Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Katy Perry’s space flight, the new “Harry Potter” cast, and Johnny Depp’s new movie. They also share some of SNL’s greatest impressions and Dean’s interview with Ryan Coogler.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to explain how markets are reacting to frequently changing tariff policies. He also talks about what recent retail sales numbers are saying about a majority of consumers and if tariffs will impact rate cuts.

On April 15th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Bob Sirott to share details about how law enforcement prepared for a possible ‘teen takeover’ last Friday and how it was prevented ahead of time. He also talks about his curfew proposal for unaccompanied minors and his recent meeting with Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about when you should reevaluate the supplements you’re taking and a study that assesses the association between heavy drinking and brain lesions. He also shares details about a link between healthy eating and healthy aging, as well as the benefits of weight training on cognitive decline.

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, a remake of “The Bodyguard,” and “The Breakfast Club” reunion at C2E2. They also discuss the apology SNL issued to a “White Lotus” star, a celebrity breakup, and Dean’s interview with Michael B. Jordan.

WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new season of “Touring Chicago’s Lakefront with Geoffrey Baer.” He shares his experiences of snorkeling in a prehistoric reef, the history of Chicago’s first automobile race, his meal at Calumet Fisheries, and more.

On April 14th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

John Pletz, senior reporter for Crain’s Chicago Business, joins Bob Sirott to talk about when we could see tariffs impacting the U.S. economy and if gas prices will be part of that. He also discusses if he thinks tariffs will work long-term and what some alternatives to stocks are.

Maggie Hennessy, freelance food writer and restaurant critic, joins Bob Sirott to talk about last-minute restaurant cancellations and how you should cancel a reservation properly. She also shares details about a new line of potato chips, Local Style, that includes iconic Chicago flavors, like deep dish pizza and Italian beef.