Sean O’Kane, Senior Reporter of Transportation at TechCrunch, joins Jon Hasen to discuss how a Tesla factory in Texas shrunk it’s workforce by 22% last year. Plus, the impact that Elon Musk has had on Tesla sales, and how Jeff Bezos is backing an EV startup. For more of Sean’s stories, visit techcrunch.com.

Cleaning, assembling, home repairs, and more, someone at Taskrabbit can help you! Chris Ager, Chief Commercial Officer at Taskrabbit joins Jon Hansen to talk about how a tasker can help you with your home needs. Plus, Chris shares how people can sign up to become a tasker and the story of how they were acquired by IKEA. For more information, visit www.taskrabbit.com

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss a recent couple that he helped with their financial plan. Tim talks about helping with Medicare and more. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Amanda Hoover, Senior Correspondent at Business Insider, joins Jon Hansen to discuss what companies are looking for from employees now. Amanda shares the changes she’s seeing in the job application process, how AI has changed what companies look for, and how a certain change can benefit both employees and employers.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Jon Hansen to talk about mortgage rates since the start of the Iran conflict. The two also talk about buying behavior, equity that’s been gained, and more. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm on WGN Radio. You can call him at 855-56-David, or check out the Team Hochberg website.

Don’t be surprised or caught off guard; it’s time to put something into action. Dr. Gregg Lunceford, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen for a Mesirow Monday. Greg shares how 50% of caregivers didn’t expect that responsibility in their lifetime. From long-term care insurance to moving to a state that offers better healthcare, Gregg shares how listeners can prepare if they become caregivers.

Sarah Goone is a Chicago-born artist and founder of Radiant Eye Studio. She joins Jon Hansen to discuss what she does and how she stumbled into the creative platform. She also shares how her visual notes capture ideas as they happen and turn them into memorable, vibrant, shareable images. Sarah will be leading a community art workshop on Saturday, April 11, from 11 am-12:30 pm at The Storefront, which is located at 4051 Main Street. For more information, visit https://radianteyestudio.com/.

Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the latest market numbers. Craig discusses why the markets have remained strong amid the turbulence. The two also discuss the TACO acronym that has been tied to the president. For more information, go to GetRetiredStayRetired.com.

Knowledge is power, and it’s Financial Literacy Month. Jack Nick, Director of Marketing & eCommerce for Republic Bank of Chicago, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss why saving money is so hard. The duo talks about compound interest, the stock market’s return, and how starting to save now can benefit you in the future. To learn more tips to get you on the right track to financial literacy, go to republicebank.com

Dr. Gregg Lunceford, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen for a Mesirow Monday. Gregg talks about the season of family reunions and the important conversations that need to be had. Gregg shares how knowing your family’s health history can help you plan for retirement and better you health. For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.