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 her review of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” where to watch the Michael Jackson biopic, the famous book that’s getting a movie adaptation, and Gracie Abrams at the United Center. Bob also shares details about The Beatles’ announcement of the “Rubber Soul” special editions.

On July 29th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Consumer technology journalist and host of WGN Radio’s Techishly Jenn, Jennifer Jolly, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new update coming to iPhone and what we can expect from the next generation of TVs. She also shares details about back-to-school deals for students and how to use ChatGPT to create your student’s school-year schedule.

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:

E-Scooters Are Now Blocked On Busy Stretch Of Sheridan Road In Edgewater: The city enacted geofencing on Sheridan Road that prevents e-scooters from being used due to safety concerns. Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth is working to get e-bikes restricted in the area, too.

This City Mushroom Farm Grows Fungi For Chicago’s Top Chefs — And ‘The Bear’: Four Star Mushrooms in the West Loop supplies to grocery stores and some of Chicago’s most acclaimed restaurants. Its mushrooms have also appeared on the hit FX series.

The Oscar Mayer ‘Wiener Cake’ Exists. Here’s How To Get One: The two-tier, hot-dog-lined confetti cake marks the Wienermobile’s 90th birthday. It’s available Friday-Sunday for $90 at Milk Bar in Fulton Market.

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Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the fluctuating oil prices and what we know about Google’s recent earnings and spending. He also shares details about the latest in consumer spending and what he thinks the Fed will discuss in their Wednesday meeting.

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 who the next “Black Panther” is, when the final season of “The Morning Show” will be available, and Andy Samberg’s new rom-com. She also shares details about who was almost on the main cast of “Friends” and the growing popularity of collectible popcorn buckets.

On July 28th, 2026, 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 what foods you should try to avoid during the cyclospora outbreak and what exactly peptides are. He also discusses the symptoms of heart attacks in women and knowing what the potential causes could be.

AU Sports is Chicagoland’s oldest sports memorabilia store. Owner Scott Beatty joins Bob Sirott to take calls from listeners and share feedback on their sports memorabilia. Is it trash or treasure?

Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on:

As 7 Save A Lot Stores Close, South And West Siders Increasingly Worry About Grocery Options: The seven South and West side grocery stores closed Saturday after their operator fell into financial distress. Now, neighbors say they will have to travel farther and spend more to get groceries.

Beverly Home Keeps Throwing Unlicensed Concerts, Causing Rift With City, Neighbors: An event at the home Saturday — on the same block where Ald. Matt O’Shea lives — featured a band and armed security and resulted in nine citations. Neighbors have complained, while the resident said the events are misunderstood.

Local Artist Opens Basket-Weaving School In Pilsen: Dee Clements teaches people how to make baskets, sculptures and other weaving techniques at the Weaving Workshop.

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