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The Closing Bell (5/16) – The Travel Season, Youth Unemployment, & Digital Credit Cards

The Closing Bell (5/16) – The Travel Season, Youth Unemployment, & Digital Credit Cards

On today’s edition of The Closing Bell with Bret Gogoel: Scott Childers, in for Bret, speaks with ABC’s Alex Stone about the upcoming (incredibly busy) travel season. Justin Kaufmann from AXIOS Chicago has the details on Chicago’s youth joblessness rates and what is being done to help. Plus, credit cards could go digital sooner than…

Market Madness: Meme Stocks Shaking Up Traditional Investing

Market Madness: Meme Stocks Shaking Up Traditional Investing

The Capitalist Pig Jonathan Hoenig joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the mystery of meme stocks, whether America is heading towards a recession, and why meme stocks might not be the wisest investment strategy. 

April’s CPI Inflation Rate Dips: Signs of Economic Cooling?

April’s CPI Inflation Rate Dips: Signs of Economic Cooling?

David Hochberg from Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the recent decrease in April’s CPI inflation rate, tips on removing PMI, and he shares his predictions on how the Bears will fare in the upcoming season.

Bridging the Gap: Decoding the Workplace Mindset of Gen Z

Bridging the Gap: Decoding the Workplace Mindset of Gen Z

Founder of Kat Walsh Consulting Kat Walsh joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into her experience managing Gen Z, what this younger generation is seeking in their dream job, and she offers valuable advice on how employers and Gen Z can better understand each other to foster positive and productive work relationships.

PM Chicago (5/15) – A Hometown PGA Golfer & Season Opener for the Chicago Sky

PM Chicago (5/15) – A Hometown PGA Golfer & Season Opener for the Chicago Sky

On this episode of PM Chicago with Bret Gogoel: Jeff Kellen, PGA Pro at North Shore Country Club in Glenview, joins the program to discuss his exciting qualification for this weekend’s PGA Championship. Jonathan Bregman talks with the Chicago Tribune’s Julia Poe ahead of tonight’s Chicago Sky home opener. Plus, Eddie Johnson is supporting a…

The Chicago Bears will play one home game in London

The Chicago Bears will play one home game in London

The Bears will play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 8:30 Central time at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Bears learned in January they would play a regular-season game in London this season, they just didn’t know the date and opponent. Tickets for the game will go on sale in June. The…

Chicago PD’s 20-Mile Ruck March: Rallying for Veterans & First Responders!

Chicago PD’s 20-Mile Ruck March: Rallying for Veterans & First Responders!

Cmdr. Melinda Linas joins the Steve Cochran Show on Police Memorial Week. They discuss honoring our fallen officers, rallying behind those who tirelessly serve our communities, and she shares ways to get involved in the Chicago Police Marine Corps League’s epic 20-mile ruck march happening this Friday.