Episodes
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Noon Business Lunch 11/5/26: Market drop, Sustainable investing, OLED iPad Mini review
Segment 1: Alex Papadopoulos, President of Egéa Wealth Management and Egéa SRI (Socially Responsible Investments), joins John Williams to talk about keeping both the earth and your portfolio healthy. Now that Democrats have gained control of Congress, what is the future of sustainable investing?...
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Noon Business Lunch 11/4/26 – Terry Savage: What a new Congress will mean for your money
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the market reaction to the midterm election results, what a new Congress will mean for the economy and your money, what you should know about a new I-Bond rate, and to answer all of your financial...
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Noon Business Lunch 11/3/26: Job search struggles, election results and market performance
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the importance of learning from both good and bad managers, the difficulty finding a job right now, the amount of effort it takes to actually get a job, and why just clicking ‘apply’ is not going to be...
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Noon Business Lunch 11/2/26: Data centers, mortgage rates falling, driverless cars study, Vin Chicago celebrates 40 years
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins Jon Hansen to talk about election day and how data centers are on the ballot this year, mortgage interest rates beginning to fall, and why credit card debt is rising. Segment 2: Jim...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/30/26: Persistent inflation, holiday hiring, The Grace Network
Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, journalist, economic analyst, author of ‘The Hamrick Brief‘ on Substack, joins John to talk about the Fed policy decision earlier this week and what is likely to happen the rest of the year, his concern over transparency at the Fed, lingering questions about remote work…
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Noon Business Lunch 10/29/26: GDP growth, inflation and high prices, minimum wage effect, MacBook Pro OLED
Segment 1: Brook Carey, original co-owner, the Milk House in Pingree Grove, joins John Williams to talk about when Milk House opened, the support they have received from the Pingree Grove community, the honor of having an ‘Illinois Maker’ award, how the shop is a labor of love, the most popular...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/28/26 – Terry Savage: What to know about small business health insurance
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets continuing to rise despite geopolitical uncertainty, a reminder about Medicare Open Enrollment, what you should know about small business health insurance, and to answer all of your...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/27/26: Resume tips, Timeless Ticket lessons, Better Bakes Company, Nitro Nostalgia
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about if businesses should have birthday parties for their employees, if he believes traditional resumes are dead, what he wants to see on a resume, and how to separate yourself from other candidates vying for…
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Noon Business Lunch 10/26/26: Rising prices, cost-cutting tips, RTO, Keshet
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about rising gas pas prices, how inflation is impacting consumers, Halloween candy purchasing seeing a decline, the housing market continuing to be challenging, and what...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/23/26: Broad market, Fed decision, bothersome inflation, EV sales
Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about Air Canada canceling flights to the U.S due to low demand, if AI spending will translate into profits, the broadening of the stock market and why that’s good news, if he expects a…
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Noon Business Lunch 10/22/26: AI spending, energy costs, iPhone Duo, fire prevention
Segment 1: Brian Ferguson, Executive Vice President of Metropolitan Fire Protection, joins John to talk about October being fire safety month, what their business does, how sprinklers typically work, their fire alarm division that they started a few years ago, how often you should have an…
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Noon Business Lunch 10/21/26 – Terry Savage: Review your Medicare coverage now
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about why you should review your Medicare coverage, what else you need to know about Open Enrollment, and to answer all of your financial questions.
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Noon Business Lunch 10/20/26: Housing affordability, energy prices and recession outlook, mortgage rates
Segment 1: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the Atlanta Fed’s Home Ownership Affordability Monitor revealing that housing is less affordable today than it has been for most of the past 20…
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Noon Business Lunch 10/19/26: Crime impact on business, AI safety, Tovie, Windy City Sweets
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about crime and the impact on businesses and your wallet. Ilyce also talks about AI and what you can do to make sure you and your money are safe. Segment 2: Arnav Dalmia,...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/16/26: Stubborn inflation, consumer costs, Fed policy decision, tailgate tech at Abt Electronics
Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about stubborn inflation data, how gas and energy costs are impacting inflation data, how he’s feeling about the market performance overall, the concern that consumers have about higher costs, what…
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Noon Business Lunch 10/15/26 – Terry Savage: Fed will likely raise rates in December
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the start of Medicare Open Enrollment, why the stock market is rising today, the concern over the AI industry, the way a relatively few number of stocks are boosting the market, how the Fed might...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/14/26: Medicare Open Enrollment, tariff uncertainty, Richmond Fall Fest
Segment 1: Thom Dillon, owner of JT Medicare Solutions, joins John Williams to tell us everything we need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment. Segment 2: Elliot Richardson, Co-founder and President, Small Business Advocacy Council, joins John Williams to talk about how tariffs are continuing…
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Noon Business Lunch 10/13/26: Job search tips, middle manager loss, Monarc Sport
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about what a good manager does after an employee has a bad day, and what you need to do when you are looking for a new job that will make you stand out from the competition. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President,...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/12/26: Mortgage rates, existing home sales, Halloween spending, Watts of Love
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about two big takeaways from the Mortgage Bankers Association of America’s annual convention started this morning in Chicago, and what you should know about Medicare Open...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/9/26: Consumer sentiment falls, Intelligentsia Coffee growth, Rosati’s Pizza milestones
Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the unsurprising consumer sentiment data, the lingering inflation concerns, what areas of the stock market he’s bullish on, the volatility of the price of oil, and if he expects a...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/8/26: Oil prices, market v. economy, Amazon ‘About You,’ Glass Pumpkin Patch
Segment 1: Jacque Fucilla, Senior Arboretum Store Manager, The Morton Arboretum, tells John everything you should know about the annual Glass Pumpkin Patch! Segment 2: Benjamin Shimkus, Business News Reporter at Business Insider, joins John Williams to talk about Amazon’s new ‘About You’ feature....
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Noon Business Lunch 10/7/26: Mixed market, Upwardly Global, mortgage overpayment
Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about how the markets have been performing this week, why October is typically a down month, if he expects a Santa Claus rally, the economy continuing to be strong, how moving parts of the...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/6/26: Salary trends, Makers on the Move, Chicago is Best Big City, Senior Tech Support
Segment 1: Derek Walsh, local hiring and consulting expert, Robert Half, joins John Williams to break down Robert Half 2027’s Salary Guide. What are the salary trends in Chicago? Segment 2: Lisa Nucci, Chief Marketing Officer at Choose Chicago, tells John why Chicago was just named the Best Big...
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Noon Business Lunch 10/5/26: Job creation, high mortgage rates, First Lady Cruises, Chicago Costume
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about Illinois ranking 41st in creating the most job opportunities, Mortgage rates passing 7.26% for a 30-year fixed-rate loan, and a new study on student loan payments....
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Noon Business Lunch 10/2/26: Worker pay gap, persistent inflation, Rockford Brake Manufacturing, Highwood Pumpkin Festival
Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, journalist, economic analyst, author of ‘The Hamrick Brief‘ on Substack, joins John to talk about his takeaways from today’s labor report, the ongoing battle to tame inflation, how the economy might impact the midterm election, and the latest update on his Misery Index....
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Noon Business Lunch 10/1/26: Consumer pessimism, school app overload, debt and economic distress
Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Founding Partner & Chief Investment Strategist, Cresset Capital, talks to John about the big takeaways from the U.S.-China summit, his thoughts on economic data released this week, the level of inflation people expect, and what we should see with tomorrow’s September labor...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/30/26 – Terry Savage: What to know about ID.me
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the Treasury Department creating a new, more secure log-in procedure for buying Treasury bills, using a private company called ID.me. Also joining Terry and John is Wes Turbeville, Senior Vice...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/29/26: Job report preview, market uncertainty, trade war impact
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to preview this Friday’s labor report, the health of the overall economy, the challenge that older workers are having finding a job, and why clicking a button is not going going to get you hired for a job. Segment 2:...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/28/26: LifeMaxxing, Chicago tech expansion, quantum competition, VORO
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about a new SoFi and YouGov survey that shows young people are redefining what it means to be financially successful. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications,...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/25/26: Stock rally, Muse AI, Chicago permit process, Fresh Wave
Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about the stock market rallying today, his thoughts on Meta’s Muse AI, how AI is changing the global economy, the overall resiliency of the market, why he supports the Fed decision to…
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Noon Business Lunch 9/24/26: Illinois AI Cabinet, new Meta glasses, geothermal building, sustainable investing
Segment 1: Alex Papadopoulos, President of Egéa Wealth Management and Egéa SRI (Socially Responsible Investments), joins John Williams to talk about their focus on sustainable investing, and why socially responsible investing is so important right now. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large…
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Noon Business Lunch 9/23/26 – Terry Savage: How high energy prices impact the consumer
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the impact that high energy prices are having on consumers and the overall economy, what to know about the new sign in process for TreasuryDirect, and to answer all of your financial questions.
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Noon Business Lunch 9/22/26: Core inflation, AI and work agility, iced coffee controversy
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the viral TikTok debate over whether it’s okay to bring a beverage to an interview. John also talks about AI is changing the workplace and how agility will be a key to success. Segment 2: Faron Daugs, CFP,...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/21/26: Fed outlook, quantum computing, 3D printing, Bitter & Sweet Cocktail Boutique
Segment 1: Stephen Kates, Principal, Clocktower Financial Consulting, joins John to talk about the Fed raising interest rates and what that means for people, some of the upsides of the economy right now, how narrative drives the market, and if he expects another rate hike before the end of the...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/18/26: Fuel costs, economic perception, PRÉS Protein Coffee, Fiserv Small Business Index
Segment 1: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about the price of gasoline around the world, the disconnect between economic data and what people are feeling, and how motor fuel represents only 4% of…
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Noon Business Lunch 9/17/26: Warsh’s hawkish tone, inflation persistent, elevated oil prices, International Manufacturing Technology Show
Segment 1: Michelle Edmonson, Vice President of Exhibitions for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and lead for the IMTS – International Manufacturing Technology Show brands, joins Jon to talk about how the show has been going so far this week, what she’s most proud of so far…
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Noon Business Lunch 9/16/26 – Terry Savage: What does the Fed interest rate hike mean for you?
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the Fed decision on interest rates and what that means for the markets and the economy. Terry also tells John about the new login for TreasuryDirect, and to answer all of your financial questions.
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Noon Business Lunch 9/15/26: Caring companies, crisis management, market volatility, diesel prices, Fed policy decision
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the one question you should ask if you want to have a caring company. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about how companies can turn a crisis into a business...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/14/26: Mortgage rates, car ownership cost, John Deere AI chatbot, National Community Investment Fund
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about why mortgage rates are jumping, the ongoing economic uncertainty because of the war in Iran, the real estate market still being impacted by COVID, and why the cost…
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Noon Business Lunch 9/11/26: Economic resiliency, energy prices, trade war
Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about what’s goin on with oil prices, his thoughts on the inflation data released this week, what he expects from the Fed decision on interest rates later this month, and what he thinks of...
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Check out the innovative new products from ECHO
Harold Redman, CEO, ECHO, tells John about the the innovative new products they recently introduced at their Power-On-Athon event. Harold also talks about how business has been going, some of the other great products they sell, where you can find their products, why they are proud of being a...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/10/26: AI bubble fear, Apple event recap, Max’s Deli
Segment 1: Tom Hainlin, National Investment Strategist with U.S. Bank, joins John to talk about AI market volatility, if he thinks there is an AI bubble, and the importance of AI diversification in your portfolio. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, joins John Williams to tell us...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/9/26 – Terry Savage: This market does not want to go down
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the market resiliency despite economic uncertainty, what’s going on with the war in Iran and the trade war with Canada, what you need to know about ID.ME, and to answer all of your financial...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/8/26: Labor transition, micromanagement, competitive Chicago condo market
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for John Williams, to talk about the economy being strong overall, his thoughts on Friday’s labor report, and the importance of communication at work. Segment 2: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/4/26: Robust jobs report, inflation target, apartment rentals, International Manufacturing Technology Show
Segment 1: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John to talk about today’s surprising jobs numbers, the Fed’s ongoing effort to fight inflation, and to explain the economic differences between capitalism, socialism,...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/3/26: Market upswing, inflation fight, evolving internships, mortgage overpayment
Segment 1: Stephen Kates, Principal, Clocktower Financial Consulting, joins John to talk about why the market is bouncing back today, Fed Governor Waller indicating he will support holding rates steady next week, inflation still being well above the Fed’s target, and evidence showing that the...
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Noon Business Lunch 9/2/26 – Terry Savage: Will the Fed raise rates in September?
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the 10-year Treasury note yield hitting a high of 4.818% and what that means, what will likely happen when the Fed meets next week, why the market still seems impervious to uncertainty, what to…
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Noon Business Lunch 9/1/26: Iran war, oil prices, labor market outlook, Dolly Parton’s business lessons
Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about why it’s important to over-communicate with the boss, and what he expects from Friday’s August labor report. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about business lessons...
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Noon Business Lunch 8/31/26: Data centers, home size, AI startups, cyber insurance
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, and publisher of Love, Money + Real Estate on Substack, joins John to talk about the number of data centers in the United States, what to know about Zillow’s credit reporting tool, and why single family homes are declining in size. Segment 2…
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Noon Business Lunch 8/28/26: Stubborn inflation, interest rates, Canada trade war
Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins Jon Hansen to talk about Fed Chair Kevin Warsh sticking to his guns on getting inflation down to 2%, why the market is reacting negatively to Warsh’s comments, what the Fed will likely do with interest rates in...