Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Axios reporter Carrie Shepherd joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the Trump administration is affecting Illinois and Chicago. As a result of the the Trump administration’s cuts to federal grants, departments, and trade tariffs, Illinois and Chicago are being heavily impacted. Shepherd details how.

Sheila Fortson, Founder and Executive Director of FAME Center, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Rhythm & Roots: A Celebration of Black History & Artistry an event that takes place this weekend. The event celebrates Black artistry and honors Black women during Women’s History Month. They have a goal of raising $40,000 for their children’s summer camp.

Lindsay Bussick, Manager of Chaos Divers, joins Lisa Dent to discuss their team pulling a car out of the Fox River linked to a cold case from 1983. Bussick shares the process of finding the car and how modern technology made the search a success.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss measles. As the number of measles cases continue to rise, Dr. Adams shares who might need a measles booster. Then, Dr. Adams shares the cause of a rise in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) cases, and what measures parents should take to reduce the risk.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss the results of the latest consumer confidence report. A twelve year low in consumer confidence, Savage explains, is an indicator of an upcoming recession. Then, as always, Savage answers questions from listeners.

Dr. John Christensen, Urologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss why there is an increase in the number of men who get vasectomies during March Madness. Then, Dr. Christensen shares some general information about vasectomies.

Longtime WGN-TV weather producer, storm guru, and meteorological master Bill Snyder checks in with Lisa Dent to talk about Tom Skilling’s activities in his retirement and gives us the weekly forecast. Then Snyder talks about Demetrius Ivory’s incredible weather prediction.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article, the effects NIL deals have on college sports, and marketplace vendors.

Shannon Hartsfield, partner at Holland & Knight who specializes in health data privacy, joins Lisa Dent to discuss 23andMe declaring bankruptcy. The biotech company stored the genetic data of its customers, and that information can now be sold. Hartsfield shares how people who used 23andMe can preserve their genetic privacy.