Bob Sirott
The Bob Sirott Podcast from 720 WGN
- Update frequency
- every day
- Episodes
- 388
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Kelly Clarkson, Howard Stern, and Sabrina Carpenter
Bob Sirott takes over the entertainment beat as Dean has a day off. Bob shares details about the deaths of actress Kelley Mack and musician Eddie Palmieri, as well as why Kelly Clarkson is canceling …
Extremely Local News: No ketchup on hot dogs, but what about a smoothie?
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:
Thought Leader Danny Salazar discusses possibility of a September cut
Danny Salazar (Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in the Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to talk about Fed rates a…
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 8/7/25
On August 7th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
- Initial jobless claims
- U.S. productivity numbers
- June’s wholesale inventory
- Earnings from Motorola Solutions,…
Dave Eanet to retire as WGN Radio morning sports anchor; Andy Masur named as successor
WGN Radio today announced that Dave Eanet will retire as the sports anchor on the Bob Sirott weekday morning drive show and Andy Masur will assume the position effective August 28. Eanet, whose two s…
Roy Spencer explains how Perma-Seal can make your AC system more effective
Ahead of a very-hot couple of days coming to Chicago, Roy Spencer from Perma-Seal joined Bob Sirott to talk about how insulating your home can improve your air conditioning system, and how to get the…
Extremely Local News: Will Uptown be getting a Trader Joe’s store?
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:
What are the differences between civil and criminal warrants?
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the state of Texas issued civil arrest warrants for lawmakers and what the difference is between civil and criminal warrants. S…
This Week in Chicago History: Walter Payton, Second City, and Pabst Blue Ribbon
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Walter Payton’s induction in the NFL Hall of Fame, Janis…
How to protect yourself against Lyme disease
Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains what Lyme disease is, how …
Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Bob Newhart, Francis Ford Coppola, and MTV
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the renaming of a city street after Bob Newhart, why Francis Ford …
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 8/6/25
On August 6th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
- Fed speeches
- Earnings from McDonald’s, Walt Disney, Uber, and more
Extremely Local News: Yeti store in Wicker Park closes without notice
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: Paramount Theatre, Jimmy Fallon, and Bob Odenkirk
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Jimmy Fallon’s contract extension, Stephen Colbert’s acti…
Tips for buying a new phone or computer
Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what you should consider when buying a new device, including if you just need it for taking pictures and checking emails, or edi…
Are jobs numbers enough to push for a rate cut?
Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to figure out where consumers are spending their money by looking at stocks and why the tech stocks fell b…
Associated Bank Market Outlook: 8/5/25
On August 5th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
- U.S. trade deficit numbers for June
- S&P final U.S. services PMI numbers for July
- ISM services numbers
- Earning…
The Beatles’ music is still very relevant in society over 50 years later
Tom Frangione, SiriusXM Beatles Channel ‘Resident Beatles Expert’, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the diversity and relevance of Beatles songs in today’s society and the demand for Paul McCartney tic…
Try these three exercises to help improve insomnia
Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine’s Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about a trial for a pill that treats obstructive sleep apnea and three exercise…
Extremely Local News: Why did CTA get rid of Red Line’s ‘slow zone?’
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: