International Relations Prof at U of I and Author of “Drones and Terrorism” Professor Nicholas Grossman joins Matt Bubala and Andrea Darlas on the Big 89 to discuss Israel’s ethical dilemmas, how misinformation has impacted the war, and the ongoing Congressional discussions surrounding increased funding for either Israel or Ukraine.

The Bauke Group’s Julie Bauke joins Matt Bubala and Andrea Darlas to discuss how often you should reassess your career goals, strategies to keep your career skills fresh, and how to increase your bargaining power when seeking a new job.

Officer Fernandon “Frank” Flores, Emergency Management/CERT Coordinator, joins Matt Bubala and Andrea Darlas on the Big 89 to discuss why he recommends children as young as eight years old to learn life-saving skills, what to do in case of life-threatening emergencies, and how to sign up for “Stop the Bleed” emergency training class.

Founder of The Center: A Place of Hope Dr. Gregory Jantz joins Matt Bubala and Andrea Darlas on the Big 89 to discuss the relationship between addiction & depression, the concept of “dancing with addiction”, and he also provided some examples of non-substance addictions.

Assistant professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Joy O’Keefe joins Andrea Darlas and Nick Digilio to talk about Nick’s irrational fear of bats, the bat presence in Chicago, and the critical need to dim the lights at night to protect these winged creatures.

Eric Hoberman, the Executive Vice President at M. Fishman & Company, joins Andrea Darlas and Nick Digilio on the Big 89 to elaborate on the current rental market, the rental rate difference between urban and suburban areas, and forecasting the upcoming ideal rental window.