Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast co-host Michael Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about the 2026 Pizza Madness tournament and how Bob inspired a twist for the local chains competition.

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Fourth-generation owner of Manny’s Deli Dan Raskin joins Bob Sirott to talk about their menus for St. Patrick’s Day and Passover, as well as the history of the deli and when you should get your orders in for St. Patrick’s Day.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

‘The Bear’ Ending After 5 Seasons: The series’ upcoming season, expected to drop in June, will be its final one.

‘Women Who Built Chicago’ Bus Tour Highlights History Of City’s Trailblazers: Urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas teamed up with Ancestry on the March tour, which honors women whose contributions to Chicago — and the world — are often overlooked.

As Uptown Loses Another SRO, Low-Income Renters Forced To Leave Area: ‘Rent Is Skyrocketing’: The Chatelaine is the second SRO in Uptown to be sold or close due to building conditions since December. There are fewer and fewer places for their low-income residents to turn for housing — and some may end up on the street.

Block Club Wins Best Newspaper, Best Newsletter In Reader’s ‘Best Of Chicago’ Awards: It’s the sixth year in a row local voters named Block Club’s newsletter the best in the city.

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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 Sting’s tour announcement and a rumor of Barbra Streisand at the Oscars. She also shares details about Harry Styles’ new album and movies coming out this weekend.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the evolution of friendships as we get older and how to tell if that evolving connection is beneficial for you both.

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On March 6th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Connell McShane, anchor of “NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,” joins Bob Sirott to talk about reactions from the president of Turkey concerning the conflict in Iran and some of the Americans that are stranded in the Middle East. He also shares his experiences flying into Istanbul and if there are any peace talks in the works.

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

These Are Chicago’s Most Endangered Buildings In 2026: Preservation Chicago’s 2026 list of eight endangered structures includes city bridges, union halls and Pope Leo XIV’s childhood parish.

As Chicago Loses Another Iconic Neon Sign, Preservationists Sound The Alarm: There are about 30 mid-century neon signs remaining in Chicago — but not clear incentives for owners to keep them up when their small businesses close, preservationists said.

A Guide To St. Patrick’s Day In Chicago: 43 Parades, Parties, Family Fun And More: From bar crawls and trivia to live performances and food specials, here are 43 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago.

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Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to share details about the increasingly good quality of fast food restaurants at airports and the opening of The Original Mr. Beef at Midway Airport. They also talk about a number of athletes whose careers were cut short, like Drew Dalman and Bobby Orr.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new warning from the Cook County Circuit Court about unpaid parking charges, as well as other fake warnings about utilities and lost pets. He also shares details about side hustle scams and why the beginning of spring is the perfect time to check your clocks, smoke alarms, and credit reports.