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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

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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

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/22

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

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Bankrate: 52% of Americans expect to rely on Social...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/22

Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Bankrate’s recent survey that shows 52 percent of Americans expect to rely on Social Security Benefits for expenses when they retire.

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Is the U.S. experiencing ‘national trauma?’

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/22

Saba Lurie, Therapist and Owner of Take Root Therapy in L.A., joins Lisa Dent to discuss the disposition of many Americans amid non-stop news cycles of both domestic and international events. Lurie shares despite our understanding that the violence and disorder present in the news is not happening to us as individuals, it still affects […]

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Terry Savage: Medicare enrollment Q&A

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/22

Terry Savage, Nationally Syndicated Money Columnist, joins Lisa Dent to answer various questions about Medicare enrollment. She reflects on statements from Dr. Oz during an interview with Lisa Dent earlier in the day and gives insight into what Medicare plans people should enroll for.

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Lake Bluff nature group shares importance of native...

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/22

Sue Raymoure, President of Growing Native Habitat Lake Bluff, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how insecticides are killing pollinators. Growing Native Habitat Lake Bluff began as a book club focused on nature and native planting during the COVID pandemic. The group became certified by the National Wildlife Federation, designating them as a group with sufficient […]

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Dr. Jim Adams: Eye implant, heart disease, and more

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/22

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss various health topics. Dr. Adams shares new information about a chip implant to restore vision for those with wet macular degeneration. He also details how high blood pressure affects the overall risk for heart disease.

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Dr. Oz talks Medicare enrollment

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/21

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Medicare enrollment process. Dr. Oz shares that the deadline for Medicare enrollment is December 7th. He encourages families to get involved in the enrollment process for the older people in their life. 69 million Americans over 65 […]

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Newsroom Story Time: 10/21/25

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/21

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

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Howard Tullman: Implementing an AI plan

Lisa Dent ·

2025/10/21

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, 8 Tips for Implementing a Smart and Sustainable AI Plan.

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