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Terry Savage: State of the economy

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2025/10/28

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the economy. As Wall Street continues to see all-time highs, Terry explains, Illinois, the lead exporter of soybeans to China, is now selling zero soybeans. The stock market’s continued success with AI contrasted with working class people set to start feeling financial pain as […]

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Howard Tullman: The business benefits of building...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/28

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, The Business Benefits of Building Communities.

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Newsroom Story Time: 10/28/25

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2025/10/28

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

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Newsroom Story Time: 10/27/25

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2025/10/27

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

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The untraditional path to college football with...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/27

58-year-old freshman defensive lineman for the Division III Lycoming College Warriors Tom Cillo joins Lisa Dent to talk about pursuing his football dreams. Listen in while Tom shares his story showcasing his untraditional path to college football, what it’s like being older than his coach, and how he could become the oldest player to appear in […]

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NewsNation Washington D.C. Correspondent Joe Khalil:...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/27

NewsNation Washington D.C. Correspondent Joe Khalil joins Lisa Dent to review what is causing the average Obamacare premiums to increase. Listen in while Joe discusses that Congress needs to extends tax credits in order to slow the ACA premiums from raising even further.

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Chicago now offers resources designed to help...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/27

Xochitl Rodriguez, Chicago Department of Aviation ADA Coordinator, joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about how the city now offers maps and guides to prepare neurodivergent travelers for sensory overload at airports. Learn more at flychicago.com.

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American Lung Association’s Breath of Motherhood...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/27

The American Lung Association, with WGN Radio, shines a light on three remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Breath of Motherhood Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room on November 5th. Award recipient Mary Ann Korenic of Wintrust Private Trust Company joined Lisa Dent to talk about the recognition she is receiving […]

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Ald. Knudsen: ‘Chicagoans are in fear’

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/24

Timmy Knudsen, 43rd Ward Alderman, joins Lisa Dent to report on ICE activity in his ward. Ald. Knudsen shares that ICE has detained several people from construction sites and homes. He reports what questions he asked a particular ICE agent. However, the agent did not respond to Ald. Knudsen’s questions.

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Kat Abughazaleh: ‘We’re already in a constitutional...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/24

Kat Abughazaleh, Congressional candidate running for 9th District Representative, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago area companies supplying ICE agents with weapons, tactical technology and fencing. She shares how Chicago communities are working to protect people who are potential targets for ICE, and says the Trump Administration does “not care about the law.”

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Dan Hampton: ‘Five in a row is going to be a big...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/24

Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 6 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Newsroom Story Time: 10/24/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/24

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

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Mayor Johnson: ICE, No Kings protest, taxes

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/24

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to discuss federal ICE agents in Chicago and his proposed tax plans. Mayor Johnson shares his dissatisfaction with the detainments made by ICE. Referencing the particular instance of Ruben Torres Maldonado, who was detained in a Home Depot parking lot. Maldonado’s 16-year-old daughter is fighting a rare form […]

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Dr. Elliott: National Prescription Take Back Day

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/24

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25.

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Newsroom Story Time: 10/23/25

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2025/10/23

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

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American Lung Association’s Breath of Motherhood...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/23

The American Lung Association, with WGN Radio, shines a light on three remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Breath of Motherhood Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room on November 5th. Award recipient Kim French of Ion Intuitive joined Lisa Dent to talk about the recognition she is receiving from ALA, her […]

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Museum of Broadcast Communications celebrates the...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/23

Darin Cox, our resident Johnny Carson producer and Todd Muench, with Antenna TV, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday and the opening of the Johnny Carson exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications. Cox shares some of the most memorable Johnny Carson segments and guest appearances. Along side The Johnny Carson Centennial […]

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Ald. Sigcho Lopez: ICE is ‘unhinged’

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/23

Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez, 25th Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the ICE raids in Little Village yesterday, October 22nd. Ald. Sigcho Lopez details the detainments made by ICE, which included seven people. Two of the people detained were staffers for Alderman Michael Rodriguez (22nd). Ald. Sigcho Lopez calls ICE’s actions “unconstitutional” and a “terror” […]

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Pat Brady: I think the Supreme Court will rule with...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/22

Pat Brady, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party and a former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the potential Supreme Court ruling on whether or not President Trump can federalize the National Guard to Illinois. Then, he gives insight into the Illinois Republican party’s potential challenger against Governor Pritzker in the […]

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Newsroom Story Time: 10/22/25

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2025/10/22

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

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