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Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including “Stand by Me” returning to theaters as part of a celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary and its director, Rob Reiner.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent, to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Ready or Not Here I Come 2, Project Hail Mary and more.

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. Lisa kicks off the conversation by sharing a story pertaining to her dogs getting a hold of some of her neighbor’s chickens. Dr. Varble then shares her two cents on whether or not Lisa should […]

Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Lisa Dent, to talk about how the number of Americans worth eight or even nine figures is gradually going up and it have been transforming the U.S. economy. Ilyce also talks a little bit about the cost of gas and how AI is affecting home sales.

Darcey Steinke, author of This Is the Door: The Body, Pain, and Faith, joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about how pain changes us. Listen in while Darcey shares her inspiring story and how experiencing debilitating pain can really change your perspective on life, empathy given to others, and more.

Jonah Fialkow, A.K.A. Jewish Jonah, Expert Beer/Hot Dog Vendor at Wrigley Field joins Lisa Dent on the show to share details on the energy racing through the ballpark for Opening Day at Wrigley and Jonah gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like working a game as a vendor.

Forgiveness. Empathy. Compassion. Kindness. That's what F.E.C.K. stands for in the title of Chaz Ebert's new book, ‘It's Time To Give A FECK.‘ Chaz Ebert, the CEO of Ebert Digital LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about her new book, what excites her most about the inaugural FECK Awards occurring on Saturday April 4th, and more.

Johanna Patterson, longtime resident and former Communications Director of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Geneva.

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

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about inflation. As the war in Iran continues, inflation is top of mind for many consumers. Brady shares that consumers are frustrated across the board. He warns that Republicans are […]

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.

Elisa Reamer, Communications Coordinator for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Geneva. She shares all the annual events and festivals that Geneva hosts, seeing thousands of visitors daily. Reamer features their latest art event that highlights some of the great artists in the area.

Deanne Mitchell, Director of Catering and Lisa Van Bortel, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Herrington Inn & Spa, join Lisa Dent to highlight and the Herrington Inn & Spa and its place in Geneva. After 25 years, the Herrington Inn & Spa has become a staple in Geneva. Whether its a weekend stay, […]

Hour 1: Harry Caray’s CEO Grant DePorter and WGN-TV’s Ben Bradley join Lisa Dent to discuss the legacy of Harry Caray. Route 66 now begins at Navy Pier, and Dave Ehl, the General Manager of Illinois Harley-Davidson, and Scott Hamilton with El Bandido Yankee Tequila join to share stories of the Route as experienced through […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to talk about the markets. She gives her perspective on how the markets reacted to a social media post made by President Trump, and how major trades were made in the moments leading up to the tweet made by the president. She warns of “global economic damage” as […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Costco’s CEO saying that the price of their food court hot dog won’t be changing “as long as I’m around.”

Kevin Rockmann, Professor of Management at George Mason University's Costello College of Business, joins Lisa Dent to talk about ‘microshifting.’ Microshifting is an adaptation of the normal 9 to 5 work shift. It allows employees to cater their work day to their life; working in several shorter shifts rather than one, long shift.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. He shares that this March was less sunny than the average, but warmer than average by 4 degrees Fahrenheit. Snyder shares the weather changes that will come in April as spring continues. Then, he gives the upcoming forecast for the Chicagoland area.

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

Chris Anchor, senior wildlife biologist with the Cook County Forest Preserves, joins Lisa Dent to talk about otters. Otters were once abundant in the region, but over-trapping and fur trading nearly wiped out the entire otter population. Anchor shares how they were reintroduced and if you can get rid of them from your property.

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

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the runway collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday evening. He shares how officials will investigate the incident. Greenberg then comments on ICE being deployed to airports across the country, calling it, “ornamental.”

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the woman who wrote a best-selling children’s book about grief following the death of her husband, being convicted of his murder.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the extended lines at TSA checkpoints amid the partial DHS shutdown. He also shares the best strategy to buy airline tickets as the price of jet fuel climbs due to to the war in Iran.

Chef Julius Tacadena, owner of Kanin, joins Lisa Dent to celebrate Kanin’s one-year anniversary.

Danielle Perry, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the depository is adjusting to the volume of of people asking for help since changes to SNAP funding went through. Perry shares that more people than ever are coming to them for food assistance. […]

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

Delia Jervier, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, joins Lisa Dent to talk about National Brain Awareness Week. Jervier shares the latest information about deducing your risk of Alzheimer’s.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a new movie featuring an AI-rendered version of the late actor Val Kilmer.

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.

Keller Johnson-Thompson, Executive Vice President at Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education and Great-Grandniece of Helen Keller, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Helen Keller and the Helen Keller Foundation for Learning and Research. She shares some stories about Helen Keller’s life and legacy.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Rory McIlroy’s menu for the Champions Dinner at the Masters and the TV ratings for this year’s Oscars.

Dr. Stephen Maynard Caliendo, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Political Science at North Central College, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the voter turnout for the primary elections. He compares different campaigns, how some strategies succeeded and others didn’t

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to review the results of the Primary elections. He highlights a few elections, sharing which candidates have the campaigns for the midterms in November.

Max Armstrong joins Lisa Dent to remember WGN legend Orion Samuelson. Armstrong and Samuelson worked together at WGN Radio for decades. Armstrong talks about Samuelson’s legacy in promotion of the agriculture industry and his brush with Washington D.C..

m Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to remember Orion Samuelson.

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

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss several health topics. He answers questions about metal implants like knee and hip replacements, the advancements made in the technology that goes into building joint replacements, and PTSD from traumatic events. Then Dr. Adams advises that younger people, starting in their thirties, should get […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to talk about Lisa’s financial experience during recovery from her fall. Terry shares how people are rarely financially prepared for life-altering moments and how people can organize their finances to prevent issues if something where to turn their life upside down.

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to discuss the large boom sound hear in Ohio. Ivory shares his passion for meteorites and astronomy, sharing that he collects fragments of fallen meteorites. He talks about the tornado that hit Kankakee earlier this month and discusses how people should prepare and stay safe in tornado weather. Ivory […]

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

Steve Alexander, Business of Food reporter at WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to share memories and remember Orion Samuelson.