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Lisa Dent

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The Lisa Dent Podcast from Chicago"s Very Own, 720 WGN

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How Chicago Became a City: A documentary

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/07

Collin McCarthy, Producer for the Lisa Dent Show, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his self produced documentary. Before Chicago was a major city, it was a frontier settlement. Collin takes you back in time, telling you the story how Chicago became a city. To watch the full documentary, you can click here.

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Terry Savage: ‘50,000 looks like a pretty sure thing’

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/07

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Dow approaching 50,000. She shares more details about the how the markets are faring and, as always, answers questions from listeners.

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CUB: Enough is enough, People’s Gas should not get...

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/07

Jim Chilsen, Communications Director of the Citizens Utility Board, joins Lisa Dent to discuss People’s Gas proposed tax rate hike. He shares that in 2023, People’s Gas got the largest tax rate hike in Illinois history, and three years later, they are asking for a $202 million tax rate hike. Chilsen reports that this increase […]

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Howard Tullman: January 6, labor jobs, and more

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/07

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, the anniversary of January 6, and more.

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Karen Conti: National Divorce Day

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/07

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss National Divorce Day.

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Newsroom Sound Check: 1/6/26

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/06

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a police report about an officer who turned into a frog, thanks to AI.

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Karen Conti: President Maduro’s charges

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/06

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro’s court hearing today.

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Why is Dry January good for us?

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/06

Dr. Elizabeth Schwab is a psychologist, professor and founding chair of the M.A. Behavioral Economics at The Chicago School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Dry January. Dr. Schwab explains the factors that affect people and their ability to fulfill their goal of staying sober the whole month. She also talks about how people can manage […]

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Newsroom Sound Check: 1/5/26

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/05

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

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Dr. Elliott talks weight loss drugs

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/05

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss all things pharmaceuticals. He answers questions concerning weight loss drugs, their side effects, and what researchers are learning about how the drugs work.

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Jahmal Cole checks in from Chinatown

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/05

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods. This month, he’s in Chinatown, and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey.

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Ron Brown’s Reviews: Marty Supreme, The Housemaid,...

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/03

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Jon Hansen filling in for Lisa Dent to share his weekly movie reviews. Brown shares his thoughts on Marty Supreme, The Housemaid, Song Sung Blue, dished out his brownie points, and more.

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Ilyce Glink: Real estate outlook for 2026

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/03

Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the economy and the 2026 real estate outlook.

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Chicago sees fewest murders since 1965

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/03

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the reported number of murders in Chicago in the year of 2015. Myers reports that the city reported 419 murders, the lowest since 1965. Myers shares that not only is this number lower than the pre-COVID crime spike, […]

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Dan Hampton: This game will be a fistfight

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/03

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to preview the Bears Week 18 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Extended Hamp and O’B Pregame starts at 2pm Sunday on WGN Radio 720 and our digital streams. Hamp and O’B Postgame will be heard […]

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Newsroom Story Time: 1/2/26

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/03

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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Newsroom Story Time: 12/31/25

Lisa Dent ·

2026/01/02

Jon Hansen checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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Terry Savage: Stock market, student loans, and more

Lisa Dent ·

2025/12/30

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest movements in the stock market, and, as always, answer questions from listeners.

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The Cash Man shares his top 5 items of 2025

Lisa Dent ·

2025/12/30

Brian Hoogeveen, The Cash Man from Americash Jewelry & Coin Buyers, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about rare items, coins, and art that he appraises and buys. He answers listener questions on these items. If you think you have items you’d like to have appraised, visit topcashbuyer.com or call (630) 969-9600.

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Newsroom Story Time: 12/30/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/12/30

Jon Hansen checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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