Doug Boles, President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy 500. Tickets are on sale now for the Indy 500 next May. For more information visit indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/indy500.

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

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Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Consumers’ Checkbook, joins Lisa Dent to discuss why we see so many sponsored items when you search on Amazon. Brasler also talks about how to go about finding safe kennels for your dogs if you are away for the holidays. WGN Radio listeners can receive a free month of access to Consumers’ Checkbook by clicking here.

Emily May, the president and co-founder of Right To Be, joins Lisa Dent to discuss what bystander intervention is and the training they offer to help equip you to feel comfortable stepping in to take action when a situation arises.

Jade Harlow and Houston Rhines, stars of “Christmas on the Ranch,” join Lisa Dent to talk about their new holiday movie, part of which was filmed at the WGN Radio studios and offices in 2023. “Christmas on the Ranch” is streaming exclusively on Hulu as of November 1. Read more about the movie here and see behind-the-scenes photos here.

Joe Khalil, DC Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent and Steve Bertrand to discuss President-Elect Donald Trump’s nominating of Congressman Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.

On today’s Newsroom Temperature Check, Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, and the Newsroom share their weird news and odd stories.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss what you need to know about enrolling for Medicare.

Dr. Sam Kim, Thoracic Surgeon at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about meeting a six-year-old boy who wants to become a Thoracic Surgeon just like Dr. Kim.

15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss Mayor Johnson’s backing down from his $300 million property tax hike proposal. Alderman Lopez then shares whether or not the city council has prepared follow-up plans yet.