Gary Thomas joins Steve Dale, filling in for John Williams, talks about how he started singing songs from ole’ blue eyes and how it’s grown into his own show

Certified personal trainer Kirsten Anderson talks to Steve Dale, filling in for John Williams, about making healthier choices and how to keep up with your New Year’s resolutions.

Joey Morelli, the owner of Max’s Deli in Highland Park, is back from Ukraine, cooking for soldiers and refugees. He joins Steve Dale, filling in for John Williams, to talk about what kind of food he has been making, the current state of Ukraine, what his experience was like, and his next trip to Mexico City. To learn more about Joey and his charity, visit www.joeysfoodfight.com.

Dr. Marty Becker joins Steve Dale, in for John Williams, to talk about Dr. Kwane’s foundation that won him CNN’s “Hero of the year,” how pets of the homeless don’t get the medical care they deserve, and how simple actions can improve their life and prolong it.

Alderman of Chicago’s 43rd Ward Timmy Knudsen joins Steve Dale, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the performance of Mayor Brandon Johnson, what he hopes to work towards in the coming year, and how the city is trying to handle the migrant crisis.

Segment 1: Sarah Foster, Bankrate’s Principle U.S. economy reporter joins Steve Dale, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the “silent recession” that US consumers are dealing with

Segment 2: John Rizvi, AKA The Patent Professor joins Steve Dale to talk about the patents that are coming to an end at the end of this year

Segment 3: Jennifer Hamond, Real Estate Expert and Vice President at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty joins Steve Dale to talk about what it will take to break through the housing market gridlock

Segment 4: Julie Bauke, President and Chief Career Strategists joins Steve Dale to talk about employers giving out bonuses but worrying if it’s enough to keep their employees committed

Nutrition Expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins Steve Dale, in for John Williams, to shed some light on how to stay healthy over the holidays, committing to New Year’s resolutions, and our addiction to sugar.

Paul Vallas joins Steve Dale, filling in for John Williams, to talk about how Mayor Johnson has mishandled the migrant issue and how he would go about making changes.

Steve Dale, filling in for John Williams, talks with Binny’s Wine Director Doug Jeffirs and asks him about the best bubbly we can find at all price ranges and what sorts of things we can look for when trying to find the best winter beers.

Lawrence Kreymer of Chicago Waffles joins Steve Dale, filling in for John Williams, to talk about their various locations around the city and their signature specialty waffles you can try when you visit.