Bob Sirott

NewsNation’s national security contributor Lt. General Richard Newton joins Bob Sirott to talk about the upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, as well as what they plan to accomplish without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He also shares why Elon Musk called for a restriction of Starshield and what he thinks the U.S. should do to help Ukraine.

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 a study that was done concerning water and microplastics, as well as answers a listener question about lung cancer.

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:

Salt Shed Wants To Build 15,000-Person Outdoor Music Venue Next Door: The venue owners filed a zoning request last week to determine the feasibility of turning a nearby industrial lot into a large amphitheater.

Vince’s Restaurant, Famous For Its Instagram Feed And Italian Buffet, Raising Money To Rebuild After Fire: The Southwest Side restaurant, which went viral for owner Micky Parmigiani’s social media videos promoting its buffet, remains closed indefinitely after an Oct. 8 fire.

Chicago’s ‘Thriller’ Flash Mob Bigger Than Ever After 14 Years: The community dance group started as a pop-up in 2012 with seven dancers. Now, more than 160 people will be performing the “Thriller” dance at the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade on Oct. 31.

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Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how could be held liable for the Oregon school shooting and new facts to surface in the O.J. Simpson case. She also discusses a hearing in Supreme Court about making alcohol in a private residence and the case of a stolen flamingo from the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Patrick Kane’s first NHL goal, the city’s first Starbucks, the beginnings of the Curse of the Billy Goat, and more.

This Week in Chicago History is sponsored by UI Health.

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 rumors centered around the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, the return of Aerosmith, and Catherine Zeta-Jones role in “Kill Jackie.” She also shares details about the posters for Apple TV’s “12 12 12,” a live TV tribute to Dolly Parton, and Tim McGraw’s induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Bob Sirott to talk about Medicare Open Enrollment and the differences between all of the plans. She also explains why it’s important to review your coverage every year and who could receive bills for medications.

To find help for Medicare plans or ask an agent questions, Terry recommends heymoe.com and medicarepocketprotector.com.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to discuss why you see contradicting messages on your phone and what they mean, including why storage on your phone is limited even if you pay for extra space. He also explains what happens when you delete photos on one device and it vanishes on all devices, as well as answers this week’s genius bar question.

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:

Savannah Bananas Are Coming To Soldier Field Next Year. Here’s How To Get Tickets: After selling out series at Sox Park and Wrigley Field over the past two years, the Bananas will return to the city for a third straight year, bringing their wacky brand of baseball to their largest Chicago venue yet.

Uptown Theatre Owner Hopes Huge Open House Crowds Will Boost Redevelopment Efforts: Nearly 9,000 people stopped by to see the Uptown Theatre over the weekend, some waiting in line for hours. Owners of the building hope the support leads to funding.

Judge Orders South Side Factory To Pause Operations Amid Lawsuit Over ‘Vile’ Smells: The order, effective until at least Jan. 14, comes two months after the city and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sued Pullman Innovations in South Deering, alleging excessive odors and illegal air pollution.

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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 Donnie Wahlberg’s private jet accident, new music from The Smashing Pumpkins, and a tour announcement from John Fogerty and Zach Bryan. She also discusses a “Dirty Dancing” sequel, “Cobra Kai” spin-offs, and a book from Rob Lowe.