Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his latest article in INC Magazine that explains why the execution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs have been horrible for startup companies.

Dr. Camelia Clark, a spokesperson for the National Funeral Directors Association, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their recent survey that found one third of people are uncomfortable talking about death and making funeral plans.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, the state of Maryland produces the most Olympic gold medalists per capita than any other state, a 77-year-old woman in Europe claims to own the world’s largest collection of bedpans, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Dr. Taya Kinzie, the principal of Evanston Township High School, joins Lisa Dent to explain why they will no longer allow cell phones in classrooms and what concerned parents should know about the new policy.

Wende Smith, the head of people operations at BambooHR, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their recent survey that revealed nearly a quarter of bosses admitted that they hoped return-to-office mandates would lead to employees quitting.

Media pioneer and founder of N’Digo Dr. Hermene Hartman joins Lisa Dent to talk about the upcoming 2024 Democratic National Convention that will be in Chicago starting August 19th and why her concerns about security surrounding the event is causing her to make the decision to leave town.

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about President Biden’s proposal for Supreme Court justices that includes term limits, and a constitutional amendment to oppose their recent presidential immunity decision.

Alfio Sciacca, owner of Amici, joins Lisa to talk about the boom in business after a TikTok from influencer food critic Keith Lee went viral and completely changed the tide of Sciacca’s business. Amici is now so busy they are selling out of food long before closing hours.

Sam Toia, CEO and president of Illinois Restaurant Association, joins Lisa to talk about Chicago Gourmet, a showcase of the top quality food offered in Chicago, September 21-29.

Dr. Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer at the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa to talk about keeping our pets cool in the summer. Then Dr. Varble answers listener questions about their pets.