Podcasts about Newsmakers

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL 8th-Schaumburg), joins Lisa Dent to talk about what will happen over the next few days now that George Santos has been expelled from the House of Representatives. More than two-thirds of the chamber voted in favor of his removal, making Santos the sixth lawmaker in history to be expelled from the […]

Friday marks the 35th World AIDS Day and 20th anniversary of the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The theme for World AIDS Day 35 is “Remember and Commit.” A lot has changed since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first defined HIV/AIDS in 1981. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently set a collaborative goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. On Friday's special edition of “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” Rose talks with guests about the progress and continuing challenges in combating the disease in the state of Georgia. Guests include: Daphne Walker, the division director for the Housing Assistance Division at Georgia Department of Community Affairs Dr. Patrick Sullivan, an AIDSVu principal scientist and a professor of epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health Mia Allison, an assistant pastor at Hope For Tomorrow Deliverance Center WABE Host and reporter Jim BurressSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lamont & Tonelli made their weekly check-in on their NewsMaker line and this time around got a call from Santa Clause. Listen to Lamont & Tonelli Monday through Friday, 6-10am, on 107.7 The Bone. Get your Rock N Roll Fix at: 1077thebone.com Follow 107.7 The Bone on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Follow 107.7 The Bone on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Alonso Beckford of The Matrix Club joins Lisa Dent to talk about his love for cooking, bringing people together over a thoughtful meal, and how The Matrix Club is dedicated to offering the finest level of convenience, value, and dining. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the mystery respiratory dog illness spreading across the country and how you can protect your pet from being infected. Dr. Varble also answers all pet-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]

Retired radio executive and superfan of ABC's The Golden Bachelor Beckie Miller, joins Lisa Dent to discuss last night’s finale where Gerry had to choose either Theresa Nist, a 70-year-old securities professional from Shrewsbury, New Jersey, or Leslie Fhima, a 64 year-old fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]

92 year-old Antioch super-fan Steve Young joins Lisa Dent to talk about growing up in his hometown and how he hasn’t missed a single Antioch Community High School football game since 1946. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Following a court order, Georgia lawmakers are currently in a special session to redraw the district lines for several state legislature and congressional seats. WABE politics Rahul Bali discusses the latest.Plus, a hearing is being held to determine if Sandersville Railroad Company can legally condemn property in Sparta, Georgia to build a 4.5-mile rail line. It would reportedly transform parts of the rural and predominately Black neighborhood into a rock quarry and asphalt plant. Rose talks with property owners Janet and Mark Smith, whose descendants purchased 600 acres in the area in 1926. The Smiths discuss what they are doing to protect their land. Lastly, Detria Austin Everson was recently named the CEO of the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation. The veteran nonprofit leader talks with Rose about her background in philanthropy, commitment to social justice and her top goals as the leader of the foundation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Scarpelli, the owner of Raymond Chevrolet in Antioch, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how they’ve been serving the needs of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin since 1953 and why he loves his hometown of Antioch. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Vanessa Fuhrmans, editor and writer covering workplace issues for the Wall Street Journal, joins Lisa Dent to explain why many American seems to be unsatisfied with their current employer, and why many are more unhappy than they were in the thick of the pandemic. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]

Newly signed to the White Sox, shortstop DeJong talks about growing up in Antioch.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg, joins Lisa Dent to explain what doom spending is and why so many Americans are falling into this financial trap. David also answers all real estate-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. David Hochberg hosts Home Sweet Home Chicago, heard Saturdays 10am-1pm on WGN Radio. Follow The Lisa Dent Show […]

Doug Jachimiec, the general manager of the Chicago Electric Boat Company, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how you can take a cruise on the Chicago River this winter in their new hot tub boats while enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]

Etiquette expert and President of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting Jodi R.R. Smith joins Lisa Dent to guide you through the proper protocols on whom, and how much, you should tip during the holiday season. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Dignitaries, including current and former presidents and first ladies, gathered for a final tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church hosted the memorial on the campus of Emory University. It's among the many memorial services being held over a three-day period. WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas reports on the latest. Plus, the Brennan Center for Justice held a press conference today to discuss a new report that reveals severe underrepresentation of Asian, Black, and Latino Georgians on county commissions and school boards. Rose shares their findings. Lastly, Dr. Dhaval Desai, an internal medicine/pediatrics specialist in inpatient medicine and the director of hospital medicine at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, discusses his new memoir, “Burning Out on the COVID Front Lines."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Kathryn McClymond was recently named the 18th president of Oglethorpe University, making her the first woman to lead the liberal arts college in Brookhaven. She talks with Rose about her new role and her top priorities, including assisting first-year college students through a DEI program. Plus, Tanisha C. Ford, a historian, author and professor of history at The Graduate Center at City University of New York, talks with Rose about her new book, "Our Secret Society." The book profiles Mollie Moon and others who organized fundraising events for the civil rights movement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Timothy Fong, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the documentary Screenagers: Under the Influence, which takes a look at how teens are overwhelmed with the stress from social media, drugs and alcohol. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]

Patricia Fron, the co-executive director of the Chicago Fair Housing Alliance, joins Lisa Dent to explain why it was wrong for some Chicago City Council members to use their aldermanic prerogative to limit the creation of affordable housing in certain wards. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Lisa Dent to give this week’s weather forecast, and tells us whether the below-normal temps are here to stay. Also, Tom discusses how an El Niño winter could impact the Chicagoland area. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Priscilla Presley joins Lisa Dent to talk about her career, what is was like seeing her life being portrayed on the silver screen by actress Cailee Spaeny in the new film Priscilla, and how you can get a chance to to see her for a holiday meet and greet at Teddie Kossof Salon Spa in Northfield, IL December […]

Naperville resident Amy Scott joins Lisa Dent to talk about how her and her family spent weeks constructing a huge Taylor Swift-themed holiday light display, that has now gone viral on TikTok. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his latest article in INC Magazine that explores why fake holidays, useless celebrations, and false rewards can be counterproductive in a work environment. This conversation with Howard Tullman is sponsored by Career Vision. Follow […]

Kelly Krauchun, the co-founder of Bank the Blue, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how funds raised by the foundation are used help provide confidential therapy sessions for Illinois law enforcement officers and what Giving Tuesday means to her and the foundation. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]

Fibber figures that he deserves to be in the newspapers, but what feat has he done to be in a featured story? He phones the newspaper, but talks to Myrt,…

Lakeview resident Mary Otts-Rubenstein joins Lisa Dent to talk about how she’s giving back to her community by helping migrant families with medically complex kids enroll in schools around the city. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to explain how you can make a big difference before the year ends with Charity Navigator. Terry also answers all money-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Lou Manfredini, host of HouseSmarts Radio Saturdays from 6-10am on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to give tips on what you can do around your home to keep warm and save energy in the winter months. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to explain what you can do to protect your four-legged friend from an unknown and potentially deadly contagious canine respiratory illness that’s spreading across the country, and whether you can vaccinate your pet against it. Dr. Varble also answers all pet-related questions […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about a lawsuit that was filed by two residents living in the South Shore neighborhood as a way to stop the city from housing migrants in public buildings such as police stations and schools. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]

Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships & Brand Management & Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures, joins Wendy Snyder in for Lisa Dent to discuss the brand new, first in the world, Wonderverse coming to Oakbrook next month. Listen in while Jeffrey walks listeners through all the wonder that is in store at […]

Guests: Warren Hardy, Principal, The Hardy Consulting Group John Oceguera, Former Speaker of the Nevada Assembly, Strategies 360

The annual Trouble in Toyland report is out. Abe Scarr, Director of the Illinois Public Interest Research Group, joins Wendy Snyder in for Lisa Dent to warn listeners about the dangers surrounding some kids’ toys, including smart devices, water beads and more. Listen in while Abe dives deep into the Trouble in Toyland Report findings […]

Jesse Hutch, actor, stuntman, and now co-host of the 89th Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about his career as an actor from Freddy vs. Jason to his many Hallmark movies and his upcoming with Angel Studios. Jesse will be co-hosting tomorrow from 8am-11am.

Rex Huppke, USA Today columnist, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about how people can avoid talking politics at the table during Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the raise in Parkinson’s, whether or not you should get your COVID booster, and more. Dr. Adams also answers medical-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn to Northwestern Medicine […]

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to give this week's weather forecast and tells us to prepare for dropping temperatures. Tom also talks about his Thanksgiving plans and what he’s thankful for. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Dr. Donna Solomon, owner of the Animal Medical Center of Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to shed some light on the mystery respiratory illness that more dogs are suffering from that can be fatal. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to share strategies on how consumers can avoid scams and being ripped-off this Black Friday.

Lamont & Tonelli made their weekly check-in on their NewsMaker line and this time around got a call from President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Listen to Lamont & Tonelli Monday through Friday, 6-10am, on 107.7 The Bone. Get your Rock N Roll Fix at: 1077thebone.com Follow 107.7 The Bone on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Follow 107.7 The Bone on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Davis, co-owner of Blerds Underground, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about their upcoming Black Friday online auction and in-store specialty sales with items up to 50 percent off. You can participate in the auction by downloading the whatnot app.

Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) is a local nonprofit leading a collaborative effort to foster quality early learning and healthy development for children from birth to five-years-old. Stephanie Blank, the board chair for GEEARS, and Mindy Binderman, the executive director for GEEARS, discuss the work of their organization, the state of early childhood education in Georgia and possible solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of the state's children.Plus, Georgia State marketing professor Denish Shah is an expert on the impact of digital technologies on consumer behavior and marketing. He talks with Rose about the evolution of AI and virtualization and how the technologies can be used to influence the retail space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lamont & Tonelli made their weekly check-in on their NewsMaker line and this time around got a call from President Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Listen to Lamont & Tonelli Monday through Friday, 6-10am, on 107.7 The Bone. Get your Rock N Roll Fix at: 1077thebone.com Follow 107.7 The Bone on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok. Follow 107.7 The Bone on Apple, Spotify or Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Warren Hardy, Principal, The Hardy Consulting Group John Oceguera, Former Speaker of the Nevada Assembly, Strategies 360

Psychologist and best-selling author Dr. John Duffy joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to talk about his new book, Rescuing Our Sons: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Teen Boys, and why it seems that young boys are giving up on themselves, their relationships, and their future. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]

Janelle Towne, the founder of Home2Home, joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to talk about how her organization provides housing items to individuals who recently overcame homelessness to help them move on comfortably. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka