Lisa Dent

Professor at Mason George University and director of its Autonomy and Robotics Center Dr. Missy Cummings joins Lisa Dent to discuss how a Waymo vehicle drove through a farmers market in Denver on September 20th. They address if situations like this can spread to other states as well as explore what the term “rogue A.I.” […]

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the preparations for President Trump’s arrival for the Presidents Cup happening at Medinah and the lawsuit against Secretary Alexi Giannoulias, Treasurer Maria Pappas, and Congressman Mike Quigley for running for two different offices simultaneously.

Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including the return of the sci-fi show Battlestar Galactica, the spin-off to the Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood receives its release date of November 25th, and a raccoon boot camp in Mississippi.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how fuel prices have been affecting home life for Americans. Later, she takes finance question from listeners.

Chief meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, our Forecasters address the weekend rain during Riot Fest, the cooler conditions as we wrap up the summer, and what goes on behind the scenes when declaring a potential upcoming weather disaster.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

Director Noel King, president and co-founder of the MidAmerica Service Dog Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the organization came to be and how it facilitates service dogs and provides them for those in need. Noel also stresses the importance of leaving service dogs to their duty when seen out in public.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including former Yankee Bernie Williams joining the Buena Vista Social Club‘s band on Broadway, the price of gluten free pizza at Costco, and the new record for the longest Slim Jim.

Isabelle Jimenez, marketing manager with the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight the first ever Clark Street Live street festival happening in Wrigleyville from September 26th to the 27th.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the process of weaning off and eventually quitting opioids, and the relation between GLP-1’s and remedying addiction.

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to preview the Bears’ first home game of the 2026 season against the Minnesota Vikings.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including YouTube influencers, tomato sandwiches, and why does gluten free pizza have to be so expensive?

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Peter Greenberg Worldwide on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about how rising diesel prices are affecting not only the airline industry, but how they are affecting you, as a traveler. Peter also shares his idea for preventing intoxicated airline passengers for […]

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to talk all things pets. Together, they address potty training Collin’s dog, Levi, and fear of fireworks and thunderstorms. Afterwards, Dr. Varble takes your pet questions.

Ilyce Glink, of ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to explain why higher energy prices, soaring diesel costs and rising mortgage rates are squeezing household budgets. They discuss how families may be spending roughly $900 more on energy, why those diesel costs ripple into […]

Andres Reyes, owner and president of Birrieria Ocotlan, joins Wendy Snyder for Foodie Friday to celebrate the Chicago institution’s 53rd year and its recent national recognition from The New York Times as one of the country’s best Mexican restaurants. Reyes talks about the importance of family, and gives Wendy just a hint of a secret […]

Maura Daly, Chief External Affairs Officer of A Better Chicago, and Phil Mikhaylov, CEO and co-founder of Unicorn Auctions, join Wendy Snyder, sitting in for Lisa Dent, to discuss an extraordinary charity auction benefiting Chicago’s youth. The winning bidder will enjoy a private Chicago Blackhawks locker-room dinner with team legends, acclaimed chefs Paul Kahan and […]

Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to talk about running for reelection. The Mayor talks about how his family feels about him running for reelection, his relationship with the City Council, and what he would do differently in a second term. Mayor Johnson also talks about the mental health clinics he’s opened and his efforts […]

Thalia DeWolf, Associate Director of Education at The Academy of Aid in Dying Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about medical aid in dying. Who qualifies in Illinois? What is the process like? Thalia answers these questions and more. If you have questions, visit www.aadm.org.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including the women’s performances in Dancing with the Stars, girls’ flag football, and more!

Al Pitrelli, guitar legend, music director, and original member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, talks to Lisa Dent about the upcoming TSO performance at Allstate Arena on December 23rd. Get tickets here: ticketmaster.com/transsiberian-orchestra.

Lou Manfredini hops on the show with Lisa to answer listeners’ home project questions. Today, he shares tips on home windows, cement decks, and security systems. Listen to HouseSmarts Radio on WGN each Saturday morning at 6 am.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon joins Lisa Dent to discuss voting by mail and answe listeners’ questions. Plus, Gordon shares what Cook County voters should be doing right now to be ready for elections.

Erik Singer is an accent expert and professional dialect coach and he joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Chicago accent. Erik shares how an accent is identity and talks about the difference between a dialect and an accent. You can follow Erik’s work by visiting: www.eriksinger.com

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week, he reviews Practical Magic 2. Plus, what will he score The Uprising and Primetime?