Chai Lee, National Director of the Chilled Magazine Ambassador Network, joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about some of the best frozen cocktails people can enjoy to beat the summer heat ahead of the 4th of July, and dive into some of Chicago’s best eats.

John Eaton, Vice President for Complex Care for the Wounded Warrior Project, and Dr. Jessica Maples Keller, associate professor at Emory University, join Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the history of the Wounded Warrior Project, and talk about ways people can get involved ahead of America’s 250th birthday. For more information, visit Wounded Warrior Project.

Jeff Junior, founder and CEO of Trajan Wealth, joins Bob Sirott to discuss doing a mid-year check up when it comes to keeping track of your taxes and what the Augusta Rule is. He also explains who is more likely to overpay for their mortgage and how Trajan Wealth’s “Serve The Brave” program helps veterans.

Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Comcast’s plan to split from NBCUniversal and if this could impact what we watch on TV. He also discusses iHeartMedia staff cuts and Gregory Royal Pratt’s new gig on FOX 32.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about an alert from the Chicago Police about impersonators, fake service representatives, and how to find reputable transportation apps. He also shares details about only sending money to people you know on Zelle, fake ads created that focus on a cure for Alzheimer’s, and how scammers are taking advantage of America’s 250th anniversary.

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

Taste Of Chicago Starts Wednesday. Here’s A Sneak Peek Of What To Eat: The food fest returns to its mid-summer slot next week with more than 100 vendors serving everything from arroz con gandules to cheesecake-on-a-stick.

Crime Is Down On The CTA As Ridership Increases, Agency Boss Says: Interim CTA chief Nora Leerhsen on Wednesday said things are going in the right direction at the transit agency — but alderpeople weren’t allowed to ask questions because not enough showed up at the meeting.

3 Free Music Series Return To Northwest Side For Summer: Live on Logan, the Kilbourn Park concert series and the Humboldt Arboreal Society DJ dance parties are back, with the Kilbourn series starting Friday.

4th Of July 2026 Guide: Where To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday In Chicago: You can celebrate America’s 250th birthday with fireworks shows, parades and other events citywide.

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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 share details about the upcoming “Minions & Monsters” movie, AI recreation of Gene Wilder’s voice, and the production of “Heat 2.” She also discusses when you can watch “The Devil Wears Prada 2” on streaming, new music from Brandon Flowers, and an update on the Taylor-Travis wedding.

Keith Butala, Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager – Leveraged Finance & Structured Products at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to explain how inflation, interest rates, and AI are reshaping business strategy. He discusses pricing pressures, workforce challenges, and how small and mid-sized companies are adapting to remain competitive in today’s evolving economy. 

On July 2nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share details about the upcoming Ronnie Spector biopic and Glen Powell’s movie “Homewreckers.” She also talk about Kevin Costner’s initial fate on “Yellowstone” and why people are confused about the finale of “The Bear.”

Later on, Bob chats with Producer Hayley Boyd about her new podcast: Hayley’s Rock Block.