Podcasts about Newsmakers

This week's episode of Parsing Immigration Policy is a rebroadcast of a recent installment of the Center's Immigration Newsmaker series featuring the White House Border Czar Tom Homan. In the interview hosted by Center Executive Director Mark Krikorian, Homan discusses the recent pause in traffic stops, the administration's enforcement priorities, recent record-setting ICE arrests, sanctuary jurisdictions, and the future […]

State Representative of the 41st District Janet Yang Rohr joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to update listeners on House Bill 45 which allows grocery store customers to receive digital coupons through nondigital and other accessible means. The bill, taking effect on January 1, 2027, is to ensure customers who may be visually […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Wrigley Field becoming the first MLB ballpark to be a certified autism center, the top 5 grocery stores for gluten-free shoppers, and their thoughts on the World Cup Halftime Show.

Trump defends Netanyahu over comments by New York mayor...murder charges field in death of outspoken former British politician...and South Dakota's government ordered to stop enforcing a law banning abortion pill advertising.

Hunter Biden says he has nothing left to hide. He's been all over the internet in recent months, including appearances with some of his harshest critics, such as ultra-conservative podcasters Candace Owens and Nick Fuentes. In May, he reactivated his long-dormant X account, writing, “You've never actually heard from me.” Since then, he's posted an average of 23 times per day — weighing in on politics, news and culture. After his private life and struggle with addiction was made public through leaks in the media, congressional investigations and federal prosecutions, Biden now says being ‘stripped naked in the public square' was, in a way, a gift. In this episode of NPR's Newsmakers, Scott Simon sat down with Biden, who opened up about that public shaming, why President Joe Biden decided to pardon him after tax and gun convictions and why he didn't want his father to run for reelection in 2024 – but didn't tell him at the time.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

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including how only a select number of movie theaters will be showing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm, a new television series based on the Friday the 13th franchise, and Mary asks “what’s with” the coverage of Taylor […]

Lamont made his weekly check-in on their NewsMaker line and this time around got a call from the ghost of his mom. 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.

CEO of the Shipshewana Visitors Center, Sonya Nash joins Lisa Dent to spotlight the town, right in the heart of Amish Country, just two and a half hours away from Chicago. She highlights how visitors can see the rolling fields and giant farms, shop at any one of the 120 welcoming Amish businesses, or even […]

This week on a special edition of Newsmakers: a debate between the two candidates running for Providence mayor, incumbent Brett Smiley and challenger David Morales. Tune in for upcoming 12 News debates ahead of Rhode Island's Sept. 9 primary election featuring the candidates for lieutenant governor (July 31 at 6:30 p.m.), attorney general (Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.) and governor (Aug. 18 at 8 p.m.).

Guests: Brandon Roberts

Guests: Brandon Roberts

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a new album from Willie Nelson, an interesting license plate name, and Kevin reveals whether Medieval Times still holds up or not.

Department Chair of Emergency Medicine at Cook County Health Dr. Trevor Lewis joins the Lisa Dent Show to discuss how the poor air quality will affect people’s health and who’s most at risk of falling ill given the current conditions. He advises asthmatics and COPD patients to either use their inhaler or seek immediate medical […]

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews the live action iteration of Moana and the wacky comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.

Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on upgrading air filters, sanding your sink, making sure rodents don’t come by your vehicle, and more!

On this episode of Newsmakers, Billy Hallowell sits down with author Gabe Poirot to discuss his shocking near-death experience and new book, 18 Days in Heaven. Then, actor Neal McDonough opens up about faith, Hollywood, family, and his upcoming ...

Guests: Jade Craig Ole Miss Professor and Fair Housing Law advocate

Guests: Jade Craig Ole Miss Professor and Fair Housing Law advocate

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a high school student who graduated with a 11.99 GPA, a trailer for the movie, I Play Rocky, and people are heading back to the movie theaters.

Guests: Chris Brandon, Executive Director, Western Nevada Development District

Guests: Chris Brandon, Executive Director, Western Nevada Development District

Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, Demetrius Ivory, and WGN-TV weather producer, Bill Snyder, join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. They discuss when listeners can expect a reprieve from this week’s heat wave as well as review previous ones in Chicago’s history. Despite the dew point being lower than Chicago’s most recent heat wave, Demetrius […]

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller joins Lisa Dent to highlight the report from a joint task force between Chicago and Cook County designed to help protect women against domestic violence. This 6-month long, victim-led task force has given women the opportunity to be heard in a world that continues to revictimize them, whether it be […]

Founder of non-profit Chicago Plays Piano John McCarthy joins Lisa Dent to discuss how his organization plans to install public-use pianos throughout Chicago. While the first was piano was installed around Beverly in Morgan Park, he already has one installed in Navy Pier with more installations planned. He cited the piazzas in Europe, specifically the […]

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

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Christopher Nolan’s filming process for The Odyssey, new food items at Costco, and Flava Flav’s SHE weekend to celebrate the women athletes of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the worst states to live in in the United States, The Rolling Stones’ new album cover, and Americans answer whether or not they think they can score a penalty kick in the World Cup.

Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to review the June’s Consumer Price Index as well as the Cost of Living Adjustment. Later, she answers your financial questions.

Jesse White, founder of the Jesse White Tumbling Team, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his current team’s advancement on America’s Got Talent. Their advancement coincided with the death of longtime tumbling team member Jeff Williams, who was killed in a car crash the same day. Jesse takes a moment to spotlight Jeff and his […]

Ben Bradley, WGN-TV news anchor and investigative reporter, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the new sexual abuse allegations against Father Michael Pfleger and his subsequent removal from Saint Sabina Church. Fr. Pfleger has had four previous allegations made against him in prior years that all have been cleared. He has since denied the new allegations […]

Guests: Howard Stutz, Senior Reporter, Nevada Independent

Guests: Howard Stutz, Senior Reporter, Nevada Independent

Ann Trampas, spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Chicago chapter, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the research reported at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London regarding how head injuries can lead to brain health risks in soccer players. This observational study shows how 142 soccer players between 30 and 60 years of age have reported […]

Chief Medical Officer at Cook County Health Dr. Lauren Smith joins Lisa Dent to talk about the rising cases of cyclosporiasis in Illinois, a condition which causes explosive diarrhea in those who’ve contracted it. While this parasite is known to reside in contaminated water sources, in recent cases, people have been exposed to cyclosporiasis through […]

Jenner Tomaska, Chef and Owner of The Alston, Esmé, and Petite Edith, joins Lisa Dent to talk about The Banchet Awards’ Cluck ‘N Bubble Fried Chicken and Champagne Event happening on Sunday, August 23rd from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. He admits that while fried chicken and champagne is an unusual combination, the acidity of […]

Founder of Treetime Christmas Creations Laurie Kane joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight their Christmas in July Showroom Sale. Not only does she address the discounted prices for their holiday decorations, but also highlights the passion the Treetime team has for making sure their customers have the best time setting up […]

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a reboot to the movie, Free Willy, an artist turning trash from around Madison Square Garden into art, and Mary’s husband asks, “what's with” emission testing?

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. With the news of a rabid bat being found in the northern suburbs, they stress that pet owners should vaccinate their animals. Later, Dr. Varble addresses ways to make sure your pet’s food stays fresh […]

Guests: Alexis Hill, Washoe County Commissioner

After record profits of $1.6 billion, Peoples Gas is asking for more. Jim Chilsen, Communications Director of the Citizens Utility Board, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how CUB is urging customers to attend a public forum to oppose a rate hike. Jim also shares CUB’s mission and talks about how they are challenging rate […]

Construction projects are interfering with taxi times, so much so that taxi times at O’Hare Airport have soared to the highest in the nation. Ben Bradley, WGN-TV news anchor and investigative reporter, joins Lisa Dent to talk about it. Ben shares how long the wait times are and how some people are waiting for their plane […]

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week, he reviews The Furious and Young Washington. Ron shares that he was swept up in the story of Young Washington and impressed by the creativity of The Furious. There was also a Dune: Part Three trailer event in […]

Dr. Austin Happel, a Research Biologist at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the Deep Tunnel has never reached its limit but, after the weekend’s heavy rains, it's almost full. Dr. Happel shares what happens when the tunnel reaches 100% capacity.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent to answer questions on listener projects. From preventing concrete staining to surge protection and glass block window leaks, Lou’s got you covered.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, Clinical Pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to answer listener questions. From statins to fish oils, Dr. Sterling Elliott gives his recommendations.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories. The crew talks about the Jesse White Tumblers’ appearance on America’s Got Talent, movie lengths, and the latest Illinois basketball news.

Suzan van der Lee, seismologist and professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Northwestern University, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recent earthquake in Lake Michigan. The professor shares that it’s common to feel an earthquake of that magnitude and talks about whether there’s been seismic activity since.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, and BTS performing at the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show, Emmy nomination snubs, and Kevin complains about Bears training camp tickets.

Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, Demetrius Ivory, and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the weather. They highlight the four rounds of severe thunderstorms and flooding rain that occurred over the Fourth of July weekend. They also update Wendy on their on-going bet as well as […]

Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to re-examine the Trump accounts that were officially launched on the 4th of July.