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Bob Sirott episodes

  • The Entertainment Report: Spice Girls, Bruce Springsteen, and Lainey Wilson

    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 Bruce Springsteen’s new tour, speculation of a Spice Girls tour, and Lainey Wilson’s documentary. She also shares details about a new series on Disney+ and Channing Tatum’s romance novel.

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    Dave Mason, Mariah Carey, and Anne Hathaway
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    Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Al Capone’s vault
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    ‘Top Gun 3’ movie confirmed by Paramount
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    Beverly Records celebrates Record Store Day
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    Chicago Architecture Center celebrates its 60th anniversary
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    Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with a bookstore crawl
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    How to spot fake ‘I am not a robot’ CAPTCHA tests
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    Ravinia tickets are on sale to the general public
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    Thought Leader shares Chicago development rebounds
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  • Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/01/26

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

    • February’s U.S. Retail Sales
    • ADP Jobs Report
    • S&P Final U.S. Manufacturing and ISM Manufacturing Numbers
    • January’s Business Inventories
    • Earnings from Conagra Brands, Cal-Maine Foods, and more
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    • Extremely Local News: Volleyball is coming to Wrigley Field

      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:

      As New Uniqlo Draws Big Crowds, Saks Closes After Nearly 100 Years On Mag Mile: The return of the trendy Japanese brand to Michigan Avenue comes as the corridor, in recovery mode since the pandemic, faces the May departure of the luxury retailer.

      Wrigley Field Is Hosting Its 1st-Ever Volleyball Games, Featuring Women’s College Powerhouses: The Sept. 6 women’s volleyball doubleheader will feature Nebraska taking on Missouri and Penn State against Kentucky at the Friendly Confines.

      Skyway Lanes, Chicago’s Last Black-Owned Bowling Alley, Closing After ‘Surge’ Of Support Fades: A fundraiser to save the Far South Side bowling alley drew over $25,000 in donations, but that still wasn’t enough for the second-generation owners to fix the alley’s financial problems.

      https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8068057/8068057_2026-03-31-141557.64kmono.mp3

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

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      Chicago Architecture Center celebrates its 60th anniversary
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      Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with a bookstore crawl
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      How to spot fake ‘I am not a robot’ CAPTCHA tests
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      Ravinia tickets are on sale to the general public
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      Thought Leader shares Chicago development rebounds
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    • How to use AI in your everyday life

      Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what AI is, how it can be useful in everyday tasks, and how to use it if you’re not as tech-savvy. He also discusses why you should use fact check, what it generates, and answers this week’s genius bar question.

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      Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/23/26
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      Karen Conti: Will Illinois ban phones from classrooms?
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      Clinical trials show promise for pancreatic cancer drug
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      Magic Johnson almost became a Chicago Bull in 1979
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      CTA to upgrade multiple stations this year
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    • Are value stocks a good long-term investment?

      Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about if certain stocks will be able to overcome the impact of the war in the Middle East and if he thinks the Fed will hike rates anytime soon. He also discusses whether or not value stocks are a good long-term investment and an update on the latest retirement plans.

      https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8067739/8067739_2026-03-31-122839.64kmono.mp3
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      Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/23/26
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      Karen Conti: Will Illinois ban phones from classrooms?
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      Clinical trials show promise for pancreatic cancer drug
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      Magic Johnson almost became a Chicago Bull in 1979
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      CTA to upgrade multiple stations this year
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    • The Entertainment Report: ‘Kennedy,’ Kim Novak, and ‘Outlander’

      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 Netflix’s new project “Kennedy,” the season two premiere of “Your Friends and Neighbors,” and Kim Novak’s comments about Sydney Sweeney. She also discusses the likelihood of a sequel to “Wedding Crashers” and the music from “Outlander” coming to Chicago.

      https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8067915/8067915_2026-03-31-132215.64kmono.mp3
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      Entertainment Report
      Dave Mason, Mariah Carey, and Anne Hathaway
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      Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Al Capone’s vault
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      ‘Top Gun 3’ movie confirmed by Paramount
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      Beverly Records celebrates Record Store Day
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      Earth, Wind & Fire documentary coming this June
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      Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/23/26
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      Karen Conti: Will Illinois ban phones from classrooms?
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      Clinical trials show promise for pancreatic cancer drug
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      Magic Johnson almost became a Chicago Bull in 1979
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      CTA to upgrade multiple stations this year
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    • Associated Bank Market Outlook: 03/31/26

      On March 31st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

      • S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index
      • Chicago Business Barometer
      • Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey
      • March’s Consumer Confidence numbers
      • Earnings from Nike, Dave & Buster’s, and more
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      • Time to rebuild your workout routine as weather gets warmer

        Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital, Dr. Tom Moran, joins Bob Sirott to talk about some lifestyle changes that could help lower dementia risk and the impact of a positive mental attitude on aging. He also shares advice for people who want to build up their workout routine, as well as the pros and cons of taking collagen.

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        Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
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        Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines
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        UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases
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        Dr. Sterling Elliott: Prescription Drug Takeback Day
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        Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/23/26
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        Karen Conti: Will Illinois ban phones from classrooms?
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        Clinical trials show promise for pancreatic cancer drug
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        Magic Johnson almost became a Chicago Bull in 1979
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        CTA to upgrade multiple stations this year
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      • Behind the scenes of opening Al Capone’s vault on TV

        Author of Capone’s Vault, William Elliott Hazelgrove, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the idea of televising the opening of Al Capone’s vault and why it was decided that it would be revealed live instead of taped. He also shares his stories from when he interview Geraldo Rivera for his book and why Rivera was hired to host the special.

        https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8066015/8066015_2026-03-30-164615.64kmono.mp3
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        Karen Conti: Will Illinois ban phones from classrooms?
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        Clinical trials show promise for pancreatic cancer drug
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        Magic Johnson almost became a Chicago Bull in 1979
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        CTA to upgrade multiple stations this year
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        Dave Mason, Mariah Carey, and Anne Hathaway
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      • Extremely Local News: Pick your favorite Chicago bar jukebox

        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:

        Chicago Loses Another Classic Neon Sign As Foremost Liquors Marquee Comes Down: The Argyle Street store’s owners sold the sign to an Indiana collector as they prepare to move their business across the street. It is the second iconic neon sign moved out of the city in the past month.

        Which Chicago Bar Has The Best Jukebox? Cast Your Vote In Strange Bar Sunday’s Online Contest: The Instagram account run by two drinking buddies is holding a March Madness-style “Jukebox Jamboree,” pitting the city’s dive bars in music machine matchups.

        ‘Yuki-Mania’ Hits Chicago As Shortest Bull Ever Yuki Kawamura Captivates Fans: The 5-foot-8 Kawamura is wow-ing fans — and blowing up on social media — with behind-the-back passes while holding his own against superstars like LeBron James.

        https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8065447/8065447_2026-03-30-131747.64kmono.mp3

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

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        Chicago firefighter shares his recipes on YouTube
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        How the Strait of Hormuz closures impact U.S. investments
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        Associated Bank Market Outlook: 04/21/26
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