The Lisa Dent Podcast from 720 WGN
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Lisa Dent while on the road to share some stories from rural Illinoisans that will be affected by President Trump’s budget bill. Then, Rep. Krishnamoorthi…
Mike Lowe from WGN-TV joins Lisa Dent to give an update on his battle with cancer. Lowe shares some of his stories of meeting and becoming friends with Ryne Sandberg as both underwent radiation treat…
Ron Kittle, 1983 AL Rookie of the Year as a member of the Chicago White Sox, joins Lisa Dent to remember Cubs legend and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg following his passing on July 28th. Kittle shares …
LaVonté Stewart, founder and executive director of Lost Boyz Inc., joins Lisa Dent to talk about his 17-year mission to uplift and empower young people on Chicago’s South Side. As grant funding dwind…
Deborah Witzburg, Chicago Inspector General, joins Lisa Dent to discuss recent findings of widespread PPP loan fraud involving city employees and residents. The investigation uncovered that bus drive…
Frank Giammarese, Director of Public Safety for the Bloomingdale Police Department, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a recent spike in trespassing cases tied to a viral TikTok trend. He urges residents to …
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
After a drowning during Black Yacht Weekend, 16th Ward Ald. Stephanie Coleman joins Lisa Dent to discuss her proposal to require all boaters to wear life vests. She stresses the importance of stronge…
Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N’Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the 2025 State of Black America report from the National Urban League.
Dr. Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. She shares if you should walk your dog during heat waves and whether al…
Dr. Willie Wilson, Chicago businessman and entrepreneur, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his effort to give out free gas and groceries in Hinsdale.
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
Alex Caprariello, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss an executive order signed by President Trump pushing cities and states to remove homeless people from the streets.
…Marisa Boynton, Recreation Supervisor for Lake Zurich, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Lake Zurich Farmers Market. Boynton shares what shoppers can expect.
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about all things home repair.
Jim Chilsen, Communications Director of the Citizens Utility Board, joins Lisa Dent to discuss electricity bills in Illinois. Chilsen shares that in addition to the heat waves keeping temperatures hi…
Alex Gangitano, White House correspondent at The Hill, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Ghislaine Maxwell. Ghislaine, the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, is currently in jail for assisting in Epstein…
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
Dr. Sindhu Aderson, Central Region Medical Director for Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the warning signs of heat stroke. As Chicago faces its most severe heat wave o…