Lisa Dent

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the 11 missing or dead scientists since 2022.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Thomas Dolby making an appearance on the WGN-TV Morning News and talking about his career since he helped pioneer The New Wave movement back in the 1980s.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the volatility of the markets amid the continued conflict with Iran. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners

Max Armstrong, former WGN agri-business broadcaster, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the reasons behind the rising price of beef.

Paul Sereno, Professor of Paleontology at the University of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his nickname: “The Indiana Jones of Paleontology,” and the new science center for opening up in Washington Park.

Christine Nannicelli, Associate Field Organizer at Sierra Club, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a mid-March poll showing that a majority of Illinoisans support the POWER Act, legislation that would hold data centers accountable for their energy and water usage.

Jacqui Ulrich, Director of Conservation and Experiential Programming at the Forest Preserves of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the events that the Forest Preserves of Cook County are hosting this week for Earth Week.

Nancy Loo, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee launching an investigation into the 11 missing or dead American Scientists since 2022.

Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a lifejacket worn by a Titanic survivor sold at auction for $906,000 and the Lyrid meteor shower nearing its peak.

Tim Johnson, Director of Horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden, joins Lisa Dent to talk gardening. He answers questions about soil temperature, getting rid of pests, when to start your summer garden, and more.