Podcasts about Newsmakers

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.

Lamont made his weekly check-in on their NewsMaker line and this time around got a call from Donald Trump and Elon Musk. 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.

 Author, terrorism analyst, and DePaul University history professor Dr. Thomas Mockaitis joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to give an update on the latest with Israel and Iran.

Julia Momosé, Chef, Creative Director, and Beverage Visionary at Kumiko Japanese Dining Bar, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss Kumiko winning the Outstanding Bar award at the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards!

Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss passwords being leaked this week and shares things you should do in order to protect your online accounts.

Chef Dan DeSalvo, Chef at Mastro's Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss Mastro’s happy hour food menu and share some samples with the crew!

Dr. Susan Quaggin, Chair of Department of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss concerns over federal funding being frozen by the Trump administration. Dr. Quaggin shares that across the entirety of Northwestern University, nearly 1,300 grants have been frozen, with 400 grants being frozen in the Department of […]

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

Kevin Brasler, executive editor at Consumers' Checkbook, joins Lisa Dent to share insights from his recent article “65 Things You Shouldn't Pay For.” His nonprofit, Checkbook.org, which does not accept advertising or business payments, focuses on helping consumers make smarter spending decisions. Brasler highlights commonly unnecessary purchases such as extended warranties, purchase protection, trip insurance, […]

Stephen Woldenberg, senior vice president of sales at Vernon Hills-based toy company Learning Resources, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his challenge to President Donald Trump's tariffs before the U.S. Supreme Court. With 60% of the company's goods previously sourced from China, Woldenberg was forced to restructure the supply chain. He recently filed a petition asking […]

Sarah McDonald, Associate Director of Media & Community Relations at PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to share details of their upcoming Beach Party on July 19th. Then, McDonald shares details about what is causing many Americans to give up their pets. PAWS Chicago is hosting their Giving Day on June 26th to raise money in […]

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

Karen Raymore, Executive Director, and, James Martin, Communications Director, Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Lisa Dent to share the great things that Hocking Hills has to offer. With year-round activities and sight seeing, Hocking Hills is sure to make any trip one worth remembering.

Burt Odelson, attorney for the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the auction of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home. The auction has been continued for another 30 days to allow the village to acquire the home.

Courtney Spinelli, reporter for WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to report the details of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s visit to Chicago’s ICE field office.

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

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss Honda’s mass recall of over 250,000 vehicles in the US due to a brake pedal flaw that could make it harder to stop.

Peter Greenberg, ‘Eye on Travel‘ host and CBS News travel editor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the issues that many countries in Europe are having with tourism numbers. Then, Peter answers questions from listeners.

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to discuss an upcoming storm, a heatwave coming this weekend, and gives a full weather forecast.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss the uncertainty of the stock market and the economy. Savage reviews the causes of the uncertainty and what the federal reserve might do tomorrow. Then, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N'Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Minnesota politicians being shot in their home allegedly by someone impersonating law enforcement. Then, Dr. Hartman teases her upcoming article.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss some of the latest health headlines. Dr. Adams discusses how to react to tick bites. a new FDA drug approval program, and mental health for men.

Daniel Maxwell, a retired police officer and distinguished lecturer at the University of New Haven's Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how to identify a fake police officer.

Luke Lally, Owner of Duke’s, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his Italian beef restaurant. Duke’s Drive In is one of the final eight Italian beef restaurants in WGN’s Chicago's Best Beef Tournament. Lally shares the history of Duke’s and how he got involved in the company.

Brad Stewart, Village Manager of Carpentersville, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the lower water levels in the Fox River following a dam removal. Water and sewer lines that were previously covered by water, became exposed due to the decrease in water levels. The Village of Carpentersville has covered the exposed lines in gravel, but may […]

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

John Legend, multi-platinum, 12-time Grammy Award-winning artist, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his time in Norway, being a coach on The Voice, and his upcoming appearances at Ravinia on August 23rd and 24th as part of his Get Lifted – 20th Anniversary Tour.

Bishop Lawrence Sullivan, the vicar general for the Archdiocese of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to share what Chicagoans can expect if they are coming out to Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, for the celebration of Pope Leo XIV this Saturday, June 14th, including a special video message from the pope and a […]

Dr. Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to discuss signs that show if your dog needs more exercise. Than, Dr. Varble answers pet questions from listeners.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to suggest what you should do if you had plans to travel to the Middle East. Peter also shares some thoughts on the Air India airliner crash, gives updates on the latest travel news pertaining to Hilton Hotels waiving […]

Lisa Dent welcomes Chef Thai Dang, owner of HaiSous Vietnamese, for this edition of Foodie Friday. Listen in while Chef Dang talks about what makes his restaurant a ‘must go' place in Chicago and talks about his 2025 James Beard Award nomination for Best Chef: Great Lakes.

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the Dow is down 600+ points. Then, Glink shares the results from a new study from Ludwig Institute which states that a majority of Americans can’t achieve a minimal quality of life with their current wage.

Author, terrorism analyst, and DePaul University history professor Dr. Thomas Mockaitis joins Lisa Dent to comment on Iran’s counterstrike against Israel.

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

Michelle Slawny, Director of Wealth Planning, and Kimberly Mullarkey, Senior Portfolio Manager join Lisa Dent to discuss the current state of the economy and how to invest, have a diversified portfolio, and the importance of women understanding their financial picture and investments.

Owners of Moor's Brewing Co., Damon Patton, Jamhal Johnson and Anthony Bell, join Lisa Dent on the show to talk about how Samuel Adams' philanthropic program, Brewing the American Dream, has selected their Chicago brewery as the 2025 recipient of its prestigious Brewing & Business Experienceship. Listen in while the guys share what makes their brewery so […]

WGN Radio Account Executive Kevin McDonough joins Lisa Dent to share about the 70-mile bike ride he will embark on next Friday, June 20th, to help raise awareness for brain tumor research. That's in honor of Pat McNamara, who died after an 11-year on-and-off battle with brain cancer at age 13.

Guests: Howard Stutz, Senior Reporter, The Nevada Independent

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

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Lisa Dent to discuss his office investigating the Mt. Prospect police department after they shared license plate data with a Texas sheriff searching for a woman who got an abortion. Secretary Giannoulias shares that it is illegal in Illinois to share personal data with out-of-state agencies.

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

Noreen Rueckert, Tourism Director of Green County, WI, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the hidden gems that you’ll find in Green County. Brodhead, Monroe, and New Glarus all offer their own unique experiences for the family. Just 2 hours away from Palatine, you’re just a drive away from an event filled afternoon in Green County. […]

Guests: Amanda Hilton, President, NV Mining Association

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

Dr. Jane Wilcox, Associate Chief of Cardiology, Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, joins Lisa Dent to discuss men’s health. June is Men’s Health Month, and heart disease is the number one killer of men. Dr. Wilcox shares information about the disease, and encourages people to talk to the men in their life about getting regular screening and […]

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

Amber Canavan, Vegan Campaign Project Manager for PETA, joins Lisa Dent to discuss PETA finding Chicago the most vegan-friendly city in the United States. Despite Chicago being iconic for its beef and hotdogs, Canavan shares that Chicago’s widely available vegan alternatives place it at the top of the list.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss the state of the stock market. Savage shares that the stock market is up despite a lack of a trade deal with China, but is weary of the stability of consumer spending. Then, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss ivermectin. Dr. Elliot explains, is prescribed to treat parasitic infections. He shares when its prescribed, and whether or not ivermectin is FDA approved.