Bob Sirott
The Bob Sirott Podcast from 720 WGN
- Update frequency
- every day
- Episodes
- 388
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Taste of Chicago is in full swing this weekend!
DCASE Program Director for Taste of Chicago Neal Heitz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the 45th year of the food festival and some attractions you can expect to see this year, like a Ferris wheel and …
Does your phone listen to your conversations?
Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to ease any suspicions that your phone might be listening to you. She explains how websites can use what you click on or wa…
Chicago caters to you and your pup with these pet-friendly patios
Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu traveled around the Chicagoland area and found some of the best pet-friendly restaurants with patios that provide food and treats for your pets. Some of the res…
Extremely Local News: Jefferson Park could see a healthy supermarket in 2027
Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘Star Wars,’ Bob Newhart, and John Candy
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share how much Darth Vader’s light saber sold for at an auction and the premi…
Fact checking RFK Jr.’s health statements from Senate hearing
Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to review some key points that were discussed during Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate…
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/5/25
On September 5th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
- August’s jobs report
- Unemployment rate
- U.S. hourly wages
- Earnings from ABM Industries, Imperial Petroleum,…
Richard Roeper: Where do people prefer to watch sports games?
Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about how Governor J.B. Pritzker opened up about his recent weight loss and how Americans tend to feel about a political candidate’s …
Extremely Local News: Chicagoans should be aware of the 211 call center and what it’s for
Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on:
Scammers are using AI to target grandparents
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about fake job offer texts, how scammers are targeting grandparents by using AI, and how a local resident almost …
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Lady Gaga, Radiohead, and ‘Superman’
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about why Lady Gaga postponed her Miami show, the “Superman” se…
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/4/25
On September 4th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
- Initial jobless claims
- August’s ADP private employment report
- U.S. productivity
- U.S. trade deficit
- ISM …
Thought Leader Drew Lear shares concerns over upcoming jobs report
Thought Leader Drew Lear, Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager at Associated Bank, is with Steve Grzanich this week to discuss the upcoming jobs report and concerns that might come with it,…
Karen Conti: Can Chicago file a lawsuit if federal troops are sent?
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what could be the basis for a lawsuit if the federal troops are sent to Chicago and if the ruling in California would also apply to…
What are new FDA guidelines concerning COVID vaccines?
Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty talk about which COVID vaccine she …
This Week in Chicago History: Oprah Winfrey, Harry Caray, and Ronald Reagan
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include former President Ronald Reagan’s first pitch at a Cubs g…
Extremely Local News: Yohei Yamada can find your lost belongings in Lake Michigan
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: SNL, Taylor Swift, and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about SNL’s five new cast members, the outcome of Cardi B’s tri…
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 9/3/25
On September 3rd, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
- July’s job openings report
- July’s factory orders
- Fed Beige Book
- August’s auto sales
- Earnings from Sales…
Ald. Ray Lopez wants to work with President Trump to make Chicago’s neighborhoods safer
15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez joins Bob Sirott to talk about what his opinion is on President Trump wanting to send troops to Chicago and how Ald. Lopez advocates for the city to work with Preside…