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.

Neuroscientist Dr. Liz Chrastil joins Lisa Dent to discuss what pregnancy does to a mother’s brain. Dr. Chrastil explains that after her 26 brain scans, key areas in her cortex shrank and thinned then remained that way long-term. You can find the proof-of-concept experiment in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

Actress and comedian Sherri Shepherd joins Lisa Dent to talk about the highly-anticipated third season of Sherri, out on Monday, September 23rd. The two also talk about Sherri’s childhood in Hoffman Estates and her comedy show this weekend at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. Find tickets for the show here: www.sherrishowtv.com/tour

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.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about whether we should be worried about the bird flu and how it’s contracted. Plus: What COVID symptoms are this year and a look into personalized medicine.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss your investment portfolio. Terry also gives her advice to listeners about savings bonds, RMD withdrawals, and cashing treasury bonds.

Roy Spencer from Perma-Seal joins Lisa Dent to talk about the things he has seen in people’s attics and why you should have it inspected. Make an appointment at permaseal.net or call at 1-800-421-7325!

Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to discuss duck dumping. Annette explains that pets can’t survive in the wilderness and how the winter and frozen ponds can affect rescue efforts.

To register as a volunteer, visit: www.birdmonitors.net

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to give this week’s weather forecast and answer all weather-related questions from The Lisa Dent Show. Demetrius talks about droughts and warmer-than-normal temperatures.

Ed Michalowski, Deputy Clerk of Elections for Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to discuss what you need to register to vote and who is automatically registered. Check to see if you are registered to vote here: nationalvoterregistrationday.org.