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Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the price of car insurance, Millennials’ shopping habits, and how they’re both affecting the economy.
Ethan Pikas, Owner & Alex Cochran, Chef de Cuisine at Cellar Door Provisions, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Alex Coachran being a finalist for The Banchet’s Rising Chef award. They share the process behind their dynamic menu, working to be as resourceful as possible in making delicious food for their diners.
Mary and Mike McLaughlin, Co-Founders of Trees that Feed Foundation, plant fruit trees around the world to provide food to countries and their communities that are low income. Their flagship tree are breadfruit trees. They join Lisa Dent following the damage done by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. The breadfruit trees planted by Trees that Feed […]
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Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 8 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest legal stories. Conti breaks down updates to the legal battle around an Illinois federal judge calling Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino to report to court every day. Then she breaks down the verdict in the Sonya Massey shooting.
Dr. Sterling Elliott, Clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a recall on a widely used blood pressure medication. Prazosin Hydrochloride, a medication used for blood pressure, has been voluntarily recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. impacting in more than half a […]
Tom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to congratulate Steve Bertrand on his retirement. Skilling shares stories from throughout their careers before discussing the sheer size of Hurricane Melissa and the damage dealt to Jamaica.
Burt Odelson, Village Attorney of Dolton, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his role as village attorney in Bolingbrook and his role in the village’s conduct when responding to incidents involving ICE.
Daniel Biss, Mayor of Evanston, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the indictment of congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, along with five other Chicago politicians. Mayor Biss, who is running against Abughazaleh for the 9th district congressional seat, protested alongside her and others at the Broadview ICE facility since the onset of “Operation Midway Blitz.” He criticizes […]
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.
The American Lung Association, with WGN Radio, shines a light on three remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Breath of Motherhood Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room on November 5th. Award recipient Mary Cook from Korn Ferry joined Lisa Dent to talk about the recognition she is receiving from ALA, her advice […]
Julia Cedillo, Village Manager of La Grange Park, joins Lisa Dent to discuss La Grange Park. Cedillo shares some of the qualities that makes La Grange Park such a unique neighborhood. Situated 13 miles from Chicago, La Grange Park sits among the trees, offering its residents the beauty of nature while being close to the […]
Cameron Crowe, American filmmaker and journalist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his new book Uncool. Crowe, known best for films like “Almost Famous,” “Jerry Maguire,” and “Say Anything,” will embark on a limited 7-city book tour. His stop in Chicago features John Cusack on stage with Crowe. His show takes place at the Athenaeum Center […]
Kat Abughazaleh, congressional candidate running for 9th District Representative, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her and other politicians being charged in a conspiracy indictment tied to Broadview protests. She answers questions and how she plans to fight the charges and intends to stay in the race for the 9th congressional seat.
Catherine Lynott, Executive Director of the Outreach House, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how food banks, Outreach House specifically, are preparing for SNAP benefits being suspended. Lynott shares how Outreach House is accommodating people who are struggling to put food on the table.
Pat Brady, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party and a former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest political stories. Brady congratulates Steve Bertrand on his retirement and shares some memories over the years. Then, Brady shares his thoughts on the public transit funding ‘crisis’ in Illinois. He offers his […]
After 40 years of invaluable contributions, Steve Bertrand is signing off on a remarkable career, and we are honored to celebrate his retirement! He announced on-air that his last day on the radio will be November 13th. A trusted voice in the newsroom, Bertrand recently celebrated his 40th Anniversary with WGN Radio this past June. […]
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss various current events. Rep. Krishnamoorthi shares his opinion of President Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House to build a ballroom. He warns of the damage that will be dealt by the lack of SNAP funding and gives the latest of the government […]
Last month, Aurora Mayor John Laesch joined the show to share that Aurora had put a pause on any new data centers in Aurora. He emphasized a need to accommodate the people of Aurora while holding the companies that are building data centers accountable for increased costs. Mayor Laesch joined Lisa Dent to share updates […]
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Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmicIn this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick analyzes several major developments in the global fraud landscape. She breaks down U.S. sanctions against a Cambodian financial group and the coordinated raids on scam compounds in Myanmar, highlighting how enforcement efforts are ramping up across Southeast Asia.Karisse also explores how fraudsters are adapting by using Starlink satellite internet, raising questions about corporate responsibility in curbing global cybercrime. Plus, she covers Europol's takedown of a SIM farm operation behind 49 million fake accounts and WhatsApp's new anti-spam measures. Listeners will come away with valuable context on how technology, regulation, and enforcement are converging to fight digital fraud.Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast weekly, on Tuesdays.
Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the economy. As Wall Street continues to see all-time highs, Terry explains, Illinois, the lead exporter of soybeans to China, is now selling zero soybeans. The stock market’s continued success with AI contrasted with working class people set to start feeling financial pain as […]
Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, The Business Benefits of Building Communities.
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
58-year-old freshman defensive lineman for the Division III Lycoming College Warriors Tom Cillo joins Lisa Dent to talk about pursuing his football dreams. Listen in while Tom shares his story showcasing his untraditional path to college football, what it’s like being older than his coach and how he could become the oldest player to appear in […]
The American Lung Association, with WGN Radio, shines a light on three remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Breath of Motherhood Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room on November 5th. Award recipient Mary Ann Korenic of Wintrust Private Trust Company joined Lisa Dent to talk about the recognition she is receiving from […]
NewsNation Washington D.C. Correspondent Joe Khalil joins Lisa Dent to review what is causing the average Obamacare premiums to increase. Listen in while Joe discusses that Congress needs to extends tax credits in order to slow the ACA premiums from raising even further.
Xochitl Rodriguez, Chicago Department of Aviation ADA Coordinator joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about how the city now offers maps, guides to prepare neurodivergent travelers for sensory overload at airports. Learn more at flychicago.com.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to discuss federal ICE agents in Chicago and his proposed tax plans. Mayor Johnson shares his dissatisfaction with the detainments made by ICE. Referencing the particular instance of Ruben Torres Maldonado, who was detained in a Home Depot parking lot. Maldonado’s 16-year-old daughter is fighting a rare form […]
Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman, joins Lisa Dent to report on ICE activity in his ward. Ald. Knudsen shares that ICE has detained several people from construction sites and homes. He reports what questions he asked a particular ICE agent. However, the agent did not respond to Ald. Knudsen’s questions.
Kat Abughazaleh, Congressional candidate running for 9th District Representative, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago area companies supplying ICE agents with weapons, tactical technology and fencing. She shares how Chicago communities are working to protect people who are potential targets for ICE, and says the Trump Administration does “not care about the law.”
Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 6 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
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.
The American Lung Association, with WGN Radio, shines a light on three remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Breath of Motherhood Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room on November 5th. Award recipient Kim French of Ion Intuitive joined Lisa Dent to talk about the recognition she is receiving from ALA, her […]
Darin Cox, our resident Johnny Carson producer and Todd Muench, with Antenna TV, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday and the opening of the Johnny Carson exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications. Cox shares some of the most memorable Johnny Carson segments and guest appearances. Along side The Johnny Carson Centennial […]
Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez, 25th Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the ICE raids in Little Village yesterday, October 22nd. Ald. Sigcho Lopez details the detainments made by ICE, which included seven people. Two of the people detained were staffers for Alderman Michael Rodriguez (22nd). Ald. Sigcho Lopez calls ICE’s actions “unconstitutional” and a “terror” […]
Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss various health topics. Dr. Adams shares new information about a chip implant to restore vision for those with wet macular degeneration. He also details how high blood pressure affects the overall risk for heart disease.
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
Pat Brady, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party and a former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the potential Supreme Court ruling on whether or not President Trump can federalize the National Guard to Illinois. Then, he gives insight into the Illinois Republican party’s potential challenger against Governor Pritzker in the […]
Saba Lurie, Therapist and Owner of Take Root Therapy in L.A., joins Lisa Dent to discuss the disposition of many Americans amid non-stop news cycles of both domestic and international events. Lurie shares despite our understanding that the violence and disorder present in the news is not happening to us as individuals, it still affects […]
Terry Savage, Nationally Syndicated Money Columnist, joins Lisa Dent to answer various questions about Medicare enrollment. She reflects on statements from Dr. Oz during an interview with Lisa Dent earlier in the day and gives insight into what Medicare plans people should enroll for.
Sue Raymoure, President of Growing Native Habitat Lake Bluff, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how insecticides are killing pollinators. Growing Native Habitat Lake Bluff began as a book club focused on nature and native planting during the COVID pandemic. The group became certified by the National Wildlife Federation, designating them as a group with sufficient […]
Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Bankrate’s recent survey that shows 52 percent of Americans expect to rely on Social Security Benefits for expenses when they retire.