Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about a study that looks at the benefits of light drinking and whether or not coffee is good for your heart. He also discusses how to boost your dopamine in the morning and how natural daylight […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Where To Recycle Your Christmas Trees And Lights In Chicago: You can bring your Christmas tree to one of 27 city parks Jan. 3-17 to […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about the death of Brigitte Bardot and “Big Brother” contestant, Mickey Lee. They also take a look back at some of Dean’s favorite interviews of 2025, which include Rob Reiner and […]

Social media influencer, Rob Kenney, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how he began his YouTube channel, Dad, how do I?, and how he comes up with ideas for videos. He also explains why he started his channel and who taught him all the skills he teaches.

On December 29th, 2025, Ryan Burrow shares today’s potential market drivers:

UIC Adjunct Lecturer and historian Wally Podrazik joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, along with Ryan Burrow, Mark Carman and Amanda Czarnecki look back at the notable figures we lost in 2025 including Rob Reiner, James Lovell, Brian Wilson, Diane Keaton, George Wendt, Ryne Sandberg, Roberta Flack, Charlie Kirk, Sister Jean, Hulk Hogan and more.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about the fallacies about New Year’s resolutions, motivation and commitment to make a change in your life and his latest book ‘The Last 15’ with meal plans and more.

Attorney and WGN Radio host Karen Conti talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the new laws that take effect on New Year’s Day 2026.

Andrea Darlas joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the upcoming WGN-TV New Year’s Eve special ‘Coast to Coast Countdown 2026’.

On December 26th, 2025, Ryan Burrow shares today’s potential market drivers:

The voice of Northwestern Wildcasts and former WGN Radio Sports Anchor Dave Eanet joins Lisa Dent (in for Bob Sirott) to preview Friday’s Northwestern Football Bowl Game. Tune in to WGN Radio on Friday, December 26th 2025 for an 11:30am pregame for Northwestern vs. Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Lisa and Dean talk about Taylor Swift and her sizable donation to charity this holiday season, the late Pat Finn, Tracy Letts talking about being in the “Festivus” episode of ‘Seinfeld,’ movies opening this Christmas […]

Mike Sankowski (Vice President of Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to discuss an early outlook for the U.S. economy in 2026, exploring tariff impacts, manufacturing, and a cautious start for both businesses and consumers.

On December 24th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Brent Stern, President of Rogers & Hollands, joins Bob Sirott to talk about last minute Christmas gift ideas and what is popular this time of year!

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about the death of Chris Rea and Barry Manilow’s lung cancer diagnosis. They also share details about the running times for the rest of the “Stranger Things” episodes and a new […]

Author Robert Schaffner and Debbie Simmonds, wife of Savoy Brown founder Kim Simmonds, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how Kim Simmonds was inspired to become a musician and how he formed Savoy Brown. They also discuss their popularity in the states and where you can preorder Street Corner Talking.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about why it’s important to keep track of your 401(k) and what clients of different ages should be doing to grow it. He also shares updates on unemployment numbers and retail sales.

Tanner Mitchell, known as Tanner the Planter on social media, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how taking care of plants is different depending on the time of year, even if you have indoor plants. He also explains what you should do if you overwater your plant and the number one […]

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: 3,000+ Cheese Grater Hats Sold After Bears Shred Packers, ‘A Christmas Miracle’ For Hat Company: Foam Party Hats started selling the grater caps after the Packers […]