Podcasts about Newsmakers

Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the markets, the government shutdown preventing release of a new jobs report, and the incredible wealth held by the top one percent.

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Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk about why owning a pet has become so expensive, and as always, she answers pet questions from listeners.

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Jim Chilsen, Communications Director of the Citizens Utility Board, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how data centers have contributed to the continued rise in electricity bills in Illinois. Chilsen notes that electricity bills have not just increased for residents of a city like Aurora, which has 51 data centers. But households across the region have […]

This week on Newsmakers: Keith Hoffmann, a Democratic candidate for attorney general, announces his newly launched campaign, the abrupt exit of rival Bob Craven, the Trump administration and more; then, Tim White and Ted Nesi are joined by The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson to break down a big week in local news.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Rae Kaplan, student loan attorney at Kaplan Law Firm, joins Lisa Dent to discuss what will happen with FASFA registration amid the government shutdown. Despite the government shutdown, she is still advising people on their student loan process. Kaplan notes that the FASFA application form is more streamlined than in previous years and reminds people […]

Isaach Reichman, Director Corporate Communications for Choose Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the tourism statistics from this summer. Reichman shares that there were more hotel bookings this summer season than ever before. He gives some insight as to the reasoning behind the summer success noting that Chicago has “so much to do.”

Troy Walsh, owner of Drone Media Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibiting non-commercial drone flights over Chicago. At the request of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the FAA has a 10-day ban on all drone flights up to 400 feet over a 15-nautical-mile area. Walsh says that in […]

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Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, You Can Always Do More as a Business Owner, but Should You?

IDOT's Jon Schumacher shares news that Kennedy outbound lanes are reopening.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss the stock market ahead of a government shutdown. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

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Christopher Covelli, Deputy Chief of the Court Security Division of the Lake County Sheriff's Department, joins Lisa Dent to discuss an 80-year-old woman from Green Oaks, Illinois, being scammed out of $17,000. Covelli notes that she was not the only victim of this PayPal-style scam in the Chicagoland area, adding that the two East Coast […]

Pat Brady, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party and a former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the military meeting held by President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth with top military leaders yesterday at FBI Headquarters in Quantico, VA. Brady also gives us his perspective on the government shutdown, calling […]

MacIver Intern Courtney Graves shares the latest news about the University of Wisconsin's reaction to heightened political tensions following Charlie Kirk's assassination and how conservatives on campus are continuing to attract excitement and build momentum. Plus, she shares her research on the new state budget's impact on Medicaid reimbursement rates.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Lisa Dent to share his thoughts on the ICE agents in Chicago. Rep. Krishnamoorthi lists the four things he thinks people need to do in response to the actions of ICE agents.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to discuss all things travel. And, as always, he answers questions from listeners.

Guests: Andrew Diss, Chief Strategy Officer, Meruelo Gaming

Guests: Andrew Diss, Chief Strategy Officer, Meruelo Gaming

John Laesch, Mayor of Aurora, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the city of Aurora putting a moratorium on building new data centers within Aurora. Mayor Laesch shares what he and city council will be working towards regarding finding the “balance” needed to support the data centers while also keeping water waste down and accommodating the […]

Mills Hayes, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent from outside the Broadview ICE facility to give the latest updates. Hayes shares that Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino told her that people in Chicago should expect to see more Border Patrol agents around the Chicago area. Then, Hayes shares more details about the Broadview ICE […]

Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to talk about food recalls, including a listeria outbreak associated with pasta products, and woodchips found in corndogs and Jimmy Dean’s breakfast foods.

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Nichole Schmidt and Tara Petito from the Gabby Petito Foundation join Lisa Dent to discuss the Foundation partnering with A Safe Place. A Safe Place, the leading provider of services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking in Lake County, Illinois, is hosting their yearly fall event on October 18th, featuring Nichole and Tara as […]

Mario Turano, Director of Marketing for Turano Bread, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the company sponsoring WGN Radio’s inaugural burger bracket. Turano shares the company’s history, its founding, and its reach across Chicagoland.

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Lamont made his weekly check-in on their NewsMaker line and this time around got a call from The Ghost of Elvis Presley. 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.

David Mohr, Executive Director of Lindenhurst Park District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Lindenhurst Park District, all the events that it hosts, and how it adds to the wonderful experiences held in Lindenhurst.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou's To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Jessica Kartalija, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss President Trump’s proposal to use tariff revenue to bail out farmers. In addition to the rising prices of farm equipment, China, the largest buyer of US soybeans, has completely halted importing soybeans from American farmers since April of this year in retaliation for American […]

Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Amazon’s $2.5 billion settlement. Then, Glink talks about the economy, housing, and more.

Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a city ordinance that would allow Chicago restaurants to opt-in to allow dogs in their establishments. Ald. Knudsen shares the details of the proposed ordinance, detailing a few of the requirements that restaurants would have to follow.

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O'B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 4 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Guests: Alida Ceballos, State Director, USDA Rural Development

Lamont made his weekly check-in on their NewsMaker line and this time around got a call from The Ghost of Elvis Presley. 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.

The latest episode of the Parsing Immigration Policy podcast features the audio of a recent sit-down between Executive Director Mark Krikorian and Michael Banks, Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. During an in-depth discussion, Chief Banks touched on the current state of border security, including apprehension numbers, maritime illegal immigration, northern border challenges, gotaways, recruitment […]

The latest episode of the Parsing Immigration Policy podcast features the audio of a recent sit-down between Executive Director Mark Krikorian and Michael Banks, Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. During an in-depth discussion, Chief Banks touched on the current state of border security, including apprehension numbers, maritime illegal immigration, northern border challenges, gotaways, recruitment efforts, the role of the National Guard, and more.Appointed to lead the agency earlier this year, Banks is a former Border Patrol agent with more than 30 years of federal law enforcement and border security experience. His tenure comes at a critical time, as heightened immigration policy debates dominate the national conversation.HostMark Krikorian is the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestMichael Banks is the Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol.RelatedPanel Press ReleasePanel VideoC-Span CoverageCIS Live StreamPanel TranscriptIntro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Candidate Trump in 2015 campaign speech.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".

Mick Jacobsen, Executive Director of the Lake Villa District Library, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the Lake Villa District Library serves people and the programs they run. Jacobsen shares their summer reading programs, fundraisers, and opportunities for families to enjoy the library.

Tim Malloy, Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst, joins Lisa Dent to discuss their report that 8 in 10 Americans believe that the United States is in a political crisis. Malloy shares the polling results across party lines, demonstrating that there is a level of pessimism across the United States.

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Dr. Alycia Halladay, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss whether women taking Tylenol during pregnancy leads to an increased risk of autism. Dr. Halladay shares that scientific evidence does not show a link between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and autism in children. While the earliest studies suggested a […]

On this week's Newsmakers, we tackle faith and culture in a time of upheaval. Anne Graham Lotz unpacks biblical prophecy and the hope of Christ's return, reflecting on the passing of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Pastor Mike Signorelli ...

On this week's Newsmakers, we tackle faith and culture in a time of upheaval. Anne Graham Lotz unpacks biblical prophecy and the hope of Christ's return, reflecting on the passing of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Pastor Mike Signorelli ...

On this week's Newsmakers, we tackle faith and culture in a time of upheaval. Anne Graham Lotz unpacks biblical prophecy and the hope of Christ's return, reflecting on the passing of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Pastor Mike Signorelli ...

On this week's Newsmakers, we tackle faith and culture in a time of upheaval. Anne Graham Lotz unpacks biblical prophecy and the hope of Christ's return, reflecting on the passing of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Pastor Mike Signorelli ...

On this week's Newsmakers, we tackle faith and culture in a time of upheaval. Anne Graham Lotz unpacks biblical prophecy and the hope of Christ's return, reflecting on the passing of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Pastor Mike Signorelli ...

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