Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to share an update on his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods — what Cole calls his “listening tour.” Cole just finished living a month in Uptown. Cole will now spend a month living in Humboldt Park.

Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins Lisa Dent to share details on Jeff Bezos’ plan to sell his own Amazon stock. Glink explains that Bezos is likely selling stock to fund his aerospace company, Blue Origins. Then, she shares some numbers behind Americans having fewer kids because of rising childcare costs, and the uncertainty of a possible recession following the tariffs.

Chef Jennifer Kim at Proxi joins Lisa Dent to discuss their expertise in raw seafood among the variety of coastal Asian food that Proxi brings to the West Loop.

Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his potential bid for Cook County President. While not making an official announcement for his candidacy, the long-time Chicago politician believes he is fit for the role, and suggests that what voters want is common sense politics, and someone who ‘has a vision for the county’.

David Hogg, a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the state of the Democratic Party. Hogg has said his party would challenge some Democratic incumbents in upcoming primaries to mobilize a new generation of leaders. Hogg defends his reasoning and shares some insight as to why the DNC will move forward with this strategy. With the Democratic Party’s approval rating being historically low, he shares how the party might earn back trust from voters, and what the party’s message might be going forward.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about all things home repair.

On the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, Lisa Dent hears stories from WGN Radio listeners who served in the war. Find more stories here, including the Nexstar special “Vietnam: A Lost Generation.”

Dr. Jonathan Singer, Professor at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Social Work and Past-President of the American Association of Suicidology, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the study of suicide. Dr. Singer shares his background in the field, and what he will be talking about for the Glenbard Parent Series. Then, Dr. Singer shares some of the warning signs of suicide that parents should be aware of in their children.