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Bob Sirott episodes

  • CDC pauses testing for numerous infectious diseases

    Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discuss why RSV is still spreading into the spring season and the pausing of diagnostic testing for numerous infectious diseases, like mpox and rabies.

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    Strength training tips for beginners
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    Extremely Local News: Bally’s Casino gets a new expected opening date
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    Britney Spears charged with DUI – What’s next?
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    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 05/01/26
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    8 min
  • Extremely Local News: McCormick Mansion will be home to a magic theater

    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:

    The Hand & The Eye, A 5-Level Magic Theater, To Open This Month Off Mag Mile: The venue, opening April 18 in the renovated McCormick Mansion, has 37 showrooms, hidden rooms and dining options. Tickets start at $225.

    Francis Parker School Expansion Plan Draws Backlash From Lincoln Park Neighbors: Neighbors critical of the elite private school’s latest proposal to replace a nearby building with a new academic structure say it would displace families and prioritize the school’s growth over existing residents.

    Meet Chicago Poster Artist Steve Shanabruch At This Block Club Event: The celebrated artist will discuss his process for creating neighborhood posters and vintage fonts at an April 18 program at the Harold Washington Library.

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    Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.

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    Billy Dec talks about his new documentary
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    Strength training tips for beginners
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    Extremely Local News: Bally’s Casino gets a new expected opening date
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    Britney Spears charged with DUI – What’s next?
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    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 05/01/26
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    6 min
  • The Entertainment Report: Ina Garten, Michael Jackson, and Nikki Glaser

    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 an update on the Michael Jackson biopic, a film from Judd Apatow and Glen Powell, and a second season of “Beef” on Netflix. She also shares details about Nikki Glaser’s comedy special, Mindy Kaling’s Hulu series, and Ina Garten’s upcoming Chicago visit.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8084888/8084888_2026-04-08-144228.64kmono.mp3
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    Britney Spears charged with DUI – What’s next?
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    Keith Urban releases a song from his cover album
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    ‘Ted Lasso’ returns with 4th season in August
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    James Ortiz from ‘Project Hail Mary’ eligible for Oscars
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    Michael Jackson biopic tops weekend box office chart
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    Billy Dec talks about his new documentary
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    Strength training tips for beginners
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    Extremely Local News: Bally’s Casino gets a new expected opening date
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    Britney Spears charged with DUI – What’s next?
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    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 05/01/26
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    6 min
  • What investors should do during a short-term stock bump

    Founder and CEO of Trajan Wealth, Jeff Junior, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what people should do during a short-term bump in stocks and the safe spots for investments and stocks. He also shares some common mistakes people make when filing taxes and if there are any new laws associated with taxes.

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    How AI is playing a role with scams
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    IBM bringing hundreds of jobs to Chicago
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    Keith Urban releases a song from his cover album
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    Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/30/26
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    6 min
  • Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/08/26

    On April 8th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

    • Fed’s FOMC Minutes
    • Fed speeches
    • Earnings from Delta Air Lines, Constellation Brands, and more
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    • The benefits of decluttering your technology

      Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how common it is to accumulate clutter on your devices and where people can start to clean it up. He also explains what “ghost programs” are, if you can use decluttering tools to help, and answers this week’s genius bar questions.

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      How AI is playing a role with scams
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      IBM bringing hundreds of jobs to Chicago
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      Keith Urban releases a song from his cover album
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      Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/30/26
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    • Extremely Local News: Urbanbelly to open in May at Fulton Market

      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:

      Charges Should Be Dropped Against Mom Who Killed Boyfriend In Self-Defense, Advocates Say: Keshia Golden’s attorneys say she acted in self-defense when she fatally stabbed her boyfriend with a long history of abuse in 2022. Prosecutors offered a plea deal — but her attorneys want the case dropped altogether.

      Urbanbelly Heads Back To Fulton Market With Patio, Bar And Budget-Friendly Lunch: Chef Bill Kim’s Asian fusion restaurant will open in May on Fulton Street, offering old favorites like spicy katsu ramen and yuzu margaritas.

      Italian Beef Vs. The Horseshoe: A State Sandwich Showdown Is Heating Up: The horseshoe, a Springfield creation, is often referred to as the unofficial state sandwich. A bill backed by Italian beef devotee Rep. Rick Ryan aims to change that.

      https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8081306/8081306_2026-04-07-143706.64kmono.mp3

      Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.

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      Bob Sirott
      Elburn brings small-town charm with diners and architecture
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      How AI is playing a role with scams
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      IBM bringing hundreds of jobs to Chicago
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      Keith Urban releases a song from his cover album
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      Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/30/26
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    • What the current U.S. dollar value means for international travel

      Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on energy stocks and if he is surprised by the latest job market report. He also talks about why the rate of unemployment length is slowly increasing and the current value of the U.S. dollar when traveling internationally.

      https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8081113/8081113_2026-04-07-132513.64kmono.mp3
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      Elburn brings small-town charm with diners and architecture
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      How AI is playing a role with scams
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      IBM bringing hundreds of jobs to Chicago
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      Keith Urban releases a song from his cover album
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      Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/30/26
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    • The Entertainment Report: Sean Hayes, ‘Stranger Things,’ and Byron Allen

      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 what show will be replacing “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” clues about season thirteen of “American Horror Story,” and Jeff Goldblum’s new album. She also shares details about the animated version of “Stranger Things” and Sean Hayes’ role in “The Morning Show.”

      https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8081303/8081303_2026-04-07-141203.64kmono.mp3
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      James Ortiz from ‘Project Hail Mary’ eligible for Oscars
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      Michael Jackson biopic tops weekend box office chart
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      Duran Duran releases single ‘Free to Love’
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      Ravinia tickets are on sale to the general public
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      What we need to know about tick season
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      The Blues Brothers debut on SNL in 1978
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      Will cell phone access in schools soon be limited?
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    • Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/07/26

      On April 7th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

      • February’s Durable Goods Orders
      • Fed speeches
      • Consumer Credit Report
      • Earnings from Levi Strauss, Unity Bancorp, and more
      • https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8080995/8080995_2026-04-07-121435.128.mp3
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