The Opening Bell

Steve Grzanich spoke with Doug Myers (Senior Vice President and the Chicago Private Client Market Leader with Associated Bank) about the benefits artificial intelligence is having for banks and the increase in productivity that may arise. WGN’s own Mary Sandberg Boyle joined the program as a conversation evolved concerning the social security cap going away and what that means long-term for generations to come; as well as the infrastructure in bridges that Chicago has been experiencing.

The shutdown of the northbound Lake Shore Drive bridge this week cause a lot of headaches, but Steve Grzanich wondered if this was just scratching the surface of the issue for infrastructure in Chicago. Mary Wisniewski (Transportation Reporter at The Chicago Tribune) shared her input on the situation, what other areas of concern are, and how the increase in our gas tax could help provide the funds for fixing concerning structures. Jack Gillis (Executive Director at The Consumer Federation of […]

According to the Consumer Federation of America, there are an estimated 70 million recalled cars out on the road. Steve Grzanich discussed the surprising numbers with Jack Gillis (Executive Director at The Consumer Federation of America) who explained how these recalled cars are still on the road and how you can find out if your car is in the recall category or not along with what to do if it is.  

On February 13th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The Consumer Price Index for January and the December Budget Deficit are both out today Mortgage Bankers Association shares mortgage applications Dish Network, Hilton, Wyndham Hotels, Cisco Systems, Fossil, Hyatt Hotels, MGM Reports, Sleep Number and Yelp all report earnings today

The journalism industry has received large criticism in the last few years (some justified, some not) so from that changes need to happen. Steve Grzanich sat down with one of those industry insiders, Harry Backlund (Co-Founder and Director of Operations of City Bureau), who is working to better the media/journalism industry right here in Chicago. Megan Dodds (GM of WeWork Midwest) then checked in on the program after her last visit in 2017 to share how since then, the co-working […]

Steve Grzanich sat down to talk with Megan Dodds (GM of WeWork Midwest) about a buzzing company that was helping to define a new way office space was used, and now after a year and a half, WeWork is one of the largest landlords in the world. Steve and Megan focused on the development here in the Midwest with over 500,000 square feet of office space in the city of Chicago alone.  

On February 11th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: The UK monthly GDP Report will be released today Loews Corporation, Restaurant Brands International, Kemper Corporation, CNA Financial, Money Gram all report earnings today

Steve Grzanich spoke with Paul Nolte (SVP & Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Asset Management) about the latest market news including what could be ahead for Amazon and its CEO Jeff Bezos, the possibility of tariffs being raised in the US, and more. Brian Sumers (Sr. Aviation Editor at Skift.com) joined the program to discuss airlines and their strategy of upselling.

Steve Grzanich spoke with Chuck Garcia (EVP and Director of Commercial Deposits and Treasury Management at Associated Bank) about new banking technology and the increasing shift towards mobile banking. Jim Mecir and Elle Schnur (Co-founders of ImprovTalk) joined the program to discuss the method of using comedy and improv as a means of team building and achieving company goals.

On February 7th, 2019 Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Weekly Jobless Numbers lead off today’s economic reports Consumer Credit for December will be released this afternoon The EIA Petroleum Status Report is due later this morning