Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John Williams to talk about positive affirmation in the workplace and how it’s not always great to surround yourself by people who only tell you what you want to hear.

Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about the closure of Spirit Airlines and how the spike in oil prices had an effect on Spirit going out of business.

Segment 3: Longtime Chicago radio veteran Harvey Wells, Founder, Lower Tech Bills, talks to John about how he helps customers lower their internet, cell phone, and television costs. Want Harvey to help you lower your tech bills? You can email him at [email protected] or phone / text him at 312-307-1700. Harvey gives an update on how you can watch your favorite sports teams, and AT&T now offering a senior plan that was recently only available in Florida.

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to discuss rising household debt, climbing FHA mortgage delinquencies, continued home price increases across the country, and what the latest jobs report signals about the economy.

Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications at TechNexus Venture Collaborative, talks with John about how University of Michigan and other university endowments are cashing in on AI investments, the growing number of AI startups and tools, Uber’s $600 million acquisition of Chicago-based SpotHero, and startup InstaSwitch opening a new Chicago office.

Segment 3: Mike Spriggs, Head of Consumer Insights at Fiserv, joins the show to explain how inflation and rising gas prices are impacting Chicago consumers, why small business foot traffic is declining, and how spending habits are shifting as people adjust to higher costs.

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about the ‘green on screen,’ why the stock market continues to break records, the better than expected job report, and what he’s telling investors about this rally.

Segment 2: Carl Prouty, “The Technologist” at Abt Electronics in Glenview, tells John about some great items they have for the mom in your life. Carl also gives John the details on Abt’s third annual Grill Fest.

Segment 1: Georgiaree Godfrey, director of public information for the Chicago Department of Aviation, tells John everything we should know about the upcoming Airport Small Business Summit + Job Fair.

Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, joins John to talk about Google’s newest health announcements including the new Fitbit Air.

Segment 3: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the health of the labor market and how few people are being laid off right now, the connection between working and cognitive health, and study that showed illegal immigration had no significant effect on local wages.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the stock market being all-time highs despite signs of a fractured economy, and why she believes there are two economies right now. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of having a nurturing manager that is a good ‘people person,’ why new college graduates have unrealistic salary expectations, his thoughts on Zoom and Deloitte eliminating some benefits, and how AI will impact the labor market in the future.

Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s, joins John Williams to talk about spring homebuyers have one-third the choices they had before the pandemic, and Illinois cities fighting Governor Pritzker’s housing plan with their own proposal.

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about housing’s share of the economy dipping below 16% for the first time since 2019, new data showing the salary expectations of college graduates, and why people are talking about Indian mangos.

Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about IBM deepening its commitment to Chicago, West Coast tech firm Databricks expanding their Chicago office, and Chicago AI startup Loop raising $95M.

Segment 3: Dr. Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, tells John everything you should know about the new Anne Frank exhibit that just opened at the museum.

Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the markets and economy looking right through the war drama, President Trump announcing new tariffs, what’s going on with the labor market, and what he expects from the new Fed chair.

Segment 2: Rich Gamble, Interim President & CEO of Chicago Loop Alliance, joins John to break down the numbers of Chicago Loop Alliance’s recently released quarter one 2026 State of the Loop report.

Segment 3: Ramzi Hassan, CEO, Edwards Realty, tells John about the Burr Ridge Village Center and how suburban shopping malls are evolving.

Segment 1: Derik Farrar, head of Everyday Banking and Borrowing at U.S. Bank, tells John about new data that shows two in three Americans say they’re currently delaying at least one major financial milestone, but still are finding ways to adapt their plans to stay focused on long-term goals. Derik explains why consumer confidence remains strong and how he’s helping customers reach their financial goals.

Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, joins John to give us his review of two new products: Viture Beast glasses and Valve’s Steam Controller. Scott also tell John why the state of gadgets is so weird right now.

Segment 3: Sarah E. Needleman, Leadership & Workplace Correspondent at Business Insider, joins John Williams to talk about how companies are trimming even the most prized benefits.

Segment 4: Ryan Easter, Executive Manager at Bob Jass Chevrolet, joins John Williams to talk about their family-owned dealership, how business has been going in the rapid growing area, the strength of working in a small town, if it’s necessary to keep as many cars on the lot, the benefits of being in Kane County, his forecast for EV’s, and the hottest selling vehicles at the dealership right now.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the stock market nearing all-time highs, her thoughts on the proposed Billionaires Tax in California, how to make your retirement money last, what you should know about annuities, and how inflation is impacting your money. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.