Michael Jacobson, President and CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, discusses the state of the Chicago hotel industry in the first segment. With major events like NASCAR, Lollapalooza, and the Democratic Convention on the horizon, it is expected that hotel occupancy will be near capacity during the summer months. This influx of visitors is sure to provide a boost to the local economy and bring excitement to the city.
In the second segment, Bree Fowler, Senior Writer at CNET, joins the conversation to talk about Amazon’s recent milestone of joining the exclusive $2 trillion club. She also discusses what to expect from Amazon Prime Day and the Supreme Court ruling that allows the Biden administration to contact social media companies regarding disinformation. These developments highlight the evolving landscape of e-commerce and social media regulation.
Dr. Nathaniel Keohane, President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, sheds light on the hidden costs of extreme heat and the impact of climate change on the economy in the final segment. As
