Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Iran’s deal with the U.S. is impacting the markets and SpaceX’s first days of public trading. He also shares details about the level of debt that the economy currently carries and the consumers’ equities in home sales.

On June 16th, 2026, Ryan Burrow shares today’s potential market drivers:

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about a study that looks at a possible link between blood pressure and dementia risk and how midlife habits can impact your brain health as you age. He also shares details about the benefits of vitamin C, which fruits and vegetables are beneficial for heart health, and why you shouldn’t eat shortly before bedtime.

Wall Street Journal news associate Terell Wright joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the current deal between the U.S. and Iran details and what this means for domestic gas prices. He also shares details about frozen assets with Iran and what could be discussed during the 60-day deadline.

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry senior exhibit strategist John Llewellyn joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the museum is celebrating it’s 93rd birthday with free access to Illinois residents on Friday, June 19th. He also shares what some of their favorite exhibits are, including the coal mine and the baby chick incubator.

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to talk about his review of “Disclosure Day” and why he thinks it will do better at the box office next week. He also shares highlights form the weekend at the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the death of Oliver Tree, and Fox Corporation’s purchase of ROKU.

On June 15th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Maggie Hennessy, freelance food writer and restaurant critic, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the bagel boom that hit the city and why people are passionate about supporting their favorite local bagel shops. She mentions a few of her favorite picks, like Rosca, Tilly Bagel Shop, and Dorothy’s Bakery.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss the different uses and functions that your dryer has besides its regular uses. You can get rid of wrinkles in clothes without ironing, sanitize your clothes and bedding, and more.

Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own savvy tip: [email protected]. Follow Marianne on Twitter (@marimur), Instagram (@havanagirl), and on Facebook (SirottAndMurciano).

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:

Blocked Access To Northerly Island During Some Concerts Has Neighbors Fuming: Events like this Saturday’s Red Bull Spin Off and last weekend’s Beyond Wonderland have left much of the island’s beach and nature areas off-limits to the public.

Relive Ferris Bueller’s Epic Day On This Downtown Tour: Commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chicago-set film by retracing the steps that Ferris and his friends took on their famous day off.

To learn more about the “Catch That Train” videos, click on the headline: Why Are Costumed People Running To The CTA? ‘Catch That Train’ Videos Add Whimsy To Commutes