Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what an “online pitfall” is, how we can avoid them, and some common examples, like phishing emails and fake texts. He also discusses why you should update your privacy settings on social media, why you shouldn’t make purchases over public Wi-Fi, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what fans of ‘White Lotus’ and ‘911: Lonestar’ can expect on the shows’ new seasons and a reboot of ‘Everybody Hates Chris.’ She also shares details about a new show coming to CBS and Dean’s interview with John Cena.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including a medical center that was hit in Kharkiv City and what some Russian forces are turning their focus to. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to distribute supplies throughout Ukraine, click here. View the Ukrainian Freedom News YouTube page here.

On August 6th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, Terry Savage, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a stock market update, July’s jobs report, and why you should continue to keep putting money in your 401K. She also discusses what caused the stocks to drop, where the money goes when the stocks fall, and how different age groups are reacting.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about how aspirin could help lower the risk of colorectal cancer and how some weight loss drugs could lead to an eating disorder. He also shares details about how to prevent overuse injuries in younger athletes and moving around throughout the day versus sitting.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the retirement announcement from Steven Tyler and Aerosmith, as well as why Zac Efron was hospitalized. They also share details about the weekend box office numbers and celebrity sightings at the Olympics.

NBC 5 reporter Alex Maragos joins Bob Sirott to discuss what Simone Biles has won so far, her balance beam accident, and how a Belgian triathlete got sick after swimming in the Seine River. He also talks about what sports are coming up this week and what sports we could see in the 2028 Olympics.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News’ Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including an alleged attack by Ukrainian forces on a Russian submarine and how Ukraine’s Olympians feel being away from their home and families. You can find more updates on Joseph’s website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team’s efforts to distribute supplies throughout Ukraine, click here. View the Ukrainian Freedom News YouTube page here.

On August 5th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: