Niro Feliciano, Psychotherapist and author of All is Calmish: How to feel less frantic and more festive during the holidays, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how to remain calm during family gatherings during the holiday season.

Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Lifeway Foods and their participation in the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Smolyansky talks about her background and how her family brought Kefir to the United States.

Pat Brady, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to discuss whether or not Maria Pappas would hold her position as Cook County Treasurer if she runs for Chicago mayor but loses. Then, he shares is thoughts about Mayor Johnson’s proposed head tax.

Rep. Jonathan Jackson, 1st District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his dad’s health and the Epstein files. He shares that despite the overwhelming bipartisan support for releasing the Epstein files, time will tell how long that cooperation lasts. Rep. Jackson shares some skepticism on the Justice Department and their willingness to release the files without redactions. He expresses support for the victims of the Epstein survivors.

Mike Quinn, Plaintiff Attorney, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a judge approving OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle thousands of lawsuits related to OxyContin use. Quinn shares his experience representing people and families who were affected by OxyContin abuse.

Pat Quinn, Former Governor of Illinois, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest Illinois tax property changes. Quinn spent the afternoon outside of the Cook County treasurer’s office along with other citizens showing dissatisfaction with the Illinois property tax system. He introduced a campaign to introduce a constitutional amendment to change the property tax system. Quinn references an advisory referendum in 2024 ballots asking whether a property tax relief amendment should be passed. Funded by a 3 percent surcharge exclusively on millionaires, the money would be used to provide property tax relief. The referendum passed with 61 percent of voters in favor of such an amendment. Despite the challenges of corporate lobbying, Quinn believes that voters will vote in favor of a fairer property tax system.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Epstein files. He reports his experience hearing the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein on Capitol Hill. Rep. Krishnamoorthi and other members of the House and Senate voted to release the Epstein files. He shares the timeline that will follow before the files are on the president’s desk.

Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss various health topics: A new heart disease calculator that gives a thirty-year risk factor, a flu variant from Japan, and hand foot and mouth disease on the rise

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

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the continued stock market woes. She shares how, in the midst of stock market troubles, people should reassess where they have their money saved. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.