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Lisa Dent

The Lisa Dent Podcast from 720 WGN

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373
Years Active
2025
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi: ‘Releasing the Epstein files is the right thing to do’

Rep. Krishnamoorthi: ‘Releasing the Epstein files is the right thing to do’

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…

Tue 29 Jul 2025
Mike Lowe reflects on unlikely friendship with Ryne Sandberg

Mike Lowe reflects on unlikely friendship with Ryne Sandberg

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…

Tue 29 Jul 2025
Ron Kittle remembers Ryne Sandberg

Ron Kittle remembers Ryne Sandberg

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 …

Tue 29 Jul 2025
South Side youth organization at risk amid grant shortage

South Side youth organization at risk amid grant shortage

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…

Mon 28 Jul 2025
Chicago inspector general Deborah Witzburg unpacks PPP loan fraud

Chicago inspector general Deborah Witzburg unpacks PPP loan fraud

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…

Mon 28 Jul 2025
Public Safety director for Bloomingdale PD warns against viral TikTok trend

Public Safety director for Bloomingdale PD warns against viral TikTok trend

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 …

Mon 28 Jul 2025
Newsroom Story Time: 7/28/25

Newsroom Story Time: 7/28/25

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

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Mon 28 Jul 2025
Ald. Stephanie Coleman proposes life vest law

Ald. Stephanie Coleman proposes life vest law

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…

Mon 28 Jul 2025
Dr. Hartman: Democracy is at risk for everyone

Dr. Hartman: Democracy is at risk for everyone

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.

Mon 28 Jul 2025
Dr. Dana Varble: Can all dogs swim?

Dr. Dana Varble: Can all dogs swim?

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…

Fri 25 Jul 2025
Dr. Willie Wilson is giving out free gas and groceries

Dr. Willie Wilson is giving out free gas and groceries

Dr. Willie Wilson, Chicago businessman and entrepreneur, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his effort to give out free gas and groceries in Hinsdale.

Fri 25 Jul 2025
Newsroom Story Time: 7/25/25

Newsroom Story Time: 7/25/25

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

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Fri 25 Jul 2025
President Trump signs executive order easing legal removal of homeless people

President Trump signs executive order easing legal removal of homeless people

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.

Fri 25 Jul 2025
Farmers Market Tour: Lake Zurich Farmers Market

Farmers Market Tour: Lake Zurich Farmers Market

Marisa Boynton, Recreation Supervisor for Lake Zurich, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Lake Zurich Farmers Market. Boynton shares what shoppers can expect.

Fri 25 Jul 2025
Newsroom Story Time: 7/24/25

Newsroom Story Time: 7/24/25

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

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Fri 25 Jul 2025
Ask Lou: Washers, well water, and more

Ask Lou: Washers, well water, and more

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about all things home repair.

Thu 24 Jul 2025
AI, data centers add to cost of electricity

AI, data centers add to cost of electricity

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…

Thu 24 Jul 2025
Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?

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…

Thu 24 Jul 2025
Newsroom Story Time: 7/24/25

Newsroom Story Time: 7/24/25

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

Recent Posts

Thu 24 Jul 2025
What are the warning signs of heat stroke?

What are the warning signs of heat stroke?

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…

Wed 23 Jul 2025
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