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Tom Mockaitis: Is Iran’s attack on Qatar an...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/23

Tom Mockaitis, DePaul Professor and terrorism expert, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss Iran firing missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar. Is that the next step in escalation, or could it be an opportunity for both sides to end hostilities? And, even if the current tensions can be brought to an […]

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Newsroom Story Time: 6/20/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/20

Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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Terrorism analyst Tom Mockaitis shares the latest...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/20

Author, terrorism analyst, and DePaul University history professor Dr. Thomas Mockaitis joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to give an update on the latest with Israel and Iran.

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Ilyce Glink: Why you may need to change your passwords

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/20

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss passwords being leaked this week and shares things you should do in order to protect your online accounts.

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Kumiko honored with James Beard Outstanding Bar award

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/20

Julia Momosé, Chef, Creative Director, and Beverage Visionary at Kumiko Japanese Dining Bar, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss Kumiko winning the Outstanding Bar award at the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards!

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Mastro’s showcases their happy hour menu

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/20

Chef Dan DeSalvo, Chef at Mastro’s Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss Mastro’s happy hour food menu and share some samples with the crew!

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Ask Lou: Air conditioners, humidifiers, and more

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/19

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about home repair.

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Kevin Brasler: 65 things your shouldn’t pay for

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/19

Kevin Brasler, executive editor at Consumers’ Checkbook, joins Lisa Dent to share insights from his recent article “65 Things You Shouldn’t Pay For.” His nonprofit, Checkbook.org, which does not accept advertising or business payments, focuses on helping consumers make smarter spending decisions. Brasler highlights commonly unnecessary purchases such as extended warranties, purchase protection, trip insurance, […]

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Vernon Hills company takes fight against tariffs to...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/19

Stephen Woldenberg, senior vice president of sales at Vernon Hills-based toy company Learning Resources, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his challenge to President Donald Trump’s tariffs before the U.S. Supreme Court. With 60% of the company’s goods previously sourced from China, Woldenberg was forced to restructure the supply chain. He recently filed a petition asking […]

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PAWS Chicago shares upcoming events

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/19

Sarah McDonald, Associate Director of Media & Community Relations at PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to share details of their upcoming Beach Party on July 19th. Then, McDonald shares details about what is causing many Americans to give up their pets. PAWS Chicago is hosting their Giving Day on June 26th to raise money in […]

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Freezing of federal grants causes concern at NU...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/19

Dr. Susan Quaggin, Chair of Department of Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss concerns over federal funding being frozen by the Trump administration. Dr. Quaggin shares that across the entirety of Northwestern University, nearly 1,300 grants have been frozen, with 400 grants being frozen in the Department of […]

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Honda recalls over 250,000 vehicles in the US

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/18

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss Honda’s mass recall of over 250,000 vehicles in the US due to a brake pedal flaw that could make it harder to stop.

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Newsroom Story Time: 6/18/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/18

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

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visits Chicago’s...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/18

Courtney Spinelli, reporter for WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to report the details of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s visit to Chicago’s ICE field office.

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Burt Odelson: Dolton is buying Pope Leo XIV’s...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/18

Burt Odelson, attorney for the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the auction of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home. The auction has been continued for another 30 days to allow the village to acquire the home.

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Lisa’s Seasonal Spots: Hocking Hills Ohio

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/18

Karen Raymore, Executive Director, and, James Martin, Communications Director, Hocking Hills Tourism Association, joins Lisa Dent to share the great things that Hocking Hills has to offer. With year-round activities and sight seeing, Hocking Hills is sure to make any trip one worth remembering.

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Conversations with Demetrius: We could see triple...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/18

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to discuss an upcoming storm, a heatwave coming this weekend, and gives a full weather forecast.

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Howard Tullman on latest changes to the workplace

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/18

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

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Peter Greenberg: Europe pushes back against mass tourism

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2025/06/18

Peter Greenberg, ‘Eye on Travel‘ host and CBS News travel editor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the issues that many countries in Europe are having with tourism numbers. Then, Peter answers questions from listeners.

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Dr. Jim Adams: Tick bites, men’s mental health, and more

Lisa Dent ·

2025/06/17

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss some of the latest health headlines. Dr. Adams discusses how to react to tick bites. a new FDA drug approval program, and mental health for men.

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