President of the Dutch Waffle Company Bianca Letens joins Bob Sirott to explain what a stroopwafel is and how she started the company with her husband, Patrick. She also talks about how the stroopwafels are made and how it became a family business.

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:

Gibsons To Open In Fulton Market Next Fall: Gibsons Tavern will offer “an elevated take on classic American cuisine” inside a vintage-inspired space, according to a press release.

Soccer House Bar Is Taking Over The Former Twisted Spoke Just In Time For World Cup: Soccer House will air soccer matches — and only soccer matches — in three unique viewing areas. Owner Garret Drexler plans to open the bar-restaurant ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Despite Teachers In Closets And Classes In Hallways, CPS Says NW Side School Isn’t Overcrowded: Parents and teachers at the Albany Park school pushed to relocate part of its student body to a former charter school building that houses another CPS school, but the district said the move would be too disruptive.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to discuss where you can watch a new Taylor Swift docuseries and when a series of movies surrounding The Beatles are set for release. She also talks about “Gremlins 3” and some new Apple TV projects.

On December 12th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to discuss how AT&T is ending their landline service to customers and how some similar tech has phased out, like answering machines and phone booths. He also talks about some of the coldest Bears games in past years and if they would stay for the whole game this Sunday if given the chance.

Apple Chevy events coordinator Olivia Alfirevich joins Bob Sirott to share details about their upcoming Toys For Tots event and who will be at their celebration. She also explains just how much this helps families during the holiday season and how you can participate.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a sweepstakes scam reported by the Palos Park PD, a phone scam in the Bolingbrook area, and a New Lenox Bitcoin scam. He also shares details about what the FTC has reported concerning calls from fake talent scouts and the BBB’s 12 Scams of Christmas.

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:

Proposed Hemp Ban Adds Exemption For THC Drinks: Small business owners selling intoxicating hemp often as edibles, vapes and flower are still on the chopping block — but a vote on the proposed ban was delayed Wednesday by allies of Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Operation Midway Bliss Brings Holiday Cheer To Families Affected By ICE Raids: The initiative aims to serve as a holiday assistance program for families affected by Operation Midway Blitz.

Bob Sirott talks about some of the latest stories in entertainment, which includes TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year, cheaper bundles for YouTube TV, how much a “Star Wars” painting sold for at auction, and who will co-chair the 2026 MET Gala. He also shares details about a new “Hunger Games” movie, what could happen to the Rocky statue in Philadelphia, and a book from Pope Leo XIV.

Tom Wolf (Senior Vice President in Equipment Finance and Leasing at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss a snapshot of the 2025 equipment leasing and finance industry, as well as an outlook of the manufacturing industry in 2026.