Rich McHugh, correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the growing discussion surrounding smart cars in relation to the Las Vegas truck explosion and how Tesla had information on the truck owner by accessing his Cybertruck’s data. This raises the question: How much of our lives can these cars monitor and what can can be with the data?

Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood of the 16th District talks to Lisa Dent on the anniversary of the January 6th, 2021 insurrection that occurred when many violently opposed the 2020 results. With the 2024 results certified, Rep. LaHood also tells Lisa about what he’s looking forward to leading up to the inauguration and what he’s hoping to see from Trump’s second term.

Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and Founder of N’Digo, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the increased toll prices for New York drivers going in and out of Manhattan and what it means for those who are in and out of the city daily. This change was rolled into effect January 5th by New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority in an effort to battle the constant traffic gridlock in Manhattan.

Dr. Aashish Didwania, Internal Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to address the Surgeon General’s latest report calling out the link between cancer and alcohol consumption and the need for warning labels. We look at various numbers and how drinking habits might accelerate the risks of cancer among men and women.

Lisa Dent checks in on our Newsroom staff. Steve Bertrand, Mary VanDeVelde and Kevin Powell all have stories that have interested them today. From Kevin’s upcoming trip to Augusta for the Masters to figuring out what a sumo orange is with plenty of laughs in between.

New travel requirements affecting both domestic and foreign flights

CBS News Travel Editor and host of Eye on Travel, Peter Greenberg, joins the show to analyze the new changes made to travel requirements affecting both domestic and foreign flights. Lisa Dent and Peter discuss all the changes being made and a few fines that have already started to appear against airlines.

With the Bears disappointing season winding down, NFL Hall of Famer Dan Hampton comes on the show to talk with Lisa Dent about what is next for the Bears, including what went wrong this season and some potentials for the head coaching vacancy.

Chef Erick Williams, Executive Chef at Virtue Restaurant and Daisy’s Po-Boy, discusses with Lisa Dent what exactly is going on with this amazing campaign. Chef Williams talks about making change in the hospitality industry with the best chefs in Chicago coming together to raise funds for this great initiative.

Monica Eng, reporter for Axios, comes on the show to talk with Lisa Dent about her 5 favorite dishes in 2024. From turmeric soups to dobladas, the two talk about all the best dishes to get in Chicago.

Amy Snerison, Equal Pay Manager of the Illinois Department of Labor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about new labor laws coming in 2025. Of the many changes, pay transparency is one of the major changes and Amy goes into detail about the change and how it can affect employees throughout Illinois.