Podcasts about Newsmakers

Manny Hernandez, founder of Scream Club Chicago, joins the Lisa Dent Show to share how his lakeside scream sessions are offering city dwellers a safe space for emotional release. Born from breath work and personal struggles, Scream Club combines guided breathing, journaling, and collective yelling to help participants shed the week's stress.

Dr. Igor Koralnik of Northwestern Medicine joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss a major discovery: Researchers have found human pegivirus (HPgV) in the brains of Parkinson's patients, a potential clue to the disease's mysterious origins.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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

Karen Conti, partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC., joins Lisa Dent to unpack the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case following the DOJ's memo stating there is no list of perpetrators and reaffirming suicide as the cause of death.

Baseball meets absurdity as Night Train and Mike Veeck join the Lisa Dent Show to preview the Joliet Slammers' latest stunt: dropping 2,600 hot dogs from a helicopter during a game in partnership with Pabst Light. Scheduled for July 22, you can purchase tickets at Jolietslammers.com. The event aims to set a world record while […]

Sandy Dingus, Marketing Coordinator at Edgebrook Center, joins Lisa Dent to share the Edgebrook Farmers Market. Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 7 through October 29, 2025, enjoy the best of the season at the Edgebrook Farmers Market, located at 1639 North Alpine Road in Rockford, Illinois. It's a perfect midweek stop for […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the stock market is faring. Then, Glink shares some updates on crypto legislation.

Guests: Caleb Cage, President, Arc Dome Strategies

Guests: Caleb Cage, President, Arc Dome Strategies

Greg Carroll, Director of Partnerships & Events for the Uptown Chamber of Commerce, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Argyle Night Market returning. Businesses in Uptown, hit hard by the pandemic, faced further challenges with the closure of several Red Line stations. Local business owners hope to see the reopening of the Argyle Street station […]

Dr. Katherine Steele, CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the foundation’s event this weekend. As a part of their three day event, the foundation will build park benches and picnic tables across the city.

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago City Council not getting the votes required to override Mayor Johnson’s veto of the ‘snap curfew.’

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Guests: Tera Anderson, Candidate for CD 3

Guests: Tera Anderson, Candidate for CD 3

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is forecasted to rise by 2.6% due to inflation and new tariffs. Savage explains how the increase may be overshadowed by an expected 11.8% hike in Medicare Part B premiums and what these changes could mean […]

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the difficulty for Americans that are trying to find jobs. Then, she talks about some statistics that show that 50 percent of Americans feel financially stressed 3 days or more a week.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his most recent article, ‘The 1 Crucial Innovation Lesson Every Business Owner Should Learn From eBay.’

Alderwoman Silvana Tabares of the 23rd Ward joins Lisa Dent to talk about the upcoming charity baseball game taking place Sunday, July 20, at Kerry Wood Cubs Field. The game will feature a friendly showdown between 26 Chicago alderpersons and the Chicago Police Knights baseball team. Tabares shares why the event is a great opportunity […]

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to discuss why ground-level ozone is especially dangerous during the summer months. With air quality currently listed as unhealthy for sensitive groups, he urges listeners to avoid topping off their gas tanks, which releases harmful vapors that contribute to ozone pollution. He also shares insights from recent studies […]

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to weigh in on Ald. Walter Burnett Jr.'s suggestion that his son replace him upon retirement and reflects on what leadership means for Chicago's next generation. Johnson also shares updates on the city's progress, including efforts to bring more affordable housing downtown, expand mental health services through the […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Peter Greenberg, ‘Eye on Travel‘ host and CBS News travel editor, joins Lisa Dent from New York to talk about the new number one destination to travel in the US. Greenberg then shares some traveling tips for safety, and covers why flyers will no longer have to take their shoes off for TSA.

Jenny Vollen-Katz, the executive director of the independent prison monitor the John Howard Association, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the state of Illinois changing its prison health care provider.

Guests: State Senator Angie Taylor (D) #15

Guests: State Senator Angie Taylor (D) #15

Dr. Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the world’s friendliest animal, a new 12 month flea treatment for dogs, and always, she answers pet questions from listeners.

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N'Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a shooting at a church in Kentucky, the devastating fallout of the Fourth Of July Texas floods, and the possible appointment of a Chicago City Council member’s son.

Guests: Chris Hicks, Washoe County District Attorney

Guests: Chris Hicks, Washoe County District Attorney

Max Bever, Director of Public Information, Chicago Board of Elections, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how Miami’s city commission, in a 3-2 vote, changed the city's election bylaws to push the municipal races back to 2026. Bever shares the likelihood of the same occurrence happening in Chicago.

Abe Scarr, Director of Illinois PIRG & the Illinois PIRG Education Fund, joins Lisa Dent to discuss State Farm raising homeowners’ insurance rates in Illinois by 27% this summer, citing rising costs from extreme weather. Scarr shares that unlike many states in the union, Illinois has no protections for insurance rate increases.

Myles Rowe, American motorsports racing driver, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his historic INDY NXT race win over the weekend. Rowe shares his beginnings in racing, how he worked his way up to winning in the INDY NXT circuit, and what it means to be an African American in racing.

Ana Belmonte, Psy.D. is the division chair for the forensic psychology department at The Chicago School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the ‘CSI effect.’ The rise in popularity of crime shows ,Ana Belmonte, Psy.D., explains, has caused in increase of students in forensic psychology. She shares the Applied Forensic Psychology masters program at The Chicago School. Students […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Leaders at River Spring Living in New York are on the verge of flipping the “on” switch for a “rehab model for the future” that aims to revolutionize the way therapy is delivered. Featuring robotic elements, its goal is to shrink the length-of-stay for short-term patients and employ numerous kinds of newer technology. THe Hauser Rehab Center of Excellence has been built with the input of not only clinicians but also the housekeeping, food service and activities departments, says RiverSpring COO Deborah Messina in this McKnight's Newsmakers podcast. Hear how this innovative life plan community has converted parts of three existing buildings to bring the vision to reality. An October start date is racing up, but comfortably so, Messina tells McKnight's Executive Editor James M. Berklan.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Jeff Nydegger with Jeff Buys Your House joins Lisa Dent to check in and share his background and the operations of his company. After leaving the military, he began buying houses in 2007. Today, Jeff Buys Your House is the largest homebuyer throughout the Chicagoland Area. Nydegger shares the process that sellers go through when […]

Deborah Witzburg, Chicago Inspector General, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her belief that the Chicago City Council must protect her position from political influence. An ordinance that is set to be voted on by the ethics committee next week, Witzburg explains, would align Chicago with the rest of the country on effective independent oversight.

Guests: State Senator Ira Hansen (R) #14

Lisa Dent welcomes Dale Duda, Founder and Market Manager of the Northbrook Farmers Market Association, to talk about her story founding the market and bringing the market to Northbrook. Duda shares what the visitors to the market will experience. With a very selective list of vendors, Duda explains, the Northbrook Farmers Market ensures that all […]

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins Lisa Dent to discuss why car insurance has gotten so expensive.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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

Tom Weitzel, retired Chief of the Riverside Police Department, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the ‘Teen Takeover’ in Glen Ellyn that resulted in the neighborhood pool closing early.

Steve Gavers, founder of the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the foundation’s fundraising event. Gavers is a cancer survivor himself and has become dedicated in raising money for others with cancer. Gavers was recently diagnosed with cancer again earlier this year with melanoma. On July 19th, the foundation is hosting its […]

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his most recent article, ‘Succeeding on Substack Is Harder Than It Looks‘.

Tricia Menke, Events and Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois Railway Museum, joins Lisa Dent to share who’s visiting the Illinois Railway Museum. Thomas the Tank Engine is coming back for the 25th year. This weekend and the one following, families can attend the Day Out With Thomas event.