Podcasts about Newsmakers

Mark Jaynes, the Voice of the Indy 500 and IndyCar Radio anchor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his background in broadcasting and how he became the Voice of the Indy 500. And, Jaynes shares which drivers to look out for on Sunday. The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 can be heard Sunday morning, […]

Kevin O’Connell of Operation Flags for Vets joins Lisa Dent to discuss the need for volunteers this weekend. Their annual event, this Saturday morning in Des Plaines, will help place over 5,500 flags at veterans’ grave sites. Volunteers will meet at 700 N. River Road on May 24 at 8:30 a.m.

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Lisa Dent to share the numbers and stats of Memorial Day. Then, Glink shares the latest news surrounding tariffs placed on Apple and the EU.

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

Dermatology physician assistant Renata Block joins Lisa Dent to discuss the effectiveness of sunscreen. They discuss a new report that found only one in four sunscreens can safely protect you from the sun. Renata shares what types of sunscreens you should look for and how to use them appropriately.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Lisa Dent to share how the market reacts to Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” David also shares what WGN listeners are talking to him about.

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

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about home repair. This week, Lou answers a number of WGN Radio listener questions, such as how efficient split ACs are, power washing decks, and the steps for trampoline maintenance!

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

Joan Oberndorf, Manager of the Andersonville Farmers Market, joins Lisa Dent to highlight the vendors that will be at this year’s farmers market. Joan chats about their new location on 1500 West Winona St and the fresh products you’ll be able to find.

Attorney Burt Odelson, legislative counsel for the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Dolton’s plans to acquire Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home through eminent domain. The two discuss how the Pope’s home is already changing the neighborhood and its current value.

WGN Radio's John Williams and Lisa Dent are on a mission to help send three buses full of kids to City Kids Camp, a 501c3 non-profit, where inner-city kids get to spend a week of adventure at a summer camp in the country, southwest of Peoria. John and Lisa are joined by Hector Corona, the camp’s […]

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

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.

Former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Lisa Dent to talk about the dust storm that hit Chicago last week. Armstrong shares whether farmers are to blame for the storm. Then, Armstrong discusses what farmers are doing to reduce the the volume of dust storms.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Tullman's latest article centered around the issue businesses face of renting office space. Tullman also talks about the DOJ investigation into hiring practices by the Mayor Johnson administration.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss her latest column addressing stock market volatility and advising people who are close to retirement to know what they own in the market and decide what to do with their investments. Savage warns that market uncertainty should be a concern for those who are […]

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 […]

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

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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.

Guests: Assemblywoman Alexis Hansen (R) District 32

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.

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.

 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.

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

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 […]

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.