Lisa Dent

Lisa Dent

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Lisa Dent episodes

  • Rep. Casten: The Republicans will do nothing for ACA

    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 files.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7809881/Rep_Sean_Casten_11_11_2025_2025-11-12-003321.64kmono.mp3
    These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it
    Government Shutdown October 2025
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    Lisa Dent
    ‘Oh, my God’ — 88-year-old Michigan grocery cashier overwhelmed by sudden $1.7M gift
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    Newsroom Story Time: 12/5/25
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    Dr. Varble: Cats, cats, and more cats
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    Dan Hampton: The Bears are in for a battle
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    Foodie Friday: Pizz’Amici
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  • Howard Tullman: Why Santa isn’t going to save Starbucks

    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“

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7809509/Howard_Tullman_11_11_2025_2025-11-11-210809.64kmono.mp3
    More with Howard Tullman
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Story Time: 12/5/25
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    Dr. Varble: Cats, cats, and more cats
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    Dan Hampton: The Bears are in for a battle
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    Foodie Friday: Pizz’Amici
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    $1.5M raised for veteran, 88, still working full-time
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  • Ceremonies are being held around the Great Lakes honoring the memory of the 29 crew members who died on the Edmund Fitzgerald

    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.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7808088/Brian_Entin_11_10_2025_2025-11-10-232928.64kmono.mp3
    Author John U. Bacon tells the untold story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Foodie Friday: Pizz’Amici
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    $1.5M raised for veteran, 88, still working full-time
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    Charles Dickens begrudgingly performs A Christmas Carol
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    Hochberg: Job numbers, tariffs, and more
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    Lou’s To Do List: Frozen pipes, gutters, and more
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  • Why won’t most working women see equal pay before they retire?

    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.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7807885/Alex_Gailey_11_10_2025_2025-11-10-211925.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Foodie Friday: Pizz’Amici
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    $1.5M raised for veteran, 88, still working full-time
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    Charles Dickens begrudgingly performs A Christmas Carol
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    Hochberg: Job numbers, tariffs, and more
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    Lou’s To Do List: Frozen pipes, gutters, and more
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  • Airport pains continue as flights keep getting delayed or cancelled

    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.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7807636/Joseph_Schwieterman_11_10_2025_2025-11-10-203536.64kmono.mp3
    Government Shutdown October 2025
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Charles Dickens begrudgingly performs A Christmas Carol
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    Hochberg: Job numbers, tariffs, and more
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    Lou’s To Do List: Frozen pipes, gutters, and more
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    Newsroom Story Time: 12/4/25
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    Report: Which Illinois legislators are most effective?
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  • Curtis Granderson talks about the Grand Giving Campaign to fight hunger across Illinois and Wisconsin

    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 can also donate by visiting www.grandgiving.org.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7807728/Curtis_Granderson_11_10_2025_2025-11-10-212228.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Charles Dickens begrudgingly performs A Christmas Carol
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    Hochberg: Job numbers, tariffs, and more
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    Lou’s To Do List: Frozen pipes, gutters, and more
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    Newsroom Story Time: 12/4/25
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    Report: Which Illinois legislators are most effective?
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  • Ald. Martin: Day care worker arrested by ICE

    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 the detainment of the day care worker.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7803052/Alderman_Matt_Martin_11_06_2025_2025-11-06-205352.64kmono.mp3
    ‘Absolute terror’: Day care teacher detained by ICE agents in Chicago
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Story Time: 12/4/25
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    Report: Which Illinois legislators are most effective?
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    Report: HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer risk by 80%
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    Chicago rated second worst traffic in the world
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    Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Ludington
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  • Lou’s To Do List: Insulation, rat repellents, and more

    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.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7803219/Lou_Manfredini_11_06_2025_2025-11-06-224919.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini
    Mr. Fix It: How to best prepare your home for winter
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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 11.29.25
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    New To Lou Too: The Magnetic Bag Company
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    Mr. Fix It: The best way to clean your dishwasher
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    HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 11.22.25
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    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Story Time: 12/4/25
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    Report: Which Illinois legislators are most effective?
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    Report: HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer risk by 80%
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    Chicago rated second worst traffic in the world
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    Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Ludington
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  • Newsroom Story Time: 11/6/25

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

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7803350/Newsroom_Story_Time_11_06_2025_2025-11-06-232450.64kmono.mp3
    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Newsroom Story Time: 12/4/25
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    Report: Which Illinois legislators are most effective?
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    Report: HPV vaccine reduces cervical cancer risk by 80%
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    Chicago rated second worst traffic in the world
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    Road Trippin’ with Lisa Dent: Ludington
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