Podcasts about Newsmakers

Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of Saint Sabina Church, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his 50 years of priesthood. Fr. Pfleger explains how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. influenced him and shares some stories from his 50 years in the church.

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N'Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Chicago Teachers Union which reelected Stacy Davis Gates as president, and Dr. Hartman shares what she might do if she were the superintendent of Chicago Public Schools.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has been in the spotlight lately – more than usual, anyway – facing questions about his pushback on federal immigration policies, multiple state lawsuits, unique biennial budget challenges, and whether he will run for a 3rd term. Governor Evers joins WisconsinEye's Newsmakers on May 20, 2025, to answer all of these […]

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Fahad Faruqi, MD, Doctor of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. Dr. Faruqi discusses the difference between ‘terminal’ and ‘incurable’ and what it means for Biden’s health.

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.

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the continued eye drops recall. Then, Murray talks about the listeria outbreak from ready-to-eat foods.

Mick Dumke, Investigator Editor at Block Club Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to detail Block Club Chicago suing ICE over immigration arrest records. Dumke requested arrest records over a 10 day period in January using The Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA). ICE didn’t meet the required 30 day deadline and emailed Dumke saying they needed 10 […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, and Mary shares her What’s With?

Dr. Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk about pet owners’ care for their pets’ health. Than, Dr. Varble shares insight into why the suicide rate among veterinarians is high. And, as always, Dr. Varble answers pet questions from listeners.

Robbie Schloss, owner and co-founder of Shore Club Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the beach restaurant’s grand opening this weekend. Offering an upscale dining experience right on North Avenue Beach, Shore Club provides a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.

NHRA Drivers Brittany Force and Austin Prock join Lisa Dent to talk about their racing season. Force shares that her father, racing legend John Force, is on the road to recovery and is traveling with the team. Defending champion Prock is the points leader this season as well. Both racers are competing in the Route […]

Michael Korman, veteran and caregiver, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the The Elizabeth Dole Foundation. Every year the foundation awards a fellowship to select few. Michael Korman, a 2025 recipient, shares his experience as a caretaker for his father-in-law who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, hearing/vision loss, chronic fatigue syndrome, and more. The two […]

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Leslie Cahill, General Manager of the French Markets, joins Lisa Dent to discuss what makes their markets different from other markets. Then, Cahill shares the variety of vendors that shoppers can expect.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about all things home repair.

Guests: Assemblywoman Alexis Hansen (R) District 32

William Dombi has been too busy working on home care advocacy to relax during his retirement from the National Alliance for Care at Home, he told McKnight's Home Care in a Newsmakers podcast. Besides working for the law firm Arnall Golden Gregory, he is the board of advisers for New Day Healthcare. With the federal administration honing in on fraud, waste and abuse, Medicaid and hospice are in the crosshairs. The field has been in such a predicament before. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 brought about a new payment model for home health. Then the Affordable Care Act resulted in the rebasing of home health payment rates, which hurt the industry. Hospice could see a similar rebasing of rates. The new generation of hospice also could see the introduction of Medicare Advantage to hospice. And there may be an expansion of palliative care as well. While there are concerns, there are opportunities in home care as well. There needs to be more education to teach home care about getting involved with hospital-at-home programs and other innovative approaches to care, he said.Follow us on social media:X: @McKHomeCareFacebook: McKnight's Home CareLinkedIn: McKnight's Home CareInstagram: mcknights_homecareFollow Arnall Golden Gregory on social media:X: @agglawLinkedIn: Arnall Golden Gregory LLPShow contributors:McKnight's Home Care Editor Liza Berger; William Dombi, senior counsel, Arnall Golden Gregory

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Lisa Dent to discuss the potential cuts in what some President Trump has deemed the “one big, beautiful bill.” Rep. Krishnamoorthi reviews some of the proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.

Sulafa Zidani, Professor of Communication Studies at Northwestern University, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the virality of the memes centered around Pope Leo XIV. The Chicago-born pope has been made the subject of memes based on Chicago culture.

Craig Bolanos, Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partner, joins Jon Hansen to discuss the latest ruling from the Federal Reserve not lowering interest rates. Bolanos thinks that despite the improvement on inflation, there is still some hesitancy to cut the interest rates until there is still more economic stability.

Tom Weitzel, Retired Chief of the Riverside Police Department, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. This year, the names of 345 officers killed in the line of duty are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. Illinois was the fourth-highest state for law […]

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 Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, 19th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Illinois lawmakers working to require private health insurance providers to reimburse in-network therapists at least 141% of the rate Medicare pays. Therapists across the country have stopped accepting private insurance providers, citing improper reimbursement and too much red tape to provide patients with proper care.

Laura Rost, National Coordinator for Bee City USA and Bee Campus USA, joins Lisa Dent to discuss No Mow Monday, a movement to help create a larger environment for pollinators and wildlife in the spring. Rost shares what people can do outside of mowing to help wildlife flourish.

Guests: Dr. Robin Titus, State Senate Minority Leader (R), District 17

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to discuss Menards rebates, his current wager with weather producer Bill Snyder, and why Minnesota’s weather is so erratic. Then, Ivory shares the upcoming forecast and the likely temps for Memorial Day.

Dr. Emma Barber, a gynecologic oncologist with the Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the first FDA-approved at-home HPV test. More than 99 percent of cervical cancer is caused by HPV. The at-home test will give women a chance they haven’t previously had to get on top of their cervical […]

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Tullman's latest article that talks about Menard’s rebate change.

Alison LaCroix, Robert Newton Reid Professor of Law and associate member of the Department of History at the University of Chicago Law School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss habeas corpus. LaCroix explains that as one of the foundational rights in the American Constitution, the suspension of habeas corpus would mean that due process is not […]

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss her time in Washington D.C. learning about cyber-scams and AI. She previews her upcoming column addressing internet scams and the quantity of devices connected to the internet; the total now exceeds more than the number of people on the planet.

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Guests: Congressman Mark Amodei, CD 2

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to share the details around the blackout in Newark, New Jersey. Greenberg shares what the process will be to fix the issue, and how it’s affecting air traffic controllers. Then, Greenberg shares his thoughts on the US travel advisory […]

Eloise Bertrand joins Lisa Dent to surprise Steve Bertrand. After working at WGN for over 40 years, Steve’s mother has never been on air.

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Jeff Tabels, Director of Business Engagement/Farmer’s Market Manager, joins Lisa Dent to share the Lincoln Square Farmers Market. The market runs twice a week from May to October with over 50 vendors that are local to Chicago. Located at 4513 N Lincoln Ave. In the parking lot on the east side of Lincoln Ave just […]

Chef Rich Wang from Minyoli joins Lisa Dent to share the Taiwanese wheat noodles that are a cultural rarity in Chicago. Chef Wang worked at multiple Michelin star restaurants before opening Minyoli. Minoyli celebrates its one year anniversary after Chef Wang opened it last May.

Jon Schumacher, Bureau Chief of Construction at Illinois Department of Transportation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the coming ramp closures on the Kennedy Expressway. Starting May 19th, two ramps per week will be closed for a approximately a week.

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Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N'Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Pope Leo XIV. Dr. Hartman calls him a true ‘South-sider’ and discusses the Pope’s Creole background.

Wisconsin is celebrating Defense Week this week with a series of events supporting the state's defense industry and encouraging other businesses to get involved. While Wisconsin is routinely ranked as a top manufacturing state, it is ranked 29th in total defense contracting and other spending nationally. On May 12, 2025, WisconsinEye's Newsmakers welcomes Todd Streicher, […]

Lamont made his weekly check-in on their NewsMaker line and this time around got a call from his Italian Correspondent. 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.

Dr. Gertrude Lyons, parenting coach, podcast host, TEDx speaker, and author of Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust – A Cosmic Approach to Motherhood, joins Lisa Dent to discuss motherhood. Dr. Lyons shares the Mother Code, a combination of culture, family, and our surroundings, and how they inform how we mother.

Mikayla Pittman, Manager of Nationwide Lung Cancer Screening for the American Lung Association, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the rise of lung cancer in those who have never smoked.

Sergeant Rick Splittgerber, Coordinated the Bike Safety Initiative for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, joins Lisa Dent to share a word of caution for people on the trails in the area’s forest preserves. A rise in E-bike usage has caused an increase in complaints, leading community leaders to come together, and educate patrons […]

Katie Horwitz Martinez, Evanston Farmers Market Manager, joins Lisa Dent to share Evanston’s grand opening of this year’s Farmers Market. Martinez shares where the local produce is coming from, and the specifics of what people can find from over 70 vendors this year. They feature hot foods and drinks, specialty cheeses, and more!

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Lisa Dent to discuss Pope Leo XIV being from Chicago. Pappas explains the finding of a report showing that Cook County's property tax appeal process shifted $1.91 billion in taxes from businesses onto homeowners over the last three years, and the effects that it had on lower income neighborhoods. […]

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NewsNation Correspondent Robert Sherman joins Lisa Dent to share his experience being in Vatican City when Pope Leo XIV emerged on the loggia overlooking St. Peter’s Square. Sherman details the reaction from people in Rome after the chimney of the Sistine Chapel released white smoke.