Media pioneer and founder of N’Digo Dr. Hermene Hartman joins Lisa Dent to discuss President Biden’s decision to not seek re-election and what a possible nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris could mean for the future of the Democratic Party.

Former WGN Radio intern Jean LeBlanc joins Lisa Dent from Paris to give a preview of what people can expect at the 2024 Paris Olympic games where the world’s best athletes compete for their country.

Illinois Republican National Committeeman Richard Porter joins Lisa Dent to explain why he decided to confront Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) when Gaetz interrupted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy while he was giving an interview.

Moulaye Cisse, a recent graduate of Hyde Park Academy High School, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how his goal of becoming a computer scientist, his fascination with technology, and valuing education helped him to win first place in the Ada S. McKinley Trunk Scholarship Program

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, a Texas man legally changed his name to Literally Anybody Else to run for President of the United States, 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan signs deal with Philadelphia Union, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to explain how a technical outage forced multiple carriers to ground flights and how that outage had a ripple-effect on top U.S. carriers.

Susanna Wickham, the CEO of PAWS Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the organization’s upcoming PAWS Chicago Beach Party, that’s a summer celebration for more than 500 guests and their pets at Offshore on Navy Pier. The event takes place Thursday, July 25th.

Actor and musician Dennis Quaid joins Lisa Dent to talk about his career, what it took to get him prepared to portray President Ronald Reagan in the much-anticipated film Reagan that’s set for release in August, and his love for music. You can see the legendary actor/musician for An Evening with Dennis Quaid July 19th at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture. Click here for tickets.

Dave Plier, host of On the Map and The Dave Plier Show heard on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the life and legacy of comedy and television legend Bob Newhart who passed away at the age of 94.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, PEZamania the world’s largest PEZ collectors convention is returning to Ohio, former Chicago Bull Jimmy Butler and former Chicago Bear Roquan Smith are teaming up to open up a country themed music venue in River North, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.