Lisa Dent
3,205 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThe Lisa Dent Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
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Northwestern Medicine to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 24, 2024 23:21Dr. Sterling Elliott, a clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about National Prescription Take Back Day, happening Saturday April 27th, from 10am-2pm: The nine Northwestern Medicine drive-up collection sites are located at: · Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (East […]
Newsroom Temperature Check 04-24-24: Military horses run loose in London, study reveals your last name might be the reason you got a bad grade, and more!
April 24, 2024 22:59On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, elite military horses broke loose and galloped through miles of downtown London, a new study revealed students with last names near the end of the alphabet received lower grades, while those whose names started with a letter at the beginning of the list received a higher grade, and […]
Pat Quinn says Bears stadium proposal is a ‘bad deal for everyday people’
April 24, 2024 22:16Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn joins Lisa Dent to explain why he feels the Chicago Bears latest proposal to build a state-of-the-art, domed lakefront stadium would have a negative impact on taxpayers. Quinn also explain why there should be a referendum on the ballot to let the people decide if public funds should be used […]
Kevin Brasler on the push to stop companies from selling personal information
April 24, 2024 21:38Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Consumers’ Checkbook, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the new Permission Slip by Consumer Reports that’s aimed at helping people delete their data and stop businesses from selling their personal information. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Making sure your dog is protected from the parvovirus
April 24, 2024 20:48Susanna Wickham, the CEO of PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about parvovirus, the highly contagious illness that can spread rapidly among dogs and how their organization has a new treatment available for your four-legged friend. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Marc Ganis on Chicago Bears proposed lakefront domed stadium
April 24, 2024 20:20Marc Ganis, the president and co-founder of Sportscorp Ltd, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Chicago Bears proposed domed stadium on the city’s lakefront, whether Mayor Brandon Johnson’s promise of “no new taxes” is accurate, and the economic impact a new stadium would bring to Chicago. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
The importance of talking to your kids about race
April 23, 2024 23:12Dr. Sylvia Perry, Associate Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University, joins Lisa Dent to explain why it’s important for parents to talk to their kids about race and teach them to be aware of racial bias. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Newsroom Temperature Check 04-23-24: Man with ‘Auto-Brewery Syndrome’ beats DUI, the most popular Costco products in each state, and more!
April 23, 2024 22:56On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a Belgian man who was accused of drunk driving had his charges dropped because he has a medical condition that makes him produce alcohol naturally, a new survey takes a look at which Costco products are the most popular purchases in each state, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored […]
Terry Savage on Walmart’s new buy now, pay later option
April 23, 2024 22:24Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what Walmart’s introduction of a buy now, pay later option for their customers means for the retail industry. 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 […]
FDA recalls Impella heart pumps linked to fatalities
April 23, 2024 21:53Dr. Sanket Dhryva, a cardiologist and expert in medical device safety and regulation at the University of California San Francisco, joins Lisa Dent to explain why the FDA issued a Class I recall for Impella heart pumps and why customers should adhere to new and revised warnings for the device. Follow The Lisa Dent Show […]
Karen Conti on Day 6 of Trump’s hush money trial
April 23, 2024 21:23Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump and whether the testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker will have a negative impact on the former president. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Howard Tullman on the importance of operating outside your own information bubble
April 23, 2024 20:26Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article in INC Magazine that focuses on why it’s important to pay attention to what’s going on around your business. You can check out Howard’s latest article in INC Magazine here. Follow The […]
Finding solutions to America’s youth mental health crisis
April 23, 2024 20:00Dr. Joanna Williams, the Senior Director of Research for the Search Institute, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Youth Mental Health Summit taking place Wednesday, April 24th, at the College of DuPage. Dr. Williams also discusses how social media can have a negative impact on the mental health of young people. Follow The Lisa […]
Are you willing to go into debt for a summer vacation?
April 22, 2024 22:33Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate.com, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their latest survey that revealed over a third of people planning a summer vacation are willing to take on debt for their travels. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Newsroom Temperature Check 04-22-24: Crocs launches Pringles-themed shoes, California man with sword BBQs on a shopping cart, and more!
April 22, 2024 22:20On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Pringles recently partnered with footwear company Crocs to launch a Pringles-themed multi-shoe collection, a man was arrested in Santa Monica, after he was seen using a shopping cart and a sword to grill barbecue, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are. […]
N’Digo founder on training students for content creation
April 22, 2024 21:33Media pioneer and founder of N’Digo Dr. Hermene Hartman joins Lisa Dent to talk about The Kickback which is an internship experience program through the Illinois Student Commission Assistance Grant to help aspiring students train to keep up in the ever-changing world of media. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]
Burt Odelson on the leadership mess in Dolton
April 22, 2024 21:05Attorney Burt Odelson joins Lisa Dent to talk about the ongoing investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and other village officials over alleged mismanagement of funds and misconduct. Burt Odelson is legislative counsel for the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Chaz Ebert on making the world a more humane and connected place
April 22, 2024 20:23Chaz Ebert, the CEO of Ebert Digital LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about her new book, It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness, which takes a look at those four fundamental human values that are the key to unlocking great unity. Follow The Lisa Dent Show […]
Illinois Craft Beer Week kicks off with ‘Beer Under Glass’ at Union Station
April 19, 2024 22:33Ray Stout, Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the kick off Illinois Craft Beer Week at the 14th annual Beer Under Glass Friday, May 3rd, at Union Station. Ray also discusses the dynamic of Illinois’ craft beer scene. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]
Newsroom Temperature Check 04-19-24: Quentin Tarantino changes mind on final film, a man drinks at 120 bars in 24 hours, and more!
April 19, 2024 22:20On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Quentin Tarantino has cancelled his plans to make The Movie Critic, which he had earlier said would be his final film as a director, a 69-year-old man visited 120 pubs to order drinks in 24 hours, breaking a Guinness World Record, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, […]
Karen Conti on full jury being sworn in for Trump’s hush money trial
April 19, 2024 22:03Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what might happen next in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York now that the full jury has been sworn in with opening statements set to begin Monday. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]
Dr. Varble on why there are tick meds for dogs but not humans
April 19, 2024 21:43Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to explain why medications exists to protect dogs from tick-borne diseases but not humans. Also, Dr. Varble answers all pet-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Chris Chelios and Jim Bob Morris introduce El Bandido Yankee Tequila’s new Tequila Añejo
April 19, 2024 21:17Chris Chelios and Jim Bob Morris, co-founders of El Bandido Yankee Tequila, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the launch of their Tequila Añejo that’s produced by third-generation distillers at the Jalisco-based El Viejito Distillery. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Chris Chelios and Bob Morris introduce El Bandido Yankee Tequila’s new Tequila Añejo
April 19, 2024 21:17Chris Chelios and Jim Bob Morris, co-founders of El Bandido Yankee Tequila joins Lisa Dent to talk about the launch of their Tequila Añejo that’s produced by third-generation distillers at the Jalisco-based El Viejito Distillery. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Ilyce Glink on why Gen Z and Millennials spend more to travel
April 19, 2024 20:36Ilyce Glink, financial journalist and CEO of Best Money Moves, joins Lisa Dent to talk about a recent study done by Bread Financial that explores why Gen Z and Millennials are willing to travel the farthest and spend the most to attend destination events. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]
Toni Preckwinkle on erasing $1 billion of medical debt for Illinoisans
April 19, 2024 20:15Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joins Lisa Dent to talk about proposed legislation by Governor Pritzker that would give more than 340,000 people in the state relief from medical debt. Preckwinkle discusses how eliminating that debt would help residents that had their credit ruined due to unpaid medical bills. Follow The Lisa Dent Show […]
Donny Osmond is bringing his Vegas show to Chicago
April 18, 2024 23:16Legendary entertainer and music icon Donny Osmond joins Lisa Dent to talk about his career, growing up in the spotlight, the time he spent with Michael Jackson as a child, and raising a family. Donny Osmond will bring his award-winning Las Vegas production to The Chicago Theatre on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 8:00PM, as part […]
Newsroom Temperature Check 04-18-24: Mom accidentally invites all contacts to child’s birthday, McDonald’s adds Cajun to its menu, and more!
April 18, 2024 22:54On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a mother goes viral on TikTok for sharing her story of accidentally inviting all of her phone contacts to daughter’s 1st birthday party, McDonald’s added the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy and the Bacon Cajun Ranch Deluxe McCrispy to their menu, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and […]
What the Supreme Court’s ruling in GI Bill case means for veterans
April 18, 2024 22:29Misha Tseytlin, an attorney with Troutman Pepper, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of Army veteran James Rudisill, who claimed he was wrongly denied GI Bill educational benefits. Tseytlin discusses how that ruling will impact over 1 million veterans. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb returns to Soldier Field
April 18, 2024 22:01Danielle Trojanek, Executive Director of the American Lung Association in Greater Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about this year’s Fight for Air Climb presented by United Healthcare, to support people with lung disease who are fighting for every breath. Donate to Team WGN Radio or register to climb with us on May 19 at […]
Are you a ‘gig-tripper’? Why you might be part of this travel trend
April 18, 2024 21:44Lisa Chen, the CEO of ToursByLocals, joins Lisa Dent to explain what gig-tripping is, why more people tend to do it, and why you might have done it and not even know it. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
NewsNation’s Marni Hughes on the search for nation’s missing persons
April 18, 2024 21:27Marni Hughes, host of NewsNation Live, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the importance of keeping a spotlight on stories of people who have gone missing in various states, and in the Chicagoland area. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office is hosting its fourth annual Missing Persons Day April 20th. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
Allied Pilots Association on spike in safety issues at American Airlines
April 18, 2024 21:01Dennis Tajer, the spokesman with the Allied Pilots Association, joins Lisa Dent to explain why pilots at American Airlines are sounding the alarm to their union about maintenance-related problems which include tools left in wheel wells and improperly closed-out maintenance actions. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Independence Day parade set to return to Highland Park
April 18, 2024 20:36Ghida Neukirch, the city manager for Highland Park, joins Lisa Dent to discuss their plans for Independence Day, nearly two years after a gunman opened fire on attendees, killing seven and wounding dozens more. This year’s Fourth of July parade is set to return with a new route and theme: Sweet Home Highland Park. Follow […]
Peter Greenberg on fixing ‘broken safety culture’ at Boeing
April 17, 2024 22:35Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to talk about testimony given by a Boeing quality engineer before the Senate Homeland and Governmental Affairs subcommittee about concerns over safety standards at Boeing and its 787 Dreamliner and whether Boeing can change their “broken safety culture.” Follow The Lisa Dent Show […]
Newsroom Temperature Check 04-17-24: Uber list strangest items left by passengers, Seinfeld unveils world’s fastest Pop-Tart, and more!
April 17, 2024 22:18On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming Netflix film about the invention of the Pop-Tart will be featured in Sunday’s IndyCar race at Long Beach, Uber lists the oddest things riders left with their drivers, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until […]
The reason more people are working well past retirement age
April 17, 2024 21:34Dr. Gal Wettstein, a senior research economist at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, joins Lisa Dent to explain why most Americans are working well past their retirement age and what factors are contributing to their decision. Dr. Wettstein discusses whether longer life expectancy is a factor. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on […]
Ald. Emma Mitts on keeping ShotSpotter in Chicago
April 17, 2024 21:1237th Ward Alderwoman Emma Mitts joins Lisa Dent to explain why she wants to keep the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection program in the city. The Chicago City Council vote on the future of the program, scheduled for today, has been delayed. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Things employers shouldn’t ask you during a job interview
April 17, 2024 20:43Patrick Dolan, partner at Conti & Dolan, joins Lisa Dent to talk about questions that might be inappropriate for an employer to ask a candidate during a job interview and what recourse you have if you believe you were denied employment for refusing to answer. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
The Illinois State Police wants to stop road rage incidents
April 17, 2024 20:15Maj. David Keltner, Chicago Region Commander of the Illinois State Police, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their effort to reduce the number of road rage incidents on state highways and what you should do if you encounter someone who’s being aggressive on the roadways. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
Newsroom Temperature Check 04-16-24: ‘Tracker’ fans are angry with CBS, the reason why you should trust your ‘heebie-jeebies’, and more!
April 16, 2024 22:43On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, fans of the popular CBS series Tracker vent their frustrations with the network over their confusing schedule changes, a woman in New Jersey who works as a toll collector calls off work because she had a “bad feeling”, turns out she was right because a garbage truck crashed […]
Dr. Adams on why drug shortages are reaching record highs
April 16, 2024 22:12Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to explain why drug shortages in the U.S. have reached an all-time high and how long it could take for drug makers to resupply. Also, Dr. Adams explain why it might be time for schools to stop serving the popular kids snack Lunchables. “Better […]
Terry Savage: The reason some credit cards have high interest rates
April 16, 2024 21:31Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to explain why some credit card companies charge extremely high interest rates compared to others. 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
The reason some credit cards have high interest rates
April 16, 2024 21:31Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to explain why some credit card companies charge extremely high interest rates than others. 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
Conversations with Demetrius: Severe storms possible this evening
April 16, 2024 21:09WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to give this week’s weather forecast, whether the Chicagoland area will go under a frost advisory this weekend, and if we should be concerned about the severe weather approaching the Cook County area this evening. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]
Howard Tullman on why spring cleaning is good for websites
April 16, 2024 20:25Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article in INC Magazine that focuses on why it’s important for entrepreneurs to conduct an annual assessment of their business in order to maintain optimal performance for consumers. You can check out […]
Karen Conti on former President Trump’s hush money criminal trial
April 16, 2024 20:05Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about day two of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial over whether he falsified business records to cover up giving hush money to an adult film star to help his 2016 presidential campaign. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
How one die-hard fan collected 1 million Chicago Cubs baseball cards
April 15, 2024 23:04Lifelong Cubs fan Beau Thompson joins Lisa Dent to discuss how he was able to collect 1 million unique Chicago Cubs baseball cards and how his accomplishment got the attention of the ball club. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Newsroom Temperature Check 04-15-24: U.S. Olympians slam new skimpy women’s outfit, Tiger Woods bids farewell to Verne Lundquist at Masters, and more!
April 15, 2024 22:48On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Nike’s designs for Team USA’s track-and-field runners for the 2024 Olympics have been criticized by female athletes who called uniforms skimpy. Tiger Woods paid his respect to legendary and retiring broadcaster Verne Lundquist at the Masters golf tournament, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They […]
The reason why getting a refund on recalled products can be nerve-racking
April 15, 2024 22:08Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to explain why the organization is calling for a consumer protection bill that would make the process easier for people to get a repair or refund on recalled products. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]