Episodes

  • Noon Business Lunch 3/25/26 – Terry Savage: Is there a buying opportunity in the markets?

    Noon Business Lunch 3/25/26 – Terry Savage: Is there a buying opportunity in the markets?
    Mar 25 2026
    Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the markets being down nearly 8% for the year right now, what to do with your estate plans if you are alone, and to answer all of your financial questions.
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  • Noon Business Lunch 3/24/26: Corporate speak, market expanding, private credit funds

    Noon Business Lunch 3/24/26: Corporate speak, market expanding, private credit funds
    Mar 24 2026
    Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about a new study that found workers who were most impressed by corporate speak don’t perform as well in their jobs. Segment 2: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, joins John Williams to talk about the market volatility over the last couple […]
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  • Noon Business Lunch 3/20/26: Recession fear, Chicago financial health, vibe coding

    Noon Business Lunch 3/20/26: Recession fear, Chicago financial health, vibe coding
    Mar 20 2026
    Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, joins John to talk about why the markets are down again, if he believes the Fed will raise interest rates, why the Fed would consider raising rates, the environment creating a tremendous buying opportunity, what’s going on with oil prices, if he’s worried about a recession […]
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  • Noon Business Lunch 3/19/26: Fed rates, AI layoffs, new tech at SXSW, cannabis education at JJC

    Noon Business Lunch 3/19/26: Fed rates, AI layoffs, new tech at SXSW, cannabis education at JJC
    Mar 19 2026
    Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Founding Partner & Chief Investment Strategist, Cresset Capital, talks to John about high energy prices, the Fed’s decision on keeping interest rates steady, and how companies are using AI to layoff employees. Segment 2: Scott Stein, Editor at Large, CNET, tells John everything about what he saw at SXSW. Segment 3: Chris Balke, Owner, All […]
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  • Noon Business Lunch 3/18/26 – Terry Savage: Why Fed can’t cut interest rates now

    Noon Business Lunch 3/18/26 – Terry Savage: Why Fed can’t cut interest rates now
    Mar 18 2026
    Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about the unexpected Producer Price Index reading, the market not making big headlines, why it could be time to rebalance your portfolio, and why the Fed can’t cut interest rates. Terry also answers all of your financial questions.
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  • Noon Business Lunch 3/17/26: Return to office, entrepreneurship rising, energy independence

    Noon Business Lunch 3/17/26: Return to office, entrepreneurship rising, energy independence
    Mar 17 2026
    Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to explain why Gen Z wants to work in the office. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about why 2026 is seeing a surge in individuals choosing to start their own businesses. Segment 3: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus […]
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  • Noon Business Lunch 3/16/26: Gas prices, housing reform, Chowbus, luxury airport hotels

    Noon Business Lunch 3/16/26: Gas prices, housing reform, Chowbus, luxury airport hotels
    Mar 16 2026
    Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about the war in Iran, how the war is impacting the price of oil, and what to know about the U.S. Senate passing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells John about Chicago startup Chowbus […]
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  • Noon Business Lunch 3/13/26: Market volatility, inflation concern, Abt bracket challenge

    Noon Business Lunch 3/13/26: Market volatility, inflation concern, Abt bracket challenge
    Mar 13 2026
    Segment 1: Faron Daugs, CFP, Founder and CEO, Harrison Wallace Financial Group, joins John to talk about the war in Iran and how it’s impacting the economy and stock market, what the Fed will do with interest rates, and what he’s telling his clients right now. Segment 2: Carl Prouty, “The Technologist” at Abt Electronics in Glenview, talks to […]
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