Tom Mockaitis, DePaul Professor and terrorism expert, joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss what U.S. and Israeli officials might do to prepare in the event of a possible Iranian attack on Israel.

Patrick Bertoletti joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to talk about how he got into competitive eating, and how he won the men’s title by eating 58 hotdogs at Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, today is National Middle Child Day which that in-between child in the family is celebrated. Rice Krispies Treats unveiled the Re-Treat Suite in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to talk about his goal to introduce people to the great flavor of homegrown tomatoes and the over 150 varieties of tomatoes he sells.

Alexander Zalben, lead editor at FanSided, joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to give a complete guide to all new and returning television shows for the 2024 fall season.

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to talk about the latest product recall of White Coated Confectionary Items that are sold at several Walmart, Target, and Dollar General stores because of a possible salmonella contamination.

Rose Pest Solutions’ Marketing Director Janelle Iaccino, A.K.A. ‘The Bug Girl,’ joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain how the 17-year Brood X cicada emergence might be tied to a number of bug bites reported in the Chicagoland area.

Dr. Samuel Stupp, a materials scientist with Northwestern University, joins Lisa Dent to explain how his lab was able to find a way to enhance damaged or naturally deteriorating cartilage.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a teacher in California had a surprise visit from a bear that found its way into her classroom on the first day of school, the 2024 Python Challenge where adventurous Floridians can start removing them from the Florida Everglades starts today, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Damon Phelan, the assistant coach for the Hinsdale Little League Team, joins Lisa Dent to talk about clinching the title of regional champions and advancing to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.