Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Consumers’ Checkbook, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the best practices for mattress and hearing aid shopping, highlight why you need to be on the lookout for fake reviews, and list ways to save on energy at home.

John Denver tribute singer Rick Schuler joins WGN Radio’s Lisa Dent to highlight his life in music, and the impact that John Denver had on people and the music industry. Additionally, he discusses his show ‘Rocky Mountain High Experience® A John Denver Christmas.’

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Ask Lou:, where Lou answers your questions about all things home repair. This week, Lou answers a number of WGN Radio listener questions such as the best way to deal with groundhogs, carpet cleaning, and restoring a quartz countertop.

Ken Edwards, executive director of the National Coalition of Labor and host of The Workers’ Mic heard Sunday mornings on WGN, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Amazon workers strike and Teamsters’ pursuit of a labor contract. A former Amazon driver also joins the discussion.

On today’s Newsroom Temperature Check, Wendy Snyder and the Newsroom share their weird news and odd stories.

Wendy Snyder (in for Lisa Dent) is joined by Bridget Carey, Principal Video Producer at CNET, to discuss what you need to do if you see a ‘Your Apple iPhone has been hacked’ message on your phone. Is this something to be concerned about?

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the latest in television entertainment and streaming, such as the conclusion of ‘What We Do in the Shadows’, news regarding ‘English Teacher’, the return of ‘Squid Game’, and more!

Stephanie Klett, President & Chief Executive Officer of VISIT Lake Geneva, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Lisa Dent) to discuss a number of wonderful Christmas attractions that make Lake Geneva, Wisconsin a perfect spot to visit for the holidays. Listen to learn all about the World’s Tallest Glass Tree, Parade of Trees, Santa Cruise, and more! Go to visitlakegeneva.com to learn more.

See what all you can experience in Lake Geneva below, before planning your trip!

• All aboard the Santa Cruise in Lake Geneva! (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• On the Santa Cruise. (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• And more on the Santa Cruise. (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• It’s not a Santa Cruise without…Santa!!! (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• Just a hop, skip and a jump over the Wisconsin state line. (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• Enjoy Lake Geneva in an igloo during the day. (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• …and at night! (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• The entrance to Grand Geneva. (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• Well done, gingerbread architects! (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• The World’s Tallest Glass Tree! (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• Even cooler at night! (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• Warm up by the fire with your loved ones on the lake. (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• There are many photo moments to be had in Lake Geneva. (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• Hallmark’s got nothing on Lake Geneva. (via Visit Lake Geneva)
• So who else is packing up the car to head up north? (via Visit Lake Geneva)

The holiday season can be hard for those who have lost a loved one. Missy Petty, Lead Counselor at Northwestern Medicine LivingWell Cancer Resources, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Lisa Dent) to give advice for those who are grieving, and for those who are celebrating during a time that can be harder for others.

Peter Giannetti, Director of Content, International Housewares Association and Editor in Chief of Home Page News, joins Lisa Dent to discuss which kitchen appliances are trending this holiday season!