Segment 1: Best-selling financial author Jared Dillian joins John to talk about what he expects from the Trump administration and the impact new policies will have on the economy.

Segment 2: Bill McHenry, member of the IHA (International Housewares Association) Board of Directors and long-time exhibitor at The Inspired Home Show, talks about the upcoming show (March 2nd-4th), the economic impact of the show, the types of things that will be at the show, and the current trends in the industry.

Segment 3: Kara Demirjian Huss, Senior Vice President at TCCI Manufacturing, tells John about the International Day of Clean Energy, what clean energy means to TCCI, how business has been going, the trends she sees in the industry, her thoughts on the policies of the new administration and how that will impact manufacturing, and how they are continuing to grow their footprint in Illinois.

Segment 4: Michael Muser, co-owner of two-Michelin-starred Ever and Jean Banchet Awards director, joins John to talk about the upcoming Banchet Awards, Chicago’s great culinary scene, and how restaurants are the heart of many communities.