Lisa Dent https://wgnradio.com en-US (c) WGN Radio, All Rights Reserved The Lisa Dent Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:52:01 +0000 hourly 1 wgnradio.com no WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation WGN - Lisa Dent The Lisa Dent Podcast from 720 WGN dmarzullo@wgnradio.comwgnradio.com ‘Forever chemical’ found in pesticide approved by the Trump Administration ‘Forever chemical’ found in pesticide approved by the Trump Administration Science Director for the Center for Food Safety Bill Freese joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the Trump Administration is being sued for approving the use of a pesticide containing the “forever chemical,” trifludimoxazin, which has links to cancer, when growing a wide variety of foods.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3150656 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:52:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Science Director for the Center for Food Safety Bill Freese joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the Trump Administration is being sued for approving the use of a pesticide containing the “forever chemical,” trifludimoxazin, which has links to cancer, when growing a wide variety of foods.wgnradio.comScience Director for the Center for Food Safety Bill Freese joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the Trump Administration is being sued for approving the use of a pesticide containing the “forever chemical,” trifludimoxazin, which has links to cancer, when growing a wide variety of foods.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: Is AI bringing on the end of humanity? Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: Is AI bringing on the end of humanity? Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th District joins Lisa Lisa Dent to discuss how former researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic have stated that AI could be the catalyst that will bring the end of humanity. They address how it’s imperative that the race to advance AI be stopped before it continues to spiral out of control.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3150469 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:36:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th District joins Lisa Lisa Dent to discuss how former researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic have stated that AI could be the catalyst that will bring the end of humanity. They address how it’s imperative that the race to advance AI be stopped before it continues to spiral out of […]wgnradio.comCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th District joins Lisa Lisa Dent to discuss how former researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic have stated that AI could be the catalyst that will bring the end of humanity. They address how it’s imperative that the race to advance AI be stopped before it continues to spiral out of […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 09/10/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 09/10/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including Kim Kardashian’s new project involving travel baseball, Disney teasing “Infinity-vision” ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, and the two beverages people shouldn’t order when on a flight.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3150582 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:03:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including Kim Kardashian’s new project involving travel baseball, Disney teasing “Infinity-vision” ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, and the two beverages people shouldn’t order when on a flight.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including Kim Kardashian’s new project involving travel baseball, Disney teasing “Infinity-vision” ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, and the two beverages people shouldn’t order when on a flight.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Lou with Lisa: Storm-proofing your home Lou with Lisa: Storm-proofing your home Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on replacing storm windows, fixing a blacktop driveway, repairing your roof following the August storms, and more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3150505 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:15:57 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on replacing storm windows, fixing a blacktop driveway, repairing your roof following the August storms, and more!wgnradio.comLou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on replacing storm windows, fixing a blacktop driveway, repairing your roof following the August storms, and more!WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Teresa Murray: Recalls on candy rollers, ready-to-eat pork, and dog supplements Teresa Murray: Recalls on candy rollers, ready-to-eat pork, and dog supplements Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recalls of the Ricky Joy Sour Crush Candy Bottles, Vet Plus Inc.’s Fi dog supplements, 1,500 pounds of Prime Line Distributors pork, and more.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3150383 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:12:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recalls of the Ricky Joy Sour Crush Candy Bottles, Vet Plus Inc.’s Fi dog supplements, 1,500 pounds of Prime Line Distributors pork, and more.wgnradio.comTeresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recalls of the Ricky Joy Sour Crush Candy Bottles, Vet Plus Inc.’s Fi dog supplements, 1,500 pounds of Prime Line Distributors pork, and more.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews: ‘Peter Asher: Everywhere Man’ and ‘Hope’ Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews: ‘Peter Asher: Everywhere Man’ and ‘Hope’ Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews the documentary Peter Asher: Everywhere Man as well as the fast-paced Korean action film Hope.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3150415 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:02:04 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews the documentary Peter Asher: Everywhere Man as well as the fast-paced Korean action film Hope.wgnradio.comRon Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews the documentary Peter Asher: Everywhere Man as well as the fast-paced Korean action film Hope.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation How much are the top Illinois pensioners receiving? How much are the top Illinois pensioners receiving? Senior Director of Fiscal and Economic Analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute Bryce Hill joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss how last year, the top fifty of Illinois’ state pensioners each averaged about $437,000. Together, they discuss the factors that could lead to such an unsustainable system and what measures need to be made to change it.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3149480 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:52:32 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Senior Director of Fiscal and Economic Analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute Bryce Hill joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss how last year, the top fifty of Illinois’ state pensioners each averaged about $437,000. Together, they discuss the factors that could lead to such an unsustainable system and what measures need to be made […]wgnradio.comSenior Director of Fiscal and Economic Analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute Bryce Hill joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss how last year, the top fifty of Illinois’ state pensioners each averaged about $437,000. Together, they discuss the factors that could lead to such an unsustainable system and what measures need to be made […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation ‘The Big Jump’ returns to the Chicago River Swim this year ‘The Big Jump’ returns to the Chicago River Swim this year The Chicago River Swim, happening Sunday, September 20th, is kicking off the weekend events on Friday the 18th with the return of The Big Jump. Founder of the Chicago River Swim, Doug McConnell joins Lisa Dent to discuss how people can register for the jump and raise money for ALS research and youth swim education by jumping into the Chicago River.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3149466 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:40:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The Chicago River Swim, happening Sunday, September 20th, is kicking off the weekend events on Friday the 18th with the return of The Big Jump. Founder of the Chicago River Swim, Doug McConnell joins Lisa Dent to discuss how people can register for the jump and raise money for ALS research and youth swim education […]wgnradio.comThe Chicago River Swim, happening Sunday, September 20th, is kicking off the weekend events on Friday the 18th with the return of The Big Jump. Founder of the Chicago River Swim, Doug McConnell joins Lisa Dent to discuss how people can register for the jump and raise money for ALS research and youth swim education […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Experience Champaign-Urbana Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Experience Champaign-Urbana Terri Reifsteck, Vice President of Destination Branding and Development at Experience Champaign-Urbana joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about the increase in population as well as what visitors can explore now that the area is busier. She spotlights activities such as the start of performing arts season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Illinois’ only certified international dark sky park located at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, and much more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3149165 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:01:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Terri Reifsteck, Vice President of Destination Branding and Development at Experience Champaign-Urbana joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about the increase in population as well as what visitors can explore now that the area is busier. She spotlights activities such as the start of performing arts season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, […]wgnradio.comTerri Reifsteck, Vice President of Destination Branding and Development at Experience Champaign-Urbana joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about the increase in population as well as what visitors can explore now that the area is busier. She spotlights activities such as the start of performing arts season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation David Hochberg: Increases in home listings, inflation, and interest rates David Hochberg: Increases in home listings, inflation, and interest rates David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss the 2.1% rise of the four-week average of U.S. home listings, the increase in inflation and interest rates, and much more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3149397 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:50:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss the 2.1% rise of the four-week average of U.S. home listings, the increase in inflation and interest rates, and much more!wgnradio.comDavid Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss the 2.1% rise of the four-week average of U.S. home listings, the increase in inflation and interest rates, and much more!WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 09/09/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 09/09/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including Nathan Fielder’s documentary of Elizabeth Holmes, several bugs named after Taylor Swift, and Angine de Poitrine will be the featured on The Tonight Show.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3149346 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:02:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including Nathan Fielder’s documentary of Elizabeth Holmes, several bugs named after Taylor Swift, and Angine de Poitrine will be the featured on The Tonight Show.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including Nathan Fielder’s documentary of Elizabeth Holmes, several bugs named after Taylor Swift, and Angine de Poitrine will be the featured on The Tonight Show.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Pat Quinn: ‘Portrait of a Soldier’ memorial commemorates service members who died during September 11th Pat Quinn: ‘Portrait of a Soldier’ memorial commemorates service members who died during September 11th Former Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn joins Lisa Dent to highlight Wednesday morning’s ceremony at Daley Civic Center Building commemorating those who lost their lives after the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. The ceremony features the Portrait of a Soldier memorial which consists of 300 hand-drawn portraits of the fallen service members that can be viewed by visitors over the course of the next week.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3149293 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:38:59 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Former Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn joins Lisa Dent to highlight Wednesday morning’s ceremony at Daley Civic Center Building commemorating those who lost their lives after the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. The ceremony features the Portrait of a Soldier memorial which consists of 300 hand-drawn portraits of the fallen service members […]wgnradio.comFormer Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn joins Lisa Dent to highlight Wednesday morning’s ceremony at Daley Civic Center Building commemorating those who lost their lives after the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. The ceremony features the Portrait of a Soldier memorial which consists of 300 hand-drawn portraits of the fallen service members […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Understanding and helping those battling postpartum psychosis Understanding and helping those battling postpartum psychosis Dr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr, Psychologist at Northwestern Medicine joins Lisa Dent to talk about the differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis in the wake of the Lindsay Clancy trial as well as Corie Walsh’s alleged murder of her two-year-old son, Barrett, in Frankfort, Illinois.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3149257 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:06:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr, Psychologist at Northwestern Medicine joins Lisa Dent to talk about the differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis in the wake of the Lindsay Clancy trial as well as Corie Walsh’s alleged murder of her two-year-old son, Barrett, in Frankfort, Illinois.wgnradio.comDr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr, Psychologist at Northwestern Medicine joins Lisa Dent to talk about the differences between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis in the wake of the Lindsay Clancy trial as well as Corie Walsh’s alleged murder of her two-year-old son, Barrett, in Frankfort, Illinois.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Pat Brady: Social media’s impact on the election process Pat Brady: Social media’s impact on the election process Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to continue the conversation regarding Mayor Johnson’s upcoming announcement, as well as discuss the impact social media influencers have on a candidate’s path towards election.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3149158 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:03:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to continue the conversation regarding Mayor Johnson’s upcoming announcement, as well as discuss the impact social media influencers have on a candidate’s path towards election.wgnradio.comPat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to continue the conversation regarding Mayor Johnson’s upcoming announcement, as well as discuss the impact social media influencers have on a candidate’s path towards election.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 09/08/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 09/08/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including, Lori Loughlin’s divorce from Mossimo Gianulli, the newest “Moment in Heat-story,” and the 60th anniversary of Star Trek.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3148151 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:03:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including, Lori Loughlin’s divorce from Mossimo Gianulli, the newest “Moment in Heat-story,” and the 60th anniversary of Star Trek.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including, Lori Loughlin’s divorce from Mossimo Gianulli, the newest “Moment in Heat-story,” and the 60th anniversary of Star Trek.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Terry Savage: Billion dollars of gold moved out of North America Terry Savage: Billion dollars of gold moved out of North America Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how 94 tons of gold was moved from North America to London and what that says about other countries’ trust in the United States. Later, she addresses your financial questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3148117 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:36:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how 94 tons of gold was moved from North America to London and what that says about other countries’ trust in the United States. Later, she addresses your financial questions.wgnradio.comTerry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how 94 tons of gold was moved from North America to London and what that says about other countries’ trust in the United States. Later, she addresses your financial questions.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Dr. Sterling Elliott: Are you taking Tylenol wrong? Dr. Sterling Elliott: Are you taking Tylenol wrong? Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how to properly take Tylenol, are certain antibiotics safe to take with others, the side effects of post-breast cancer medication, and more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3148065 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:06:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how to properly take Tylenol, are certain antibiotics safe to take with others, the side effects of post-breast cancer medication, and more!wgnradio.comDr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how to properly take Tylenol, are certain antibiotics safe to take with others, the side effects of post-breast cancer medication, and more!WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Conversations with The Forecasters: It’s still unusually warm even as the summer winds down Conversations with The Forecasters: It’s still unusually warm even as the summer winds down WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, Lisa and our Forecaster discuss the how the unusually warm weather has made it the second hottest start to September since 1960. Later, they address a potentially warmer than normal winter.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3148018 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:32:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, Lisa and our Forecaster discuss the how the unusually warm weather has made it the second hottest start to September since 1960. Later, they address a potentially warmer than normal winter.wgnradio.comWGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, Lisa and our Forecaster discuss the how the unusually warm weather has made it the second hottest start to September since 1960. Later, they address a potentially warmer than normal winter.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Howard Tullman: Advice for serial entrepreneurs Howard Tullman: Advice for serial entrepreneurs Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3147980 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:07:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.wgnradio.comHoward Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 09/04/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 09/04/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the release of new, gluten-free, whole grain, protein Goldfish crackers, the anniversary of the NFL on Fox theme song, and Mary asks, “what’s with” certain word pronunciations.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3145662 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:02:57 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the release of new, gluten-free, whole grain, protein Goldfish crackers, the anniversary of the NFL on Fox theme song, and Mary asks, “what’s with” certain word pronunciations.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the release of new, gluten-free, whole grain, protein Goldfish crackers, the anniversary of the NFL on Fox theme song, and Mary asks, “what’s with” certain word pronunciations.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Dr. Dana Varble: Rabid bats in the Chicago suburbs Dr. Dana Varble: Rabid bats in the Chicago suburbs Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. Together, they address the third tragic death of a beluga at the Shedd Aquarium, the difference between 1 and 3-year rabies vaccinations for pets, and more! Afterwards, Dr. Varble takes your pet questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3145565 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. Together, they address the third tragic death of a beluga at the Shedd Aquarium, the difference between 1 and 3-year rabies vaccinations for pets, and more! Afterwards, Dr. Varble takes your pet questions.wgnradio.comDr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. Together, they address the third tragic death of a beluga at the Shedd Aquarium, the difference between 1 and 3-year rabies vaccinations for pets, and more! Afterwards, Dr. Varble takes your pet questions.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Northwestern dietician stresses prioritizing real food over snacking Northwestern dietician stresses prioritizing real food over snacking Registered Dietician at the Digestive Health Center of Northwestern Medicine Bethany Doerfler joins Lisa Dent to discuss a recent 60 Minutes interview of former FDA Commissioner, Dr. David Kessler, where he states how the human body wasn’t made to consume the ultra-processed foods we’ve been eating for the last forty years. Bethany highlights that while the eating habits of Americans have improved over the years, snacking is still an issue that “runs parallel to eating more processed foods.” She stresses eating more real foods which will also help curb the snacking behavior.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3144670 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:40:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Registered Dietician at the Digestive Health Center of Northwestern Medicine Bethany Doerfler joins Lisa Dent to discuss a recent 60 Minutes interview of former FDA Commissioner, Dr. David Kessler, where he states how the human body wasn’t made to consume the ultra-processed foods we’ve been eating for the last forty years. Bethany highlights that while […]wgnradio.comRegistered Dietician at the Digestive Health Center of Northwestern Medicine Bethany Doerfler joins Lisa Dent to discuss a recent 60 Minutes interview of former FDA Commissioner, Dr. David Kessler, where he states how the human body wasn’t made to consume the ultra-processed foods we’ve been eating for the last forty years. Bethany highlights that while […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 09/03/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 09/03/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including what the act of “scromiting” means, an extended runtime for The Odyssey in 70mm, and Burger King is starting a chicken nugget war with McDonald’s.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3144317 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:59 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including what the act of “scromiting” means, an extended runtime for The Odyssey in 70mm, and Burger King is starting a chicken nugget war with McDonald’s.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including what the act of “scromiting” means, an extended runtime for The Odyssey in 70mm, and Burger King is starting a chicken nugget war with McDonald’s.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews: ‘Coyote vs. ACME’ and ‘The Dog Stars’ Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews: ‘Coyote vs. ACME’ and ‘The Dog Stars’ Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Coyote vs. ACME, which almost never saw the light of day, and Ridley Scott’s new film, The Dog Stars.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3144316 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:32:32 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Coyote vs. ACME, which almost never saw the light of day, and Ridley Scott’s new film, The Dog Stars.wgnradio.comRon Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Coyote vs. ACME, which almost never saw the light of day, and Ridley Scott’s new film, The Dog Stars.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Lou with Lisa: Keeping your windows clean and streak free Lou with Lisa: Keeping your windows clean and streak free Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on streak-free window washing, safely removing bats out of the house, and how to prioritize your home to-do list.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3144315 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:53:11 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on streak-free window washing, safely removing bats out of the house, and how to prioritize your home to-do list.wgnradio.comLou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on streak-free window washing, safely removing bats out of the house, and how to prioritize your home to-do list.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation The White Sox game shooting from 2023 will now see civil trial The White Sox game shooting from 2023 will now see civil trial Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the beginning of the civil trial for the shooting at a White Sox game in August 2023. Together they question various parts of the incident, including why the people involved are staying anonymous, how the gun got into the stadium, and why nobody reacted when the gunshot happened.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3144314 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:52:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the beginning of the civil trial for the shooting at a White Sox game in August 2023. Together they question various parts of the incident, including why the people involved are staying anonymous, how the gun got into […]wgnradio.comAttorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the beginning of the civil trial for the shooting at a White Sox game in August 2023. Together they question various parts of the incident, including why the people involved are staying anonymous, how the gun got into […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 09/02/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 09/02/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Bears announcing their gameday giveaways, a potential comeback for CDs, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce bought another house.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3143190 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:29:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Bears announcing their gameday giveaways, a potential comeback for CDs, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce bought another house.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Bears announcing their gameday giveaways, a potential comeback for CDs, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce bought another house.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Lake Geneva’s Fat Tire Charity Ride Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Lake Geneva’s Fat Tire Charity Ride Dawn Mancuso, co-owner of Clear Waters Salon & Day Spa and the Green Grocer & Deli in Lake Geneva, joins Lisa Dent to spotlight the 30th anniversary of the Fat Tire Charity Ride happening on September 19th, as well as showcase the stores and venues visitors bikers can explore while on the ride.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3143105 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:45:28 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dawn Mancuso, co-owner of Clear Waters Salon & Day Spa and the Green Grocer & Deli in Lake Geneva, joins Lisa Dent to spotlight the 30th anniversary of the Fat Tire Charity Ride happening on September 19th, as well as showcase the stores and venues visitors bikers can explore while on the ride.wgnradio.comDawn Mancuso, co-owner of Clear Waters Salon & Day Spa and the Green Grocer & Deli in Lake Geneva, joins Lisa Dent to spotlight the 30th anniversary of the Fat Tire Charity Ride happening on September 19th, as well as showcase the stores and venues visitors bikers can explore while on the ride.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Pat Brady: What will Mayor Johnson announce on September 13th? Pat Brady: What will Mayor Johnson announce on September 13th? Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the announcement Mayor Brandon Johnson will have on September 13th, President Trump’s visit for the President’s Cup in Medinah, and the improvements he would like to see in the city.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3143057 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:03:05 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the announcement Mayor Brandon Johnson will have on September 13th, President Trump’s visit for the President’s Cup in Medinah, and the improvements he would like to see in the city.wgnradio.comPat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the announcement Mayor Brandon Johnson will have on September 13th, President Trump’s visit for the President’s Cup in Medinah, and the improvements he would like to see in the city.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Alderman Hopkins: DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge and the Bears Alderman Hopkins: DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge and the Bears Alderman of the 2nd Ward Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to update the audience on the situation with the DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge, which has finally been fixed after being stuck in its raised position since Wednesday morning. Later, he addresses his conversation with Lou Weisbach regarding the debate on where the Bears will move to, if they move at all.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3143015 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:45:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Alderman of the 2nd Ward Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to update the audience on the situation with the DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge, which has finally been fixed after being stuck in its raised position since Wednesday morning. Later, he addresses his conversation with Lou Weisbach regarding the debate on where the Bears will […]wgnradio.comAlderman of the 2nd Ward Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to update the audience on the situation with the DuSable Lake Shore Drive bridge, which has finally been fixed after being stuck in its raised position since Wednesday morning. Later, he addresses his conversation with Lou Weisbach regarding the debate on where the Bears will […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Bird migration season is coming soon, here’s what to be on the lookout for Bird migration season is coming soon, here’s what to be on the lookout for Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the millions of birds that are gathering as we get closer to migrating season. They later address why Chicago is an important area for bird migration, but simultaneously, a dangerous one.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142186 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:25:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the millions of birds that are gathering as we get closer to migrating season. They later address why Chicago is an important area for bird migration, but simultaneously, a dangerous one.wgnradio.comAnnette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the millions of birds that are gathering as we get closer to migrating season. They later address why Chicago is an important area for bird migration, but simultaneously, a dangerous one.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Cal’s Angels: Helping raise awareness for pediatric cancer Cal’s Angels: Helping raise awareness for pediatric cancer Stacey Wahlberg, president and co-founder of pediatric cancer foundation Cal’s Angels, joins Lisa Dent to kick off Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and highlight her organization named after her stepson, Cal Sutter, which has invested $5 million in pediatric cancer research and millions more to help create the Cal’s Angels Advanced Leukemia Clinical and Research Program at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Stacey then spotlights the story of Lexie Butera, the program’s first patient from Schererville, Indiana, who arrived after her leukemia returned, and is now cancer-free.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3142063 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:03:59 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Stacey Wahlberg, president and co-founder of pediatric cancer foundation Cal’s Angels, joins Lisa Dent to kick off Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and highlight her organization named after her stepson, Cal Sutter, which has invested $5 million in pediatric cancer research and millions more to help create the Cal’s Angels Advanced Leukemia Clinical and Research Program […]wgnradio.comStacey Wahlberg, president and co-founder of pediatric cancer foundation Cal’s Angels, joins Lisa Dent to kick off Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and highlight her organization named after her stepson, Cal Sutter, which has invested $5 million in pediatric cancer research and millions more to help create the Cal’s Angels Advanced Leukemia Clinical and Research Program […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Karen Conti: Loretto Hospital, the ‘Broadview Six’ grand jury, and more! Karen Conti: Loretto Hospital, the ‘Broadview Six’ grand jury, and more! Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share her thoughts and expertise on the embezzlement charges against the former chief financial officer of Loretto Hospital, a CBP agent trying to have his sexual assault and robbery case thrown out because it was handled by the same “tainted” grand jury that handled the “Broadview Six” case, updates on the case involving Tyler Robinson’s alleged killing of Charlie Kirk, and more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141901 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:57:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share her thoughts and expertise on the embezzlement charges against the former chief financial officer of Loretto Hospital, a CBP agent trying to have his sexual assault and robbery case thrown out because it was handled by the same “tainted” grand jury that […]wgnradio.comKaren Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share her thoughts and expertise on the embezzlement charges against the former chief financial officer of Loretto Hospital, a CBP agent trying to have his sexual assault and robbery case thrown out because it was handled by the same “tainted” grand jury that […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Terry Savage: Diesel prices are rising along with oil prices Terry Savage: Diesel prices are rising along with oil prices Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the war in Iran has been causing not only the prices of oil and gasoline to rise, but the price of diesel to rise as well. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141797 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:28:41 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the war in Iran has been causing not only the prices of oil and gasoline to rise, but the price of diesel to rise as well. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners. Price Trends for Chicagowgnradio.comTerry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the war in Iran has been causing not only the prices of oil and gasoline to rise, but the price of diesel to rise as well. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners. Price Trends for ChicagoWGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Conversations with The Forecasters: It’s meteorological fall and somehow still 90 degrees Conversations with The Forecasters: It’s meteorological fall and somehow still 90 degrees WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, Lisa and our Forecaster discuss the beginning of meteorological fall and the closing of Chicago beaches for the season. Later, Bill introduces the audience to WGN-TV’s newest meteorologist, Justin Hobbs.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141705 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:10:01 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, Lisa and our Forecaster discuss the beginning of meteorological fall and the closing of Chicago beaches for the season. Later, Bill introduces the audience to WGN-TV’s newest meteorologist, Justin Hobbs.wgnradio.comWGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, Lisa and our Forecaster discuss the beginning of meteorological fall and the closing of Chicago beaches for the season. Later, Bill introduces the audience to WGN-TV’s newest meteorologist, Justin Hobbs.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 09/01/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 09/01/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the chance to be an international ice cream taster for Snoop Dogg, a new dating method called “pheromone maxxing,” and Miley Cyrus announcing that she will be going by just her first name from now on.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141841 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:06:13 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the chance to be an international ice cream taster for Snoop Dogg, a new dating method called “pheromone maxxing,” and Miley Cyrus announcing that she will be going by just her first name from now on.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the chance to be an international ice cream taster for Snoop Dogg, a new dating method called “pheromone maxxing,” and Miley Cyrus announcing that she will be going by just her first name from now on.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Jahmal Cole checks in from Belmont Cragin Jahmal Cole checks in from Belmont Cragin Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods. This month he’s in Belmont Cragin and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3141666 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:31:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods. This month he’s in Belmont Cragin and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey.wgnradio.comJahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods. This month he’s in Belmont Cragin and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation What are the keys to smarter dating? What are the keys to smarter dating? Creator of Smart Dating Academy Bela Gandhi joins Lisa Dent to celebrate National Matchmaker Day as well as what talk about what her organization does to make sure clients can end up in happy and healthy relationships. Later, they address how people who are single after years of marriage can get back into dating without feeling overwhelmed by modern dating methods.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140717 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:42:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Creator of Smart Dating Academy Bela Gandhi joins Lisa Dent to celebrate National Matchmaker Day as well as what talk about what her organization does to make sure clients can end up in happy and healthy relationships. Later, they address how people who are single after years of marriage can get back into dating without […]wgnradio.comCreator of Smart Dating Academy Bela Gandhi joins Lisa Dent to celebrate National Matchmaker Day as well as what talk about what her organization does to make sure clients can end up in happy and healthy relationships. Later, they address how people who are single after years of marriage can get back into dating without […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Share Our Spare and how it helps Dolly Parton’s dream live on Share Our Spare and how it helps Dolly Parton’s dream live on Umi Grigsby, Executive Director of Share Our Spare, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the organization started as an idea formed by ten moms in a garage and became Chicago’s largest diaper and early childhood essential resource bank as well as the Chicago program partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140686 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:24:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Umi Grigsby, Executive Director of Share Our Spare, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the organization started as an idea formed by ten moms in a garage and became Chicago’s largest diaper and early childhood essential resource bank as well as the Chicago program partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.wgnradio.comUmi Grigsby, Executive Director of Share Our Spare, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the organization started as an idea formed by ten moms in a garage and became Chicago’s largest diaper and early childhood essential resource bank as well as the Chicago program partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Amtrak’s plan to relocate maintenance facility to Bridgeport receives backlash from community Amtrak’s plan to relocate maintenance facility to Bridgeport receives backlash from community Alderwoman of the 11th Ward Nicole Lee joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss Amtrak’s plan to move a maintenance facility from the West Loop over to Bridgeport and the subsequent impact that it will have on the community. She notes that Bridgeport’s main concern is how the process is moving forward too quickly without a word of information being relayed to the people or the Alderwoman herself.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140370 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:55:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Alderwoman of the 11th Ward Nicole Lee joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss Amtrak’s plan to move a maintenance facility from the West Loop over to Bridgeport and the subsequent impact that it will have on the community. She notes that Bridgeport’s main concern is how the process is moving forward too quickly without […]wgnradio.comAlderwoman of the 11th Ward Nicole Lee joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss Amtrak’s plan to move a maintenance facility from the West Loop over to Bridgeport and the subsequent impact that it will have on the community. She notes that Bridgeport’s main concern is how the process is moving forward too quickly without […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/31/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/31/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a possible return of Zak Starkey to The Who, a sequel to Days of Thunder, and how the newest party college ranking has been released.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3140474 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:06:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a possible return of Zak Starkey to The Who, a sequel to Days of Thunder, and how the newest party college ranking has been released.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a possible return of Zak Starkey to The Who, a sequel to Days of Thunder, and how the newest party college ranking has been released.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Tom Skilling: Remembering the devastation of tornado that hit Plainfield Tom Skilling: Remembering the devastation of tornado that hit Plainfield Tom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his reporting of the EF-5 tornado that hit Plainfield on August 28, 1990 and the devastation it caused. He goes on to address how tornados such these are incredibly rare, noting that the last EF-5 occurred August of 1883 in Rochester, Minnesota. Later, Tom touches on Tropical Storm Dolly.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3138471 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:57:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Tom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his reporting of the EF-5 tornado that hit Plainfield on August 28, 1990 and the devastation it caused. He goes on to address how tornados such these are incredibly rare, noting that the last EF-5 occurred August of 1883 in Rochester, Minnesota. Later, Tom […]wgnradio.comTom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his reporting of the EF-5 tornado that hit Plainfield on August 28, 1990 and the devastation it caused. He goes on to address how tornados such these are incredibly rare, noting that the last EF-5 occurred August of 1883 in Rochester, Minnesota. Later, Tom […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation David Hochberg: How to improve your home so buyers won’t cancel David Hochberg: How to improve your home so buyers won’t cancel David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss how more people are canceling their home purchases, how sellers can prevent cancelations, and more!

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3138625 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:19:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss how more people are canceling their home purchases, how sellers can prevent cancelations, and more!wgnradio.comDavid Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss how more people are canceling their home purchases, how sellers can prevent cancelations, and more!WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/28/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/28/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an upcoming movie about the chicken wing chain, Hooters, news on an unreleased Dolly Parton song, and Mary asks, “what’s with” all these verification codes.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3138522 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:22:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an upcoming movie about the chicken wing chain, Hooters, news on an unreleased Dolly Parton song, and Mary asks, “what’s with” all these verification codes.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an upcoming movie about the chicken wing chain, Hooters, news on an unreleased Dolly Parton song, and Mary asks, “what’s with” all these verification codes.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Only one confirmed case of measles in Kane County, but concerns of others being infected Only one confirmed case of measles in Kane County, but concerns of others being infected Executive Director of the Kane County Health Department Michael Isaacson joins Lisa Dent to discuss that, while there is only one actual case of measles, he is still unsure as to who was exposed to the illness. They both point to the decrease in vaccination rates and the simultaneous rise in measles cases being a clear indicator of a growing problem. Later, they address how it’s possible that certain parents can circumvent schools’ vaccination requirement.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3137645 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:45:13 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Executive Director of the Kane County Health Department Michael Isaacson joins Lisa Dent to discuss that, while there is only one actual case of measles, he is still unsure as to who was exposed to the illness. They both point to the decrease in vaccination rates and the simultaneous rise in measles cases being a […]wgnradio.comExecutive Director of the Kane County Health Department Michael Isaacson joins Lisa Dent to discuss that, while there is only one actual case of measles, he is still unsure as to who was exposed to the illness. They both point to the decrease in vaccination rates and the simultaneous rise in measles cases being a […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Clerk Monica Gordon: Smart ballot drop boxes and mail-in voting Clerk Monica Gordon: Smart ballot drop boxes and mail-in voting Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joins Lisa Dent to discuss how she and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi were among a group to tour the Cook County Election Operation Center where the entire election process is monitored. She takes the time to highlight the new smart ballot drop boxes which will allow voters to track their ballots once they send them. Later, Clerk Gordon addresses the Trump administration’s campaign against mail-in voting.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3134888 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:05:26 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joins Lisa Dent to discuss how she and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi were among a group to tour the Cook County Election Operation Center where the entire election process is monitored. She takes the time to highlight the new smart ballot drop boxes which will allow voters to track their ballots […]wgnradio.comCook County Clerk Monica Gordon joins Lisa Dent to discuss how she and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi were among a group to tour the Cook County Election Operation Center where the entire election process is monitored. She takes the time to highlight the new smart ballot drop boxes which will allow voters to track their ballots […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Your Hometown: The historic Fischer Farm Your Hometown: The historic Fischer Farm Christine Shiel, manager of Fischer Farm as well as the Bensenville Park District, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the 5 and a half acre farm on the edge of Bensenville. She explains the origins of the farm, describing how in 1836, Conrad Fischer and his family staked a claim and built a dairy farm bearing his name. Christine later highlights their 10-week summer camp for kids to come to the farm where they will help out with basic farm tasks, play games, and make crafts.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3137605 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:51:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Christine Shiel, manager of Fischer Farm as well as the Bensenville Park District, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the 5 and a half acre farm on the edge of Bensenville. She explains the origins of the farm, describing how in 1836, Conrad Fischer and his family staked a claim and built a dairy farm […]wgnradio.comChristine Shiel, manager of Fischer Farm as well as the Bensenville Park District, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the 5 and a half acre farm on the edge of Bensenville. She explains the origins of the farm, describing how in 1836, Conrad Fischer and his family staked a claim and built a dairy farm […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Your Hometown: Upcoming events in Bensenville Your Hometown: Upcoming events in Bensenville Victoria Myhre, special events coordinator for the Village of Bensenville, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their upcoming events, including their weekly concerts every Wednesday and the DMV pop-up on Thursday, September 17th. She goes on to describe her own happiness with her time in Bensenville, noting how she was interested in the area long before moving to it and how she has loved the village all the more since becoming part of the community.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3137534 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:14:19 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Victoria Myhre, special events coordinator for the Village of Bensenville, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their upcoming events, including their weekly concerts every Wednesday and the DMV pop-up on Thursday, September 17th. She goes on to describe her own happiness with her time in Bensenville, noting how she was interested in the area long before […]wgnradio.comVictoria Myhre, special events coordinator for the Village of Bensenville, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their upcoming events, including their weekly concerts every Wednesday and the DMV pop-up on Thursday, September 17th. She goes on to describe her own happiness with her time in Bensenville, noting how she was interested in the area long before […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/27/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/27/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an update on Kevin’s toilet tale, William Shatner’s new album in collaboration with Brad Paisley, and the crew speculates who could play Ozzy Osbourne in his biopic.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3137427 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:03:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an update on Kevin’s toilet tale, William Shatner’s new album in collaboration with Brad Paisley, and the crew speculates who could play Ozzy Osbourne in his biopic.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an update on Kevin’s toilet tale, William Shatner’s new album in collaboration with Brad Paisley, and the crew speculates who could play Ozzy Osbourne in his biopic.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Lou with Lisa: Bathtubs and backups Lou with Lisa: Bathtubs and backups Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on fixing severe shower leaks, how to properly apply caulk to the rim of a bathtub, and the Base Power battery backup.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3137339 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:03:15 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on fixing severe shower leaks, how to properly apply caulk to the rim of a bathtub, and the Base Power battery backup.wgnradio.comLou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on fixing severe shower leaks, how to properly apply caulk to the rim of a bathtub, and the Base Power battery backup.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Lisa Dent remembers the music and heart of Dolly Parton Lisa Dent remembers the music and heart of Dolly Parton Following the death of Dolly Parton on August 21st, Lisa Dent expresses her thoughts on the country legend whose life’s work, whether it be through music or philanthropy, touched so many people. Lisa shares stories of her conversation’s with Dolly, detailing the originality in her writing and her spontaneity as a whole. Later, host of the the Naughty but Nice podcast, Rob Shuter, joins Lisa to further elaborate on the generational impact Dolly has made across the globe.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3136445 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:33:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Following the death of Dolly Parton on August 21st, Lisa Dent expresses her thoughts on the country legend whose life’s work, whether it be through music or philanthropy, touched so many people. Lisa shares stories of her conversation’s with Dolly, detailing the originality in her writing and her spontaneity as a whole. Later, host of […]wgnradio.comFollowing the death of Dolly Parton on August 21st, Lisa Dent expresses her thoughts on the country legend whose life’s work, whether it be through music or philanthropy, touched so many people. Lisa shares stories of her conversation’s with Dolly, detailing the originality in her writing and her spontaneity as a whole. Later, host of […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/26/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/26/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Governor Pritzker’s signing of an e-bike regulation bill, a lack of funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and Michael Jordan will not be returning to NBC’s NBA coverage.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3136256 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:03:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Governor Pritzker’s signing of an e-bike regulation bill, a lack of funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and Michael Jordan will not be returning to NBC’s NBA coverage.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Governor Pritzker’s signing of an e-bike regulation bill, a lack of funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and Michael Jordan will not be returning to NBC’s NBA coverage.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation How will the closing of the National Archives at Chicago affect us? How will the closing of the National Archives at Chicago affect us? Suzanne Hoffman, president of the Illinois State Genealogical Society, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the closing of the National Archives at Chicago and the subsequent dispersal of information. She stresses the consequences when we no longer have access to this information, and encourages listeners to speak up in these situations.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3135226 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:42:27 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Suzanne Hoffman, president of the Illinois State Genealogical Society, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the closing of the National Archives at Chicago and the subsequent dispersal of information. She stresses the consequences when we no longer have access to this information, and encourages listeners to speak up in these situations.wgnradio.comSuzanne Hoffman, president of the Illinois State Genealogical Society, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the closing of the National Archives at Chicago and the subsequent dispersal of information. She stresses the consequences when we no longer have access to this information, and encourages listeners to speak up in these situations.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Why have the data centers by O’Hare received $100 million in local tax breaks Why have the data centers by O’Hare received $100 million in local tax breaks Government finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project Alex Nitkin joins Lisa Dent to discuss his report showing how data centers by O’Hare have won almost $100 million in local tax breaks. He addresses the two most common forms of tax breaks that come in the forms of appeals and incentives.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3134707 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:49:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Government finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project Alex Nitkin joins Lisa Dent to discuss his report showing how data centers by O’Hare have won almost $100 million in local tax breaks. He addresses the two most common forms of tax breaks that come in the forms of appeals and incentives.wgnradio.comGovernment finance and accountability reporter with the Illinois Answers Project Alex Nitkin joins Lisa Dent to discuss his report showing how data centers by O’Hare have won almost $100 million in local tax breaks. He addresses the two most common forms of tax breaks that come in the forms of appeals and incentives.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/25/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/25/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including woman who ran a 5k after giving birth two weeks prior, two NFL players who were cut and are now trying to play for LSU, and Australians are taking a stance against songs completely made with AI.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3134943 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:20:26 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including woman who ran a 5k after giving birth two weeks prior, two NFL players who were cut and are now trying to play for LSU, and Australians are taking a stance against songs completely made with AI.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including woman who ran a 5k after giving birth two weeks prior, two NFL players who were cut and are now trying to play for LSU, and Australians are taking a stance against songs completely made with AI.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Terry Savage: People have been scammed out of $3.5 billion Terry Savage: People have been scammed out of $3.5 billion Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how according to the Federal Trade Commission, people were scammed out of $3.5 billion in the year 2025. What makes these situations worse, is how scam victims won’t speak up about the crime for fear of embarrassment. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3134931 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:44:28 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how according to the Federal Trade Commission, people were scammed out of $3.5 billion in the year 2025. What makes these situations worse, is how scam victims won’t speak up about the crime for fear of embarrassment. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners.wgnradio.comTerry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how according to the Federal Trade Commission, people were scammed out of $3.5 billion in the year 2025. What makes these situations worse, is how scam victims won’t speak up about the crime for fear of embarrassment. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Conversations with The Forecasters: Tornadoes don’t know state borders Conversations with The Forecasters: Tornadoes don’t know state borders Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, Demetrius Ivory, and WGN-TV weather producer, Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, The Forecasters discuss the difference in reported tornado sightings across state boundaries. Later, they address whether or not we will hit 90 degrees again this season.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3134836 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:39:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, Demetrius Ivory, and WGN-TV weather producer, Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, The Forecasters discuss the difference in reported tornado sightings across state boundaries. Later, they address whether or not we will hit 90 degrees again this season.wgnradio.comChief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, Demetrius Ivory, and WGN-TV weather producer, Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, The Forecasters discuss the difference in reported tornado sightings across state boundaries. Later, they address whether or not we will hit 90 degrees again this season.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Howard Tullman: Are the Grammys preventing artists from winning certain awards? Howard Tullman: Are the Grammys preventing artists from winning certain awards? Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3134697 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.wgnradio.comHoward Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Teresa Murray: Prioritizing which recalls are the most important Teresa Murray: Prioritizing which recalls are the most important Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recalls of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops and certain types of Fromm Family Foods’ wet dog food. While Teresa does address the risk warning upgrade on Greenwise’s 10 ounce bags of organic frozen blueberries, she notes that there wasn’t a necessary reason for the change and how situations like this can lead to a recall fatigue.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3133645 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:54:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recalls of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops and certain types of Fromm Family Foods’ wet dog food. While Teresa does address the risk warning upgrade on Greenwise’s 10 ounce bags of organic frozen blueberries, […]wgnradio.comTeresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recalls of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops and certain types of Fromm Family Foods’ wet dog food. While Teresa does address the risk warning upgrade on Greenwise’s 10 ounce bags of organic frozen blueberries, […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/24/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/24/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how both Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey seemed to have revitalized the summer movie theater experience, the cultural importance of waffles to Belgium, and the new show coming to Apple TV, starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, called Brothers.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3133808 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:02:11 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how both Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey seemed to have revitalized the summer movie theater experience, the cultural importance of waffles to Belgium, and the new show coming to Apple TV, starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, called Brothers.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how both Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey seemed to have revitalized the summer movie theater experience, the cultural importance of waffles to Belgium, and the new show coming to Apple TV, starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, called Brothers.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Are companies selling your data after you apply? Are companies selling your data after you apply? Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the investigation of LinkedIn’s use of “ghost job” ads and the legality behind selling the data of prospective employees.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3133608 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:09:09 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the investigation of LinkedIn’s use of “ghost job” ads and the legality behind selling the data of prospective employees.wgnradio.comPatrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the investigation of LinkedIn’s use of “ghost job” ads and the legality behind selling the data of prospective employees.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26 Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Darth Vader’s thoughts on Flock cameras, a pug that won the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and Mary asks, “what’s with” weigh-ins at the doctor.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3132128 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:37 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Darth Vader’s thoughts on Flock cameras, a pug that won the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and Mary asks, “what’s with” weigh-ins at the doctor.wgnradio.comWendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Darth Vader’s thoughts on Flock cameras, a pug that won the World’s Ugliest Dog contest, and Mary asks, “what’s with” weigh-ins at the doctor.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Serial killer exhibit coming to the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Serial killer exhibit coming to the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios American true crime author, researcher, and collector Dr. Bill Kimberlin joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight the Serial Killer: The Exhibition tour which will be making its way to Cinespace Chicago Film Studios at 2428 W 15th St., Chicago.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3132097 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:40:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)American true crime author, researcher, and collector Dr. Bill Kimberlin joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight the Serial Killer: The Exhibition tour which will be making its way to Cinespace Chicago Film Studios at 2428 W 15th St., Chicago.wgnradio.comAmerican true crime author, researcher, and collector Dr. Bill Kimberlin joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight the Serial Killer: The Exhibition tour which will be making its way to Cinespace Chicago Film Studios at 2428 W 15th St., Chicago.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ilyce Glink: Prices are up and so is the national debt Ilyce Glink: Prices are up and so is the national debt Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how the national debt as officially reached $40 trillion and address the increase in prices overall.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3132043 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:38:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how the national debt as officially reached $40 trillion and address the increase in prices overall.wgnradio.comIlyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how the national debt as officially reached $40 trillion and address the increase in prices overall.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/20/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/20/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Taco Bell bringing back its latest “Decades Menu,” an Army battalion in Georgia offering members 4 days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive, and news of how the Jesse White Tumblers fared in America’s Got Talent.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3131226 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Taco Bell bringing back its latest “Decades Menu,” an Army battalion in Georgia offering members 4 days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive, and news of how the Jesse White Tumblers fared in America’s Got Talent.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Taco Bell bringing back its latest “Decades Menu,” an Army battalion in Georgia offering members 4 days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI as an incentive, and news of how the Jesse White Tumblers fared in America’s Got Talent.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation New blood test can determine potential Alzheimer’s symptoms New blood test can determine potential Alzheimer’s symptoms Liliana Trespalacios, registered nurse with the Alzheimer’s Association, joins Lisa Dent to talk about a new blood test that can be used to estimate the potential risk of a patient developing symptoms of Alzheimer’s. The test is based on research on how higher levels of the p-tau217 protein, found in the blood, directly correlates to increased risk of developing the disease.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3131382 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:28:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Liliana Trespalacios, registered nurse with the Alzheimer’s Association, joins Lisa Dent to talk about a new blood test that can be used to estimate the potential risk of a patient developing symptoms of Alzheimer’s. The test is based on research on how higher levels of the p-tau217 protein, found in the blood, directly correlates to […]wgnradio.comLiliana Trespalacios, registered nurse with the Alzheimer’s Association, joins Lisa Dent to talk about a new blood test that can be used to estimate the potential risk of a patient developing symptoms of Alzheimer’s. The test is based on research on how higher levels of the p-tau217 protein, found in the blood, directly correlates to […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Lou with Lisa: Automatic sinks, polyjacking, and more! Lou with Lisa: Automatic sinks, polyjacking, and more! Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on automatic sinks, proper driveway care, and getting stuck-on grime off of the windshield.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3131126 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:53:13 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on automatic sinks, proper driveway care, and getting stuck-on grime off of the windshield.wgnradio.comLou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on automatic sinks, proper driveway care, and getting stuck-on grime off of the windshield.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Are we swatting away even more mosquitoes this summer? Are we swatting away even more mosquitoes this summer? Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ joins Lisa Dent to talk about the invasive tiger mosquitoes that have been propagating more rapidly due to the severe rain the area has been receiving. Later, she addresses listeners’ pest removal questions pertaining to wasps, hornets, and hummingbirds.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3131073 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:43:32 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ joins Lisa Dent to talk about the invasive tiger mosquitoes that have been propagating more rapidly due to the severe rain the area has been receiving. Later, she addresses listeners’ pest removal questions pertaining to wasps, hornets, and hummingbirds.wgnradio.comRose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ joins Lisa Dent to talk about the invasive tiger mosquitoes that have been propagating more rapidly due to the severe rain the area has been receiving. Later, she addresses listeners’ pest removal questions pertaining to wasps, hornets, and hummingbirds.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews: ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ and ‘Finding Emily’ Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews: ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ and ‘Finding Emily’ Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he chats about Matthew McConaughey’s performance in The Rivals of Amziah King, and reviews Finding Emily.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3131254 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:56:05 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he chats about Matthew McConaughey’s performance in The Rivals of Amziah King, and reviews Finding Emily.wgnradio.comRon Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he chats about Matthew McConaughey’s performance in The Rivals of Amziah King, and reviews Finding Emily.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation How do Flock cameras work? How do Flock cameras work? Digital privacy expert with Privacy Bee Harry Maugans joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss digital pricing, flock cameras, and how our personal data is being sold.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3129186 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:19:31 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Digital privacy expert with Privacy Bee Harry Maugans joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss digital pricing, flock cameras, and how our personal data is being sold.wgnradio.comDigital privacy expert with Privacy Bee Harry Maugans joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss digital pricing, flock cameras, and how our personal data is being sold.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/19/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/19/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Michael Jordan’s newest off-the-court record, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading back to the U.K., and Leinenkugel’s will be making a beer for the Minnesota Vikings.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3130196 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:52 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Michael Jordan’s newest off-the-court record, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading back to the U.K., and Leinenkugel’s will be making a beer for the Minnesota Vikings.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Michael Jordan’s newest off-the-court record, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading back to the U.K., and Leinenkugel’s will be making a beer for the Minnesota Vikings.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Pat Brady: Reviewing the results of the Florida primary Pat Brady: Reviewing the results of the Florida primary Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Jim Oberweis’ loss during the Florida Republican primary. Later, he takes time to break down his thoughts on the Democratic Socialists of America.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3130097 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:46:39 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Jim Oberweis’ loss during the Florida Republican primary. Later, he takes time to break down his thoughts on the Democratic Socialists of America.wgnradio.comPat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Jim Oberweis’ loss during the Florida Republican primary. Later, he takes time to break down his thoughts on the Democratic Socialists of America.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/18/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/18/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a list of nicknames children have for everyday objects, Max Scherzer’s new way to determine fantasy league draft order, and a new Whitney Houston Barbie makes its way onto shelves.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3129110 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a list of nicknames children have for everyday objects, Max Scherzer’s new way to determine fantasy league draft order, and a new Whitney Houston Barbie makes its way onto shelves.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a list of nicknames children have for everyday objects, Max Scherzer’s new way to determine fantasy league draft order, and a new Whitney Houston Barbie makes its way onto shelves.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Senator Tammy Duckworth: ICE has been arresting veterans and military spouses Senator Tammy Duckworth: ICE has been arresting veterans and military spouses Senator Tammy Duckworth joins Lisa Dent to discuss how veterans and military spouses have been arrested by ICE. She addresses her call with the DHS Secretary regarding the detainment of military spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega and the push for her release. Later, she highlights both the new shock gloves and the situation happening on USS Abraham Lincoln.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3129277 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:20:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Senator Tammy Duckworth joins Lisa Dent to discuss how veterans and military spouses have been arrested by ICE. She addresses her call with the DHS Secretary regarding the detainment of military spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega and the push for her release. Later, she highlights both the new shock gloves and the situation happening on USS […]wgnradio.comSenator Tammy Duckworth joins Lisa Dent to discuss how veterans and military spouses have been arrested by ICE. She addresses her call with the DHS Secretary regarding the detainment of military spouse Deisy Rivera Ortega and the push for her release. Later, she highlights both the new shock gloves and the situation happening on USS […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation ‘Never Stop Chasing’ captures Reed Timmer’s 20 years of chasing storms ‘Never Stop Chasing’ captures Reed Timmer’s 20 years of chasing storms Meteorologist, Ph.D, and long-time storm chaser Reed Timmer joins Lisa Dent to talk about Never Stop Chasing, the film documenting pivotal moments in the 20years of storm chasing that made the him the person he is today. While chatting about the movie, he addresses what inspired him to get in that line of work in the first place as well as the amount of preparation that goes into storm chasing. Never Stop Chasing will have a week-long theatrical release at the AMC River East 21 from August 21st to the 27th.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3129153 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:52:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Meteorologist, Ph.D, and long-time storm chaser Reed Timmer joins Lisa Dent to talk about Never Stop Chasing, the film documenting pivotal moments in the 20years of storm chasing that made the him the person he is today. While chatting about the movie, he addresses what inspired him to get in that line of work in […]wgnradio.comMeteorologist, Ph.D, and long-time storm chaser Reed Timmer joins Lisa Dent to talk about Never Stop Chasing, the film documenting pivotal moments in the 20years of storm chasing that made the him the person he is today. While chatting about the movie, he addresses what inspired him to get in that line of work in […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Dr. Sterling Elliott: Does grapefruit interfere with medications? Dr. Sterling Elliott: Does grapefruit interfere with medications? Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss whether grapefruit interferes with prescription medications and other pharmaceutical questions from listeners.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3129183 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:14:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss whether grapefruit interferes with prescription medications and other pharmaceutical questions from listeners.wgnradio.comDr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss whether grapefruit interferes with prescription medications and other pharmaceutical questions from listeners.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Dr. Jim Adams: New GLP-1 that comes in pill form Dr. Jim Adams: New GLP-1 that comes in pill form Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss recent health headlines. He addresses topics including a new GLP-1 treatment that comes in the form of a pill, an update on the loneliness epidemic, and whether or not current medicine is designed to treat illness, specifically, over treating the patient as a whole.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3129101 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:50:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss recent health headlines. He addresses topics including a new GLP-1 treatment that comes in the form of a pill, an update on the loneliness epidemic, and whether or not current medicine is designed to treat illness, specifically, over treating the patient […]wgnradio.comDr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss recent health headlines. He addresses topics including a new GLP-1 treatment that comes in the form of a pill, an update on the loneliness epidemic, and whether or not current medicine is designed to treat illness, specifically, over treating the patient […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Terry Savage: How will the national debt reaching $40T impact us? Terry Savage: How will the national debt reaching $40T impact us? Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the U.S. national debt will soon reach $40 trillion and what that means for listeners’ finances. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3129068 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:33:52 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the U.S. national debt will soon reach $40 trillion and what that means for listeners’ finances. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners.wgnradio.comTerry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the U.S. national debt will soon reach $40 trillion and what that means for listeners’ finances. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Bill Snyder: What we learned from last week’s storms Bill Snyder: What we learned from last week’s storms With Demetrius being on vacation, WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent solo, to talk about the weather. The Forecaster addresses the aftermath and recovery process following last week’s storms, adding that we have now reached a confirmed 205 tornado touchdowns. Later, Bill discusses the tornado sirens that accidentally went off in DuPage County at 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128952 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:50:52 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)With Demetrius being on vacation, WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent solo, to talk about the weather. The Forecaster addresses the aftermath and recovery process following last week’s storms, adding that we have now reached a confirmed 205 tornado touchdowns. Later, Bill discusses the tornado sirens that accidentally went off in DuPage County […]wgnradio.comWith Demetrius being on vacation, WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent solo, to talk about the weather. The Forecaster addresses the aftermath and recovery process following last week’s storms, adding that we have now reached a confirmed 205 tornado touchdowns. Later, Bill discusses the tornado sirens that accidentally went off in DuPage County […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Howard Tullman: Updates on Selfie AI Howard Tullman: Updates on Selfie AI Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the app, Selfie AI.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3128926 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:02:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the app, Selfie AI.wgnradio.comHoward Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the app, Selfie AI.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Teresa Murray: Shedding some light on the egg recall Teresa Murray: Shedding some light on the egg recall Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recall of Midwest Poultry Services eggs. She would like to stress that the recall happened 3 weeks ago and isn’t a big deal for the state of Illinois. She adds that the FDA’s upgrading of the egg recall to Class I status, doesn’t really mean much when it comes to salmonella. Later, they revisit the cyclospora outbreak and jalapeno recall stemming from Taylor Farms.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3126307 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:07:48 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recall of Midwest Poultry Services eggs. She would like to stress that the recall happened 3 weeks ago and isn’t a big deal for the state of Illinois. She adds that the FDA’s upgrading of the egg […]wgnradio.comTeresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recall of Midwest Poultry Services eggs. She would like to stress that the recall happened 3 weeks ago and isn’t a big deal for the state of Illinois. She adds that the FDA’s upgrading of the egg […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Chef Rick Bayless shares his expert gardening tips Chef Rick Bayless shares his expert gardening tips Rick Bayless, chef and owner of Chicago restaurants like Topolobampo, Frontera Grill, and Xoco, joins Lisa Dent to spotlight his production garden in Bucktown that visitors have the option to tour. With the garden being the source of produce for his restaurants, Rick attributes the success of this summer’s harvest to the frequent rain. Later, he addresses how he goes about taking care of his garden and stresses the importance of maintaining fertile soil.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3126509 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:48:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Rick Bayless, chef and owner of Chicago restaurants like Topolobampo, Frontera Grill, and Xoco, joins Lisa Dent to spotlight his production garden in Bucktown that visitors have the option to tour. With the garden being the source of produce for his restaurants, Rick attributes the success of this summer’s harvest to the frequent rain. Later, […]wgnradio.comRick Bayless, chef and owner of Chicago restaurants like Topolobampo, Frontera Grill, and Xoco, joins Lisa Dent to spotlight his production garden in Bucktown that visitors have the option to tour. With the garden being the source of produce for his restaurants, Rick attributes the success of this summer’s harvest to the frequent rain. Later, […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/14/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/14/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Mr. T’s opinion on the Chicago Bears’ potential move out of state, Collin highlights the benefits of buying a Brick for his phone, and the 56 Music Fix in Mount Prospect.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3126466 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:22:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Mr. T’s opinion on the Chicago Bears’ potential move out of state, Collin highlights the benefits of buying a Brick for his phone, and the 56 Music Fix in Mount Prospect.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Mr. T’s opinion on the Chicago Bears’ potential move out of state, Collin highlights the benefits of buying a Brick for his phone, and the 56 Music Fix in Mount Prospect.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Dr. Dana Varble: Studies on both gene-editing technology and pet longevity Dr. Dana Varble: Studies on both gene-editing technology and pet longevity Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. Together, they address what personality-types to consider before getting a rescue animal and discuss a story regarding gene-editing technology that could make pets non-allergenic. And, as always, Dr. Varble takes your pet questions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3126396 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:04:37 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. Together, they address what personality-types to consider before getting a rescue animal and discuss a story regarding gene-editing technology that could make pets non-allergenic. And, as always, Dr. Varble takes your pet questions.wgnradio.comDr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. Together, they address what personality-types to consider before getting a rescue animal and discuss a story regarding gene-editing technology that could make pets non-allergenic. And, as always, Dr. Varble takes your pet questions.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Cyberattacks in Minnesota respark interest in proposed bill that would safeguard Illinois water systems Cyberattacks in Minnesota respark interest in proposed bill that would safeguard Illinois water systems With the recent cyberattacks on Minnesota’s water system, State Representative of the 85th District, Dagmara Avelar joins Lisa Dent to spotlight the House Bill she proposed last year that would increase cybersecurity of the Illinois water system and help prevent potential attacks. With no current regulation in place, the bill would require Illinois’ water systems to report all cyberattacks to the state emergency agencies. She also notes how no two of Illinois’ 1,500 water systems are created equal, so her legislation would provide a much need update to a system that wasn’t built with cyber threats in mind.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3125529 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:14:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)With the recent cyberattacks on Minnesota’s water system, State Representative of the 85th District, Dagmara Avelar joins Lisa Dent to spotlight the House Bill she proposed last year that would increase cybersecurity of the Illinois water system and help prevent potential attacks. With no current regulation in place, the bill would require Illinois’ water systems […]wgnradio.comWith the recent cyberattacks on Minnesota’s water system, State Representative of the 85th District, Dagmara Avelar joins Lisa Dent to spotlight the House Bill she proposed last year that would increase cybersecurity of the Illinois water system and help prevent potential attacks. With no current regulation in place, the bill would require Illinois’ water systems […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation FarmZer0: Vertical gardens could be the solution to more diversity in farming FarmZer0: Vertical gardens could be the solution to more diversity in farming CEO and President of FarmZer0, Russell Steinberg joins Lisa Dent to talk about his business and his vision of a future Chicago utilizing vertical gardens. He highlights their concept farm, located at 30 North LaSalle, where they currently produce about 3,000 pounds of leafy greens, microgreens, and herbs. Later, both Russell and Lisa stress the importance of diversity in farming, especially in the wake of the cyclospora outbreak.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3125225 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:47:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)CEO and President of FarmZer0, Russell Steinberg joins Lisa Dent to talk about his business and his vision of a future Chicago utilizing vertical gardens. He highlights their concept farm, located at 30 North LaSalle, where they currently produce about 3,000 pounds of leafy greens, microgreens, and herbs. Later, both Russell and Lisa stress the […]wgnradio.comCEO and President of FarmZer0, Russell Steinberg joins Lisa Dent to talk about his business and his vision of a future Chicago utilizing vertical gardens. He highlights their concept farm, located at 30 North LaSalle, where they currently produce about 3,000 pounds of leafy greens, microgreens, and herbs. Later, both Russell and Lisa stress the […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation 11-year-old museum curator breaks Guinness world record 11-year-old museum curator breaks Guinness world record Anderson Taylor, Founder and Curator of the Cambridge National History Museum, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how at the age of 11-years-old, he has been named the Guinness Book of World Records’ Youngest Male Museum Curator. He chats about his love for fossils and what inspired him to open the museum when he was 9.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3125474 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:48:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Anderson Taylor, Founder and Curator of the Cambridge National History Museum, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how at the age of 11-years-old, he has been named the Guinness Book of World Records’ Youngest Male Museum Curator. He chats about his love for fossils and what inspired him to open the museum when he was 9.wgnradio.comAnderson Taylor, Founder and Curator of the Cambridge National History Museum, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how at the age of 11-years-old, he has been named the Guinness Book of World Records’ Youngest Male Museum Curator. He chats about his love for fossils and what inspired him to open the museum when he was 9.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/13/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/13/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Luke Combs’ announcing his 12-show tour, how beer aged in wood from baseball bats will be served at the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, and Mary asks “what’s with” the cost of sending flowers.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3125463 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:01:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Luke Combs’ announcing his 12-show tour, how beer aged in wood from baseball bats will be served at the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, and Mary asks “what’s with” the cost of sending flowers.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Luke Combs’ announcing his 12-show tour, how beer aged in wood from baseball bats will be served at the Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, and Mary asks “what’s with” the cost of sending flowers.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews: ‘The End of Oak Street’ and ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews: ‘The End of Oak Street’ and ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews The End of Oak Street, starring both Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and the slasher movie, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3125385 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:50:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews The End of Oak Street, starring both Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and the slasher movie, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.wgnradio.comRon Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews The End of Oak Street, starring both Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and the slasher movie, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Lou with Lisa: Generators, water pressure, and roofing Lou with Lisa: Generators, water pressure, and roofing Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on house generator usage following the storms, water pressure issues, and dealing with roofing material manufacturers.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3125341 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:50:27 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on house generator usage following the storms, water pressure issues, and dealing with roofing material manufacturers.wgnradio.comLou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on house generator usage following the storms, water pressure issues, and dealing with roofing material manufacturers.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Former WGN Radio intern Wayne Randazzo to broadcast Friday’s Cubs game on Apple TV+ Former WGN Radio intern Wayne Randazzo to broadcast Friday’s Cubs game on Apple TV+ Wayne Randazzo, play-by-play announcer for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ (and former WGN Radio intern), joins Lisa Dent to talk about the doubleheader happening on Friday, August 14th starting at 1:00 p.m. CT with the Cubs hosting the St. Louis Cardinals.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3125302 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:36:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Wayne Randazzo, play-by-play announcer for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ (and former WGN Radio intern), joins Lisa Dent to talk about the doubleheader happening on Friday, August 14th starting at 1:00 p.m. CT with the Cubs hosting the St. Louis Cardinals.wgnradio.comWayne Randazzo, play-by-play announcer for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ (and former WGN Radio intern), joins Lisa Dent to talk about the doubleheader happening on Friday, August 14th starting at 1:00 p.m. CT with the Cubs hosting the St. Louis Cardinals.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation New ‘stick library’ for dogs thanks to Batavia woman New ‘stick library’ for dogs thanks to Batavia woman Recreation Supervisor at the Batavia Park District, and long-time dog owner, Kathy Freedlund joins the Lisa Dent Show to chat about how she added a new ‘stick library’ to her neighborhood. She highlights the excitement that both pets and pet owners feel upon finding it on their walks.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3124457 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:56:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Recreation Supervisor at the Batavia Park District, and long-time dog owner, Kathy Freedlund joins the Lisa Dent Show to chat about how she added a new ‘stick library’ to her neighborhood. She highlights the excitement that both pets and pet owners feel upon finding it on their walks.wgnradio.comRecreation Supervisor at the Batavia Park District, and long-time dog owner, Kathy Freedlund joins the Lisa Dent Show to chat about how she added a new ‘stick library’ to her neighborhood. She highlights the excitement that both pets and pet owners feel upon finding it on their walks.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Susana Mendoza discusses her mayoral campaign and a funeral home horror story Susana Mendoza discusses her mayoral campaign and a funeral home horror story Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about her run for Chicago Mayor where she highlights her six terms as State Representative as well as how she stepped in to the position of Comptroller during the worst fiscal crisis in Illinois’ history. She also addresses how a mayor could aid in making the city more affordable. Later, they touch on the recent story of the 56 decomposing bodies discovered at South Chicago Chapel. Comptroller Mendoza states that one of the main issues stems from how funeral care, cemetery care, and crematories are all under different agencies’ jurisdictions.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3124399 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:55:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about her run for Chicago Mayor where she highlights her six terms as State Representative as well as how she stepped in to the position of Comptroller during the worst fiscal crisis in Illinois’ history. She also addresses how a mayor could aid in […]wgnradio.comIllinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about her run for Chicago Mayor where she highlights her six terms as State Representative as well as how she stepped in to the position of Comptroller during the worst fiscal crisis in Illinois’ history. She also addresses how a mayor could aid in […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Animal advocacy group exposes abuse in backyard rodeos Animal advocacy group exposes abuse in backyard rodeos Steve Hindi, President of SHARK (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness), joins Lisa Dent to discuss what backyard rodeos are and how animals are being abused at these events. SHARK is a Geneva-based investigative group that uses drones obtain video and expose different rings committing animal abuse. They then take the evidence to the authorities for them to review. These backyard rodeos take livestock and overwork them, shock them, and in severe cases, rip the tails off of the steer. While Steve has commended authorities for responding quickly to video evidence, there is still a general lack of enforcement of animal abuse laws in the area.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3124186 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:32:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Steve Hindi, President of SHARK (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness), joins Lisa Dent to discuss what backyard rodeos are and how animals are being abused at these events. SHARK is a Geneva-based investigative group that uses drones obtain video and expose different rings committing animal abuse. They then take the evidence to the authorities for […]wgnradio.comSteve Hindi, President of SHARK (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness), joins Lisa Dent to discuss what backyard rodeos are and how animals are being abused at these events. SHARK is a Geneva-based investigative group that uses drones obtain video and expose different rings committing animal abuse. They then take the evidence to the authorities for […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Newsroom Sound Check: 08/12/26 Newsroom Sound Check: 08/12/26 Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how watermelon might be good for reducing blood pressure, Travis Kelce’s thoughts on his and Taylor Swift’s wedding, and the complaints about the new Buffalo Bills stadium.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3124359 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:01:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how watermelon might be good for reducing blood pressure, Travis Kelce’s thoughts on his and Taylor Swift’s wedding, and the complaints about the new Buffalo Bills stadium.wgnradio.comLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how watermelon might be good for reducing blood pressure, Travis Kelce’s thoughts on his and Taylor Swift’s wedding, and the complaints about the new Buffalo Bills stadium.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Willie Nelson’s harmonica player joins to talk about the legendary country artist Willie Nelson’s harmonica player joins to talk about the legendary country artist Mickey Raphael, harmonica player for Willie Nelson since 1973, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their appearance at the Outlaw Music Festival at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Tuesday, August 25th. He explains the band’s start in Nashville, how Willie maintained his kind personality throughout their entire career, and how the environment of the band truly felt like a family. Later, he chats with WGN Radio News Anchor, Bob Kessler about the differences in performing with Willie and performing with Chris Stapleton.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3124261 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:40:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Mickey Raphael, harmonica player for Willie Nelson since 1973, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their appearance at the Outlaw Music Festival at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Tuesday, August 25th. He explains the band’s start in Nashville, how Willie maintained his kind personality throughout their entire career, and how the environment of the […]wgnradio.comMickey Raphael, harmonica player for Willie Nelson since 1973, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their appearance at the Outlaw Music Festival at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Tuesday, August 25th. He explains the band’s start in Nashville, how Willie maintained his kind personality throughout their entire career, and how the environment of the […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Tom Skilling: Are storms supposed to be this severe? Tom Skilling: Are storms supposed to be this severe? Tom Skilling, WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the severity of the damage caused by the previous days’ storms. His sentiments echo those of both Demetrius Ivory and Bill Snyder as he mentions the over 193 tornado touchdowns, the 80-100 mph wind gusts, and the extremely limited visibility due to the rain. Later, he addresses whether the severity of these storms is normal meteorological activity, or part of a larger trend.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3124203 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:06:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Tom Skilling, WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the severity of the damage caused by the previous days’ storms. His sentiments echo those of both Demetrius Ivory and Bill Snyder as he mentions the over 193 tornado touchdowns, the 80-100 mph wind gusts, and the extremely limited visibility due to the rain. […]wgnradio.comTom Skilling, WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the severity of the damage caused by the previous days’ storms. His sentiments echo those of both Demetrius Ivory and Bill Snyder as he mentions the over 193 tornado touchdowns, the 80-100 mph wind gusts, and the extremely limited visibility due to the rain. […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation The Brink of War: Not all battles are fought with bullets The Brink of War: Not all battles are fought with bullets During the height of the Cold War, an unlikely meeting between President Ronald Reagan and President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavík, Iceland, resulted in the two forging a unique trust that eventually led to the end of the Cold War. Director of The Brink of War, Michael Gunn, joins Lisa Dent to share the process of researching, writing, and directing the infamous meeting that not only avoided a nuclear war but changed the course of history. Brink of War premiers August 14.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3124202 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:53:12 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)During the height of the Cold War, an unlikely meeting between President Ronald Reagan and President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavík, Iceland, resulted in the two forging a unique trust that eventually led to the end of the Cold War. Director of The Brink of War, Michael Gunn, joins Lisa Dent to […]wgnradio.comDuring the height of the Cold War, an unlikely meeting between President Ronald Reagan and President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavík, Iceland, resulted in the two forging a unique trust that eventually led to the end of the Cold War. Director of The Brink of War, Michael Gunn, joins Lisa Dent to […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Pat Brady: Reviewing the Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries Pat Brady: Reviewing the Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the results of the Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota primaries and what it means for politics in the area. He later shares his thoughts on the recent candidates who lean further left than traditional Democrats.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3124139 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:14:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the results of the Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota primaries and what it means for politics in the area. He later shares his thoughts on the recent candidates who lean further left than traditional Democrats.wgnradio.comPat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the results of the Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota primaries and what it means for politics in the area. He later shares his thoughts on the recent candidates who lean further left than traditional Democrats.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation Mural in Fulton Market depicting Caleb Williams has now been completed Mural in Fulton Market depicting Caleb Williams has now been completed Chicago muralist Asend joins Lisa Dent to talk about the completion of his mural featuring Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, located in Fulton Market. Given the multiple storms that have hit the area, he addresses how he and other artists manage to avoid having the rain ruin their progress. Later, Asend discusses how the Bears have influenced his art style throughout his career.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=3124095 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:42:05 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Chicago muralist Asend joins Lisa Dent to talk about the completion of his mural featuring Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, located in Fulton Market. Given the multiple storms that have hit the area, he addresses how he and other artists manage to avoid having the rain ruin their progress. Later, Asend discusses how the Bears have […]wgnradio.comChicago muralist Asend joins Lisa Dent to talk about the completion of his mural featuring Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, located in Fulton Market. Given the multiple storms that have hit the area, he addresses how he and other artists manage to avoid having the rain ruin their progress. Later, Asend discusses how the Bears have […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Lisa,Dent,Steve,Bertrand,news,journalist,politics,talk,top,stories,interviews,newsmakers,business,entertainment,NewsNation