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 moving forward, and what they are telling clients for 2026. Segment 2: Matt Schultz, LendingTree chief credit analyst, joins John to break down Lending Tree’s Holida...
Jan 07, 2026
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 University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about Tesla no longer being the the #1 seller of EVs...
Jan 06, 2026
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 SpotHero. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7894692/1-5-26_Market_rally_records_real_estate_trends_for_2026_Groupon_turnaround...
Jan 05, 2026
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 portfolio, tariffs not negatively impacting the economy overall, and why he remains bullish on 2026. Segment 2: Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automo...
Jan 02, 2026
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to answer listener questions and talk about the end of the year! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7884024/7884024_2025-12-31-205224.64kmono.mp3 More with Terry Savage Recent Posts Noon Business Lunch Terry Savage: Social Security ‘con job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Positive affirmations, Spirit Airlines, Lower Tech Bills .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Noon Business Lunch 5/11/26: Record household...
Dec 31, 2025
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 momentum, and what investors should realistically expect as the economy heads into the new year. Segment 4: Michael Miller , Economics P...
Dec 30, 2025
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 Council and what that means for new taxes, fees, and fines hitting small businesses, and the pro...
Dec 29, 2025
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about her latest column and the stock market rallying to end the year. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7874499/7874499_2025-12-24-201439.64kmono.mp3 More with Terry Savage Recent Posts Noon Business Lunch Terry Savage: Social Security ‘con job’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Positive affirmations, Spirit Airlines, Lower Tech Bills .cls-7{fill:#...
Dec 25, 2025
Craig Bolanos , Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners , joins John Williams to analyze year-end market trends, the so-called Santa Claus rally, inflation and unemployment pressures, consumer confidence, and what data suggests for 2026. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7873938/7873938_2025-12-24-143038.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Do you want the DNC to come back to Chicago? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Mincing Rascals: The McStadium, gas prices, hantavirus .cls-7{fill:#fff;fil...
Dec 24, 2025
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 a troubling trend in corporate America: a sharp increase in layoffs during the holiday season. Wei...
Dec 23, 2025
