Lisa Dent

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a reboot to the movie, Free Willy, an artist turning trash from around Madison Square Garden into art, and Mary’s husband asks, “what’s with” emission testing?

Chief Medical Officer at Cook County Health Dr. Lauren Smith joins Lisa Dent to talk about the rising cases of cyclosporiasis in Illinois, a condition which causes explosive diarrhea in those who’ve contracted it. While this parasite is known to reside in contaminated water sources, in recent cases, people have been exposed to cyclosporiasis through […]

Jenner Tomaska, Chef and Owner of The Alston, Esmé, and Petite Edith, joins Lisa Dent to talk about The Banchet Awards’ Cluck ‘N Bubble Fried Chicken and Champagne Event happening on Sunday, August 23rd from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. He admits that while fried chicken and champagne is an unusual combination, the acidity of […]

Founder of Treetime Christmas Creations Laurie Kane joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight their Christmas in July Showroom Sale. Not only does she address the discounted prices for their holiday decorations, but also highlights the passion the Treetime team has for making sure their customers have the best time setting up […]

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. With the news of a rabid bat being found in the northern suburbs, they stress that pet owners should vaccinate their animals. Later, Dr. Varble addresses ways to make sure your pet’s food stays fresh […]

Suzan van der Lee, seismologist and professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Northwestern University, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recent earthquake in Lake Michigan. The professor shares that it’s common to feel an earthquake of that magnitude and talks about whether there’s been seismic activity since.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories. The crew talks about the Jesse White Tumblers’ appearance on America’s Got Talent, movie lengths, and the latest Illinois basketball news.

Dr. Sterling Elliott, Clinical Pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to answer listener questions. From statins to fish oils, Dr. Sterling Elliott gives his recommendations.

Dr. Austin Happel, a Research Biologist at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the Deep Tunnel has never reached its limit but, after the weekend’s heavy rains, it’s almost full. Dr. Happel shares what happens when the tunnel reaches 100% capacity.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent to answer questions on listener projects. From preventing concrete staining to surge protection and glass block window leaks, Lou’s got you covered.

After record profits of $1.6 billion, Peoples Gas is asking for more. Jim Chilsen, Communications Director of the Citizens Utility Board, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how CUB is urging customers to attend a public forum to oppose a rate hike. Jim also shares CUB’s mission and talks about how they are challenging rate […]

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week, he reviews The Furious and Young Washington. Ron shares that he was swept up in the story of Young Washington and impressed by the creativity of The Furious. There was also a Dune: Part Three trailer event in […]

Construction projects are interfering with taxi times, so much so that taxi times at O’Hare Airport have soared to the highest in the nation. Ben Bradley, WGN-TV news anchor and investigative reporter, joins Lisa Dent to talk about it. Ben shares how long the wait times are and how some people are waiting for their plane […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, and BTS performing at the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show, Emmy nomination snubs, and Kevin complains about Bears training camp tickets.

Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, Demetrius Ivory, and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the weather. They highlight the four rounds of severe thunderstorms and flooding rain that occurred over the Fourth of July weekend. They also update Wendy on their on-going bet as well as […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including notable people from Belgium, the amount of time Gen Z spends on their screens, and the anniversary of sliced bread.

Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to re-examine the Trump accounts that were officially launched on the 4th of July.

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. He shares his thoughts on Mariska Hargitay hosting the 78th Emmy Awards, Sacha Baron Cohen’s newest movie that was shot in secret, the new season of Big Brother, and more!

Dr. John Friedewald, Nephrologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to educate the audience on kidney transplants. He addresses the issue of finding compatible donors, the finances behind giving or receiving a kidney, as well as why someone who even want to donate their organ in the first place. Later, […]

Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. John Duffy joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how Gen Z appears to be the loneliest generation in history. He mentions how factors such as ever-advancing phone technology and the COVID-19 pandemic have lead to a generation that is less active in making in-person connections […]

Tanner Mitchell a.k.a. “Tanner the Planter” joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to answer all your plant questions ranging from how to properly prune leaves, which plant food is the best to buy, and how to take care of a Venus flytrap in the winter.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Star Trek hits its 60th birthday, Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings should the United States win the World Cup, and Mary continues to root for Belgium.

Chris Montagano, PGA, Tournament Director for the Evans Scholars Invitational, joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about the 2026 Evans Scholars Invitational happening in Glenview from July 20th through the 26th, the qualifications it takes to be invited in the first place, and the different attractions to be experienced there. All proceeds from the […]

A collection of private documents, historic papers, and correspondences connected to our Founding Fathers was featured at Benedictine University as a one-day exhibit on Monday, June 29th. Lisa is joined by the collector and Benedictine University alumnus who shared these historic findings in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, titling the display […]

Audiologist and Founder of Hearing Health Center Dr. Ronna Fisher joins Lisa Dent to talk about the various aspects of auditory health. She explains how no two people’s ears will react in the same way when exposed to extremely loud sounds, such as fireworks or live music. While one person may not experience any problems, […]