Noon Business Hour on WBBM Newsradio

Noon Business Hour on WBBM Newsradio

WBBM devotes an hour each weekday to discussion about the economy and financial markets with some of the top experts in the nation.

Episodes

Party Fund - Cameo & US/Japan Cars

December 19, 2025 • 25 mins
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - Cameo

December 19, 2025 • 4 mins
You’re probably familiar with Cameo, the service that lets you send a personalized message from a celebrity to friends, family, coworkers, or anyone else. Steven Galanis, co-founder and CEO of Chicago-based Cameo, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.
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Cost of Being Cheap - Malls Comeback & AI Toys

December 18, 2025 • 27 mins
A look at the hidden cost of being cheap, why the American mall is staging a comeback, and how popular AI toys for kids could carry hidden dangers this holiday season.
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - Malls Comeback

December 18, 2025 • 4 mins
Many malls and shopping venues made a comeback this year as consumers - especially younger shoppers - rediscovered the fun and social connection of in-person shopping. Bob Phibbs, CEO of The Retail Doctor, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.
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Warner Bros. Discovery - RoboTaxi & Finfluencers

December 17, 2025 • 25 mins
Warner Bros. Discovery is rejecting Paramount’s hostile takeover bid, calling it inadequate and risky, and saying its Netflix strategy offers stronger long-term value for the company and shareholders. Meanwhile, 2025 is already being called the year of the robo-taxi - and we’re taking a look at how social media influencers are playing a growing role in how young people make money decisions.
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - Finfluencers

December 17, 2025 • 4 mins
Social media investing advice is booming - but not all so-called finfluencers are qualified, raising questions about credentials, hidden motives, and whether their wealth is even real. Shane Gornik, a financial advisor with Forefront Financial Planning in Lisle, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - Air Travel & Kids

December 17, 2025 • 5 mins
Holiday travel with kids can be stressful — especially for first-time parents. Cindy Richards, editor-in-chief of SheBuysTravel.com here in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with key advice.
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Instacart AI Pricing - Giving Back & Living Like a Local

December 16, 2025 • 25 mins
An investigation by Consumer Reports finds Instacart shoppers are unknowingly part of a widespread AI-enabled experiment that prices identical products differently - sometimes by as much as 23 percent - plus ideas on making service a family tradition and getting more out of your next trip by acting like a local.
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - Giving Back

December 16, 2025 • 3 mins
Making charity part of your annual plan can be as simple as showing up, getting involved, and turning service into a shared family tradition. Ed Gjertsen, certified financial planner and founder of Engage Wealth Group in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - Instacart AI Pricing

December 16, 2025 • 4 mins
An investigation by Consumer Reports finds shoppers ordering groceries through Instacart are unknowingly part of a widespread AI-enabled experiment that prices identical products differently from one customer to the next - sometimes by as much as 23 percent. Phil Lempert, founder of SupermarketGuru.com in Los Angeles, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.
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Week Ahead - Bears Buzz & Dry Promotions

December 15, 2025 • 24 mins
A preview of the busy week ahead on Wall Street, buzz surrounding the Chicago Bears is a big win for bars, media, and the local economy - and whether a promotion without extra pay is worth the effort.
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - Dry Promotions

December 15, 2025 • 4 mins
So-called dry, or quiet, promotions are rising as companies add responsibility without extra pay - leaving workers to decide whether the tradeoff is worth it. Jason Wachtel, managing partner at JW Michaels & Co. in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss.
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - Chicago Bears Buzz

December 15, 2025 • 3 mins
Buzz surrounding the Chicago Bears is surging across the area, as a playoff push and Saturday night’s marquee Packers matchup prove to be a big win for bars, media, and the local economy. Marc Ganis, president and co-founder of Sports Corp Limited here in Chicago, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details.
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AI Holiday Shopping - Restaurant Christmas & Schmaltz Delicatessen

December 12, 2025 • 26 mins
Artificial intelligence is reshaping holiday shopping. Restaurants are becoming part of many people’s Christmas tradition, with reservations now a must. We also check in with a Jewish deli ahead of Hanukkah to see what’s cooking and how preparations are shaping up.
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Experiences - Disney/Open AI & Credit Card Debt

December 11, 2025 • 26 mins
Experiences are beating out material gifts as more people choose memories over “stuff.” A look at Disney’s big investment in AI, and U.S. credit card debt hitting a record high.
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - Experiences

December 11, 2025 • 3 mins
Experiences over material gifts are gaining major traction - as more people choose memories over “stuff.” It’s an especially smart strategy for those hard-to-buy-for types - like Dad. Chicago-based Business Reporter Jennifer Waters joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour with the details…
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Office Holiday Party - Long-Term Retirement Plan & Chicago Foods

December 10, 2025 • 25 mins
Sometimes, careers are built - or blown up - at office holiday parties, plus the advantages of planning your retirement well before you actually call it quits, and giving the gift of a Chicago food favorite this holiday season.
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - Office Holiday Party

December 10, 2025 • 5 mins
Sometimes, careers are built - or blown up - at office holiday parties. Rick Cobb, founder of Chicago workplace consulting firm 2-Discern, joins Rob Hart on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss…
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DYI Essentials - Holiday Homebuying & Alternative Christmas

December 9, 2025 • 26 mins
This holiday season, give the DIYer in your life tools they’ll actually use, explore why the holidays can be a great time to buy a home, and consider a beach escape for the most peaceful Christmas you’ll ever have.
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WBBM Noon Business Hour - DYI Essentials

December 9, 2025 • 5 mins
This holiday season - give the DIYer in your life tools they’ll actually use, explore why the holidays can be a great time to buy a home, and consider a beach escape for the most peaceful Christmas you’ll ever have.
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