Podcast appearances and mentions of Jon Hansen

Mack Liederman, Block Club Chicago reporter, joins Jon Hansen, in for Lisa Dent, to talk about Waymo cars coming to Chicago. As Waymo makes an attempt to break into the Chicago market, they are having humans drive the Waymo vehicles to map and collect data on Chicago streets. Before Waymo can move to fully self-driving, […]

Dr. Amy Rosebrough, affiliated researcher University of Wisconsin-Madison, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the ancient native canoes found in Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. Several wooden canoes found submerged in the lake have been carbon dated as far back as 5,000 years ago. Dr. Rosebrough shares the history of these […]

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Man on the Run, Epic, Wuthering Heights, and more.

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

Patrick Dolan, Employment Lawyer at Conti & Dolan, joins Jon Hansen, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss all things employment law. As always, Dolan answers questions from listeners.

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

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with newsroom to hear their stories including nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Dunkin’ selling 48-ounce buckets of cold beverages.

Jeff Nydegger with Jeff Buys Your House joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to check in and share his background and the values of his company. Today, Jeff Buys Your House is the largest homebuyer throughout the Chicagoland Area. Nydegger shares the process that sellers go through when working with Jeff Buys Your […]

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to review President Trump’s State of the Union address.

Ben Szalinski, statehouse reporter, Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest from Springfield concerning the Bears. Szalinski shares that in response to Indiana lawmakers pitch for a stadium in Hammond, Indiana, Illinois lawmakers are working towards a bill to counter Indiana’s proposal.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the markets and AI. Savage shares that AI will “shake the world,” but no one knows quite how just yet. She reviews her new column about FAFSA and if people will be getting bigger tax returns this year.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Dr. Gregg Lunceford, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen for a Mesirow Monday. Gregg continues his conversation on the importance of discussing your finances with your partner or spouse. Gregg talks about achieving financial success with your spouse and revisits financial infidelity to give one more reason people commit it. For more information, […]

Americaneagle.com CEO Tony Svanascini joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about what Americaneagle.com is and what they mean when they say that their sole focus is on helping customers grow and achieve success. Listen in while Tony shares details surrounding this family owned and operated company that focuses on client success, delivering […]

Dr. Sterling Raskie, Senior Lecturer of Finance with the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss whether or not AI chatbots are actually trusted sources you should utilize for financial advice.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Dunkin' giving away pink gloves that will keep your hands warm even when holding an iced coffee.

Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the Supreme Court ruling President Trump’s tariffs illegal, inflation, and GDP.

Don McGarrah, attorney and partner at McCready Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal. Don discusses personal injury cases and the general steps people can take to determine whether they have a case. For more information, visit McCready Law.

Criminal defense lawyer Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen to discuss trending news in the legal landscape. Michael talks Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in a social media addiction trial, the Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s tariffs and dive into this date in history.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Solo Mio, How to Make a Killing, Crime 101, and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die.

Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to answer plumbing questions.

Mitch Lyons, Founder of Mitch Lyons Wealth, joins Jon Hansen to talk about what tools people can use to defend their savings. Mitch talks about Roth conversions, tax preparation, and more. Text Blueprint to 844-86-STEEL (844-867-8335) to speak with a pro to see what a conversion would look like for you, or go to MitchLyonsWealth.com to set an […]

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

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a new bill before Congress that would create “half-daylight saving time” by sliding clocks forward a half hour from where they are now and leaving them there permanently, the debut of the sport of ski mountaineering at the […]

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

Ben Szalinski, statehouse reporter, Capitol News Illinois, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the negotiations between the Bears and Illinois lawmakers. This morning, Indiana lawmakers made an announcement that they have passed their own bill, granting funding for the proposed stadium location in Hammond, Indiana. Szalinski explains how the Indiana bill […]

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage, Dan Facchini, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss their 2nd annual Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit, which will focus on AI, quantum, and the future of work. Joining them is Melissa Carter of Kameo Vintage to talk about how she helps women curate their wardrobes with vintage finds. Melissa […]

Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins Jon Hansen to discuss filing your taxes, moving your money to a new advisor, and things that could be a conflict of interest. For more information, call 800-640-2256.

Steve Bugg, President & CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union, joins WGN's Jon Hansen to discuss how GLCU is celebrating Black History Month. Steve discusses investing in committees and how their builder loan helps members build credit. For more information, visit: www.glcu.org.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Chase Stops Making Chicago Skyline Debit Card: ‘It Breaks My Heart': Skyline cardholders can use theirs until expiration, but Chase won't be issuing new ones, the bank said. Edgewater […]

Dr. Gregg Lunceford, Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, joins Jon Hansen for a Mesirow Monday. Gregg continues his conversation on the importance of discussing your finances with your partner or spouse. What kind of financial secrets are people keeping, and what are they lying about? For more information, visit www.mesirow.com or call 877 Mesirow.

Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the impending student loan cliff, emphasizing the urgency for action by May due to extended processing times at the Department of Education.

Employment lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss today's mixed job market, non-compete agreements, worker misclassification and take listener questions.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Mayor Vetoes Controversial Ban On Intoxicating Hemp Products: Mayor Brandon Johnson has long backed hemp businesses, pointing to minority operators locked out of the state's limited legal cannabis rollout. […]

Juli Gumina of the STG Divorce Law Firm joins Jon Hansen to discuss whether Valentine’s Day is a time when people start thinking about divorce. Juli also talks about when the ideal time to call a divorce lawyer is, and a celebrity couple doing a divorce the right way. To learn more about what the […]

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

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including Galentine’s Day.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio and movie buff, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to share some of his favorite rom-coms ahead of Valentine’s Day. This week he reviews 500 Days of Summer, One from the Heart, La La Land, and more.

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

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen to discuss items that could be worth money. Looking to sell your silver or gold? What about 7UP bottles and WWI pins? Brian can help you and answer your questions! If you think you have items you'd like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600

Kate Armanini, reporter for Chicago Tribune, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss her article. Armanini shares the reasons that more Chicago families are choosing to homeschool their children in recent years.

Jon Hansen, filling in for 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 Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the Cook County board president election. Brady joined Alderman Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward, at an event. Ald. Reilly is challenging Toni Preckwinkle. Brady believes that […]

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about what’s behind the smell that has permeated throughout the Chicagoland area.

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss music copyright law. In recent years, Olympic figure skaters have turned toward popular music for their routines. This has caused some skaters to face problems with copyright claims. Russell explains the procedures that are needed to clear the music for use […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Buddy Guy Celebrates 90th Birthday With North American Summer Tour: Fresh off his Grammy win, the Chicago blues pioneer is taking his music on the road for his birthday […]

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an Olympic biathlete confessing that he cheated… on his girlfriend and the uninhabited Scottish isle that’s home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Jon Hansen, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest money news. Terry talks about the record-setting day for the Dow Jones despite other markets ending the day in the red. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss what Leonard calls a “bellwether” case that alleges that social media algorithms are addictive to children. Leonard and Hansen discuss the details of the trial and how this case’s verdict may affect cases in the future.