Lisa Dent

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article.

Charlie Jacobsma, Director of Animal Behavior and Training at Shedd Aquarium, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the four beluga whales rescued from Marineland in Canada. He explains the process it took to safely transport them to Chicago and then later highlights the personality of each one. While the whales are not ready to meet the public, Charlie assures the audience that they’re doing well and the staff at the Shedd are still looking for a few a milestones to occur.

Senior Researcher at the Learning Policy Institute Jennifer DePaoli joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Campus Guardian Angel drones being supplied to at least nine schools across the United States. The drones equipped with pepper spray and strobe lights will be used to neutralize any active shooter on school grounds. Jennifer brings up the reality of having drones in schools and poses questions, such as what if the drones target students, teachers, or officers? What if the drones can be shot down? And what if the drone can be hacked? Later, she makes comparisons to the AI security cameras being set up in schools and mentions how inaccurate those have been as well.

State Representative of the 50th District Barbara Hernandez joins Lisa Dent to talk about Rosie’s Law and what it means for pet owners and victims of abusive relationships. The law allows for those who are non-married, but still are separating after some form of long-term relationship, to fight for the custody of a shared animal. The court process places both parties in front of judge, who will listen to each side of the case, and then determine the best home for the pet to stay.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the Jesse White Tumblers moving on in America’s Got Talent, Bob and Kevin rejoice over the next ‘Moment in Heat-story,” and Kevin asks, “what’s with” the placement of display toilets in hardware stores?

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss taking supplements in conjunction with medication, taking more than one anxiety medication, and if GLP-1’s are reshaping insurance costs for other people. Later, Dr. Elliott answers listeners’ medical questions.

Dr. Juliette Cubanski, Vice President and Director of the Program on Medicare Policy at KFF, joins Lisa Dent to assure listeners that Medicare Part D isn’t ending and explain what changes have actually happened. She clarifies that what ended was extra subsidies, received by certain Part D plans, that helped people with Medicare pay for their Part D prescription drug coverage. It is currently unknown how much more people will be paying for their coverage in the following year. Dr. Cubanski later addresses if there are any problems that would be solved by ending these subsidies as well as where older people can find help in choosing a Part D plan.

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods. This month he’s in Irving Park and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Patti Smith’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV, Macaulay Culkin stating that he’s in the early stages of a new Home Alone sequel, and Collin, doing his best to fill Mary’s shoes, asks, “what’s with” restaurants’ online menus.

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Peter Greenberg Worldwide on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the frequency of airline stopovers, new international airline routes, and share his tips on getting more comfortable during flight.