Bob Sirott

Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel, oncologist and Vice Provost for Global Initiatives and the Diane v.S. Levy and Robert M. Levy University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania joins Bob Sirott to discuss his latest book, Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life. Listen in while Dr. Emanuel delivers a practical evidence-based roadmap to aging well and outlines six straightforward, high-impact pillars rooted in rigorous science.

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 box office successes and failures. Cindy also shares that there might be a new Spider-Man in the mix, Talladega Nights is coming back in theaters for a 20th anniversary celebration, and how John Fogerty not only celebrates his 81st birthday but also comes to Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park this year.

Kenneth Womack, Professor of English and Popular Music at Monmouth University, joins Bob Sirott on the show to share details surrounding the legal battle including The Beatles’ first known recording. Famed Abbey Road engineer Geoff Emerick, who passed away in 2018, had a long-lost Beatles demo from June 6, 1962 which featured the band’s earliest sessions at Abbey Road Studios. Universal Music Group says he stole it and their lawyers want it back.

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:

Trump Tower Lands Its First Riverfront Retail Tenant After 17 Years Of Vacancy: The suburban restaurant Prasino is opening a location next spring inside the building’s long-empty 70,000-square-foot riverfront commercial space.

Lucky Strike Permanently Closes Across From Wrigley Field: The sudden closure of the bowling alley, arcade and sports bar left roughly 35-40 employees without jobs overnight after workers said they received little warning the venue would shut down for good.

Struggling To Buy Pet Food? Lincoln Square Pet Pantry Now Open 4 Days A Week: The Friendship Center previously held monthly food distribution events. Starting next week, it will open its pet pantry several days a week to meet the spike in demand.

Chicago Public Library Brings Back Popular Summer Reading Program For Adults: The reading challenge kicks off June 6 as part of the library’s citywide program with activities for all ages.

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Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the effects consuming an abundance of protein can have on our bodies, details surrounding a new cholesterol drug called VERVE-102, and how movement is king. He also discusses the latest research surrounding Ozempic which shows there are positive effects on the brain due to consumption and more.

On June 1st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

5th Ward Alderman Desmon Yancy joins Bob Sirott to talk about last week’s teen takeover at the 57th Street Beach and how he feels about the proposed snap curfew. He also discusses why it’s important to invest in resources for teens and what his short-term and long-term plans are going forward.

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

Apothecary Lounge Wants To Bring Craft Cocktails And Calm Vibe To Lakeview: The pharmacy-inspired bar, which opens Friday, will offer drinks made with housemade infusions, elevated bar food and DJs spinning soul and jazz.

Riot Fest Announces 2026 Lineup: Tool, Alanis Morissette, Twin Peaks — And Tom Skilling: The fest returns Sept. 18-20 to Douglass Park, and three-day passes are now available. Legendary Chicago weatherman Tom Skilling is slated to make an appearance.

Here’s Everything In Pope Leo’s Chicago Goodie Bag: Mayor Brandon Johnson brought with him a gift chest of Chicago-themed items for the South Side-born pope. He also asked the pope to conduct Mass in Grant Park.

Chicago Teen Held For Months In ICE Detention Centers Graduates From High School: ‘Victory’: Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete accepted his high school diploma Thursday. The 18-year-old CPS soccer player had been held in various immigration detention facilities since March after being detained by ICE.

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Neal Samors and Eric Bronsky, co-authors of Corned Beef on Rye: Remembering Chicago’s Jewish Delicatessens, join Bob Sirott to explain the meaning of the word “delicatessen,” who they interviewed for the book, and why the number of delis had declined by the 1980s. They also discuss how Chicago delis are different than delis in other cities and why menu items are becoming more expensive.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about what most men stop caring about as they get older. Some examples include not participating in trends and pretending they don’t want dessert.

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