Bob Sirott

Joseph Lindsley, Editor in Chief of Under Fire News, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what it’s been like to spend his summer outside of Ukraine and how it’s given him a new perspective on the war with Russia. He also talks about the issue of Russia’s army recruitment strategies and their recent attacks on Kyiv.

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

Thousands Of Books Are Piling Up In Chicago Libraries Due To Staffing Shortage: The backlog has librarians scrambling to find space and keep track of books in the system. Library workers say it’s a ripple effect of a delivery driver shortage — and patrons have started checking out fewer books.

New River North Podcasting Studio Link Label Aims To Be One-Stop Shop For Content Creation: The studio offers recording space with editing, social media and marketing services for new and established content creators.

Ravenswood Neighbors Fight To Save Treehouses From City’s Permit Rules: Nate Hutcheson’s treehouse on the parkway in front of his house has been a “little delight” for kids of all ages for a decade. The city says it’s out of code and will be removed if he doesn’t get a permit.

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President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about why it’s important to log out of public computers, the scam within a scam, and deepfake AI videos that advertise supplements and healthcare. He also shares details about fake emails from streaming services and why you should wait before taking a picture of a QR code.

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 new season of “Ted Lasso,” Jane Seymour’s new series on Acorn TV, and a box set from Elvis Costello. She also discusses the health update from Patti Scialfa and new music from Susanna Hoffs.

Duston Detrick, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader conversation to discuss banking trends shaping 2026, including digital banking and AI-powered fraud detection, as well as small business growth strategies and market confidence. Detrick also shares insights on how businesses can adapt and compete in the evolving economy.

On August 6th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Hillary Clinton’s Democratic nomination, the very first Lollapalooza, the Green Bay Packers’ loss to a college team in 1963, and more.

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:

Riot Fest Offering Free Tickets To Douglass Park Neighbors Thursday: Riot Fest is hosting a ticketing and job hiring event Thursday in Little Village, where neighbors who live near Douglass Park can register for free tickets to the September fest.

Original Rainbow Cone Hosting 100th Birthday Bash Sunday: The famous Beverly ice cream parlor will cut a special cake and hand out treats and prizes, including the chance to win a private Rainbow Cone ice cream truck party.

Wishbone, Beloved West Loop Restaurant, Closing After 36 Years: The restaurant doesn’t have an official closing date yet but hopes to remain open through the end of August, its owners said on social media.

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Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shares details about a new weight loss pill and the potential of a deadly fungus to spread in healthcare settings.

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is influencing books sales, the current top five spots on the Billboard Hot 100, and Ellen Pompeo’s new project. She also shares details about Carson Daly on “The Voice,” Perez Hilton’s livestream, and Anthony Bourdain’s biopic.