Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a clinical psychologist based in Oregon, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the signs of undiagnosed autism in adults. Dr. Neff details some of the biggest signs that someone might have undiagnosed autism, and how someone with autism might behave.

Todd Shapiro, Vice Chancellor and incoming Chancellor of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The academy bestows the Order of Lincoln Award to Illinoisans for their contributions to humanity. This year’s ceremony is open to the public, free of charge, on May 3rd.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest in financial news. Savage reviews the volatile state of the stock market, the trade war with China, and student loan borrowers.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL 8) joins Lisa Dent to discuss his meetings with community leaders across Illinois to discuss expanding access to career and technical education (CTE) programs that are vital to Illinois’ economic future. Then, Rep. Krishnamoorthi talks about the latest news from Congress.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article that poses the question, ‘What future are we leaving Gen Z?’ Tullman expresses concerns about about Generation Z’s participation in societal issues such as climate change, isolation, and politics.

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

Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the director of the Radiology Outcomes Research Laboratory and a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the UCSF School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to further discuss the effect that medical scans have on patients. Dr. Smith-Bindman warns of unnecessary full-body MRI scans, warning that there is “more harm than benefit.”

Last week, Dr. Smith-Bindman discussed the results of her team’s study that shows that the continued practice of unnecessary CT scans could account for five percent of new cancer diagnoses.

Elizabeth Baker, Director of Research Policy for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the FDA’s decision to phase out some animal testing for biological products and drugs.

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

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N’Digo, joins Lisa Dent this week to talk about the death of Pope Francis.