Podcasts about Newsmakers

From Radio Promotions to Award-Winning Documentaries: Scott Randolph's Resilience, Networking & StorytellingHost John Duffin interviews Scott Randolph, founder of Arrival Video Productions LLC, about his 15-year radio career in Philadelphia and how it led to television, cable production, documentary filmmaking, public speaking, and storytelling. Scott recounts landing his first promotions job at Eagle 106, earning trust through reliability and integrity, and surviving multiple station overhauls by maintaining a positive attitude and resilience. He explains how lessons from less successful sales roles, combined with extensive networking, helped him transition into Comcast's Newsmakers crew and grow from teleprompter and graphics to assistant director and director. Scott discusses his creative approach of matching music to imagery, founding Arrival Video in 2006, and producing The Battle of Crooked Billet, a Revolutionary War documentary with reenactors and dialogue that evolved into a docudrama feel, now being negotiated with several streaming networks. He also shares his love of history, public speaking for 55+ communities, and how to book him via ghoststoursofnewhope.com.00:00 Radio Roots and Big Leap00:53 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro03:04 Hatboro Connection and Memories04:30 Landing Eagle 106 Fast08:30 Hershey Trip Integrity Moment13:16 Resilience Through Station Shakeups16:55 Skills Across Media and Sales Lessons21:17 Networking Into Newsmakers Crew23:45 Assistant Director Responsibilities26:30 Finding Creative Voice in Editing29:35 Crooked Billet Documentary Origins31:50 Docudrama Shift and Streaming Talks34:15 Spy Scene Surprise35:46 Editing Room Magic36:08 Recut After A Decade37:49 Crooked Billet Connections41:36 History Bug Origins42:55 Revolution Over Civil War44:55 Performing 1776 As A Kid47:24 Speaking At 55 Plus49:58 Emotional Connection Live53:22 Theater Roots And Role Models53:58 Mom The Creative Force59:28 Never Let Age Define You01:01:38 Where To Find Scott01:02:40 Final Thanks And Wrap

Middle schooler Samuel Henderson and his mom, Lori, join Lisa Dent to discuss a viral video he was featured in showing off his talent of accurately imitating over 100 bird calls. The not-yet 6th grader shares his love for birds as he and his mother elaborate on his talent that took about 5 years to […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including what exactly “Summerween” is, Rod Stewart’s medical episode during his show, and Bob’s new favorite band, Angine de Poitrine will be performing at The Salt Shed.

Julie Darling with the Taste of Randolph joins the Lisa Dent Show to highlight the event starting Friday at 5:00PM and carrying on until Sunday the 21st. She emphasizes not only the music and food that people can enjoy while at the festival, but the genuine sense of community that has permeated the West Loop.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Merlin the duck, the Mexican World Cup team’s unofficial mascot, a kitten that was rescued in Gary, Indiana, and Mary asks “what’s with” the lack of car manuals.

Cre Walls, Director of the Sand Ridge Nature Center and Campus for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the annual Juneteenth Jubilee. The celebration features President Toni Preckwinkle, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Commissioner Donna Miller, Commissioner Kisha McCaskill, among others as they spread culture and help educate people on […]

This week on Newsmakers: state Rep. Joe Solomon Jr. of Warwick discusses his Democratic primary campaign for attorney general; plus, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by 12 News political analyst Joe Fleming to discuss the latest setbacks for Gov. Dan McKee's reelection bid against Helena Foulkes.

Guests: Rick Nelson, Senior VP Northern Nevada Mark IV Capital

Guests: Rick Nelson, Senior VP Northern Nevada Mark IV Capital

Carrie Shepherd, reporter for Axios, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, as well as the amenities and art she glimpsed during her tour of the building two weeks ago. Later, Bob Sirott show producer Hayley Boyd joins to share her live experience of the opening and the stars […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the best tasting burger chain, and Simon Cowell’s personal rules on cellphones and social media.

17-year-old Canadian journalist and host of The Sharpe Exchange Wyatt Sharpe joins the Lisa Dent Show to share his thoughts on why a social media ban for children under 16 may not be the best tactic to combat the social media issue.

CEO of Lifeway Foods Inc. Julie Smolyanksy joins the Lisa Dent Show to help ring in the second annual National Kefir Day celebration on Thursday. First, she shares her family’s story of immigrating to the United States and the origin of what would become Lifeway. Later, she highlights the National Kefir Day events happening nationwide […]

In honor of the 250 years since the United States' conception, Lisa will be chatting about some of the beautiful natural parks that help preserve the landscape and wildlife of this country. In this iteration, Schaumburg couple Aparajita Rai and Akshay Sharma join Lisa to talk about how they have visited 33 U.S. National Parks […]

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.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Disclosure Day.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a partnership between Papa Johns and Toy Story 5, people’s concert seat rituals, and the term “sequel” might become obsolete.

Guests: Tom Weller, Dean, College of Engineering, UNR

Guests: Tom Weller, Dean, College of Engineering, UNR

The Kendal Corporation spent two years on a system-wide rebranding that recently was unveiled. The process involved engaging residents, employees and others to build a brand that better aligned with their perceptions while honoring the system's heritage. In this Newsmakers podcast episode, McKnight's Senior Living Editor Lois Bowers speaks with Morgan Lamphere, Kendal's senior director of communications, marketing and sales. She details Kendal's experience and shares lessons for other organizations considering a rebrand. This discussion is an essential listen for anyone interested in organizational change, mission-driven branding and balancing tradition with innovation in the senior living sector. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the certainty that Governor Pritzker will be running for President in 2028. After, he addresses the money raised by those running in the Chicago mayoral race.

Operating Partner at Good Night John Boy Ramsey Hijjawi joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the West Loop bar has decided to test out raising the age of entry to 23 and up. They are hoping to provide a space where older adults can relax and hang out away from the more energetic newly-legal drinkers.

Deanna Goodwin, Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Development for Visit Lake Geneva, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their Liberty On The Lake event happening on the 4th of July. She goes on to talk about what people can see and experience during the family-friendly event, including face painting, food trucks, live music and more!

Northwestern University student and former Chicago Sun-Times intern Zoe Singer joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss her article detailing how there has only been one arrest in the over 1,200 occurrences of airbag theft.

Guests: Danny Thompson, Principal, Thompson Alliance Group

Guests: Danny Thompson, Principal, Thompson Alliance Group

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss recent health headlines. Dr. Adams first addresses whether or not the Ebola outbreak currently in Congo will spread to the Americas as well as how one out every three adults misunderstands medical directions. He later highlights prostate health as we continue […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories about drive-in theaters and LA having the worst threat of mosquitoes.

Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to once again address listener woes regarding Social Security. She later highlights the housing sales in the downtown and suburban areas.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Bob’s sailing saga and the return of the original McDonald’s Fried Apple Pie.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about the Cubs tying for the third wild card spot, his meeting with Pope Leo XIV, and the opening of the Obama Center this week. Later, he addresses where the city is at in regard to the parking meter deal.

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

Demetrius Ivory, Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. He looks back to last week’s series of storms including the factors that caused it as well as the aftermath. Later, he addresses the upcoming storms this week along with safety tips on being outside when there’s thunder.

In honor of the 250 years since the United States' conception, Lisa will be chatting about some of the beautiful natural parks that help preserve the landscape and wildlife of this country. In this iteration, she discusses the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, between North Carolina and Tennessee, with its Chief of Staff, Katelyn Liming. […]

Guests: Paul Enos, CEO, Nevada Trucking Association

Guests: Paul Enos, CEO, Nevada Trucking Association

Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. John Duffy joins Lisa Dent to talk about why Father’s Day doesn’t get as much love as Mother’s Day does. The two talk about where the disconnect is for celebrating dads.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss GLP-1s, the difference between high cholesterol and high triglycerides, and more. And, as always, Dr. Elliott answers listeners' medical questions.

Tom Skilling, former WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent talk about the tornadoes and severe weather Illinois and Indiana experienced last week.

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share details about how federal prosecutors have dropped charges against two defendants in a $300 million COVID-19 testing fraud case following allegations of serious prosecutorial misconduct during grand jury proceedings.

Stephen Kates, Financial Advisor at Bankrate, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest market numbers and what those numbers mean for homebuyers and builders, as well as the state of the housing market.

Lamont made his weekly check-in on their NewsMaker line and this time around got a call from Donald Trump. Listen to The Lamont Show Monday through Friday, 6-10am, on 107.7 The Bone. For more of 107.7 The Bone go to: 1077thebone.com Connect with 107.7 The Bone on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Connect with 107.7 The Bone on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Directors, Andrew and Melissa Shae, along with Cinematographer, Margaret Byrne join Lisa Dent to talk about their movie, Flag Day, releasing June 14th in select Chicago-area Marcus Theatres’ locations in Addison, Elgin, Gurnee Mills, and Orland Park. The movie is a documentary showcasing the Flag Day ritual, celebration, and community history in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how Elon Musk officially became the world’s first trillionaire. She breaks down how big a trillion dollars truly is as well as how Elon went about getting to this point.

Marilyn Miller, producer for the Wally Phillips Show on WGN Radio for 25 years, joins Lisa on the 59th anniversary of when she originally started at the station. She shares memories of her first day at WGN as a commercial writer and how she paved her way to being the first woman in the United […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the list of things Indiana needs to complete before the Bears can move to Hammond, Percy Jackson becomes the most looked up book franchise, and Mary asks “what’s with” people dumping their belongings in parks.

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. She first addresses how to prepare first aid for your pets in the case of severe weather. And as always, Dr. Varble answers your pet questions.

In honor of the 250 years since the United States' conception, Lisa will be chatting about some of the beautiful natural parks that help preserve the landscape and wildlife of this country. In this iteration, Emily Hart, the woman who has made solo trips to every major national park in the United States, joins to […]

At a recent Immigration Newsmaker hosted by the Center for Immigration Studies, Rodney Scott, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, joined Center Executive Director Mark Krikorian for an in-depth conversation on the challenges facing CBP and the administration's broader enforcement strategy. The discussion examined current efforts to secure both the southern and northern borders, combat human […]

Anti-establishment candidate Graham Platner seemingly came out of nowhere to become the presumptive Democratic nominee for the Senate seat in Maine. But his campaign has been dogged by controversies. There were the old, deleted Reddit posts in which he made racist comments and blamed sexual assault on victims. There was a now-covered tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. And most recently, the Wall Street Journal reported that Platner exchanged sexually explicit messages with multiple women early in his marriage.Taken together, they raise a big question. Does he have too much baggage to carry on? Or can his anti-establishment political message — that has generated SO much enthusiasm among the democratic base — carry him through?In this episode of NPR's Newsmakers, Platner addresses earlier controversies, the failures of his own party and calls Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “insecure.” Platner says he aspires to a version of masculinity different from the one embodied by Hegseth. “This idea that you're supposed to use your strengths to use power over other people or to offend people, be mean to people — that somehow that's manly. That's not masculinity,” he says. “That's the act of a coward.”Platner sat down with host Leila Fadel before news broke of the explicit sexual messages.NPR's Newsmakers is where you'll find NPR's biggest interviews. New episodes drop as soon as they're available -- any day of the week. To stay caught up, follow the show on Spotify, subscribe on YouTube, or find Newsmakers on the NPR app.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy