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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour discussing the new story about how messy the Devers trade got and a little more this or that. (9:57) The guys discuss more of the Passan story on Devers and Breslow. (18:04) The guys talk about how an opposing ACC coach speaks on Bill Belichick and UNC. (28:55) We finish the hour with an interview with Revs head coach Caleb Porter.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour reacting to the Patriots being ranked low on their wide receivers weapons in the league. (10:01)The guys take calls and react to everything thus far. (23:08)The crew discuss the best and worst case scenarios this season for the Patriots (32:23) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by talking about the news of Kristian Campbell being sent back to Wocester. (11:25) The guys discuss the first game the Red Sox will play against Devers since the trade and why Cora didn’t handle the situation himself. (24:12) The guys touch on Shams comments about a Jaylen Brown trade being taken out of context and if the Celtics should go for it. (33:07) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about the Pacers forcing a game 7 against the Thunder for the championship.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour talking what sports teams you feel indifferent about. (9:22) Zo takes on this week's edition of ZOVERDRIVE. (23:28) The guys talk about players that left Boston and then won a championship and tale calls and reactions. (34:38) Fake Promo Friday!
Author, terrorism analyst, and DePaul University history professor Dr. Thomas Mockaitis joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to give an update on the latest with Israel and Iran.
Chef Dan DeSalvo, Chef at Mastro's Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss Mastro’s happy hour food menu and share some samples with the crew!
Julia Momosé, Chef, Creative Director, and Beverage Visionary at Kumiko Japanese Dining Bar, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss Kumiko winning the Outstanding Bar award at the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards!
Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss passwords being leaked this week and shares things you should do in order to protect your online accounts.
Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by discussing yesterday’s news of the Karen Read verdict; Found guilty of OUI. (13:49) The guys discuss Craig Breslow’s comments on the Red Sox making moves at the trade deadline. (25:13) The guys touch on the Red Sox statement regarding them using AI chatbots for interviews. (36:45) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour taking calls and reactions on the Red Sox ownership and Rafael Devers.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour discussing more on the Rafael Devers deal and the bigger picture of the trade. (8:46) The guys touch on Craig Breslow and his role with the Red Sox. (21:44)The crew discusses Drake Maye’s social status and his upcoming wedding. (28:58) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour discussing some of their favorite songs and taking listener calls on topics from the show so far. (15:41) The guys discuss if the Patriots will truly be better than they were last year. (25:47) The guys touch more on the Patriots and the team expecting to have one of the NFL’s best CB duos with Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis. (37:50) We finish the hour with listener calls and reactions.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour talking about the Karen Read trial and how the verdict was read in the courtroom. (12:17) The crew talk about the NBA Finals game tonight and if SGA could become the face of the league with a win. (22:06) The guys take more calls on the Celtics, Jaylen Brown and topics from today’s show. (33:50) Today’s Takeaways.
Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about home repair.
Kevin Brasler, executive editor at Consumers' Checkbook, joins Lisa Dent to share insights from his recent article “65 Things You Shouldn't Pay For.” His nonprofit, Checkbook.org, which does not accept advertising or business payments, focuses on helping consumers make smarter spending decisions. Brasler highlights commonly unnecessary purchases such as extended warranties, purchase protection, trip insurance, […]
Stephen Woldenberg, senior vice president of sales at Vernon Hills-based toy company Learning Resources, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his challenge to President Donald Trump's tariffs before the U.S. Supreme Court. With 60% of the company's goods previously sourced from China, Woldenberg was forced to restructure the supply chain. He recently filed a petition asking […]
Sarah McDonald, Associate Director of Media & Community Relations at PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to share details of their upcoming Beach Party on July 19th. Then, McDonald shares details about what is causing many Americans to give up their pets. PAWS Chicago is hosting their Giving Day on June 26th to raise money in […]
Dr. Susan Quaggin, Chair of Department of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss concerns over federal funding being frozen by the Trump administration. Dr. Quaggin shares that across the entirety of Northwestern University, nearly 1,300 grants have been frozen, with 400 grants being frozen in the Department of […]
The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, longtime Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and political pundit Marj Halperin! The Rascals kick off today’s podcast talking about some Illinois politicians being denied entry to ICE facilities this week. What are these types of actions designed to accomplish? The ‘No Kings’ protests across […]
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour touching more on how much jurors get paid when they have to take a leave from work. (13:07) The crew talk about the Patriots being a 7.5 win team this season by Football Outsiders and if they will be right or wrong? (24:50) The guys take more calls on topics discussed throughout the day and touch on the Caitlin Clark scuffle during a WNBA game. (37:08) Today's Takeaways.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour discussing more on Rafael Devers and his comments with the media. (6:06) The guys discuss Pedro Martinez questioning the Sox’ decisions in handling the Rafael Devers situation. (17:25) The guys take more calls on the Red Sox and today’s This or That about jury duty. (31:57) We finish the hour with Beetle expressing his support for jurors to get better pay.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour taking calls on the Red Sox and the Rafael Devers trade. (12:44)The guys touch more on the Red Sox and their ownership control. (25:24)The crew discusses the Florida Panthers winning the Stanley Cup and Brad Marchand’s role in their playoff run. (32:56) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by discussing Rafael Devers introductory press conference in San Francisco and him willing to play anywhere. (16:24) The guys discuss Peter Abraham saying Devers was willing to play 1B but wanted a commitment from the Red Sox for him to stay there. (28:12) The guys touch on the Red Sox using AI bots to conduct interviews. (37:20) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour talking about the Red Sox loss to the Mariners, snapping their 6-game win streak.
Burt Odelson, attorney for the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the auction of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home. The auction has been continued for another 30 days to allow the village to acquire the home.
Karen Raymore, Executive Director, and, James Martin, Communications Director, Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Lisa Dent to share the great things that Hocking Hills has to offer. With year-round activities and sight seeing, Hocking Hills is sure to make any trip one worth remembering.
Peter Greenberg, ‘Eye on Travel‘ host and CBS News travel editor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the issues that many countries in Europe are having with tourism numbers. Then, Peter answers questions from listeners.
Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to discuss an upcoming storm, a heatwave coming this weekend, and gives a full weather forecast.
Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss Honda’s mass recall of over 250,000 vehicles in the US due to a brake pedal flaw that could make it harder to stop.
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
Courtney Spinelli, reporter for WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to report the details of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s visit to Chicago’s ICE field office.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour resetting their thoughts on the Devers trade. (8:49) The guys discuss the latest news on the Karen Read Trial. (19:17) The guys talk about if the Red Sox should spend the money now that Devers is gone on players ahead of the deadline. (27:40) We finish the hour with This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour taking calls and reactions to everything about Devers and the Red Sox (8:07)The guys debate whether the Red Sox should pay Alex Bregman. (24:48)The crew questions whether the Red Sox offense will be able to survive without Devers and if Houck would benefit the team when he returns. (34:02) We finish the hour with David Andrew’s joining the show to make an announcement!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by reacting to the press conference about the Devers trade by Kennedy and Breslow. (12:34) The guys discuss what happened on the inside that led to the Devers trade. (26:00) The guys continue to talk about the Devers trade. (36:39) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour debating on whether they think Breslow and Kennedy are good communicators.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour continuing the conversation of the Devers trade fallout. (12:42) The crew talk more this or that and take calls. (25:33) The guys recap everything from today. (36:52) Today’s Takeaways.
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss the uncertainty of the stock market and the economy. Savage reviews the causes of the uncertainty and what the federal reserve might do tomorrow. Then, as always, she answers questions from listeners.
Daniel Maxwell, a retired police officer and distinguished lecturer at the University of New Haven's Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how to identify a fake police officer.
Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss some of the latest health headlines. Dr. Adams discusses how to react to tick bites. a new FDA drug approval program, and mental health for men.
Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N'Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Minnesota politicians being shot in their home allegedly by someone impersonating law enforcement. Then, Dr. Hartman teases her upcoming article.
Luke Lally, Owner of Duke’s, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his Italian beef restaurant. Duke’s Drive In is one of the final eight Italian beef restaurants in WGN’s Chicago's Best Beef Tournament. Lally shares the history of Duke’s and how he got involved in the company.
Former Patriots center David Andrews joins the show to announce the work he'll be doing with the Sports Hub next season.
(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour with more calls and reactions to the Rafael Devers trade. (11:36) The crew discusses who the last big MLB star to be traded was and what the Red Sox will have to face with Devers gone. (26:08) The guys touch on the players involved in the Rafael deal. (35:27) Today’s Takeaways.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by reacting to the Red Sox announcing that they have traded Rafael Devers to the Giants. (13:16) The guys discussed how the Red Sox announced the trade to the public. (23:47) The guys touch on the news that the Red Sox had trade talks with other teams besides the Giants. (33:32) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour taking calls and reactions to the Devers trade so far.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the second hour taking more calls and reacting to the Red Sox announcing a zoom call at 8PM tonight. (13:35) The guys talk about the Red Sox ignoring accountability and backlash for the trade. (24:56) The crew takes more calls and reactions to the Devers trade and discusses how it compares to the Mookie Betts trade? (33:25) We finish the hour playing This or That!
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin the top of the third hour talking about the Red Sox and how they will operate in their games in the next coming weeks without Rafael Devers. (13:17) The guys touch on why Devers was traded and why now? (22:56) The guys continue to discuss the Devers trade and if the Giants may regret the deal in the future. (35:03) We finish the hour taking calls on topics from the show so far today.
John Legend, multi-platinum, 12-time Grammy Award-winning artist, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his time in Norway, being a coach on The Voice, and his upcoming appearances at Ravinia on August 23rd and 24th as part of his Get Lifted – 20th Anniversary Tour.
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
Brad Stewart, Village Manager of Carpentersville, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the lower water levels in the Fox River following a dam removal. Water and sewer lines that were previously covered by water, became exposed due to the decrease in water levels. The Village of Carpentersville has covered the exposed lines in gravel, but may […]
C dans l'air l'invité du 14 juin 2025 avec Bertrand Vilmer, pilote d'essai et expert de justice enquêtes accidents auprès des tribunaux.Au surlendemain du crash de l'avion Boeing 787 d'Air India, le bilan s'alourdit – 279 morts selon le bilan provisoire - et les causes de l'accident restent encore à éclaircir. Bertrand Vilmer nous aidera à mieux comprendre ce qui pourrait expliquer la catastrophe aérienne la plus meurtrière au monde depuis 2014, à laquelle a pourtant survécu un citoyen britannique, qui occupait la place 11A, près de l'une des issues de secours centrales.L'une des boîtes noires retrouvée hier par les enquêteurs devrait permettre de lever le voile sur les mystères qui entourent le crash. Un tragique évènement qui entache une fois encore la réputation de Boeing, alors que s'ouvre demain le Salon aéronautique du Bourget à Paris. Le patron de l'avionneur américain a d'ailleurs annoncé annuler sa venue à ce rendez-vous majeur, alors que le trafic aérien mondial enregistre une hausse de 10,4% en 2024 sur un an et affiche un taux d'occupation de siège record de 83,5%. L'Inde représente d'ailleurs le 3ème marché aérien mondial.Bertrand Vilmer est pilote d'essai et expert de justice enquêtes accidents auprès des tribunaux. Il nous livrera son expertise en matière d'aéronautique pour analyser les circonstances du crash de l'avion Boeing 787 d'Air India.
(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand begin today's show by reacting to Hunter Dobbin defending his comments about his father. (14:32) The guys take calls and reactions to all things and continue to talk about Dobbins. (26:11) The guys touch on potential moves for the Red Sox before the trade deadline and why they need to keep Roman Anthony. (36:45) Zolak & Bertrand finish off the hour recapping game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals with the Oilers overtime win against the Panthers.