On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses the Cubs’ hitting struggles, and explains why it’s time to consider moving on from their trusty core. Jon also catches up with Professor Allen Sanderson, University of Chicago Professor, noted sports economist, and Chicago Life columnist (21:24)! They discuss the current NCAA Supreme […]
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Cubs & White Sox Opening Weekend Update, Professor Allen Sanderson Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-6-21)
On today’s show, host Jon Zaghloul addresses MLB opening weekend, and breaks down the Cubs’ and White Sox’s first games of 2021. Jon also catches up with Professor Allen Sanderson, University of Chicago Professor, noted sports economist, and Chicago Life columnist (18:17)! They discuss the current NCAA Supreme Court showdown, […]
The MLB Incentivizes Cheating, David Meltzer Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG (8-5-20)
On today’s show, I address Joe Kelly’s eight-game suspension, and explain why the MLB is still deciding to protect the Astros moving forward. I also catch up with David Meltzer, Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and host of The Playbook! We discuss the fate of the NFL’s upcoming season, including […]
Mark Vargas Talks Freeing Blagojevic, 2020 Election, and Career in Politics! (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 7-14-20)
On today’s show, I catch up with Mark Vargas, Republican political strategist, tech entrepreneur, and contributor to Newsmax TV and the Washington Examiner. We discuss his take on the Roger Stone commutation, and the true reasoning behind his initial prison sentence. We also talk about the 2020 Presidential Election, President […]
Anthony Scaramucci Talks Trump Administration Tenure, Entrepreneurial Career, and Mets Baseball!
Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director and Founder of SkyBridge Capital, joins the show! We discussed his highly-publicized tenure in the Trump Administration, and the reasoning behind his newfound criticism of the President. We also talked about the aftermath of his White House stint, and how it affects him […]
Mike Hopper Talks Sports and Business in Special Podcast
Mike Hopper of Bloomberg Associates joins the show to talk about the business side of sports! He also analyzes expansion franchises, while giving an idea of where the next MLB team will be. https://media.blubrry.com/stc/sportstalkchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Mike-Hopper-Full.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download