Sabine Polak, co-founder of Phone-Free Schools Movement, joins Lisa Dent to explain why momentum to ban cell phones in schools is growing across America and why phones in classrooms put an unnecessary burden on teachers to police classrooms instead of teaching.

Lou Manfredini, host of HouseSmarts Radio Saturdays from 6-10am on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to give listeners advice on what you should look for when hiring a contractor for home repairs in the wake of the severe storms that moved through the Chicagoland area.

Dr. Erik Nisbet, the professor of policy analysis and communication at Northwestern University, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the five leading causes and accelerants of political violence, and what we can do to turn down the political rhetoric we see online and other forms of media.

Frank Morano, host of The Other Side of Midnight, joins Lisa to talk about his new arrival to WGN Radio and some fun interactions with his first caller from Chicago!

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, following massive power outages in Texas from Hurricane Beryl, residents flocked to the Whataburger app to get information on power outages. In Los Angeles, the Natural History Museum displayed the only known green fossil dinosaur, and more! he Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to explain what vicarious trauma is and how individuals can be impacted mentally by widespread violence. Dr. Adams also answers other health-related questions from WGN Radio listeners.

“Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn to Northwestern Medicine at nm.org/healthbeatnews for health tips, research and more.”

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent to explain how his administration was able to secure an additional $5 million for the flood assistance repair program to help West Side residents, mainly seniors, impacted by last summer’s floods.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Lisa Dent to explain how her office is now offering the option for homeowners to make partial payments on their tax bill if they are unable to pay in full by the Aug. 1 due date. Visit cookcountytreasurer.com to learn more.

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory along with longtime WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the string of severe weather with strong winds that uprooted massive trees and knocked down power lines across northern Illinois Monday night.

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 focuses on why it’s very important for business leaders to talk about what’s acceptable to discuss in a work environment as we approach the presidential election in November.