host Robb Q. Telfer (@RobbieQT) – Morton Arboretum

Stephanie Beilke- Conservation Science Audubon Great Lakes

Lauren Umek-  Chicago Park District

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In celebration of National Aquarium and Zoo Month, Amy Guth talks with Dave Bernier, General Curator at Lincoln Park Zoo on his work on behalf of endangered and threatened animal populations, with Sally Compton, the Communications and Marketing Manager at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Oregon about conversation efforts at her organization, and with Romney Cirillo of Something Fishy about his work helping children through M.A.T. – Mobile Aquatic Therapy, which is a state-of-the-art hospital grade mobile aquarium that can travel within medical settings to wherever it may be needed most.

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“WGN Radio Honors – Memorial Day Stories”, our Memorial Day special, Amy welcomes co-hosts Mark Doyle of Rags of Honor and Branden Marty of Veteran Roasters to discuss stories that uncover the meaning of Memorial Day.

The conversation starts with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth who explains the solemnity of Memorial Day and its difference from Veterans Day, and recent federal legislation advocating for the military and their families.

Next Paul Grasmehr from Pritzker Military Museum and Library talks about the historical view of this holiday and how it compares with other military/veteran holidays.

Then Jim Frazier, Gold Star Father and Gold Star Family Supporter and Activist, joins in studio to share his own experience and how he helps other families who lose family members in the line of duty.

The conversation continues with Matt Griffin, CEO/Founder of Combat Flipflops, who focuses on his military experience and what he is doing now to change to better the lives of people living in combat zones.

Later, Mark Vondrasek, Chief Commercial Officer for HYATT,  joins the show to discuss how anyone can support veterans.

Plus, Max Martini, actor, director and veterans supporter, calls in to talk about his support of the military and the number of projects that he is working on.

Listen to the podcast here:

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On this episode of Sturday Night Special with Amy Guth:

Amy welcomes Joanne Rodriguez, Founder  & CEO of Mycocycle, a ecologically viable

Then, Sonny Tai. Founder of Aegis Systems joins Amy in studio to discuss how the startup company specializes in automatically detecting firearms by providing early warning notifications to improve law enforcement response.

Later, Letitia Zwickert. Founder  & CEO of MENTEE, talks about the non-profit organization and the opportunity it provides to immigrant and refugee high school students with one-on-one mentorship, cross-sector job shadows and professional training to support their dreams. 

Plus, Danny Freed, Founder & CEO of Blueprint Health talks about his mission with the startup company to redefine how mental healthcare works.

Listen to the podcast here”

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It’s Mental Health Awareness Month!

On this episode of Saturday Night Special with Amy Guth, Amy talks about the importance of mind and body positivity, and how social media plays a role in the way we perceive ourselves in today’s society.

Then, Roberta Jenero, (RDN), joins in studio to talk about balancing your diet and feeling your best before you try to lose weight.

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