Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about who should be receiving the new COVID vaccine and the relationship between gut bacteria and the brain. He also discusses the leading causes of esophageal cancer, explains what the Scandinavian sleep method is, and answers listeners’ questions.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Michael J. Fox’s appearance with Coldplay and Will Smith’s BET debut. They also share details about Martin Mull’s death and the weekend box office numbers.

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 Russian glide bombs that are hitting Ukraine’s front lines and why Ukraine needs permission from the U.S. to target Russia. 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 1st, 2024, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Bob Sirott to share details about Chicago’s restaurant openings, like Mano A Mano, Khmai, and Mariscos San Pedro. She also talks about the best ice cream places in and around Chicago, as well as a review of Sweet Rabbit Bakery.

WGN-TV political analyst Paul Lisnek joins Bob Sirott to talk about the impressions that Donald Trump and Joe Biden made, why moderators didn’t fact check, and the inaccuracies between the two candidates. Later on, NewsNation political contributor Sean Spicer shared his impression of Joe Biden, his reaction to how Donald Trump answered questions, and what the polls could tell us in a couple days.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean discuss the people who are being investigated in Matthew Perry’s death, Michael Jackson’s debt before he died, and Marilyn Monroe’s home named a “cultural landmark.” They also talk about Melissa McCarthy’s interview with Jiminy Glick, things to do this weekend, and Dean’s movie reviews.

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:

Significant NASCAR Chicago Street Race Closures Start Thursday: The July 6-7 race will require 19 days to set up and tear down, shutting down major Downtown streets.

Ravenswood’s Jimmy’s Pizza Cafe Recognized By ‘Michelin Of Pizza’ For Its NY-Style Slice: The influential trio of critics goes incognito to rank the best pizzerias in Italy and worldwide. The USA list also recognized Streeterville’s Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company, Ravenswood’s Spacca Napoli Pizzeria and Lakeview’s Coda di Volpe.

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 President Joe Biden’s emphasis on where the money for Ukraine is actually going and the observation post in Crimea that was taken out by Ukrainian forces. 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 June 28th, 2024, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: