On August 6th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

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:

Wicker Park’s Yeti Store Closes After 6 Years In Former Double Door Space: The Yeti opening in 2019 was seen by some neighbors as the ultimate symbol of gentrification in the neighborhood.

Claw It Opens In Chinatown, With 40 Claw Games — And Elusive Labubus: The new store is one of the few in Chicago devoted to claw machines, said owner Jackie Xu.

Bridgeport’s Sausage Queen Moves To The Burbs As Family Meat Empire Grows: Nicole Makowski, the fourth-generation owner of Makowski’s Real Sausage, is moving the business to Lansing after 90 years on the South Side to meet increased production needs. But she “will always be the sausage queen of Chicago.”

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Jimmy Fallon’s contract extension, Stephen Colbert’s acting role, and the fate of Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, as well as some of Aurora’s other show venues. They also talk about why Stevie Nicks postponed the rest of her tour and Dean’s interview with Bob Odenkirk.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what you should consider when buying a new device, including if you just need it for taking pictures and checking emails, or editing photos and videos. He also explains when you should upgrade your device and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to figure out where consumers are spending their money by looking at stocks and why the tech stocks fell back from last month. He also explains what’s happening in the AI sector and whether or not the jobs numbers will be enough to push the Fed towards a rate cut.

On August 5th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Tom Frangione, SiriusXM Beatles Channel ‘Resident Beatles Expert’, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the diversity and relevance of Beatles songs in today’s society and the demand for Paul McCartney tickets. He also shares the possibility of Paul and Ringo Starr meeting up in the near future and new Beatles-related releases.

To purchase tickets to The Fest for Beatles Fans, go to www.TheFest.com.

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about a trial for a pill that treats obstructive sleep apnea and three exercises that could help improve insomnia. He also shares some tips to help quit smoking for good, the severity of withdrawal from antidepressants, and a study that focuses on when aging hits a dramatic turning point.

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:

After CTA Eliminates Red Line ‘Slow Zone,’ Noise Has Become Unbearable For Uptown Residents: Neighbors on Kenmore Avenue between the Sheridan and Wilson Red Line stops say track improvements have allowed the southbound train to go significantly faster — and rumble significantly louder.

One Summer Chicago A ‘Huge Help’ For Local Businesses — And The Young People They Employ: “I am getting experience in the workforce, and it’s a way to have my own money to support my family and learn new skills,” one intern said.

Chicago Performer’s Terrible Portraits Have Become A Hit: ‘I Have No Plan To Get Better’: Logan Square farmers market attendees are flocking to a table in the boulevard to have their portrait drawn by Jacob Ryan Reno for $5 — and he’s “bewildered” as to why.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the weekend box office numbers and the death of Loni Anderson. They also discuss some Lollapalooza highlights, what Harrison Ford was told by a former producer, and the ending of “And Just Like That.”