Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about mortgage rates coming down, Friday’s weak labor report, the likelihood the Fed cuts rates in September and October, the nine metro areas with housing markets worth more than $1 trillion, and a new survey shows a retirement confidence gap.

Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Northwestern Medicine partnering with Tempus AI, battery manufacturer Pure Lithium relocating to Chicago, and Kin raising $50 million to help homeowners adapt to increased risk of extreme weather.

Segment 3: Dave Oberg, Executive Director, Elmhurst History Museum, tells John everything you need to know about the 10th anniversary of the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest.