CHICAGO (WLS) — Journalist and CEO of AMG Sports Media Amber Green joined Val and Ryan to talk about her journey in sports media and addressing the lack of coverage of women’s sports and support for women who want to break into sports media.

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Doctor Waffle and Mrs. Waffle

From a makeshift studio in their Chicago apartment, Dr. Ryan Walter and Abby Lyons costume, choreograph and record animal figurines, singing whimsical songs for the “Doctor Waffle” TikTok account. The couple’s channel has over 1.6 million followers, with video views in the tens of millions.

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Sanders BBQ

Sanders BBQ Supply Co., located in Beverly, came on the show to share some of their delicious barbecue, including their homemade BBQ sauces, and spread the word about their Independence Day celebration!

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