On August 22th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss not just one but two potentially disastrous legal battles for Trump on the use of Taylor Swift AI art and one of Isaac Hayes’ songs at many of his rallies.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share what happened this week in Chicago history. The Buckinghams’ Carl Giammarese celebrates a birthday and we celebrate the origins of Tootsie Roll and the once infamous Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza.

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:

DNC Boom Or Bust? Businesses Near United Center, West Loop Say It’s A Mixed Bag: While some businesses on the Near West Side and West Loop have had their “busiest day ever” since the convention began, others are seeing a dip in customers — but they hope that will change later this week.

Nicky’s Of Beverly Nixes Its Popular Live Music — But Nobody Will Really Say Why: The South Side eatery has become a popular spot for local musicians, but it had to cancel the rest of its summer programs earlier this month. 

Chicago River Swim Moving To Lake Michigan After City Blocked Permit: Organizers wanted the Sept. 22 event to be the first open-water swim in the river in almost a century, but the city denied the permit over safety concerns. WGN’s own Bob Kessler will be participating.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Taylor Swift has a new music video and we may have to wait a little longer for Paris Hilton’s new video. We have more DNC coverage including Nancy Pelosi’s less-than-smooth interview with Stephen Colbert.

Terry Matlen is a psychotherapist, author, consultant, and ADHD coach, specializing in ADHD in adults, with a special focus on women. She joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to shed some light on the subject of ADHD, some differences in men and women, and how to know if it’s a mental condition or an indication to make a routine change.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War. Ukraine has rolled out their own drones allowing them to bypass any foreign restrictions or repercussions, allowing them to maintain control over the skies and the Black Sea. Ukrainian Parliament also set a ban on churches linked to Moscow.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to address the spending habits of consumers at different income levels, the ever-changing interest rates, and then he answers some big economy questions.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War. He acknowledges the anniversary of the dissolution of USSR, Mikhail Gorbachev and Ukraine fighting for its independence. We also get the Ukrainian reactions to the miniscule mention at the DNC.

With the DNC in full swing, The Daily Show and former TDS correspondent Stephen Colbert are in Chicago talking to Governor Pritzker and taking a shot at our food, but Dean stands his ground. We also get reactions to the passing of entertainment icon and former WGN-TV talk show legend Phil Donahue, including Oprah Winfrey and his longtime love Marlo Thomas.