Dana Sussman, senior vice-president of Pregnancy Justice, a reproductive rights organization, joins Lisa Dent to discuss laws surrounding abortion in various states across the country. Sussman shares particular cases where women are being reported to law enforcement as a result of miscarriages or abortions.

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to share an update on his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods — what Cole calls his “listening tour.” Cole just finished living a month in Humboldt Park. Cole will now spend a month living in Rogers Park.

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

Felicia Freitag, Manager of the Aurora Farmers Market, joins Lisa Dent to highlight the oldest operating Famers Market in Illinois. Celebrating 115 years, the Aurora Farmers Market offers more than just producer vendors. You can find pastries, hot food, high quality artisan goods, and more. For full details, you can find them here.

Tom Skilling, former chief meteorologist for WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to chat about his life in retirement, the effects of the Canadian wildfires, and how the federal cuts to NOAA and NWS have affected weather forecasts.

Mariah Hadler, Customer Engagement Manager for Jones Dairy Farm, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Dairy Month in Wisconsin. Mariah shares details about one of the more popular dining experiences: breakfast on a dairy farm. Some of the history of Jones Dairy Farm is also shared, and more.

Dr. Lisa Simon, dentist and researcher, joins Lisa Dent to discuss her study that finds that banning fluoride nationwide would result in an increase in tooth decay in children while increasing the costs of dental care. Dr. Simon goes further in depth on the details of her study and what the longer term effects might be.

Sheerine Alemzadeh, Co-Founder of Healing to Action, joins Lisa Dent to discuss domestic violence in Chicago. Alemzadeh explains which demographics are most vulnerable, and shares how people can help those who are victims of abuse.

Donna Reynolds, Ottawa Visitors Center, joins Lisa Dent to share all the events and activities that the Ottawa Visitors Center hosts this summer.

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