Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joins Lisa Dent on the show to recap his fireside chat with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan to discuss high grocery prices caused by mergers, market consolidation in health care, housing costs, and other pressing issues facing Illinoisans and Americans. Listen below to hear Rep. Krishnamoorthi recap this and more!

With WGN Radio, the American Lung Association shines a light on four remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Outstanding Mother Awards Dinner, presented by UChicago Medicine, at The Ivy Room on November 12th.

Congratulations to Anna Kooi of Wipfli for balancing her professional career and nurturing her family while impacting the community she lives in. She joins Lisa Dent to talk about everything she does and shares advice for other mothers who also have to balance so much in their lives. It’s not always perfect and doesn’t have to be.

Starr de los Santos, Associate Director of Coalitions for Women Employed, joins Lisa Dent on the program to talk about the inequity of pay that Latinas receive in comparison to others in the workforce. Listen below to Lisa and Starr break down the issue.

On today’s Newsroom Temperature Check, sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, Lisa Dent and the Newsroom share their weird news and odd stories.

Mike Fitz, a resident naturalist with Explore.org, joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about Fat Bear Week, an online contest where people vote on their favorite fat bear. Fitz speaks to the tragedy that unfolded on the webcam with one bear killing another by the Brooks River in Katmai National Park & Preserve in Alaska.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Ask Lou, where Lou answers your questions about all things home repair. This week Lou talks to our listeners and answers their questions.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Lisa Dent to explain how to qualify for a mortgage easily and what to do with your mortgage after a divorce. David Hochberg hosts Home Sweet Home Chicago, heard Saturdays 10am-1pm on WGN Radio.

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, joins Lisa Dent on the program to discuss the new story about Toyota recalling the Corolla Cross Hybrid for a braking problem. Listen below to the full conversation about the recall on over 150,000 vehicles.

Attorney Burt Odelson joins Lisa Dent on the program to give us updates on Tiffany Henyard, the Dolton Mayor under federal investigation. Burt tells us where they are in the process and what could come next.

Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins Lisa Dent on the program to tell us all about the pros and cons of electric vehicles. Things like the cost of the vehicle, cost of charging, repairs, insurance and so much more. Listen to Tom and Lisa break down the subject of electric vehicles. Check out the Chicago Drives Electric event happening tomorrow in Oakbrook Terrace.