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Rep. Casten: The Republicans will do nothing for ACA

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/12

Rep. Sean Casten, 6th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the end of the longest government shutdown in United States’ history. Rep. Casten shares his thoughts on Senator Dick Durbin voting to end the shutdown, the quality of the continuing resolution, the state of the Republican party, and if the house will release the Epstein […]

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Howard Tullman: Why Santa isn’t going to save Starbucks

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2025/11/12

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, “Why Santa Isn’t Going to Save Starbucks“

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Newsroom Story Time: 11/10/25

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2025/11/11

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

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Ceremonies are being held around the Great Lakes...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/11

Brian Entin, Senior National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the legacy of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and how it looms as large as ever.

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Why won’t most working women see equal pay before...

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2025/11/10

Alex Gailey, Personal Finance Data Reporter and analyst at Bankrate, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the slow progress toward equal pay. Alex shares how minorities have wider pay gaps in comparison to their white male counterparts and what limits women in the workforce.

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Airport pains continue as flights keep getting...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/10

Joseph Schwieterman, DePaul University Professor and Author of “Terminal Town,” joins Lisa Dent to talk about recent flight cancellations. The two also talk about President Trump wanting to give traffic controllers a bonus, the stress that controllers are facing, and flight safety.

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Curtis Granderson talks about the Grand Giving...

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2025/11/10

Curtis Granderson, MLB All-Star and creator of the Curtis Granderson Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to talk about why he started his foundation and how people can make a difference this holiday season. Shoppers at any of the 140 Mariano’s, Pick N’ Save, and Metro Market locations can support the campaign by donating at checkout. You […]

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Ald. Martin: Day care worker arrested by ICE

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/07

Ald. Matt Martin, 47th Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the day care worker arrested by ICE in front of children in Roscoe Village. Ald. Martin shares that there aren’t any updates on the worker’s condition as she remains in the Broadview ICE facility, but he reports the actions of ICE leading up and during […]

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Lou’s To Do List: Insulation, rat repellents, and more

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/07

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent for Lou’s To Do List, sponsored by Perma-Seal. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

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Newsroom Story Time: 11/6/25

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2025/11/07

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

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Jahmal Cole checks in from Brighton Park

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/06

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 Brighton Park, and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey.

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Road Trippin’ with Lisa: Dutch Winterfest

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/06

Gwen Auwerda, Executive Director of Tulip Time, joins Lisa Dent to highlight their Dutch Winterfest event. Located in Holland Michigan, Tulip Time celebrates their community spirit with Dutch traditions. Dutch Winterfest Runs December 2-6, 2025, with events happening across the city. To find out more, visit their website.

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Newsroom Story Time: 11/5/25

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2025/11/06

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

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Innovation DuPage: Helping small businesses take a...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/06

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage Dan Facchini joins Lisa Dent to discuss how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. Dan discusses their new Clean Energy Incubator Program and how individuals can get involved

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Pat Brady: Democrats’ election success, Trump’s tariffs

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/06

Pat Brady, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party and a former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to for their weekly Wednesday check-in. Brady gives his reaction to the election results. California’s Prop 50 and Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in New York City topped the list of an election night dominated by Democrats. […]

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State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr details new coupon...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/05

State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, 41st District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Illinois legislation, House Bill 45. Rep. Rohr shares that customers have complained about the reliability and consistency of digital coupons. She explains what the bill is proposing, giving details how digital coupons would be made available offline.

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Terry Savage: Is there an AI bubble?

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/05

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the markets. As fear grows over a possible AI bubble, Savage gives her take on the reality of the AI market and how Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway’s cash holdings might signal the market could be in danger. Then, as always, she answers questions […]

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Newsroom Story Time: 11/4/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/04

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

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Howard Tullman: Making lasting deals

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/04

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, “4 Keys to Making a Deal That’s a Keeper“

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Kale My Name gives away food during SNAP cuts

Lisa Dent ·

2025/11/04

Nemanja Golubovic, owner of Kale My Name, joins Lisa Dent to share the restaurant’s effort to help those that are going without SNAP benefits amid the program’s lack of funding during the ongoing government shutdown.

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