Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:00:37 +0000

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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Wendy Snyder

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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26

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Serial killer exhibit coming to the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:40:02 +0000

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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Wendy Snyder

Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26

Serial killer exhibit at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios

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Lisa Dent

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Ilyce Glink: Prices are up and so is the national debt

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Ilyce Glink: Prices are up and so is the national debt

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:38:49 +0000

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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Wendy Snyder

Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26

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Wendy Snyder on Sunday Morning | August 16

Two Truths and Eli: Monkey business

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Lisa Dent

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Newsroom Sound Check: 08/20/26

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26

Serial killer exhibit at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios

Ilyce Glink: Prices are up and so is the national debt

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Blood test can determine Alzheimer’s symptoms

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New blood test can determine potential Alzheimer’s symptoms

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:28:02 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8602849/Liliana_Trespalacios_08_19_2026_2026-08-19-221649.64kmono.mp3

Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26

Serial killer exhibit at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios

Ilyce Glink: Prices are up and so is the national debt

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Blood test can determine Alzheimer’s symptoms

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Lou with Lisa: Automatic sinks, polyjacking, and more!

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:53:13 +0000

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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Housesmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini

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Mr. Fix It: How to prepare your home for a power outage

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New To Lou Too: PowKakes

Lou with Lisa: Generators, water pressure, and roofing

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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26

Serial killer exhibit at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios

Ilyce Glink: Prices are up and so is the national debt

Newsroom Sound Check: 08/20/26

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Are we swatting away even more mosquitoes this summer?

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:43:32 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8605933/Janelle_Iaccino_08_20_2026_2026-08-21-000033.64kmono.mp3

Lisa Dent

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Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews: ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ and ‘Finding Emily’

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:56:05 +0000

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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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26

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Ilyce Glink: Prices are up and so is the national debt

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How do Flock cameras work?

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:19:31 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8598059/8598059_2026-08-17-231659.64kmono.mp3

Lisa Dent

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Newsroom Sound Check: 08/19/26

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:52 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8602684/Newsroom_Sound_Check_08_19_2026_2026-08-19-215624.64kmono.mp3

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Lisa Dent

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Pat Brady: Reviewing the results of the Florida primary

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:46:39 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8602491/Pat_Brady_08_19_2026_2026-08-19-204531.64kmono.mp3

Lisa Dent

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Newsroom Sound Check: 08/18/26

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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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Lisa Dent

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Senator Tammy Duckworth: ICE has been arresting veterans and military spouses

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:20:34 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8600419/Senator_Tammy_Duckworth_08_18_2026_2026-08-18-225419.64kmono.mp3

Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 08/21/26

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‘Never Stop Chasing’ captures Reed Timmer’s 20 years of chasing storms

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:52:07 +0000

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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Dr. Sterling Elliott: Does grapefruit interfere with medications?

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:14:36 +0000

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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Dr. Jim Adams: New GLP-1 that comes in pill form

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:50:33 +0000

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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Terry Savage: How will the national debt reaching $40T impact us?

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:33:52 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8600303/Terry_Savage_08_18_2026_2026-08-18-215403.64kmono.mp3

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Bill Snyder: What we learned from last week’s storms

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:50:52 +0000

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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Howard Tullman: Updates on Selfie AI

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:02:50 +0000

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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Teresa Murray: Shedding some light on the egg recall

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:07:48 +0000

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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Product Recalls And Alerts

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New states connected to salmonella outbreak: CDC

Brand recalls dog food after eye issues in pets

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Popular eye drops recalled nationwide

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Chef Rick Bayless shares his expert gardening tips

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:48:51 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8594341/Chef_Rick_Bayless_08_14_2026_2026-08-14-202841.64kmono.mp3

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Newsroom Sound Check: 08/14/26

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:22:21 +0000

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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Dr. Dana Varble: Studies on both gene-editing technology and pet longevity

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:04:37 +0000

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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Cyberattacks in Minnesota respark interest in proposed bill that would safeguard Illinois water systems

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:14:43 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8592357/State_Rep_Dagmara_Avelar_08_13_2026_2026-08-13-225457.64kmono.mp3

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FarmZer0: Vertical gardens could be the solution to more diversity in farming

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:47:54 +0000

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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11-year-old museum curator breaks Guinness world record

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:48:21 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8592350/Anderson_Taylor_08_13_2026_2026-08-13-221150.64kmono.mp3

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:01:25 +0000

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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Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews: ‘The End of Oak Street’ and ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:50:30 +0000

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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Lou with Lisa: Generators, water pressure, and roofing

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:50:27 +0000

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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Former WGN Radio intern Wayne Randazzo to broadcast Friday’s Cubs game on Apple TV+

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:36:33 +0000

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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New ‘stick library’ for dogs thanks to Batavia woman

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:56:08 +0000

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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Susana Mendoza discusses her mayoral campaign and a funeral home horror story

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:55:40 +0000

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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Animal advocacy group exposes abuse in backyard rodeos

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:32:51 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8589445/Steve_Hindi_08_12_2026_2026-08-12-204045.64kmono.mp3

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:01:22 +0000

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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Willie Nelson’s harmonica player joins to talk about the legendary country artist

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:40:20 +0000

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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Tom Skilling: Are storms supposed to be this severe?

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:06:14 +0000

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.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8589554/Tom_Skilling_08_12_2026_2026-08-12-213154.64kmono.mp3

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The Brink of War: Not all battles are fought with bullets

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:53:12 +0000

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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Pat Brady: Reviewing the Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:14:17 +0000

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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Mural in Fulton Market depicting Caleb Williams has now been completed

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:42:05 +0000

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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Suburban Cook County is looking for nearly 7,000 election judges

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Monica Gordon, Cook County Clerk and Chief Election Administrator for Suburban Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the need for more election judges on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. She addresses the training procedure as well as how payment works for those looking to become a judge. Later, both Monica and Lisa stress the importance of voting and not losing faith in the election process.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson looks to place a moratorium on AI data centers

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:08:29 +0000

Mayor Brandon Johnson joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss his signing of an executive order establishing a series of enhanced regulations on AI data centers to ensure that they will not disrupt neighborhoods, city infrastructure, and its natural resources. His executive order also creates a task force designed to be a multi-tiered board reviewing the water consumption, air emissions, and noise pollution of data centers. Finally, it adds a proposal to enact a moratorium on data centers that will be voted on by the City Council. Later on, Lisa makes sure to sneak in some time to ask if Mayor Johnson will announce his run for re-election.

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Conversations with The Forecasters: Tornadoes and wind gusts cause widespread damage

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:40:21 +0000

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 wreckage Demetrius saw as he chased a tornado that went through Tinley Park, Country Club Hills, and Homewood Flossmoor. They add that these tornadoes went unseen due the rain creating an area of zero visibility. While tornado landings are many people’s main concern, Bill and Demetrius do not want to downplay the severity of the wind gusts themselves, with some reaching 99 mph. Until further study can be done, it is unclear what damage was caused by tornadoes and what was caused by wind gusts. Despite the frequent storms over the course of the year, they highlight how the most recent storms, including the ones coming later in the week, are unusually severe.

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Sister Mary Jo will be throwing the first pitch at Rate Field yet again

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:17:37 +0000

Sister Mary Jo Sobieck joins the Lisa Dent to talk about Tuesday night’s White Sox “Pope Night” at Rate Field where she will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch. She shares her history as a 3-sport athlete and how her God-given talent, as she would put, has led her to be chosen to throw the first pitch on two separate occasions. Later, Sister Mary Jo highlights “Pope Night” itself and the excitement for the White Sox miter hats that will be given to the attendees.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:34:23 +0000

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a potential sequel to the John Hughes film, The Breakfast Club, a new memoir regarding the members of Tears for Fears, and the four things to avoid in the evening to lower the risk of a stroke.

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Terry Savage: Homeowners insurance following the storms

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:49:24 +0000

Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to share her advice on homeowners insurance following the storm damage. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners.

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Howard Tullman: How Kindred is letting community play cupid

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:07:37 +0000

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

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Funeral home directors exposed for mishandling bodies again

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:03:31 +0000

General counsel for the Illinois Funeral Director Association Michael Sharkey joins Lisa Dent to discuss how over 50 unrefrigerated, decomposing bodies were found in South Side Chapel funeral home owned by Clark and Johanna Morgan. This follows last year’s discovery of 100 mishandled bodies in their Chicago Heights crematorium. Michael insists that even though the Morgans were exposed for hiding numerous bodies in their first facility, the agency that inspects funeral homes failed to keep closer track of them, leading to this most recent case. Later, they address the effects this level of carelessness has on those who have lost a loved one.

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Brian Entin: ‘Jury duty’ scam causes Florida woman to lose $25,000

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:08:05 +0000

Senior National Correspondent for NewsNation Brian Entin joins Lisa Dent to discuss how a woman in Florida was scammed out of $25,000. The scam involved her being called by people claiming that she had skipped out on jury duty and needed to pay a bond or face being arrested. To further intimidate her, they revealed they knew her family’s work history and eventually, ended up coercing to pay them. Brian and Lisa later address how scam victims can feel too embarrassed to speak up about these situations, leading others to fall victim as well.

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Bill Snyder: Multiple rounds of storms to be expected this week

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:32:05 +0000

Weather producer for WGN-TV Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent to discuss Sunday’s thunderstorms and tornado touchdowns. He reveals that last night, three tornadoes made touchdown: one in Lee County and the other two in LaSalle County. Amongst the three, the wind speeds ranged from 90 mph to 100 mph. Bill highlights that while normally, the state has around 54 tornadoes a year, this year has produced nearly 200. Later, he directs the audiences attention to the upcoming storms, warning that Tuesday’s storms will pack a punch with wind gusts possibly reaching 75 mph.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:04:28 +0000

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including new sewing classes for teenagers, a bag of urine being passed around during Lollapalooza, and the unfortunate closing of Hackney’s on Lake in Glenview after more than 70 years.

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Perseid meteor shower expected on Wednesday the 12th

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:03:25 +0000

Hunter Miller, Astronomy Educator at the Adler Planetarium, joins Lisa Dent to highlight the Perseid meteor shower occurring over the next couple of weeks. He stresses that the best viewing time will be on the evening of Wednesday, August 12th. Not only will there be peak meteor activity at that time, but there will also be a new moon, allowing for better visuals.

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Marmion Academy will open to female students starting this semester

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:40:47 +0000

As of this coming school semester, Marmion Academy in Aurora will officially be open to female students. Abbot Joel Rippinger joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the school is helping accommodate and integrate the incoming female freshman and sophomores as they adjust to this new format. He later addresses the history of Marmion Academy and how it has evolved in its principles.

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Paulie Gee’s Logan Square celebrates ten years with ‘The Sheet Show,’ a pizza the size of Sabrina Carpenter

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:31:42 +0000

Derrick Tung, owner and operator of Paulie Gee’s Logan Square, joins Lisa Dent to discuss “The Sheet Show,” the restaurant’s massive 5-foot-2-inch pizza designed to feed a party of 20-to-30 people. Derrick challenges Chicagoans to come and try this culinary behemoth and explains the inspiration behind the spectacle by detailing how it’s actually prepared. To learn more or say you’re one of the lucky few to eat a human-sized pizza, go to PaulieGees.com

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Ilyce Glink: Weak jobs report raises questions about AI-fueled economy

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:30:48 +0000

Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to break down July’s unexpectedly weak jobs report and discusses how AI data-center construction is helping prop up the economy.

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The 12th annual Taste of Evanston food festival

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:29:13 +0000

Stuart Cleland, co-chair of Taste of Evanston, joins Lisa Dent to preview the 12th annual food festival, featuring bites and drinks from more than 40 local restaurants, breweries and wine shops. Stuart also highlights how their event at the Charles Gates Dawes House supports organizations addressing homelessness and housing affordability in Evanston. To learn more, visit TasteofEvanston.org

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Beep Baseball’s 50th World Series brings an inspiring game and big crowds to Aurora

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:27:27 +0000

Beth Marchetti, executive director of Discover DuPage and the DuPage Sports Commission, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the 50th Beep Baseball World Series, taking place this weekend at the Stuart Sports Complex in Aurora. Marchetti explains how in Beep Baseball, blind and visually impaired athletes compete using baseballs and bases that emit sound, why every player wears a blindfold, and how the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, along with local organizations, help bring this championship event to the Chicago suburbs.

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Fourth time’s the charm? Dr. Willie Wilson makes his case for Chicago Mayor

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:26:25 +0000

Dr. Willie Wilson, Chicago businessman and entrepreneur, joins Lisa Dent to discuss running for Mayor of Chicago for a fourth time and why this time is different.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:38:06 +0000

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a new musical based on the works of rock group Heart, the IHSA expanding High School football playoffs by 50%, and Mary sounds her opinion on how schools invite students back from summer earlier and earlier each year.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8581532/Newsroom_Sound_Check_08_07_2026_2026-08-08-004832.64kmono.mp3

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Lisa Dent

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:08:56 +0000

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the University of Akron’s “Offensive Coordinator of the Game” promo, a Florida steakhouse introduces a nude 5-course dinner every first Monday of the month, and Shania Twain’s pre- and post-show rituals.

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Lisa Dent

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Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Clinton, Iowa

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:45:53 +0000

Vice President of Grow Clinton Matt Parbs joins Lisa Dent to discuss the activities that can be experienced in Clinton, Iowa, including the YWCA Half Marathon. He highlights how the half marathon is its own scenic tour of Clinton. Runners will get to see the Mississippi River, their downtown area, as well as Eagle Point Park. For those who are interested in running, but lack the endurance to run a half marathon, they can participate in Clinton’s 10K and 5K instead. Later, Matt adds that Clinton is the home of three of the Thomas Dambo Trolls, an international series of giant public art installations in the form of wooden trolls.

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Pet owners are afraid to bring their dogs to Hamlin Park following a renovation error

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:01:26 +0000

Reporter from Block Club Chicago Patrick Filbin joins Lisa Dent to talk about an oversight on the renovations of the Hamlin Park dog area in Roscoe Village. Due to the Park District replacing the original surface with one of asphalt and gravel, the combination would leave dogs that played there to go home with cut and bloodied paws. With already a limited amount of spaces for dogs to run without a leash, the fear of injury has caused some pet owners to abandon the area. The Park District says it is working in tandem with community members and the Hamlin Park Advisory Committee to find a solution to the problem.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8560637/Patrick_Filbin_08_04_2026_2026-08-04-211137.64kmono.mp3

Lisa Dent

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Special Olympics Ambassador excited to be a part of the 2026 Chicago Ducky Derby

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:08:36 +0000

President and CEO of Special Olympics Illinois, Pete Beale-DelVecchio, and Chicago Ducky Derby Athlete Ambassador, Becky Cavanagh join Lisa Dent to talk about the Chicago Ducky Derby happening on Thursday, August 6th. To help Team Lisa raise money before the Derby, click here.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8560924/Pete_Beale-DelVecchio_Becky_Cavanagh_08_04_2026_2026-08-04-233224.64kmono.mp3

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Chicago Do the Write Thing Ambassador shares her message of anti-violence in Washington D.C.

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:45:12 +0000

Damiya Myers, Chicago’s 2026 Do the Write Thing Ambassador, and Robin Koelsch of Communities In Schools of Chicago, join Lisa Dent to talk about her visit to Washington D.C. for the Do the Write Thing National Recognition Summit. The soon-to-be 8th grader discusses what she learned from her fellow Ambassadors and shares her ideas on anti-violence that brought her to the Summit originally. Later, Lisa reads Damiya’s poem and chats about its imagery.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8560554/Damiya_Myers_08_04_2026_2026-08-04-200454.64kmono.mp3

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:12:01 +0000

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the relaunch of the social media platform MySpace, Shania Twain discusses a potential biopic, and the birth of a new royal.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8560752/Newsroom_Sound_Check_08_04_2026_2026-08-04-224352.64kmono.mp3

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Terry Savage: The Dow Jones closes over 54,000

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:43:06 +0000

Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to update the audience on stock market news and numbers. Later, Terry takes financial questions from listeners.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8560681/Terry_Savage_08_04_2026_2026-08-04-215721.64kmono.mp3

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Conversations with Demetrius: Reviewing the July storms

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:41:42 +0000

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 review July’s weather and note any oddities. While the average temperature was relatively normal for this time, because of the constant storms, this has been the 2nd wettest July in Chicago history. Afterwards, they share their early weather predictions.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8560634/Demetrius_Ivory_Bill_Snyder_08_04_2026_2026-08-04-214534.64kmono.mp3

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Howard Tullman: Being angry shouldn’t be a leadership quality

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:40:37 +0000

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

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The Shedd Aquarium introduces four new beluga whales to the aquatic family

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:59:47 +0000

Charlie Jacobsma, Director of Animal Behavior and Training at Shedd Aquarium, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the four beluga whales rescued from Marineland in Canada. He explains the process it took to safely transport them to Chicago and then later highlights the personality of each one. While the whales are not ready to meet the public, Charlie assures the audience that they’re doing well and the staff at the Shedd are still looking for a few a milestones to occur.

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Could security drones equipped with pepper spray be coming to schools?

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:52:50 +0000

Senior Researcher at the Learning Policy Institute Jennifer DePaoli joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Campus Guardian Angel drones being supplied to at least nine schools across the United States. The drones equipped with pepper spray and strobe lights will be used to neutralize any active shooter on school grounds. Jennifer brings up the reality of having drones in schools and poses questions, such as what if the drones target students, teachers, or officers? What if the drones can be shot down? And what if the drone can be hacked? Later, she makes comparisons to the AI security cameras being set up in schools and mentions how inaccurate those have been as well.

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State Representative Barbara Hernandez explains Rosie’s Law

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:16:09 +0000

State Representative of the 50th District Barbara Hernandez joins Lisa Dent to talk about Rosie’s Law and what it means for pet owners and victims of abusive relationships. The law allows for those who are non-married, but still are separating after some form of long-term relationship, to fight for the custody of a shared animal. The court process places both parties in front of judge, who will listen to each side of the case, and then determine the best home for the pet to stay.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8558356/State_Rep_Barbara_Hernandez_08_03_2026_2026-08-03-221156.64kmono.mp3

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:13:02 +0000

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Jesse White Tumblers moving on in America’s Got Talent, Bob and Kevin rejoice over the next ‘Moment in Heat-story,” and Kevin asks, “what’s with” the placement of display toilets in hardware stores?

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Dr. Sterling Elliott: It’s not unusual for your child to take more than one anxiety medication

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:12:01 +0000

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss taking supplements in conjunction with medication, taking more than one anxiety medication, and if GLP-1’s are reshaping insurance costs for other people. Later, Dr. Elliott answers listeners’ medical questions.

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Medicare Part D did not end. Here is what actually happened

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:03:12 +0000

Dr. Juliette Cubanski, Vice President and Director of the Program on Medicare Policy at KFF, joins Lisa Dent to assure listeners that Medicare Part D isn’t ending and explain what changes have actually happened. She clarifies that what ended was extra subsidies, received by certain Part D plans, that helped people with Medicare pay for their Part D prescription drug coverage. It is currently unknown how much more people will be paying for their coverage in the following year. Dr. Cubanski later addresses if there are any problems that would be solved by ending these subsidies as well as where older people can find help in choosing a Part D plan.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8557901/Dr_Juliette_Cubanski_08_03_2026_2026-08-03-202601.64kmono.mp3

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Jahmal Cole checks in from Irving Park

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:40:14 +0000

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 Irving Park and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8557855/Jahmal_Cole_08_03_2026_2026-08-03-191755.64kmono.mp3

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:13:24 +0000

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Patti Smith’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV, Macaulay Culkin stating that he’s in the early stages of a new Home Alone sequel, and Collin, doing his best to fill Mary’s shoes, asks, “what’s with” restaurants’ online menus.

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Peter Greenberg: Is there any way to make my flight more comfortable?

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:04:23 +0000

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Peter Greenberg Worldwide on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the frequency of airline stopovers, new international airline routes, and share his tips on getting more comfortable during flight.

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Chicago Peregrine Program names falcon in honor of the late Tony Fitzpatrick

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:50:11 +0000

Assistant Collections Manager in the Bird Division at the Field Museum and the Field Museum’s Director of the Chicago Peregrine Program Mary Hennen joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to share the love story of how Josephine, their female peregrine falcon with no mate, was introduced to a new male falcon named after the late Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick. Being friends with Tony, Wendy knew that this was the perfect tribute to him as he was incredibly fond of birds, dogs, and the White Sox alike. As the conversation progresses, Mary provides information on this species of bird that many people don’t know reside in the city.

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Food pantry encourages gardeners to donate surplus produce

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:16:48 +0000

Executive Director of Share Food Share Love Food Pantry in Brookfield John Dumas joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight his organization and how it encourages gardeners to donate their surplus produce any day between the hours of 6am and 10pm. After, he explains the history and process that led the food pantry to have a comfortable, grocery-like atmosphere to allow customers a more relaxed experience. John later addresses the effect that the cuts to SNAP benefits has on his food pantry and how people can support him as well as other pantries.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:31:53 +0000

Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the current national average for gas prices and Americans’ reaction to it. She later addresses why July feels so expensive compared to other months.

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Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Lake County

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Jonathan Jones, Director of Marketing for Visit Lake County, joins Lisa Dent to discuss all of the summer activities just waiting to be experienced in Lake County. He highlights some of the artists people can see at Ravinia Festival, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chance the Rapper, Ricky Martin, and more! While Lake County also offers attractions such as the Great Wolf Lodge and Hurricane Harbor, Jonathan also would like to spotlight Visit Lake County’s Summer sweepstakes to win four tickets to Six Flags Great America.

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Lou with Lisa: Prepping your house for future storms

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:00:36 +0000

Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on remedying air pressure changes in your home as well as how to better prepared for storms to hit your house. He also discusses how Base Power launched a battery backup system that ComEd customers have installed in their backyard.

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Your Hometown: Plum Garden Restaurant

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:44:27 +0000

Perry and Jason Moy, Father-Son owners of Plum Garden Restaurant, join Lisa Dent to share how this restaurant came to be in McHenry. Perry recounts the story of his mother, Connie, moving from China to the United States and working at the restaurants of various family members, all with the hope to make her mark and own a restaurant herself. This dream saw itself come true in 1965 when Connie took Perry and his siblings to McHenry where they were welcomed immediately with a restaurant to call there own, dubbing it the Plum Garden. Ownership has since passed to Perry in 1972 and later to his eldest son, Jason in 2018. As the newest owner, Jason plans to maintain the connection between past and present that Plum Garden represents. While bringing the restaurant into the newer age, he wants to keep the love Plum Garden exudes for McHenry as well as his grandmother’s wish to give back to the community that embraced them.

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Your Hometown: Black Orchid Boutique and The Trend Cellar

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:01:24 +0000

Retail shop owner and retail incubator graduate of the Riverwalk Shoppes Carol Chrisman joins Lisa Dent to spotlight both of her businesses and how they contribute to the personality and history of McHenry. Together, they discuss the incubator’s process of allowing business owners to set up a temporary shop along the Riverwalk and test selling their products to the city’s market while, at the same time, gaining more business acumen. If the business is showing signs of success, they’re encouraged to open a full shop in McHenry. This graduation process not only allowed Carol to open the women’s clothing store, Black Orchid Boutique, but allowed her to revitalize her skateboard shop that closed in 2011, The Trend Cellar. After explaining the history of the original Trend Cellar, Carol highlights some of the other businesses people should visit when they explore McHenry.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:34:13 +0000

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. After weeks of build up, Ron finally gets the opportunity to share his review of the Anthony Bourdain biopic, Tony, coming to theaters Friday, August 7th. Later, he gives his thoughts on the pickleball-themed comedy, The Dink.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:32:59 +0000

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Kevin’s most recent Moment in Heat-story, the country music stars that oppose AI data centers, and a story of a man in Montana who walked 10 miles down a mountain after impaling himself on his hiking stick.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0000

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the sequel series of Clueless coming to Paramount+, a Shohei Ohtani trading card that sold for $11 million, and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new cooking show.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:10:45 +0000

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to the charges against ex-Olympian, David Hearn, who allegedly damaged the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool back in June. She brings up Hearn’s lawyer who has hinted at potential misconduct on the part of the grand jury handling the proceedings. Later she provides an update on the Bryan Kohberger’s conviction and his petition to reverse his plea deal.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:34:38 +0000

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 address Monday’s series of storms and the surprise of how early they came and how quickly they intensified.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:27:43 +0000

Dr. Xiwei Wang, Chair of the Computer Science Department at Northeastern Illinois University, joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss how it’s offering a new AI degree starting this fall semester. He explains how the degree will teach students both responsible use of AI as well as proper ethics when operating with AI. Dr. Wang later highlights how students who graduate aren’t forced to work in tech and have the option to work in other fields as more industries adopt AI.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:03:34 +0000

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how LeBron James might be commuting from New York City to Philadelphia via helicopter for his games, the issues when it comes to seeing The Odyssey the “proper” way, and a story of a man in New Zealand who defecated on the ground during a metal concert.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:37:46 +0000

Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Dow being up 600 points and whether or not the Fed will raise interest rates on Wednesday, July 29th. Later, she addresses listener’s financial questions.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:33:54 +0000

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:40:35 +0000

Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy, Director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, joins Lisa Dent to discuss why we tend to wake up earlier as we get older. He mentions that as one ages, their internal clock starts moving faster than that of the Earth’s rotation, resulting in a desynchronization that causes us to wake up earlier and go to sleep earlier. Dr. Parthasarathy later provides methods by which this desynchronization can be remedied or delayed.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:06:54 +0000

David Olsen, Government Relations Director for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Illinois chapter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signing of Senate Bill 2886 which protects Illinois residents against Alzheimer’s biomarker discrimination. The bill ensures that Illinoisans who have taken, or who will take, an Alzheimer’s biomarker test cannot be discriminated against by their health insurers as well as employers.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:03:20 +0000

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a hotdog birthday cake being made by Oscar Mayer, a man in Italy who was sentenced to the highest prison for running a Roman theater scam, and the popcorn bucket trend has gotten too expensive.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:52:44 +0000

Jessica Nugent, Director of the Cubs Guest Experience, joins the Lisa Dent Show to highlight how Wrigley Field became the very first MLB ballpark to be a certified autism center. She discusses what resources have been provided, what features have been added, and how their staff was trained to better accommodate those on the autism spectrum and make the ballpark more accessible to them.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:10:30 +0000

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:42:17 +0000

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th District joins Lisa Lisa Dent to discuss the ‘AI Kill Switch” Bill introduced by both Rep. Ted Lieu of California (D) and Rep. Nathaniel Moran of Texas (R). The bill’s introduction follows OpenAI’s admittance that their AI technology acted on its own and hacked the company Hugging Face. Rep. Krishnamoorthi firmly believes that AI needs to be controlled and maintained immediately before situations such as this one happen more regularly.

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dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:13:22 +0000

Founder of Disco Cow Kate Colehour joins Lisa Dent to talk about her product that puts a delicious, modern take on cottage cheese. She knew that the curds were the biggest problem for people when it comes to to cottage cheese, so she decided to whip it all together, add bold ingredients, and create a creamier, more flavorful experience! Later, she explains how the business came to be and why she went with a 70’s theme.

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