Anna Davlantes
The Anna Davlantes Podcast from 720 WGN
- Update frequency
- every day
- Episodes
- 90
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2023
BBB’s Steve Bernas: Beware of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, joins guest host Anna Davlantes to talk about why you need to be aware of romance scams as we head into V…
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: When will it be safe for vaccinated people to remove their masks while inside?
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins guest host Anna Davlantes to talk about when we might see Illinois drop indoor mask mandates, the value …
Global Chair of the Counselors of Real Estate discusses the top ten issues affecting real estate in 2022
Award-winning columnist and blogger Ilyce Glink, in for Anna Davlantes, is joined by the 2022 Global Chair of the Counselors of Real Estate Marilee Utter to discuss the latest pertaining to real esta…
This Week in Chicago History: ‘The Super Bowl Shuffle’ and the coldest day in Chicago history
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s new investigative correspondent, joined Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the invention of jockey briefs, ‘The Super Bowl Shu…
‘Our schools are safe’ – Anna Davlantes’ exclusive interview with Mayor Lori Lightfoot on CPS vs. CTU, criminal justice, policing, and more
In an exclusive interview for WGN Radio and NewsNation recorded Wednesday, January 5, Anna Davlantes spoke with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The two began by discussing the current standoff between …
This Week in Chicago History with WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent Anna Davlantes
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s new investigative correspondent, joined Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include reversing the flow of the Chicago River, the “other…
WGN Exclusive: Mayor Lightfoot talks Chicago safety, New Year’s Eve fireworks and more
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins Steve Dale, filling in for Anna Davlantes, in an exclusive interview where they talk about Navy Pier’s fireworks display and CTA safety concerns. Mayor Lightfoot al…
On the Rise with Calamos Investments: How the omicron variant is impacting the stock market
John Calamos, Founder, Chairman and Global Chief Investment Officer, Calamos Investments, joins Anna to talk about what he tells clients to expect in 2022, what Fed Chairman Powell announced today ab…
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin explains why he’s proposing legislation targeting retail theft: ‘We have created a consequence-free society’
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) joins Anna to talk about his proposed legislation that would target retail theft and the rise of organized ‘smash and grab’ crimes.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Why now is a good time to get your booster shot
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to talk about what we know about the omicron variant, the anniversary of the first person in the U.…
Tuesdays with Tom Skilling: Beautiful December warmth is on the way
The great WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Anna to talk about the windy and warm weather heading into town over the next couple of days, the chances we could see a white Christmas, and to shar…
Could J.B. Pritkzer be in the presidential mix in 2024?
Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, joins Anna to talk about the possibility that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker makes a run for president if President Biden decides not to run…
Ed O’Bradovich on the future of the Bears coaching staff: ‘All of them have to go. They have to clean house’
The great Ed “O’B” O’Bradovich joins Anna to talk about another Bears loss to the Green Bay Packers. Were there any positives to take from this loss?
Illinois Retail Merchants Association president Rob Karr: ‘You can’t put everything in a store behind a locked door, behind a glass case, or tie it to a chain’
Rob Karr, president & CEO, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, joins Anna to talk about the rise in retail theft in the area and how it is impacting the holiday shopping season. What needs to be d…
Money Monday with Morgan Stanley’s Steven Esposito: How you can protect your money from inflation
Steven Esposito, Executive Director, Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Management Director, Morgan Stanley, joins Anna to talk about how the market is reacting to the news of the first reported death …
What alternatives exist to the traditional 4-year college degree?
Dr. Nancy Ryan, a career consultant at Career Vision, joins Anna to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted students, the benefits of a community college, how kids and families can learn mo…
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll explains why he is not pursuing his bill that would have required unvaccinated residents to pay for their own COVID-19 care
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) joins Anna to talk about why he decided not to pursue legislation that would require unvaccinated residents to pay their own medical bills if they contract …
Treasurer Maria Pappas on the impact of downtown crime: ‘You can’t have a vibrant marketplace when the person who supports the marketplace is fearful’
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Anna to talk about why now is a good time to prepare for property tax bills coming in the new year. The Treasurer has posted the First Installment Tax Year 20…
Sheriff Tom Dart: What needs to be done to combat the rise in carjackings
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart joins Anna to talk about his effort to combat the rise in carjackings in the area.
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: ‘I think we all should expect that, for the next few years at least, we are going to be getting a booster shot of some kind against COVID-19’
Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins Anna to debunk the claim from Sen. Ron Johnson that mouthwash has been proven to kill the coronavirus, P…