Chicago's Afternoon News with Steve Bertrand

Megan Ferraro, Executive Director of the ZAC Foundation and Chair of the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan, joins Lisa Dent to provide the ABC’s on water safety and drowning prevention as we head into the warmer months.

Bailey Koch, spokesperson for the Illinois Drivers Association, joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about the hundreds of rideshare drivers that arrived at Springfield to demand union rights. She cited issues such as subminimum wages, unjust deactivations, even harm and death as reasons for the outrage.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Domino’s planning a promotion offering $1 million in free pizza if the US National Team gets a red card in the upcoming FIFA World Cup and production of Schlitz, “the beer that made Milwaukee famous,” coming to an end after 177 years.

Graduate student at Roosevelt University, Joabe Barbosa rejoins Lisa Dent to talk about how his student visa was extended, allowing him to stay in the country and continue his goal of running through every street in the city.

Adam Forker, Head of the DuPage County Health Department and Brooke Pudar, Head of Community Engagement at the Morton Arboretum, join Lisa Dent to talk about the partnership between the two organizations for Mental Health Awareness Month. The three discuss how the DCHD is taking aspects from the Arboretum in order to enhance their mental […]

Todd Tucker, General Manager of the Hocking Hills Lodge and Conference Center, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Hocking Hills. Together, they address the different activities people can enjoy while at the state park, including, hiking, repelling, and ziplining.

Senior Vice President of Mercury Public Affairs and former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party Pat Brady joins the Lisa Dent Show to address the Trump Administration’s $1.6 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and its intended use. Later, Pat touches upon the Springfield debate regarding the Bears stadium’s new location as well as the new CTA task […]

Tanner Mitchell a.k.a. “Tanner the Planter” joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to answer all your plant questions and highlight his book, For the Love of Houseplants.

Demetrius Ivory, Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the weather. He reports that the summer-like temperatures are going away, and people can expect a cool-down until at least Memorial Day. Then he gives the upcoming forecast.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the 10 and 30-year Treasury rates, the likelihood that the new Fed chair will move to cut interest rates, inflation, and more.

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss ongoing consumer recalls. She reviews the potato chip recall tied to salmonella cases, sharing that it’s been expanded to more products with dried milk powder. Murray shares where people can go to […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Julianne Olivo, Director of PR for Brookfield Zoo Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the zoo’s special events and experiences this summer. Olivo shares their dinosaur exhibit, concerts, and other wildlife experiences. To see all their events and exhibits, you can visit their website.

Tom Kenny, voice actor and voice of SpongeBob Square Pants, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in Lisa Dent, to talk about his upcoming show in Chicago with his band, Tom Kenny & the Hi-Seas. He shares some stories of his times in bands, working as SpongeBob, and more.

Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune columnist and host of After Hours with Rick Kogan, 5p-7p Sundays on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about and remember Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Lorne, The Tinley Park 5, and Marty, Life is Short.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how travelers can finally find and use frequent flyer award seats and hotel points thanks to a recent drop in demand, what high prices at the pump and airline schedule cuts mean for […]

Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including such subjects as James Bond, a zoo trade, and… thongs? Don’t miss this lively discussion.

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to talk all things pets. The segment starts with Wendy sharing audio from a special trick her dog performed. As always, Dr. Varble takes questions from you!

Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, talks with Ilyce Glink of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter about how high gas prices, inflation, and how tipping trends are affecting your wallet.

Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, talks to chef, restaurateur, and best-selling cookbook author Fabio Viviani about turning limoncello and Prosecco into refreshing Italian spritzers just in time for summer. Fabio talks about classic Aperol spritzes to peach and elder-pear variations and invites listeners to taste them at Giostra by Fabio Viviani in the Arboretum […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a rousing commencement speech by Harrison Ford that has gone viral and a star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show planned for this summer’s World Cup final.

Damiya Myers, student author, and Robin Koelsch of Communities In Schools of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the annual Do the Write Thing Contest. Myers’ entry won the contest. She will visit Washington D.C. where her winning entry will entered into the Library of Congress.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou's To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Burt Odelson, Village Attorney of Dolton, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Markham Park District executive being sued by the City of Markham. Quintina Brown authorized a helicopter to land in a residential area to take pictures with her daughter and bring her to prom.

David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the new Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh. He shares how the new chair may affect the markets, interest rates, and mortgages.

Christy Martin, Former Boxer, Anti-Domestic Violence Advocate, 2026 Domestic Violence Survivor of The Year Award Recipient, and new WINGS National Spokesperson, joins Lisa Dent to talk about her story of being a domestic abuse survivor and now advocate. She highlights her upcoming match against Ray Mancini later this month.

Producers Collin McCarthy and Drew Harris turn on their mics and answer questions relating to their generation, Generation Z. This week they answer questions about getting lunch, going to college, and more.

Jacqueline Sanderson, assistant entomologist at Northwest Mosquito Abatement District of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the upcoming mosquito season. Predicted to be one of the worst in recent memory, Sanderson breaks down just how bad it could get.

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Illinois budget and bills that are set to be voted on.

Brandy Miller, Executive Director of Pure Ludington, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Ludington. Ludington is a classic example of a Lake Michigan beach town today, but its rich history can still be seen. You can see all that Ludington has to offer on their website.

Meredith Walker, author of Be Yourself and Other Bad Advice: A Teen Girls Guide to Unlearning the Rules, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her book. Walker gives advice to young women to unlearn some of the bad advice given to them to allow them to be themselves.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a new Godfather novel, Connie, scheduled for release in the fall of 2027.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss recent health headlines. He shares whether seniors should take GLP-1s and if people should trust health advice from social media influencers.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Tin Can landline phone for kids that has been previously featured on Your Money Matters with Jon Hansen, pop star Debbie Gibson and Terry “Geezer” Butler, co-founder of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, praising efforts to find new homes for beagles […]

Terry Savage, Nationally Syndicated Money Columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss consumer prices. It’s not just oil, she explains, prices across many categories have increased. Savage shares despite the markets near record highs, consumers, which make up 60 percent of the economy, are being forgotten.

Axios reporter Carrie Shepherd joins Lisa Dent to discuss Senate Bill 1486. The bill passed in the General Assembly in March. If passed through the Illinois Senate, it would give the Illinois Department of Insurance new authority to review and challenge rates.

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

Demetrius Ivory, Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. He explains just how unusual the weather has been in Chicago and the surrounding area this year. Then he gives the upcoming forecast for the rest of the week.

Harry Maugans, Digital Privacy Expert, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Meta removing a feature that previously prevented them from reading your direct messages on Instagram. Maugans shares that Meta wants to use these messages to better target users with ads and train their AI model.

Dr. Michele Nealon, President of The Chicago School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the first medical school coming to Chicago in over a century.