Matt Bryks, the Executive Chef at Pippen’s Tavern, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how they have been offering an authentic neighborhood experience without leaving downtown for 50 years and how they are celebrating their anniversary.  

Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to explain why the mushrooms growing inside and around your lawn might be harmful for your dog. Also, Dr. Varble answers a burning question from producer Brian Althimer about his Pitbull Crambone and whether dogs can sing.

Former WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling checks in with Lisa Dent to talk about what he’s been doing since retiring from WGN-TV. Tom Also talks about why the currents of Lake Michigan are so dangerous, and more!

Attorney Burt Odelson join Lisa Dent to talk about the initial findings of former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s investigation into the Village of Dolton’s dire financial situation and the questionable spending of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a man who broke his ankle after jumping into the sprinkle pool at the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City has filed a lawsuit claiming that the museum was negligent for not warning people that it is unsafe to jump into the pool of sprinkles. Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo became his country’s first-ever male Olympic gold medalist after his floor routine and is being awarded with various gifts from his government that includes free colonoscopies for life, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Dr. Lisa Goldman Rosas, an assistant professor of epidemiology and population health at Stanford School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about new research that looked at the impact of delivering free produce to people who had a chronic health condition and analyzed the results.

Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Lisa Dent to talk about what happens to your mortgage after a divorce, whether you should refinance, and how it all might impact your credit score. David Hochberg hosts Home Sweet Home Chicago, heard Saturdays 10am-1pm on WGN Radio.

Thomas Angsten, a wrestling coach and Driver’s Ed teacher at Taft High School, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how he got a chance to fly with the Blue Angels. The Chicago Air & Water Show is this weekend, August 10 & 11 at North Ave. Beach and along the Lakefront.

Dr. Jeffrey Linder, the chief of internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, joins Lisa Dent to explain why 37% of men avoid going to the doctor or have a negative attitude about seeking medical care. Dr. Linder discusses way you can overcome the fear of seeking medical treatment.

U.S. triple jumper and Chicago native Tori Franklin joins Lisa Dent to talk about her experience competing for Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Franklin failed to qualify for the triple jump finals, finishing 14th overall.