Lisa Dent

Lisa Dent

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Lisa Dent episodes

  • Five things we learned about Alzheimer’s in 2025

    MaryGrace Sharp, Program Manager, Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois Chapter, joins Lisa Dent to share the five things we have learned about Alzheimer’s in 2025. Sharp reviews lifestyle changes that promote brain health, the first blood test for Alzheimer’s, a newly approved at-home option, and more.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7859943/MaryGrace_Sharp_12_15_2025_2025-12-16-000943.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Alzheimer’s Spotlight
    Five things we learned about Alzheimer’s in 2025
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    Join Lisa Dent at the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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    IL to require insurance to provide Alzheimer’s treatment
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    Living knowing you have the risk of Alzheimer’s
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    Details: 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Innovation Dupage continues to help small businesses grow
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 1/26/26
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    Peter Greenberg: Ditch the drinks and get to your gate!
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 1/23/26
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    Dan Hampton reflects on SBXX, predicts SBLX
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    9 min
  • Why can’t people say ‘I love you?’

    Hilary Jacobs Hendel, clinical social worker and author, joins Lisa Dent to share why some people cant say “I love you.”

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7859764/Hilary_Jacobs_Hendel_12_15_2025_2025-12-15-223704.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Sound Check: 1/26/26
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    Peter Greenberg: Ditch the drinks and get to your gate!
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 1/23/26
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    Dan Hampton reflects on SBXX, predicts SBLX
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    Must-see documentaries of 2026 thus far
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    10 min
  • Newsroom Story Time: 12/15/25

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7859801/Newsroom_Story_Time_12_15_2025_2025-12-15-232901.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Peter Greenberg: Ditch the drinks and get to your gate!
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 1/23/26
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    Dan Hampton reflects on SBXX, predicts SBLX
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    Must-see documentaries of 2026 thus far
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    Foodie Friday: The Banchet Awards
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    8 min
  • WGN listener shares journey with chronic illness and her support for ‘Right to Die’ bill

    WGN Radio listener Wendy Nicholson joins Lisa Dent to share her own experiences with chronic illness and support for Illinois’ newly-passed ‘Right to Die’ bill. She answers questions from listeners concerning her condition and perspective.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7859576/Wendy_Nicholson_12_15_2025_2025-12-15-210116.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Sound Check: 1/23/25
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    Hampton on 40th Anni. of the ’85 Bears Super Bowl win
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    Must see documentaries of 2026 thus far
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    Foodie Friday: The Banchet Awards
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    Lisa Dent: The space between fear and gratitude
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    15 min
  • Cold, flu, Covid: How to tell the difference

    Dr. Stephen Jumic, Hospital Medicine Specialist at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Lisa Dent to share the differences between the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19. Dr. Jumic explains the symptoms, and how they differ, of the common cold, influenza, and COVID-19. He details when people should take lingering symptoms seriously, urging vigilance to avoid hospital visits.

    https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/7859408/Dr_Stephen_Jumic_12_15_2025_2025-12-15-200608.64kmono.mp3
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    Health
    Lisa Dent: The space between fear and gratitude
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    US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
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    Chilblains: How to avoid the cold-weather condition
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    Floods push crocodiles into Mozambican towns as health concerns rise
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    US officially leaves World Health Organization
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Foodie Friday: The Banchet Awards
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    Lisa Dent: The space between fear and gratitude
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    Bill Snyder: Cold front is coldest in 7 years
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    Ron Brown’s predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
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    Lou’s To Do List: Humidity is your friend this weekend
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    8 min
  • How to stay safe in frigid weather

    Dr. Trevor Lewis, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine of Cook County Health, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how people can take care of themselves during extreme cold weather. Dr. Lewis reviews the symptoms and warning signs of hypothermia and frost bite.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7856748/Dr_Travis_Lewis_12_12_2025_2025-12-12-223348.64kmono.mp3
    More coverage
    Weather
    More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm
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    Chilblains: How to avoid the cold-weather condition
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    What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
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    Why freezing rain has millions at risk
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    Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Foodie Friday: The Banchet Awards
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    Lisa Dent: The space between fear and gratitude
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    Bill Snyder: Cold front is coldest in 7 years
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    Ron Brown’s predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
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    Lou’s To Do List: Humidity is your friend this weekend
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  • Newsroom Story Time: 12/12/25

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7856891/Newsroom_Story_Time_12_12_2025_2025-12-12-231431.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Foodie Friday: The Banchet Awards
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    Lisa Dent: The space between fear and gratitude
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    Bill Snyder: Cold front is coldest in 7 years
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    Ron Brown’s predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
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    Lou’s To Do List: Humidity is your friend this weekend
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  • Dan Hampton: It’ll be a cold one

    Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Lisa Dent to preview the Bears Week 14 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7856813/Dan_Hampton_12_12_2025_2025-12-12-225313.64kmono.mp3
    More Coverage
    Chicago Bears
    Who are you rooting for to win the Super Bowl?
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    Dan Hampton: ‘…and with a thud, it’s over’
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    Should the NFL increase its schedule to 18 games?
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    The Bears’ biggest need going into the offseason
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    What grade do you give the 2025-26 Chicago Bears?
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Bill Snyder: Cold front is coldest in 7 years
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    Ron Brown’s predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
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    Lou’s To Do List: Humidity is your friend this weekend
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    Patrick Dolan: Know your rights as an employee
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    Can legislators convince taxpayers on a new NFL stadium?
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    10 min
  • Ron’s Reviews: Sorry Baby, The Mastermind

    Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to share his weekly movie reviews. Brown shares his thoughts on Sorry Baby and The Mastermind. Then he reviews Golden Globe nominations.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7854547/Ron_Brown_12_11_2025_2025-12-11-225147.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Bill Snyder: Cold front is coldest in 7 years
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    Ron Brown’s predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
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    Lou’s To Do List: Humidity is your friend this weekend
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    Patrick Dolan: Know your rights as an employee
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    Can legislators convince taxpayers on a new NFL stadium?
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    8 min
  • American Bison return to Kane County after 200 years

    Patrick Chess, Director of Natural Resources for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, joins Lisa Dent to highlight the success of the three-year process of American Bison returning to Kane County for the first time in over 200 years. Chess shares the unique partnership that made the return possible to Kane County and features the size of the habitat where the bison are held.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7850538/Patrick_Chess_12_09_2025_2025-12-09-231238.64kmono.mp3
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    Lisa Dent
    Lou’s To Do List: Humidity is your friend this weekend
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    Patrick Dolan: Know your rights as an employee
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    Can legislators convince taxpayers for a new NFL stadium?
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    Terry Savage takes a close look at the U.S. stock market
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    Dan Hampton: ‘…and with a thud, it’s over’
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    8 min

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