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Bob Sirott

The Bob Sirott Podcast from 720 WGN

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Episodes
392
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, and ‘The Big Bang Theory’

Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, and ‘The Big Bang Theory’

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share Paul McCartney’s U.S. tour announcement and Dean’s interview with the a…

Thu 10 Jul 2025
Richard Roeper: 7th inning stretch was so bad, it brought Cubs and Cardinals fans together

Richard Roeper: 7th inning stretch was so bad, it brought Cubs and Cardinals fans together

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about a crime-drama about John Wayne Gacy’s story coming to Peacock and why people continue to recreate these kinds of stories. They …

Thu 10 Jul 2025
Donating safely to Texas relief funds

Donating safely to Texas relief funds

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to share details concerning online shopping events in July and how you can donate safely to Texas relief funds. They also…

Thu 10 Jul 2025
Extremely Local News: Who will replace Walter Burnett as 27th ward alderman?

Extremely Local News: Who will replace Walter Burnett as 27th ward alderman?

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

After Federal Agents Pay Surpris…

Thu 10 Jul 2025
Thought Leader Dan Barrins discusses rent trends in Chicago

Thought Leader Dan Barrins discusses rent trends in Chicago

Rent in Chicago ranks in the top 11% of U.S. housing markets, and Dan Barrins (Senior Vice President in the Commercial Real Estate Group at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today’s Associated…

Thu 10 Jul 2025
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/10/25

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/10/25

On July 10th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

  • Initial jobless claims
  • Fed speeches
  • Earnings from Delta Air Lines, Levi Strauss & Co., and more
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Tonight and always, Tom Llamas is here for you

Tonight and always, Tom Llamas is here for you

Tom Llamas, NBC Nightly News anchor, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his upcoming trip to Chicago, the history of his Cuban heritage, and how he balances his home and work life. He also shares how he …

Wed 09 Jul 2025
How a radio stunt turned into Disco Demolition

How a radio stunt turned into Disco Demolition

Jeff Schwartz, the former manager of sales and promotion at WLUP, joins Bob Sirott as they remember the Disco Demolition night at Comiskey Park in 1979. He explains how the radio stunt was created, t…

Wed 09 Jul 2025
What does President Trump’s bill say about Social Security benefits?

What does President Trump’s bill say about Social Security benefits?

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why multiple medical groups brought a lawsuit against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and if those groups have the authority to change the CO…

Wed 09 Jul 2025
This Week in Chicago History: ‘Dear Abby,’ Grateful Dead, and Sybaris

This Week in Chicago History: ‘Dear Abby,’ Grateful Dead, and Sybaris

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the Grateful Dead’s final concert, the opening of Sybari…

Wed 09 Jul 2025
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Michael Madsen, Ringo Starr, and Barbie

Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Michael Madsen, Ringo Starr, and Barbie

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about what to expect from Diddy’s sentencing hearing, the celebrities th…

Wed 09 Jul 2025
Extremely Local News: Chicago Public Library introduces a reading program for adults

Extremely Local News: Chicago Public Library introduces a reading program for adults

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:

From 12 People To 4,000: How A Free P…

Wed 09 Jul 2025
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/9/25

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/9/25

On July 9th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

  • Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes
  • Samsung event
  • Wholesale inventories
  • Earnings from Beneficent, Bassett Furnitu…
Wed 09 Jul 2025
President Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ explained

President Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ explained

Chicago Tribune chief political reporter Rick Pearson joins Bob Sirott to explain the main points of President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” and the email concerning seniors and social security. He a…

Tue 08 Jul 2025
Learning to use AI for everyday tasks

Learning to use AI for everyday tasks

Social media strategist and expert Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott this morning to talk about the functions of AI, like summarizing long emails, organizing documents, and generating images, as well …

Tue 08 Jul 2025
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Michael Douglas, Richard Simmons, and AMC

Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Michael Douglas, Richard Simmons, and AMC

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about who the highest-paid lead actor is, the new “Hot Wheels” …

Tue 08 Jul 2025
Extremely Local News: Chicago high school choir advances on America’s Got Talent

Extremely Local News: Chicago high school choir advances on America’s Got Talent

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:

Leo High School’s Choir Wowe…

Tue 08 Jul 2025
Why stocks historically perform better in July

Why stocks historically perform better in July

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to explain the process of tariffs and their impacts on the markets. He also talks about the Federal Reserv…

Tue 08 Jul 2025
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/8/25

Associated Bank Market Outlook: 7/8/25

On July 8th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

  • Consumer price index
  • Empire State manufacturing index
  • Industrial production numbers
  • Earnings from Penguin Solut…
Tue 08 Jul 2025
You are Beautiful project continues to inspire positivity

You are Beautiful project continues to inspire positivity

Public artist of the You Are Beautiful project Matthew Hoffman joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about when he created his famous stickers and what inspired him. He also shares where you…

Mon 07 Jul 2025
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