Bob Sirott

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about how Britney Spears sold the rights to her music, a recap of the annual Oscar luncheon, and comments that were made about Bad Bunny’s halftime performance. They also talk about what’s new on streaming services and Al Pacino’s ice cream run.

As Bob Sirott said, Valentine’s Day is the Super Bowl for Rogers & Hollands. President Brent Stern joined Bob to talk about their deals at Rogers & Hollands, why jewelry is such a special gift for a loved one, and where you can find their locations. Learn more and make plans to visit them for Valentine’s Day, engagements, and other momentous occasions at rogersandhollands.com!

On February 11th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a Joni Mitchell movie, a new dark comedy on Apple TV starring Keanu Reeves, and a project featuring Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman. She also shares details about her interview with Steph Curry and Amy Madigan’s Oscar nomination. We also hear Dean’s exclusive interview with Chicago’s very own conductor from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Giancarlo Guerrero.

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:

From Fondue To ‘I Do’: How Geja’s Cafe Became Chicago’s Most Romantic Restaurant: Owners Jeff and Darla Lawler are expanding the Lincoln Park fondue institution while preserving the candlelit romance that’s defined it for generations.

What’s Your Favorite First-Date Restaurant in Chicago? Here’s What Block Club Readers Say: From charming Italian deli Gio’s to acclaimed farm-to-table Lula Cafe, date-night options abound in the city.

Bad Bunny Personally Requested This Chicago Conductor For Super Bowl Halftime Show: Grant Park Music Festival’s artistic director and Grammy-winning conductor Giancarlo Guerrero had about a week to prepare for the performance. “This is something I will never forget,” he said.

Humboldt Park Neighbors Turn Frozen Pond Into Pickup Hockey Rink: Each winter, the Humboldt Hockey Club brings together skaters, families and first-timers for pickup games on the neighborhood pond.

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Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to discuss what we love about technology and what we could love more, including how video calls can keep us connected and how to make sure tech doesn’t get in the way of important relationships. He also shares some of the creative aspects of technology, like editing photos, and answers this week’s genius bar questions.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why the future of software is catching the attention of investors and what market reports people should expect this week. He also shares details about the increasing prices for small stocks, how long an average job search lasts for, and the current state of interest rates.

On February 10th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago advertising agency veteran Gary Schotz joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of the best and worst commercials that aired during Super Bowl LX. Some of the commercials include Dunkin, Raisin Bran, Grubhub, and Instacart.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new study on Alzheimer’s, new information about statins, and news about a cholesterol-lowering pill. He also shares what happens if you stop taking weight loss drugs, why it’s important to start your day with a glass of water, the health benefits of freshly brewed tea, and what is proven to help allegedly slow aging.