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Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the death of Rob Reiner and President Trump’s public response to it on Truth Social. Then, Brady shares the results of the Georgia run-off election, indicating that Democrats have won […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her latest column addressing identity theft. She breaks down the steps people should take when they discover their accounts have been compromised and are at risk of identity theft. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

Wendy Davis joins to show to review the information surrounding the disappearance of her father, Dan Davis, on November 25th. Click for Instagram video. Click for more from Block Club Chicago.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss several health topics. Dr. Adams addresses the medication used in the newly-passed ‘medical aid in dying’ bill. He shares the latest information about medical cannabis, and how 2025 has been a year of unraveling progress in health.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, “Saving Your Way to Success: Why You Can’t Do It.”

Deborah Witzburg, Chicago Inspector General, joins Lisa Dent to discuss investigations into CPD misconduct. Witzburg calls the for the city of Chicago to have a “robust and transparent and predictable” police disciplinary system that instills trust in both the public and the police department. The “staggeringly complex disciplinary system” Witzburg explains, renders it opaque, both […]

MaryGrace Sharp, Program Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois Chapter, joins Lisa Dent to share the five things we have learned about Alzheimer’s in 2025. Sharp reviews lifestyle changes that promote brain health, the first blood test for Alzheimer’s, a newly approved at-home option, and more.

Hilary Jacobs Hendel, clinical social worker and author, joins Lisa Dent to share why some people cant say “I love you.”

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WGN Radio listener Wendy Nicholson joins Lisa Dent to share her own experiences with chronic illness and support for Illinois’ newly-passed ‘Right to Die’ bill. She answers questions from listeners concerning her condition and perspective.

Dr. Stephen Jumic, Hospital Medicine Specialist at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Lisa Dent to share the differences between the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19. Dr. Jumic explains the symptoms, and how they differ, of the common cold, influenza, and COVID-19. He details when people should take lingering symptoms seriously, urging vigilance to avoid […]

Dr. Trevor Lewis, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine of Cook County Health, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how people can take care of themselves during extreme cold weather. Dr. Lewis reviews the symptoms and warning signs of hypothermia and frost bite.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 14 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to share his weekly movie reviews. Brown shares his thoughts on Sorry Baby and The Mastermind. Then he reviews Golden Globe nominations.

Patrick Chess, Director of Natural Resources for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, joins Lisa Dent to highlight the success of the three-year process of American Bison returning to Kane County for the first time in over 200 years. Chess shares the unique partnership that made the return possible to Kane County and features the […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the family of Krystal Rivera, killed in the line of duty last June, filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Rivera’s family claims that Rivera and Carlos Baker, her partner, were dating on and off again over the course of two years before Rivera […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Katie May, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer for PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to feature PAWS’ annual Holiday Adopt-a-Thon. May shares that along with walk-ins, families can fill out an adoption application to find the perfect fit. the PAWS’ Holiday Adopt-A-Thon begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday, December 14

Cathy and Tom Koch, Owners of Spice & Tea Exchange, joined Lisa Dent to share the importance of shopping at small businesses. The Kochs reflect on their experience as businesses owners over the first year in business. Located in Crystal Lake, Spice & Tea Exchange gives customers a chance to get the highest quality teas […]

Philip Willink, Chair of the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board, joins Lisa Dent to discuss endangered species in Illinois. Willink shares the various species that are on the endangered list in Illinois ranging from plants to animals and even fish.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Julian Runge, Assistant Professor at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how negative ratings correlate to behavior.

Pat Brady, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party and a former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Michael Madigan filing for a pardon from President Trump.

Senator Dick Durbin joins Lisa Dent to discuss his career and decision to not seek reelection. Sen. Durbin explains why he has not yet chosen to endorse a candidate in the Senate race. He says that his role in passing legislation prohibiting smoking on airplanes was one of the most influential accomplishments of his career […]

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her latest column discussing the cost of Medicare premiums. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest weather updates. He shares that the upcoming rain could leave the Chicagoland area with ice. Ivory talks about our snowfall totals so far this winter and gives the upcoming forecast.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, “If Your Customers Aren't Brand Ambassadors, You're Doing It Wrong“

Rae Kaplan, Kaplan Law Firm LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest announcement from the Department of Education stating that FAFSA would notify students of a school’s low earnings outcome. Kaplan shares that parents and students should be careful and strategic when picking potential colleges after high school.

Caren Gertner, President & Managing Partner at the Law Office of Gertner & Gertner, joins Jon Hansen filling in for Lisa Dent to discuss property taxes. Gertner shares the process that Cook County uses to assess property taxes. She shares how people can appeal their property tax bills for 2026.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. Dr. Varble weighs in on why cats change the pitch or their meow based on the gender of their person. She answers questions about all things cats, and as always, any and all pet questions.

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 14 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Cecily Federighi, Owner of Pizz'Amici, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Pizz’Amici being one of the two Chicago restaurants named in Esquire’s Best New Restaurants list. Federighi shares the highs and lows of Pizz’Amici faced in its first year in business. You can visit Pizz’Amici at 1215 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642.

Blake Montgomery, the star of the one man show Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs A Christmas Carol Again. He dips into character and gives a preview of what the audience can expect at Theater Wit.

David Hochberg, Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host Home Sweet Home Chicago on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent discuss job numbers. Hochberg shares numbers made public by private payroll companies amid the Trump administration no longer releasing monthly statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistic. He reports that tariffs […]

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.