Dr. Jason Steffen, Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, joins Lisa to talk about the new boarding method that United Airlines rolled out last month. While United claims their new boarding method will ease frustrations, Dr. Steffen says he has an even more efficient way. Dr. Steffan also previews his new book: “Hidden in the Heavens.”

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the latest decision from a federal judge requiring Rudy Giuliani to turn over a lengthy list of his possessions to the two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation verdict last year against the former New York City mayor. If Giuliani does not comply within the seven day window, he could be help in contempt.

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to talk about the continuing drought that is affecting the state and reminds listeners to stay safe. With rain in the forecast, Ivory says it won’t be enough to lower the fire risk. Ivory shares the trials and tribulations when it comes to forecasting the weather and the people he hopes he helps: people whose jobs are affected by the weather.

Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State, joins Lisa Dent to talk about National Teen Driver Safety Week by unveiling a new approach to combat distracted driving. Together with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP) and road safety advocates, Alexi Giannoulias announced a three-part plan to help change the attitude towards distracted driving.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Lisa and the crew talk about a German pizza shop busted for a cocaine pizza, a woman getting stuck in crevasse looking for her phone, and Steve’s ham fiasco in Australia. The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the slogan “We’re not going back” is more than just a political mantra, but a sentiment for our entire lives. From AI to remote work and more, we aren’t going back to the way life was before the pandemic. For Tullman’s full article, you can find it here.

Sal Dazzo, Vice President of Administration at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Northwestern Medicine teaming up with Lombard-based Valqari to test drone deliveries on the campus of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital. The pilot-project is the first step in determining the feasibility of using drone technology for safe and efficient deliveries of specimens and medical supplies.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Lisa and the crew talk about a woman in her 80’s who voted for the first time in her life. The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to talk about his recent announcement concerning changes to city’s migrant population plan. The one shelter system is poised to change the way that the city handles any migrant arrivals and those who are unhoused in Chicago. The city will add 3,800 beds to the “to the 3,000 legacy Department of Family and Support Services beds in the homelessness services system.”

Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the increase in internet scams like the Microsoft security scam that Mary Van de Velde encountered last week. Bernas shares ways that people can protect themselves from scammers.