Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.

Axios Chicago reporter Carrie Shepherd joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Department Of Justice probing Illinois schools over LGBTQ+ policies. The Department of Justice is investigating whether 36 Illinois schools, including one Chicago charter network, have sexual, gender identity in their curriculums. Shepherd reports the details of the legality of having LGBTQ+ content in schools.

Producers Collin and Drew turn on their mics and answer questions relating to their generation, Generation Z. This week they answer questions about social media, housing, and more.

John Coli Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 727, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the agreement made between Brookfield Zoo Chicago management and their workers.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a recent claim that by 2027, every new vehicle in the U.S. is expected to come with built-in cameras and sensors that monitor your alertness, and in some cases, can stop you from driving if the system thinks you’re impaired. He shares that there is no legislation in place that requires it, but there are car models that have cameras in them that track your eyes.

Jennifer Schroeder, social media workplace advocate, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how employees over 45 who work corporations can protect themselves.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an explanation of “blue dot fever.”

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, Former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Mayor Brandon Johnson going to Springfield to make a final push to keep the Bears in Chicago. Brady believes it’s unlikely the Bears stay in Chicago, but insists the Bears will likely remain in Illinois.

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Salmonella outbreak leading to potato chips and frozen pizzas being pulled from stores.

Jen Hanley, Head of North American Safety, Meta, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the steps Meta is taking to better protect children on social media sites.