Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about numbers from Cyber Monday spending and when we will see the economic reports catch up. He also discusses whether or not he thinks the Fed will cut rates and if gas prices will remain steady.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about what P Diddy’s lawyer is saying about his new documentary, the process of making “Toy Story 5,” and highlights from The Gotham Awards. They also share details about more Taylor Swift content coming to Disney+, John Travolta’s new TV commercial, and Dean’s interview with Matthew Lillard and Skeet Ulrich.

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:

Rogers Park’s New 400 Theaters Is Reopening As New Operator Revives 113-Year-Old Movie House: The operator of three historic movie theaters in Michigan has leased the shuttered Rogers Park theater, which was the city’s oldest continually running movie theater when it closed in 2023.

The Chicago Diner Is Closing Its Logan Square Location ‘After 13 Wonderful Years’: The famed vegetarian and vegan restaurant’s last day in Logan Square will be Dec. 12.

Chicago Artist Jazmin Rodriguez’s Playful Prints Are ‘Love Letters’ To The City: Humboldt Park native Jazmin Rodriguez draws vibrant digital illustrations of the city, inspired by the folkloric art of her Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage.

After Snowy Small Business Saturday, Chicago Shop Owners Urge Neighbors To Buy Local: With this weekend’s snowstorm keeping some customers home on Small Business Saturday, local businesses saw 40-60 percent drops in sales. They hope the rest of the season can make up for it.

Development manager at BEDS Plus, Erin Molek, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what they do in the community, how they’ve expanded through the years, and why Giving Tuesday is important to organizations like BEDS Plus. She also shares details about how people can help them, whether by donating money or volunteering your time, and how she personally became involved with BEDS Plus.

On December 2nd, 2025, Dave Schwan, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers:

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can help prevent norovirus and a study that focuses on how your brain changes in stages. He also shares details about a new diabetes pill that could help with weight loss, the connection between a regular bedtime and blood pressure, and the possible link between sleep apnea and microbleeds in the brain.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:

Christkindlmarket’s New Capacity Limit Poses ‘Existential Threat’ To Popular Holiday Market: Organizers: The city’s new capacity restrictions at Christkindlmarket are less half what the market was allowed to hold during the pandemic. The move hurts vendors and will make lines even longer, organizers said.

ICE Takes Kurdish Asylum Seeker The Day Before His Wife Became A US Citizen: ‘I Cannot Do This Alone’: At the time of his detention, Enes Abak had a pending asylum petition and an upcoming immigration court hearing. His wife is now fighting for his release. “We were following every letter of the law,” she said.

Wieners Circle Promised Free Hot Dogs If Bears Coach Ben Johnson Took Off His Shirt. He Did: The Lincoln Park hot dog stand announced Tuesday will be free hot dog day after the Bears coach bared his chest.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the weekend box office numbers, Mariah Carey’s Las Vegas residency, and a Christmas card from Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg. They also share details about the arrest of a “Home Improvement” actor, the 12th anniversary of Paul Walker’s death, a celebrity real estate update, and Bob’s review of “The Beatles Anthology.”

Consumer technology journalist Jennifer Jolly joins Bob Sirott to talk about some fun gadgets that would make great gifts for the holidays. Some of the tech on Jennifer’s list includes Board, Nex Playground Active Game System, reMarkable Paper Pro Move Tablet, and more.

On December 1st, 2025, Ryan Burrow, in for Steve Grzanich, shares today’s potential market drivers: