Dr. Julia Garcia, psychologist, behavioral researcher, motivational public speaker, and author of “Habits of Hope,” joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss her presentation for the Glenbard Parent Series. She shares how parents can help their kids feel more connected in a digital world, feel more confident at school, and more.

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. Zalben shares news of the latest Mandalorian trailer. Star Wars’ popular television series surrounding a bounty hunter makes its first theatrical appearance this May.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss taxes. She shares how seniors, who may not think they need to file taxes, might be losing out of refunds they are entitled to if they don’t file.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss several health topics. He shares some information about colorectal cancer and its warning signs, whether or not people who have gotten the measles vaccine need a booster, and some lifestyles changes people can make to help reduce their chances of Alzheimer’s.

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk tomatoes. Zeni shares which tomato plant varieties will be available on this online shop this year.

Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about meeting the Pope. Matthews and Snyder talk about being Catholic, his documentary film ‘Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story,’ and meeting Pope Leo XIV.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk all things pets. She shares how to change a dog’s licking behavior and answers listener questions.

Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the Consumer Price Index (CPI). She covers where consumers are feeling financial relief, and where they aren’t.