Best 2 Pizza Marketers Podcasts (2025)

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Wintrust Business Lunch 8/1/25: Weak job market, Fed future, Back-to-School survey

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Segment 1: Jane Oates, Senior Policy Advisor and recent President at WorkingNation, joins John Williams to breakdown the July labor report, why the monthly revisions were so concerning, and if the numbers will put more pressure on the Fed to cut rates. Segment 2: Matt Adams, principal at Deloitte Consulting specializing in retail, gives John all th…

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Marc Maron’s Drug Of Choice Is Sausage Gravy And Biscuits (Reheat) 23:10

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Dan and WTF host Marc Maron have been arguing about eating for over a decade. This week they revisit old feuds and start news ones, sparring over temperature contrast in sandwiches, the merits of melon balls, and whether the high from sausage gravy is worth the food shame-induced crash. This episode originally aired on November 30, 2014, and was pr…

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Welcome to Our Cocktail Hour! Bourbon Myths, Martini Crawls and Mixology Tips 51:04

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It's a very happy hour of Milk Street Radio: Chef Edward Lee returns for a tour of Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries, where the water is sweeter, the barrels are (accidentally!) charred, and the rickhouses are sacred territory. Plus, Gary Shteyngart recounts his wet, dry, twisted and dirty martini tour of New York City; Grant Barrett and Martha Barne…

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Wintrust Business Minute: Lollapalooza expected to bring nearly $500 million to Chicago’s economy

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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Lollapalooza is back in Chicago and its economic impact is expected to be nearly a half billion dollars. Festival organizers say that figure was $440 million in 2024, including a $10 million rent payment to the city. Lollapalooza also generated about $7 million in am…

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Season 10 - Episode 8 - From a DM to Dubai: How to build a Culinary Phenomenon 42:44

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What happens when a powerhouse entrepreneur DMs a Michelin-trained chef… and together they rewrite Dubai’s culinary playbook? Live from Time Out Market Dubai, this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast brings you a blend of Asian-American fusion! Host James Knight-Paccheco sits down with the brains behind over 20 restaurant brands, Neha Anand and multi-…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/30/25 – Terry Savage: Why the Fed is holding rates steady

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Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about Mayor Johnson’s efforts to tax the ultra-rich, the economic data released today including a strong GDP report, why the housing market is a cause for concern, the dilemma the Fed is facing about cutting rates, and what she expects from Friday’s labor …

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/29/25: Intern benefits, team building, Fed decision looms

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Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the death of Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, how great chemistry is key to building a good team, the value of an internship and getting your foot in the door, and the importance of building bonds with your co-workers. Segment 2: Tom Fortino, Founder and Pri…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/28/25: Trade deals, Fed outlook, quantum computing, Cradles to Crayons

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Segment 1: Phillip Shaw, CFP, Senior Advisor, Goldstone Financial Group, joins John to talk about the markets being impervious to economic uncertainty, if it’s too early to assess the impact of tariffs, where he’s telling clients to park their money, what he expects from the Fed meeting this week, when the Fed should start cutting interest rates, a…

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Are Carbs In Europe Better For You? 46:40

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Some people say that when they eat pasta in the US it makes them feel like garbage, but when they eat it in Italy they feel great. Is that legit? What does the science say? Also, why is the food at many tony restaurants so mediocre? And should you stop eating bagged salad greens? We dig into these questions and more in this edition of the Salad Spi…

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Season 10 - Episode 7 - The Family Business, Boundaries, & The Mother of Dragons! 43:13

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What happens when family, tradition, and passion come together to create a culinary legacy? Live from Time Out Market Dubai, this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast dives into the inspiring story of a family trio turning sourdough and hospitality into an award-winning experience. Host James Knight-Paccheco sits down with Eva, Lilian, and Emilie to exp…

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347: Why Brazil and Japan Are Uniquely Amazing, Wine Tasting in Serbia, and Founding “Girl Takes Mundo” for Latina Solo Travelers with Chris Davila 57:21

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Hear stories from Brazil, Japan, Serbia and get tips on budget travel, minimalist packing, and monetizing travel content. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/25/25: Market rally, interest rate outlook, South Chicago Packing, Loop activity

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Segment 1: Steven Esposito, President of Yellowstone Wealth Management in Lake Forest, talks to John about today’s market rally, the Trump v. Jerome Powell feud, why he thinks interest rates should be lower, why Powell might be hesitant to lower rates, his thoughts on the trade deals and what that could mean for the market, the rotation into the Ru…

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Wintrust Business Minute: The Postal Service turns 250 this weekend

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Dave Schwan has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A governmental agency, one year older than the country, turns 250 tomorrow. The Postal Service was formed July 26, 1775 with Benjamin Franklin as postmaster general. Nearly every American gets some sort of mail daily, despite the service’s financial problems. The Postal…

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This Podcast Contains MSG (Reheat) 32:54

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Fifty years after the panic about "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" began, we explore how faulty science and perceptions of race and class contributed to the making of a food myth that persists today. And we tell you how to make the best Bloody Mary ever. This episode originally aired on January 6, 2018, and was produced by Dan Pashman and Anne Saini, …

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100 Years of Food Writing at the New Yorker: M.F.K. Fisher, Calvin Trillin and A.J. Liebling 51:01

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Adam Gopnik takes us on a tour of great food writing from the New Yorker in celebration of the magazine's centennial. We hear A.J. Liebling’s tip for finding a good restaurant in Paris, M.F.K. Fisher’s fantasy about potato chips and Calvin Trillin’s obsession over constructing the perfect bagel. Plus, Matt Goulding shares why paella is a hotbed of …

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Wintrust Business Minute: Demolition of old Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates is complete

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Ryan Burrow has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. The destruction of the old Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates was completed this week. It took just under a year to demolish the nearly 2.5 million square-foot former home of the retail giant. That 273-acre site will soon become the home to five data centers, at just…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/24/25: Job survey, AI action plan, data center water crisis, Chicago Pizza Pass

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Segment 1: Mark Hamrick, Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, talks to John about a new Bankrate survey that shows nearly 1 in 2 workers plan to search for a new job in the coming year. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John Williams to talk about President Donald Trump unveiling a new plan for Amer…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/23/25 – Terry Savage: Evaluate your asset allocation

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Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about how how the market has performed since President Trump’s tariff announcement, what that market swing means for your 401(k), why it’s a good time to revisit your asset allocation, and what it means that 401(k) plans have caught the eye of Wall Street …

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/22/25: Trump-Powell feud, office romance, work efficiency

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Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about the Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ couple and how to handle these situations when they show up in the workplace. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about the peril that often comes with more power. In a quest for companies to beco…

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Wintrust Business Minute: Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ‘Zoo Ball’ raises $1.8 million

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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo just held its 48th annual Zoo Ball and the event was the highest-grossing ball in the zoo’s history. Crain’s reports the ball raised $1.8 million. The event helps fund animal care, conservation and education programs. The money is also used…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/21/25: Home inventory, TechChicago Week, Venetian Night

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Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about home inventory hitting a 5-year high, and the latest ping pong game of ‘he said-he said’ between President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, tells Jo…

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The Aleppo Sandwich Updated (Pt 3) 37:00

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Today, we have an update on one of our most popular Sporkful episodes ever, about a beloved sandwich shop in Aleppo, Syria, and an exiled aid worker named Shadi Martini. When the brutal regime of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad fell last December, we got back in touch with Shadi. Earlier this year, after 12 years in exile, he returned to Aleppo, an…

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346: Running with the Bulls 6 Times in Spain, Falling in Love in Colombia, and How to Experience Guatemala with Chris Davila 55:37

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Hear Latina-solo-travel stories from Guatemala, Sweden, Colombia, Easter Island, Bolivia, Madagascar, Spain and Vietnam. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s ⁠Monday Minute Newsletter⁠where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/18/25: Market round-up, small business success, June’s Fiserv Small Business Index and The LaSalle Chicago Hotel

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Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to ‘color in’ the details surrounding what the markets have done this past week. Segment 2: Dave Charest, Director of Small Business Success for Constant Contact joins John Williams to talk about how small businesses stay on top during summer, the slow seas…

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Wintrust Business Minute: SC Johnson to move 170 Chicago-based employees to Wisconsin

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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. SC Johnson is moving 170 Chicago-based employees to Wisconsin. The company says the move will foster strong collaboration. The Chicago workers are being moved to the consumer goods company’s Racine-area facilities and the moves are expected to happen before the end o…

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The Aleppo Sandwich Updated (Pt 2) 27:53

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When we left off, Shadi Martini was getting increasingly worried that his efforts to help those targeted by the Syrian regime would be discovered. A doctor who was known to treat protestors had been arrested and tortured. Shadi took it as a message – someone was telling him to stop. But he didn’t stop. Instead, he started doing a lot more. This is …

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Food Fights: I Love You But I Hate Your Cooking 51:05

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Forget the bedroom: the kitchen is where relationships are made and broken. Journalist Ella Quittner reveals the many ways the kitchen causes problems in our love lives, and what psychologists say we can do about it. Plus, listeners call in with their own culinary feuds; writer Crystal Wilkinson recalls the kitchen ghosts and family recipes of her …

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/17/25: Credit cards, Mark Zuckerberg and Meta lawsuit, candle to help Texas relief

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Segment 1: Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins John to share tips on how to pay off credit card debt. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, cnet.com, joins John to talk about the class action $8 billion investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and the company leaders, and other business news. Segment 3: Emily S…

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Wintrust Business Minute: Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s team up for a Chicago hot dog pizza

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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Portillo’s and Lou Malnati’s are collaborating on Chicago Dog Deep Dish Pizza. It’s a pizza with all seven ingredients that you’d find on a classic Chicago style dog, including mustard, relish, onions, tomato, pickle, sport peppers and celery salt. There’s a sliced-u…

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Season 10 - Episode 6 - The Latino Chef's Takeover ! 40:37

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What happens when two of Dubai’s most passionate chefs bring Latin fire to the stage? Live from Time Out Market Dubai, this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast brings the energy of Latin America straight to you! Host James Knight-Pacheco sits down with two powerhouse chefs: Penelope Diaz from Fusión Ceviche, and Omar Rodriguez from Slab. Together, they…

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Wintrust Business Minute: New Chicago area Jack in the Box locations are beginning to open

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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Jack in the Box has made good on its promise to return to the Chicago area. Last year, the west coast eatery announced 12 new locations in the Chicago area and made good on the promise earlier this week. The first of those locations opened Monday in southwest suburba…

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Craig Bolanos: The forecast of the markets the rest of 2025

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Craig Bolanos, Co-founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams on The Wintrust Business Lunch to talk about President Trump’s reversal on a ban of selling H20 A.I. chips to China. Craig also discusses the rise in consumer prices last month as well as how the Federal Reserve will likely hold off on an interest rate cut …

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/15/25: CPS layoffs, the pros and cons of the CTA and Consumer prices rose 0.3% last month

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Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about CPS layoffs and what types of jobs those people try and get post-layoffs. Tom then pivots and discusses the importance of the CTA as well as the problems with it and how those aspects impact Chicago businesses and commuters. Segment 2: Craig Bolanos, Co-found…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/14/25: Tariffs, iAsk.ai and Lighting Environments

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Segment 1: Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor and Market Strategist, Murphy & Sylvest, joins John to talk about the ongoing news surrounding tariffs. Then, Paul breaks down bank earnings and inflation data. Segment 2: Brad Folkens, Co-founder, iAsk.ai joins John to talk about what makes this software so useful for all A.I. curious users. Segment 3: …

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Wintrust Business Minute: Kraft Heinz is mum on reports of breaking up business

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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s been no comment from Chicago-based Kraft Heinz about a report that it’s planning to break up its business. The Wall Street Journal first reported last week about a plan to spin off a large portion of the Kraft Heinz grocery business. The new entity would be v…

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The Aleppo Sandwich Updated (Pt 1) 27:42

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Back in 2017, we aired one of our most popular Sporkful episodes ever, about a beloved sandwich shop in Aleppo, Syria. At that time, Syria was reeling from years of civil war, and the country’s leader, Bashar Al-Assad, had been brutally targeting his own citizens. Aleppo was especially hard hit. We heard about that sandwich shop and set out to find…

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345: From Colombia to Botswana: Life-changing Safaris, Immigrant Solidarity, and Co-Founding Africa Culture Journeys with Paula Gean 48:49

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Learn about the similarities between Colombian and Botswana culture, and how to take a life-changing camping safari. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel…

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Wintrust Business Minute: Pure Lithium is coming to Fulton Market in Chicago

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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Pure Lithium is moving to Chicago. The next-generation battery technology company will relocate its entire operation from Boston to Fulton Market. Its $46 million investment will enable the company to manufacture the first commercially viable lithium metal battery he…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/11/25: Tariff power, immigrant economic impact, Candl birthday app

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Segment 1: Michael Miller, Economics Professor, Western Washington University and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins John Williams to talk explain how one person has so much power over tariffs and the economy, the role immigrants play in our economy, why fertility is falling across the world, and how much weather forecasters can impact …

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How To Eat Your Way Across Myrtle Beach 22:48

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The owner of Big Mike’s Soul Food in Myrtle Beach is also a city councilman, a church deacon, and a real estate agent -- so helping people is at the core of his work. The general manager at Croissants Bistro & Bakery went to coffee school and ice cream school. At Rivertown Bistro, chef Darren Smith’s lowcountry spring rolls are so popular, they pai…

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Summer Lollapalooza! Meathead Q&A, BBQ Road Trip and Grilling Pizza 1:01:16

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We’re covering everything you've ever wanted to know about grilling and barbecue. First up, a road trip with Daniel Vaughn, barbecue editor at Texas Monthly. We taste whole-hog barbecue in Greenville, coffee-rubbed brisket in Nacogdoches and cow-eye tacos in Brownsville. Then, Meathead joins Chris on the phone lines for your toughest cookout questi…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/10/25: Copper tariff, Nvidia, global quantum forum, side hustle decline

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Segment 1: Jared Dillian, Best selling financial author of the new book, ‘Rule 62: Meditations on Success and Spirituality,’ joins John Williams the latest rounds of tariffs including the tariff on Brazil and copper. Jared also explains his journey of writing his newest self-help book. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John William…

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Wintrust Business Minute: Deal in place for Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg

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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A company with ties to the Chicago area has a deal to buy the WK Kellogg company for $3.1 billion. Ferrero is based in Italy but has manufacturing facilities in Chicago and suburban Franklin Park. The company also operates an innovation center in the Loop. The deal f…

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Season 10 - Episode 5 - Thai Street Food in Dubai ! 36:25

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What does it take to turn a humble home kitchen into one of Dubai’s most talked-about Thai food spots? In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, recorded live at Time Out Market Dubai, host James Knight-Pacheco sits down with Lisa Knight and Chef New, the dynamic duo behind Café Isan – an award-winning Thai street food concept known for its bold fla…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/9/25 – Terry Savage: The impact of Trump’s budget bill

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Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins John Williams to talk about what we need to know about Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Terry explains what the bill does, what it doesn’t do, and to clear up confusion about taxes and social security benefits. And as always, Terry answers all of your financial questions. And John a…

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Wintrust Business Minute: American Airlines ask for injunction against United Airlines over awarded O’Hare gates

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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s a new development in the fight over gates at O’Hare Airport. American Airlines is asking a court for an injunction to block the awarding of more gates to United Airlines. The City of Chicago is reallocating gates and United is poised to gain five gates. Ameri…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/8/25: Employee value, AI management benefits, Jordan home on Airbnb

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Segment 1: Tom Gimbel, job expert and founder of LaSalle Network, joins John to talk about how to make yourself a valuable commodity at work. Segment 2: Philippe Weiss, President, Seyfarth at Work, joins John to talk about how AI is enhancing human management habits. Segment 3: Dennis Rodkin, residential real estate reporter for Crain’s, joins John…

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Wintrust Business Minute: Baxter International appoints Andrew Hider as new President/CEO

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Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. There’s a new CEO at Deerfield’s Baxter International. Crain’s reports the company has appointed Andrew Hider as President, CEO and board member. He’s expected to start later this year. He’ll replace Brent Shafer who moves to independent chair of Baxter. He’s been se…

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Wintrust Business Lunch 7/7/25: Market fear, massive gig economy, Rivian sales struggle

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Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Chief Communications Officer and Chief Wellness Officer, Best Money Moves, joins John Williams to talk about extreme greed taking over the market, what’s in the Big Beautiful Bill, and some stats on the massive gig economy. Segment 2: Jim Dallke, Director of Communications, TechNexus Venture Co…

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Is Imitation Vanilla Better Than The Real Thing? 36:46

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If you do the cooking, should your partner do the cleaning? Are savory oats underrated? Are broccoli stems better than the florets? This week we’re taking your calls, tackling your food disputes, and hopefully bringing some peace and resolution to your homes. Helping Dan mediate (and sharing some hot takes of their own) are Paola Velez, author of B…