Bob Sirott

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share details about how Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo were honored in the U.K. and the showbiz deaths of 2025. He also talks about performers canceling appearances at the Kennedy Center and Dean’s most watched cooking segments of 2025.

Patric Richardson, The Laundry Evangelist, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to answer the listeners’ laundry questions, like how to properly wash shoes, how much is too much detergent, and why you should tear laundry sheets in half. He also explains how to clean out a washing machine at a laundromat and if you have to separate lights from darks.

Michael Hides (Senior Vice President Business Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss how large U.S. banks are entering 2026 in a strong position, along with year-end moves that could save you money.

On December 31st, 2025, Ryan Burrow shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss an update on Rob Reiner’s autopsy, Beyoncé’s billionaire status, and Taylor Swift’s good deed on Christmas. They also share details on George Clooney’s residency in France, a new trailer for “Malcom in the Middle,” and Dean’s interview with Michael B. Jordan.

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

40 Ways To Celebrate The New Year In Chicago: Parties, Fireworks, Fine Dining And Family Fun: Celebrate the new year with midnight ball drops, fireworks shows, festive dining, packed ballrooms, daytime family fests and more citywide.

Block Club’s 10 Most Popular Stories Of 2025: From federal agents descending on a South Shore apartment to the sweetest melons in town, here’s what resonated with Block Club readers in 2025.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share details about fake job texts and how you can avoid getting scammed from holiday gift exchanges and returns. He also talks about whether or not you should pick up spam calls and how you can research a business using the BBB website.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about what people should review in their financial accounts for the new year and if more jobs will be created in 2026. He also explains how people can save for retirement while supporting their adult children living at home and the state of the economy heading into the new year.

On December 30th, 2025, Ryan Burrow shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about a study that looks at the benefits of light drinking and whether or not coffee is good for your heart. He also discusses how to boost your dopamine in the morning and how natural daylight could help improve blood sugar for diabetics.