Brenda Keener, co-owner of Rooted, joins Lisa Dent to detail Rooted. With a talented kitchen staff, Rooted brings in-house, fresh, high-quality food to Minooka. Keener, a Minooka native, shares her childhood experience, and how Minooka shaped her upbringing.

Daniel Kay Hertz, director of housing for Impact for Equity, joins Lisa Dent to explain why building affordable housing in Chicago is so costly. He breaks down how construction expenses, zoning rules, and complex financing drive up the price and shares what could help make housing more affordable.

Chilina Kennedy, star of the world premiere play Billie Jean at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, joins Lisa Dent to share how she transforms into tennis legend and LGBTQ+ icon Billie Jean King. The play highlights King’s groundbreaking activism on and off the court.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss what slowing consumer spending means for the economy. Savage also explores the surprise exemption in President Trump’s new 50% copper tariff which is shaking markets and could have an impact on the cost of everyday goods.

Lou Manfredini joins Lisa Dent in his new weekly segment, Ask Lou, where he answers your questions about all things home repair.

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

Julie Nguyen, a Los Angeles-based certified dating coach, joins Lisa Dent to share just how much you should cyber-stalk a potential date. In a digital world, Nguyen explains, it’s important to vet any potential romantic interests. Avoiding scams, catfishing, and establishing similar interests are just a few of the reasons why people cyber-stalk someone’s social media accounts before a date.

President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 Patrick Cleary joins Lisa Dent to voice his concern of the poor condition of equipment that the Chicago Fire Department uses. Following a fire in the Austin neighborhood at saw four people die, Cleary advocates for the city of Chicago to start purchasing more fire rigs and properly maintain the rigs currently in use. He shares the issues the Chicago firefighters are facing and is asking the city to help the department.

19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea joins Lisa Dent to discuss the lack of crossing guard funding for private schools in his ward.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Lisa Dent to advocate for a change in car insurance pricing in Illinois. Giannoulias, in an effort to combat auto insurance pricing, is asking for Illinoisans to report any instance of pricing discrimination based on factors other than driving record.