Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how markets are reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariff moves are pushing markets into bear market territory (Bear market is a term used by Wall Street when an index such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen 20% or more from a recent high for a sustained period of time). Paul also details positive jobs numbers and oil prices.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Water Tower Place ‘Past Its Prime’ As A Mall — But Mag Mile Recovery In Full Swing, Backers Say
The upper floors of the Michigan Avenue mall — which has seen many vacancies in recent years — will be converted into office and medical space, while the first three floors will remain retail, city officials said.

Wrigley Field Bleacher Goose Makes A Nest, Forcing The Closure Of A Section Of Seats
A Canada goose made a nest in the centerfield bleachers, inspiring a group of “geesekeepers” to keep the peace. The goose vacated Wrigley by Monday.

Ravenswood’s Mint Home Furniture, Neighboring Dry Cleaners Devastated By Fire
A GoFundMe is raising money to help pay for damages to the vintage furniture store, totaled in a fire that broke out Friday at Crystal Cleaners next door.

Consumer technology journalist Jennifer Jolly joins Bob Sirott to talks about how tariffs are impacting the prices of tech products, reviews the iPhone 16e, offers tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT, and discusses rumors about a possible iPhone flip-phone.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about ‘White Lotus’ wrapping up the third season with a ratings bonanza, the ‘Happy Days’ cast reuniting, ‘Walk This Way’ turning 50, and the end of a feud between Madonna and Elton John.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about who should get the pneumonia vaccine, a study of the impact of the shingles vaccine on dementia, and how artificial sweeteners could affect your hunger. He also discusses how a low-sodium diet would impact people with congestive heart failure, the benefits of “hot exercise,” and the progress of a tiny pacemaker.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of “Dennis the Menace” star Jay North and the hospitalization of Jeff Ross. They also share details about an FCC probe of SNL, Elton John’s performance with Brandi Carlile, and SNL’s joke about Morgan Wallen.

On April 7th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Jeff Junior, Founder and CEO of Trajan Wealth, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what people should invest in as the markets react to tariffs and whether or not we should still keep a diversified portfolio. He also shares some alternatives that people can invest in, like bonds and gold, as well as when we could see a more positive outlook on the markets.

Editor at Eater Chicago, Ashok Selvam, joins Bob Sirott to talk about restaurants in and around Wrigleyville you should visit during baseball season, like Byron’s Hot Dogs , Steingold’s, and Rendang Republic. He also shares some of his new favorite menu items at Wrigley Field, including the novelty baseball donut and the jibarito.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about things that we never think to clean that we should, like water bottles, ceiling fans, and toothbrush holders.