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 what seems to be the end of Penny Pritzker’s term as the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery and Ukraine’s damaged power grids. 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 July 30th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

NBC 5 reporter Alex Maragos joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about some of the Chicago athletes participating in the Olympics and what people thought of the opening ceremony. He also shares details about what we can expect to see today.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to explain how CBD could have a connection to UVA radiation, how pesticides could impact your health, the link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer, and whether or not the shingles vaccine can help combat dementia. He also discusses the differences between COVID versus a cold, how bird flu is spreading to other mammals, and what was found in some tattoo ink bottles.

President of Eli’s Cheesecake Marc Shulman and Director of Special Projects Elana Shulman join Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about their new cheesecake, and ‘holy cannoli,’ it’s a good one! They also share details about Eli’s 44th birthday promotion and who they’re collaborating with on their latest product.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the weekend box office numbers and a Marvel announcement that was unveiled at San Diego Comic Con. They also discuss when Taylor Swift could make an appearance at Travis Kelce’s games again and Post Malone’s Country album.

Janelle Towne, Founder of the Home 2 Home Project, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about where the Home 2 Home Project originated and what they do. She also discusses how much it typically costs to furnish an apartment and where you can purchase tickets to a gala they’re hosting.

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, including how PTSD impacts people during and after war, as well as an update of living conditions in some Ukrainian cities. 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 July 29th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dining Editor for Chicago Magazine Amy Cavanaugh joins Bob Sirott to talk about what it was like to work on a list of Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants and what made the top five restaurants stand out above the rest. She also shares details about where you can find the best cocktails and the best spot to pre-game before the DNC.