Francia Garcia Hernandez, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to share her story of being kicked out of a public meeting. Hernandez details what happened at a meeting in Pilsen that was announced as a public meeting. When Hernandez showed up, she was removed by Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez’s staff.

Howard Tullman, American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, educator, writer, lecturer, and art collector, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article that discusses Starbucks’ latest struggles. Once a staple of American culture, Starbucks has struggled since 2020, with mass layoffs of corporate employees being the latest blow.

Attorney Burt Odelson, legislative counsel for the Village of Dolton Board of Trustees, joins Lisa Dent to discuss today’s primary election in Dolton. Dolton shares his experience at early voting and believes that Tiffany Henyard will not win the primary reelection bid.

Licensed & board certified behavior analyst Dr. Jessica Minahan, PhD, joins Lisa Dent to talk discuss how anxiety presents itself differently in children than adults. Later, Dr. Minihan shares how childhood anxiety has risen since the onset of COVID-19. If you’re interested in hearing more about childhood anxiety you can find the GPS Parent Series here.

Dr. Michael Angarone, an infectious diseases specialist with Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the bird flu spreading among dairy cows in various states. Dr. Angarone discusses how the disease is spreading and how so far there doesn’t seem to be evidence of human-to-human infection.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to share their stories. Andy Masur details the lengths that some general managers are going to fund NIL deals. Steve Bertrand helps us celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day. Then, Mary Van De Velde introduces us to a new flavor hitting our snacks.

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and founder of N’Digo, joins Lisa Dent to share stories about her friend, and soulful singer, Jerry “Ice Man” Butler. Later, Dr. Hartman discusses the activism and influence of singer Roberta Flack had on the industry and pop culture of the time.

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan and host of The Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the jury selection process and the forthcoming trial for Robert Crimo III who is charged in the mass shooting that killed seven people at the 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park.

Dr. Will Cronenwett, Psychiatrist at Northwestern, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what adults wondering if they have autism should do and shares tips on how to find a diagnosis.

Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Igloo recalling over a million of their coolers because of a hazardous handle that caused some fingertip amputations. Teresa also shares other recalls that are happening that you should know about.