Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz closures are impacting short-term investments in the U.S. and the state of consumers as they save more money. He also shares details about Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination hearing and how he predicts the continuous rise of stocks.

On April 21st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Kemena Brooks, Chicago Loop Alliance’s Board Chair, joins Bob Sirott to talk about gatherings in the Loop as the weather gets warmer and the challenge of navigating teen takeovers. She also shares details about and arts and culture study that will take place this year and the increase of businesses opening on State Street.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how screen time impacts our risk for dementia and six common medications that could help decrease dementia risk. He also explains how GLP-1 drugs may help people who can’t lose weight while taking them and what could happen when you limit or give up sugar consumption.

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:

Drivers Keep Crashing Cars Into This Avondale Building — Will The City Do Something About It?: The issues stem from drivers speeding in the Western Avenue bus lane to bypass traffic, neighbors say. Crashes near Western and George are so common, neighbors stopped parking or crossing the street in the area to avoid being hit.

Southwest Side’s Aloha Motel To Become Homeless Shelter With 55 Private Rooms, On-Site Programs: The Cicero Avenue motel is being redeveloped into a transitional housing shelter with 55 private rooms that will provide dignity and social services to their inhabitants, officials with BEDS Plus said.

At ‘Battle Of The Badges,’ Police, Firefighter Boxers Trade Friendly Jabs: ‘We’re Still Brothers’: The annual boxing tournament between the city’s police and fire departments raises money for first responder charities.

18 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day In Chicago: Earth Day is officially Wednesday, but some festivities begin this weekend and run through next week in Chicago.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to discuss the controversy surrounding the upcoming Michael Jackson movie and the death of Patrick Muldoon. He also shares details about the history of Ebertfest and the confirmation of “Top Gun 3.”

On April 20th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Robert Sherman, NewsNation National Correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the current state in Israel and the ceasefire they have with Lebanon. He also explains why Hezbollah had a lack of involvement in the ceasefire negotiations and statements from The White House about the ceasefire with Iran.

This conversation was recorded before the Strait of Hormuz was reopened.

David Flom, managing partner of Chicago Cut Steakhouse, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the return of the power breakfast and how successful it’s been so far. He also discusses what the steakhouse competition is like in the city and why it’s a good thing to get together with other steakhouse owners.

Freelance food writer Lisa Shames joins Bob Sirott to share another growing trend in the city that focuses on cafés in retail stores and what their purpose is. Some of the places where you can grab coffee and a snack include Postcard, Kith Treats, and Soloway Coffee.