Lisa Dent

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Lisa Dent episodes

June 15 Karen Conti on prosecutorial misconduct during grand jury proceedings
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share details about how federal prosecutors have dropped charges against two defendants in a $300 million COVID-19 testing fraud case following allegations of serious prosecutorial misconduct during grand jury proceedings.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8452733/8452733_2026-06-15-203033.64kmono.mp3
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Lisa Dent

Vaccinations and keeping your pet’s food fresh

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Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby

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Seismologist talks rare Lake Michigan earthquake

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/09/26

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How the body breaks down medication in the heat

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June 12 Celebrating Flag Day with the Three Oaks, Michigan community
Directors, Andrew and Melissa Shae, along with Cinematographer, Margaret Byrne join Lisa Dent to talk about their movie, Flag Day, releasing June 14th in select Chicago-area Marcus Theatres’ locations in Addison, Elgin, Gurnee Mills, and Orland Park. The movie is a documentary showcasing the Flag Day ritual, celebration, and community history in Three Oaks, Michigan.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449330/Andrew_and_Melissa_Shea_and_Margaret_Byrne_2026-06-12-232930.64kmono.mp3
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Lisa Dent

Vaccinations and keeping your pet’s food fresh

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Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby

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Seismologist talks rare Lake Michigan earthquake

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/09/26

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How the body breaks down medication in the heat

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June 12 Newsroom Sound Check: 06/12/26
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the list of things Indiana needs to complete before the Bears can move to Hammond, Percy Jackson becomes the most looked up book franchise, and Mary asks “what’s with” people dumping their belongings in parks.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449202/Newsroom_Sound_Check_06_12_26_2026-06-12-220702.64kmono.mp3
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Newsroom Sound Check

Newsroom Sound Check: 07/09/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/08/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/07/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/06/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/02/26

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Lisa Dent

Vaccinations and keeping your pet’s food fresh

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Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby

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Seismologist talks rare Lake Michigan earthquake

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/09/26

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How the body breaks down medication in the heat

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June 12 Dr. Dana Varble: How to care for your animals after a storm
Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. She first addresses how to prepare first aid for your pets in the case of severe weather. And as always, Dr. Varble answers your pet questions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449113/8449113_2026-06-12-215413.64kmono.mp3
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Lisa Dent

Vaccinations and keeping your pet’s food fresh

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Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby

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Seismologist talks rare Lake Michigan earthquake

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/09/26

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How the body breaks down medication in the heat

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June 12 Ilyce Glink: Wrapping our heads around $1 trillion
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how Elon Musk officially became the world’s first trillionaire. She breaks down how big a trillion dollars truly is as well as how Elon went about getting to this point.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8449112/8449112_2026-06-12-214512.64kmono.mp3
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Lisa Dent

Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby

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Seismologist talks rare Lake Michigan earthquake

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/09/26

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How the body breaks down medication in the heat

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Chicago’s Deep Tunnel has almost reached its limit

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June 12 WGN Radio legend Marilyn Miller on her 59-year legacy
Marilyn Miller, producer for the Wally Phillips Show on WGN Radio for 25 years, joins Lisa on the 59th anniversary of when she originally started at the station. She shares memories of her first day at WGN as a commercial writer and how she paved her way to being the first woman in the United States to produce a major market morning drive show.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8448916/8448916_2026-06-12-204416.64kmono.mp3

Celebrating 100 Years of WGN Radio
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Lisa Dent

Seismologist talks rare Lake Michigan earthquake

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/09/26

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How the body breaks down medication in the heat

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Chicago’s Deep Tunnel has almost reached its limit

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Lou: Concrete staining, surge protection, window leaks

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June 12 Spirit of America: Woman who traveled to every U.S. national park
In honor of the 250 years since the United States’ conception, Lisa will be chatting about some of the beautiful natural parks that help preserve the landscape and wildlife of this country. In this iteration, Emily Hart, the woman who has made solo trips to every major national park in the United States, joins to chat about the various experiences she’s had along her travels.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8448920/8448920_2026-06-12-202120.64kmono.mp3
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Spirit of America

The Founding Father America almost forgot

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Women’s stories to be told at new National Mall monument

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USPS unveils stamp for America 250

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World leaders toast America on its 250th birthday

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Five surprising facts for July Fourth

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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 07/08/26

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Demetrius Ivory: More ‘Bear,’ more bets, more Bill

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/07/26

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Terry Savage: Could Trump accounts really be free money?

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Mariska Hargitay to host this year’s Emmy Awards

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June 11 Newsroom Sound Check: 06/11/26
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the recommended temperature to set your home to, new Sesame Street episodes on Netflix, and Zavion Thomas’ potential leak of the Bears rivalry uniforms.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8446719/8446719_2026-06-11-222219.64kmono.mp3
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Newsroom Sound Check

Newsroom Sound Check: 07/08/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/07/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/06/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/02/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/01/26

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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 07/08/26

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Demetrius Ivory: More ‘Bear,’ more bets, more Bill

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/07/26

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Terry Savage: Could Trump accounts really be free money?

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Mariska Hargitay to host this year’s Emmy Awards

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June 11 Ron Brown’s movie reviews: ‘Scary Movie,’ ‘Miss You, Love You,’ and ‘Tuner’
Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Scary Movie and Miss You, Love You, and Tuner.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8446651/8446651_2026-06-11-221951.64kmono.mp3

Read Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews
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Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews

Ron Brown: ‘The Invite,’ ‘The Death of Robin Hood,’ ‘Supergirl’

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‘Pressure,’ ‘The Invite,’ and ‘Toy Story 5’

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Ron Brown’s movie reviews: ‘Disclosure Day’

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‘Scary Movie,’ ‘Miss You, Love You,’ and ‘Tuner’

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Ron Brown’s reviews: ‘Power Ballad’, ‘The Backrooms’

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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 07/08/26

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Demetrius Ivory: More ‘Bear,’ more bets, more Bill

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/07/26

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Terry Savage: Could Trump accounts really be free money?

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Mariska Hargitay to host this year’s Emmy Awards

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June 11 Lou’s To-Do List: Back-up generators, DC current homes, and more!
Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his weekly segment, Lou’s To Do List. Lou answers any questions you have about projects on your to-do lists.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8446517/8446517_2026-06-11-211217.64kmono.mp3
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Housesmarts Radio With Lou Manfredini

HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 07.04.26

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New To Lou Too: Drake’s Yankee Doodle Cakes

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Mr. Fix It: How to keep your lawn healthy and strong

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Mr. Fix It: Tips to keep your home cool

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HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini | 06.27.26

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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 07/08/26

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Demetrius Ivory: More ‘Bear,’ more bets, more Bill

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Newsroom Sound Check: 07/07/26

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Terry Savage: Could Trump accounts really be free money?

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Mariska Hargitay to host this year’s Emmy Awards

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