Lisa Dent

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Lisa Dent episodes

April 17 CPS, CTU come to agreement for May 1st school day
Mila Koumpilova, Senior Reporter, Chalkbeat Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the agreement that Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union made concerning the proposed day off of school on May 1st. School will stay in session, but buses are available for students to go to the MAYDAY protest.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8280511/Mila_Koumpilova_04_17_2026_2026-04-17-221911.64kmono.mp3
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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 5/12/26

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Terry Savage: It’s not just oil, prices are up

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IL bill would allow review of insurance rates

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Howard Tullman: AI still isn’t better than humans

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Conversations with Demetrius: Unusual weather

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6 min
April 17 Ilyce Glink: The Boomers own the housing market
Ilyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the housing market.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8279208/Ilyce_Glink_04_17_2026_2026-04-17-204608.64kmono.mp3
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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 5/12/26

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Terry Savage: It’s not just oil, prices are up

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IL bill would allow review of insurance rates

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Howard Tullman: AI still isn’t better than humans

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Conversations with Demetrius: Unusual weather

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9 min
April 17 Pat Brady: Bears stadium, Iran, and more
Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs and former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest political news surrounding the new Bears stadium, gas prices, Iran and Lebanon, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8278957/Pat_Brady_04_17_2026_2026-04-17-204257.64kmono.mp3
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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 5/12/26

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Terry Savage: It’s not just oil, prices are up

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IL bill would allow review of insurance rates

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Howard Tullman: AI still isn’t better than humans

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Conversations with Demetrius: Unusual weather

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10 min
April 17 WGN Pizza bracket winner: Bartolini’s
Dominic Bartolini, co-owner of Bartolini’s, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their pizza, meatballs, and how they deliver their award winning pizza across the country.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8278947/Dominic_Bartolini_04_17_2026_2026-04-17-203647.64kmono.mp3

The 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness ‘Mom & Pops’ Champion: Bartolini’s
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Lisa Dent

Newsroom Sound Check: 5/12/26

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Terry Savage: It’s not just oil, prices are up

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IL bill would allow review of insurance rates

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Howard Tullman: AI still isn’t better than humans

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Conversations with Demetrius: Unusual weather

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6 min
April 17 Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What survivors need
Sandy T. Williams, CEO of the Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (ZCenter), joins Lisa Dent to discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Williams shares statistics that demonstrate how prevalent sexual assault is. She shares how the ZCenter helps victims of sexual assault and how people can support the ZCenter to continue their mission.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8278940/Sandy_T_Williams_04_17_2026_2026-04-17-200440.64kmono.mp3
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Lisa Dent

Howard Tullman: AI still isn’t better than humans

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Conversations with Demetrius: Unusual weather

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Meta to remove privacy feature, user data used for ads

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Mental health at center of Chicago’s new medical school

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Peoples Gas: Explaining rate-hike proposal

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April 17 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/17/26
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8280417/Newsroom_Sound_Check_04_17_2026_2026-04-17-223717.64kmono.mp3
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Newsroom Sound Check

Newsroom Sound Check: 5/11/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/8/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/7/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/6/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/5/26

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Recent Posts
Lisa Dent

Howard Tullman: AI still isn’t better than humans

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Conversations with Demetrius: Unusual weather

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Meta to remove privacy feature, user data used for ads

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Mental health at center of Chicago’s new medical school

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Peoples Gas: Explaining rate-hike proposal

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7 min
April 17 Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Super Mario Galaxy, Exit 8
Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews two video game movies: Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Exit 8. Come back next week for his review of The Mummy!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8276425/Ron_Brown_04_16_2026_2026-04-16-215625.64kmono.mp3

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Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews

Ron Brown’s reviews: The Devil Wears Prada 2, Hokum

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Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Michael

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Ron Brown’s movie reviews: Normal, The AI Doc

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Ron Brown’s reviews: Super Mario Galaxy, Exit 8

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Ron Brown’s Reviews: Ready or Not 2, They Will Kill You

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Lisa Dent

Howard Tullman: AI still isn’t better than humans

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Conversations with Demetrius: Unusual weather

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Meta to remove privacy feature, user data used for ads

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Mental health at center of Chicago’s new medical school

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Peoples Gas: Explaining rate-hike proposal

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7 min
April 17 Alexi Giannoulias: E-bike, e-scooter safety bill
Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the legislation that the Illinois Senate passed 54-0, sending it to the House, concerning e-bike and e-scooter safety. Giannoulias expresses concern around the severity of injuries related to crashes involving e-bikes and e-scooters. “They’re here to stay,” said Giannoulias, “but the technology has evolved way faster than our laws.” He details the specific regulations in the bill that, if passed in the State House, would go into effect statewide.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8276799/Secretary_Alexi_Giannoulias_04_16_2026_2026-04-16-220439.64kmono.mp3
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Lisa Dent

Peoples Gas: Explaining rate-hike proposal

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How to protect migrating birds

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/11/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/8/26

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Companies now allow parents to pick babies’ traits

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April 17 Breaking down the Blackhawks’ season
Charlie Roumeliotis, Blackhawks pre and post-game host on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to break down what Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson had to say following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8276356/Charlie_Roumeliotis_04_16_2026_2026-04-16-200856.64kmono.mp3
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Chicago Blackhawks

Reacting to 2026 NHL Draft lottery results

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Should the Blackhawks trade the #4 overall pick?

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Blackhawks land no. 4 overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft

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Which pick will the Hawks land in tonight’s lottery?

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Blackhawks eyeing playoff push next season

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Recent Posts
Lisa Dent

Peoples Gas: Explaining rate-hike proposal

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How to protect migrating birds

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/11/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/8/26

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Companies now allow parents to pick babies’ traits

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April 16 Newsroom Sound Check: 4/16/26
Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including official announcements at a movie theater owners convention of upcoming sequels “Spaceballs: The New One” and a third film in the “Top Gun” series.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8276677/Newsroom_Sound_Check_04_16_2026_2026-04-16-220917.64kmono.mp3
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Newsroom Sound Check

Newsroom Sound Check: 5/11/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/8/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/7/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/6/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/5/26

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Recent Posts
Lisa Dent

Peoples Gas: Explaining rate-hike proposal

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How to protect migrating birds

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/11/26

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Newsroom Sound Check: 5/8/26

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Companies now allow parents to pick babies’ traits

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7 min