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.

Sarah Royal, author of A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball, joins Steve Dale to discuss her book and why Lucy’s performances still resonate with fans so many years after her passing.

Choose Chicago’s Senior Director of Cultural Tourism Jason Lesniewicz is back in the studio with Steve Dale to highlight some exciting events that are taking place in Chicago this holiday season!

Chef Sarah Stegner, Co-Owner of Prairie Grass Cafe and Co-Founder of Chicago Chefs Cook, joins Steve Dale to talk about the Evanston Community Fridges program that aims to provide food to those who are in need this holiday season.

Steve Dale is joined by Hamilton’s Pierre Jean Gonzales, who plays Alexander Hamilton in the hit musical being performed at the James M. Nederlander Theatre through January 28th. Gonzales discusses what has made Hamilton so successful and how he has been able to use the lessons he has learned while playing Hamilton in his everyday life.

Paul Vallas, Senior Advisor for the Illinois Policy Institute and former City Budget Director, joins Steve Dale to give details regarding Chicago’s current budget deficit and where it could be heading.