On September 17th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the death of Robert Redford and why Jamie Lee Curtis became emotional when talking about Charlie Kirk. They also talk about Dean’s interview with the members of Spinal Tap and this year’s Emmy ratings.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain the difference between misinformation and disinformation on social media and how to check if a source is trustworthy or not. He also discusses how you can find credible sources for new stories and answers this week’s genius bar question: What exactly is Discord?

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on the S&P 500 and why inflation isn’t getting any better. He also explains what this week’s retail sales and tech stocks will reveal and if the Fed is leaning towards cutting interest rates.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Sanders BBQ Supply Makes NYT’s Top Restaurant List — And Will Expand To Hyde Park: The popular Beverly spot that fuses regional barbecue styles will open Sanders BBQ Prime below the Promontory in early 2026, owner James Sanders said.

Candlelite Pizza — And Its Famous Marquee — Still Shine Bright After 75 Years: The legendary thin-crust pizza joint will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a ’50s-themed party Saturday at its West Ridge location.

South Side Theater Fans Save Beverly Arts Center From Canceling Upcoming Shows: The Beverly Arts Center had considered cutting shows from its production of “The Crucible,” but they will go on as planned after an uptick in ticket sales.

On September 16th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Choose Chicago President and CEO Kristen Reynolds joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Choose Chicago plans to address Chicago’s image issues with their social media campaign, All For The Love of Chicago. She explains how people can participate and what they plan to achieve from this campaign.

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about who can get the COVID vaccine, why nearly half of people with diabetes are undiagnosed, and why more elderly people are dying after falls. He also shares details about a rise in rat-linked illnesses, what we should know about creatine supplements, and a nutrient in vegetables that could help strengthen cancer-fighting cells.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean shared their opinions on Nate Bargatze as this year’s Emmys host and his running joke about the length of speeches. They also discussed why “The Bear” didn’t win any awards, who won the most awards, and talk of politics at the Emmy Awards.

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:

For 40 Years, Sulzer Regional Library Has Been A ‘Gem’ And ‘Lifeline’ For North Siders: The Lincoln Square cultural institution, which takes up a full city block, kicks off a yearlong anniversary celebration with special events this weekend.

Neighbors Can Explore Historical Palmer Square Homes And Gardens During Preservation Walk: This year’s popular house walk will include a vintage car show, live DJ sets and food trucks. Discounted early-bird tickets are on sale now.

The Sky’s Mascot, Skye The Lioness, Has Had A Glow-Up — And Fans Love Her: Videos of Skye’s footwork routines at games have gone viral, a welcome change for the team after fans petitioned for the removal of its previous mascot, Sky Guy.