On August 18th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Co-author of George Martin: The Scores Brian Kehew joins Bob Sirott to explore the orchestrations of George Martin, both with The Beatles and in Paul McCartney’s solo career, including the original score for “Here Comes The Sun” and very specific microphone placements for “Eleanor Rigby.” He also discusses George Martin’s passion for music education, the surprises they found while studying his music, and a new edition of their book Recording The Beatles.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to discuss whether its better to eat a few larger meals or more frequent smaller meals and how breathing exercises can help curb addiction cravings. He also talks about different ways you can keep your brain active and the impacts of young people vaping.

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:

Plan To Replace Ford City Mall With Industrial Warehouse, Public Plaza Moves Forward: The project will be considered by the city’s Plan Commission next week, two months after the Southwest Side mall closed.

16 Teens Charged With Trespassing At Congress Theater Days After Viral Rave In Shuttered Venue: Officers entered the abandoned Congress Theater Friday and found teenagers trying to flee. The arrests come a week after a viral rave brought attention to the shuttered venue.

What’s Going On With Harold’s Chicken? Your Questions (Mostly) Answered: Who owns Chicago’s famous fried chicken chain? What do the numbers on Harold’s stores mean? And what’s behind the latest controversy over unauthorized locations? Here are some answers.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about the continued success of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” at the box office and the death of Hayden Panettiere. He also shares details about the recreation of the Abbey Road cover for the Beatles biopics.

On August 17th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Producer and recipe developer Nicole McLaughlin joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how she got her start at Allrecipes and her first time in front of the camera. She also shares her hack for making eggs more easy to peel, how to keep your chips crispy, and recipes for her big batch freezer cocktails.

Local filmmaker and former Green Mill bartender Paul Carr joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about his documentary, “The Green Mill: A Real Chicago Joint,” and some of his favorite musicians that performed there. He also shares what inspired him to create the documentary and when you can see a screening at the Davis Theater.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

Shedd Aquarium Takes In 4 More Rescued Beluga Whales From Shuttered Canadian Marine Park: The four belugas arrived at the Shedd Thursday morning, doubling the number of white whales the aquarium has taken in as part of an unprecedented rescue effort.

This Free Farmers Market Is Helping Belmont Cragin Families Stay Afloat Amid SNAP Cuts: Onward Neighborhood House launched the monthly market last fall in its parking lot to help meet demand for the nonprofit’s pantry services.

Can Chicago Save The South Shore Drill Team? Financial Woes Threaten Beloved Group’s Future: With the loss of grant funding and the team’s founder battling an extended illness, the 46-year-old youth program has struggled to stay afloat even while juggling a busy performance schedule.

Back To School With Block Club: Learn how you can help to provide books to CPS students.

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Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about an update on the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and his review of “The End of Oak Street”. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Wendy to share details about events happening throughout the city this week, like the Chicago Air and Water Show, the Glenview Avenue Arts Fest, the South Shore Summer Festival, and more.