Lisa Dent

Dr. Austin Happel, a Research Biologist at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how the Deep Tunnel has never reached its limit but, after the weekend’s heavy rains, it’s almost full. Dr. Happel shares what happens when the tunnel reaches 100% capacity.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent to answer questions on listener projects. From preventing concrete staining to surge protection and glass block window leaks, Lou’s got you covered.

After record profits of $1.6 billion, Peoples Gas is asking for more. Jim Chilsen, Communications Director of the Citizens Utility Board, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how CUB is urging customers to attend a public forum to oppose a rate hike. Jim also shares CUB’s mission and talks about how they are challenging rate hikes for other companies as well.

Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week, he reviews The Furious and Young Washington. Ron shares that he was swept up in the story of Young Washington and impressed by the creativity of The Furious. There was also a Dune: Part Three trailer event in town that the duo chats about.

Construction projects are interfering with taxi times, so much so that taxi times at O’Hare Airport have soared to the highest in the nation. Ben Bradley, WGN-TV news anchor and investigative reporter, joins Lisa Dent to talk about it. Ben shares how long the wait times are and how some people are waiting for their plane to taxi to the gate longer than it took them to fly.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, and BTS performing at the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show, Emmy nomination snubs, and Kevin complains about Bears training camp tickets.

Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, Demetrius Ivory, and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the weather. They highlight the four rounds of severe thunderstorms and flooding rain that occurred over the Fourth of July weekend. They also update Wendy on their on-going bet as well as spotlight both Tom’s and Demetrius’ appearances in The Bear.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including notable people from Belgium, the amount of time Gen Z spends on their screens, and the anniversary of sliced bread.

Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to re-examine the Trump accounts that were officially launched on the 4th of July.

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. He shares his thoughts on Mariska Hargitay hosting the 78th Emmy Awards, Sacha Baron Cohen’s newest movie that was shot in secret, the new season of Big Brother, and more!