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Noon Business Lunch 1/16/26: Positive economic data,...

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2026/01/16

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to explain why he believes 2026 will be a good year for the market, the attacks on Fed independence, the streak of positive economic data, the importance of a diversified portfolio, and what he’s telling his clients right now. Segment 2: Carl […]

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Noon Business Lunch 1/15/26: Broad market, Grok AI,...

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2026/01/15

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John Williams to talk about the green on the market screen today, why he’s encouraged that the market is broadening out, the numbers on the economy being positive, and the importance of diversifying your portfolio. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, tells John about […]

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Noon Business Lunch 1/14/26 – Terry Savage: Where...

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2026/01/14

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the economy and the market expectations for 2026. Terry and John are joined by the always engaging money expert Dr. Bob Froehlich, who gives his annual prediction for where he predicts the Dow will close at the end of the year. Dr. Bob also shares his […]

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Noon Business Lunch 1/13/26: Leadership skills,...

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2026/01/13

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of good leadership, how good leaders are able to successfully manage talent, the controversy surrounding Bears coach Ben Johnson using profanity in the locker room, and the labor and business stories that he’s paying attention to in 2026. Go […]

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Noon Business Lunch 1/12/26: DOJ Fed investigation,...

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2026/01/12

Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about his expectations for the market for 2026, President Trump’s call to cap credit card rates for one year at 10%, the Department of Justice opening a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, his outlook for Fed policy this […]

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Noon Business Lunch 1/9/26 – Terry Savage: Is the...

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2026/01/09

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about 2025 stock market performance and what to expect from the market in 2026. Also joining the show this week is James Stack, Founder and CEO, Stack Financial Management, who tells John and Terry why he believes the market is overvalued.

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Noon Business Lunch 1/8/26: Chicago tech outlook, CES...

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2026/01/08

Segment 1: Brad Henderson, CEO, P33, joins John Williams to talk about why he’s excited about Chicago’s tech landscape in 2026. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, tells John about the best things he saw at CES 2026. Segment 3: Mitch Lyons, founder of Mitch Lyons Wealth, joins John to talk about retirement […]

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Noon Business Lunch 1/7/26: Market growth, job market...

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2026/01/07

Segment 1: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, joins John Williams to talk about the market rally to begin the year, why the market continues to perform so well, what he thinks of the situation in Venezuela and the impact on the market, the job market continuing to cool, what that means for interest rates […]

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Noon Business Lunch 1/6/26: US economic health, job...

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2026/01/06

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the outlook for the 2026 labor market, and how that will impact the economy overall. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about 2026 being a year for a ‘union resurgence.’ Segment 3: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington […]

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Noon Business Lunch 1/5/26: Market records, real...

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2026/01/05

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about why the market is rallying today and to break down the biggest 2026 real estate trends. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Groupon working on their rebound story, and Uber being in talks to acquire Chicago parking app […]

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Noon Business Lunch 1/2/26: Bull market, Fed...

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2026/01/02

Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about the spectacular market returns for the last few years, why he’s happy that the market is broadening, why it’s likely that interest rates will continue to fall, if there is any concern about inflation, the importance of a broad based […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/31/25 – Terry Savage: What is...

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2025/12/31

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to answer listener questions and talk about the end of the year!

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Noon Business Lunch 12/30/25: Jobs, inflation and the...

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2025/12/30

Segment 1 & 2: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about year-end reviews, starting 2026 off on the right foot, and how journaling you wins and losses professionally can help your career. Segment 3: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to discuss inflation, market […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/29/25: Housing, budgets, and...

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2025/12/29

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to unpack why 2025 has been so punishing for first-time home buyers, how soaring prices, tight inventory, all-cash offers and lagging new construction are reshaping the market for buyers. Segment 2: Segment 2: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, joins John to talk about Chicago’s City […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12-23-2025: Sick days at work,...

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2025/12/23

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about leadership, workplace culture, and how management decisions affect performance in both sports and business. The discussion shifts to changing work attitudes surrounding sick days and when workers should and shouldn’t push through illness. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, breaks down […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/22/25: Year-End Economy,...

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2025/12/22

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to break down year-end economic trends, including inflation, unemployment, wage growth over the past 50 years, and why housing costs continue to squeeze renters and homeowners alike. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about major developments in Chicago tech and innovation. Topics […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/18/25: Year-end market trends,...

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2025/12/19

Segment 1: Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Wintrust Wealth Management joins John Williams to to break down year-end market trends, the rebound in AI stocks and what to expect from the Fed in 2026. Segment 2: Tim Paradis, Future-of-work & Trending Correspondent at Business Insider joins John to expand on his article detailing “the […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/18/25: Inflation cools, BCU,...

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2025/12/18

Segment 1: Stephen Kates, CFP, Financial Analyst, Bankrate, joins John Williams to break down today’s inflation data and what that means for the economy as we head into 2026. Segment 2: Brandon Ewing, Director, Community Retail Branches, BCU, joins John to talk about their credit union, the difference between a credit union and a bank, the […]

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Noon Business Lunch 12/17/25 – Terry Savage: Will...

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2025/12/17

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about four moderate House Republicans joining Democrats to force a vote on extending key Affordable Care Act subsidies, a new poll showing President Trump’s approval rating on the economy, and a reminder about fraud protection during the holiday season.

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Noon Business Lunch 12/16/25: Jobless rate rises,...

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2025/12/16

Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the latest jobs numbers, why he sees a weakening economy, AI’s impact on the job market, and to share his thoughts on the return of the office party, and why he believes in the importance of meetings. Also, the Bears! Segment […]

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