Television producer and comedian Paul Barrosse and his wife Victoria Zielinski join Lisa Dent to share that The Practical Theater Company is presenting a Holiday Year-End Revue. The Practical Theater Company is a sketch comedy group that has launched the careers of several “Saturday Night Live” alums since the 1980s.

Lisa checks in on WGN Radio’s newsroom staff as Steve Bertrand, Kevin Powell, and Mary Van de Velde share their stories that grabbed their attention.

Jason Edwards, National Geographic photographer, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his experience being a wildlife photographer. Edwards released his new book, Icebergs to Iguanas: Photographic Journeys Around the World, a collection of some of his greatest photographs taken throughout his career along with behind-the-scenes images from his field journals. Later, Edwards shares some tips for amateur photographers so that anyone can capture amazing images.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how much more “high earners” will pay in Medicare premiums next year. Later, Savage answers listener questions.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Tullman’s most recent article. In our digital world, we are finding ourselves less connected then ever. Tullman shares his view that we are finding ourselves looking at screens more than human faces; from self check out lines to fast food kiosks.

Karen Conti, partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC., joins Lisa Dent to talk about the public response after the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Many Americans have cited their own experiences with health insurance companies and getting their claims rejected. Conti shares how insurance companies can be held accountable.

Dr. Bruce K. Tan, otolaryngologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the functions that our nostrils have and what the ‘nasal cycle’ is. Fluctuating throughout the day, one nostril plays the role of breathing while the other focuses on smelling. The cycle is subconscious and happens through neurological pathways. Listen to the full conversation below.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to see what stories they brought with them today.

Gary Kwak, Spread the Joy Program, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the Joy Program this year and how to get involved in spreading joy! Their Amazon wishlist is linked here!

Dr. John Duffy, clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and author, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss when to mind your own business and when to butt in.