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.

Kristen V. Brown, a staff writer at The Atlantic, joins host Lisa Dent to discuss the concerns and issues with 23andMe on the verge of bankruptcy and collapse. What does that mean for their customers and the DNA given to them? Not bound by HIPPA rules and regulations, Brown says customer data is an asset the company owns.

Michael Gillis, Director of Communications for Metra, joins Lisa Dent on the program to discuss why Metra was experiencing major backups on the railways and that they expect afternoon service to return to normal for the most part. Listen below for more information from Michael.

Media pioneer and founder of N’Digo Dr. Hermene Hartman joins Lisa Dent to talk about the sixth season premiere of N’Digo, as well as the MSNBC special on Black women and voting and the stereotypes that go with it. Listen below for the full conversation.

The American Lung Association with WGN Radio shine a light on four remarkable Chicago women leaders at the Outstanding Mother Awards dinner, Presented by UChicago Medicine, at the Ivy Room, November 12th. Congratulations to Tely Nagle of the Drake Oakbrook Autograph Collection for balancing professional careers and nurturing their families while impacting the communities they live in.

Noah Praetz, member of the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, joins Lisa Dent on the program to discuss how they are taking a stand against those who are threatening violence against voting workers and voters as well. Listen below to hear Noah and Lisa discuss who makes up the committee and what they are doing to keep workers and voters safe.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to explain why Midway and O’Hare have such a poor reputation among travelers. Additionally, he answers other travel related questions.

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.

Former Governor Pat Quinn joins Lisa Dent to discuss the proposal for those who make one-million dollars or more per year to pay an extra three percent.

Dan Hampton, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and host of the Hamp and O’B show, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Bears upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams.