Lisa Dent

Lisa Dent

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Lisa Dent episodes

  • Newsroom Sound Check: 4/9/26

    Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including gnome collectibles on sale at the Masters golf tournament and the popular migrating bird known as the American woodcock.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8136648/Newsroom_Sound_Check_04_09_2026_2026-04-09-223548.64kmono.mp3
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    Newsroom Sound Check
    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/5/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/4/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/1/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 4/20/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 4/29/26
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    How is Meta protecting children?
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    Conversations with Demetrius: Siren fatigue
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    What causes acute vertigo?
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    Howard Tullman: Customer service mistakes
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    Jahmal Cole checks in from Hermosa
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    8 min
  • Artemis II prepares to return to Earth

    Xavier Walton, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the process the astronauts of Artemis II will take in their return to Earth following their trip around the moon. Walton details the danger of reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere and the steps they will need to take to reach Earth safely.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8135654/Xavier_Walton_04_09_2026_2026-04-09-205754.64kmono.mp3
    Artemis II
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    Caña: A coffee shop celebrating Latino culture
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    Water Tower Place set for major makeover
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    Dr. Elliott: What is BPPV?
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/4/26
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    Why have gas prices spiked again?
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  • Bridgeport family sells family home after 116 years

    Patti Sorich Parker joins Lisa Dent to talk about Parker’s family home being sold after being in the family in 116 years. She shares how her family came to the United States, how the house came into the family, and how important it was to her family.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8135015/Patti_Sorich_Parker_04_09_2026_2026-04-09-204115.64kmono.mp3
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    Lisa Dent
    Caña: A coffee shop celebrating Latino culture
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    Water Tower Place set for major makeover
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    Dr. Elliott: What is BPPV?
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/4/26
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    Why have gas prices spiked again?
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  • Illinois lawmakers consider human composting

    Monica Eng, reporter with Axios Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Illinois lawmakers discussing human composting. Human composting is a process of turning human remains into soil. The body is placed in a specially designed vessel and surrounded with natural materials. The process yields about a cubic yard of soil, including composted plant matter.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8133836/Monica_Eng_04_09_2026_2026-04-09-191336.64kmono.mp3
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    Lisa Dent
    Caña: A coffee shop celebrating Latino culture
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    Water Tower Place set for major makeover
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    Dr. Elliott: What is BPPV?
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/4/26
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    Why have gas prices spiked again?
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  • Clint Hull: St. Charles raises utility rates

    Clint Hull, Mayor of St. Charles, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the city of St. Charles raising utility rates by nearly 50 percent. Mayor Hull shares that the rate increase is to fund the lead water line replacement project that affects the entire municipality.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8090519/Mayor_Clint_Hull_04_08_2026_2026-04-08-210819.64kmono.mp3
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    Lisa Dent
    Caña: A coffee shop celebrating Latino culture
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    Water Tower Place set for major makeover
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    Dr. Elliott: What is BPPV?
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/4/26
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    Why have gas prices spiked again?
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    10 min
  • Testing shows Steve McMichael had CTE

    Dr. Kyle Marden, Sports Neurologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Steve McMichael’s CTE diagnosis following his death last year after a long battle with ALS.

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    Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS
    Remembering Steve McMichael
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    Health
    Inside the cruise ship at the center of a rare hantavirus outbreak
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    Dr. Kopin: What to know about hantavirus
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    The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools
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    Where hantavirus has been found in the US
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    RFK Jr. campaign pushes ‘deprescribing’ antidepressants
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Caña: A coffee shop celebrating Latino culture
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    Water Tower Place set for major makeover
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    Dr. Elliott: What is BPPV?
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/4/26
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    Why have gas prices spiked again?
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    8 min
  • Pat Brady: Trump’s ceasefire with Iran

    Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, Former Chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the two-week ceasefire that President Trump agreed to on Tuesday.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8131411/Pat_Brady_04_08_2026_2026-04-09-174711.64kmono.mp3
    Continuing Coverage
    War in the Middle East
    US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn’t release Hormuz chokehold
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    US says ceasefire with Iran is holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the UAE
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    Hegseth says ceasefire not over, ‘churn’ expected
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    US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
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    Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Caña: A coffee shop celebrating Latino culture
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    Water Tower Place set for major makeover
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    Dr. Elliott: What is BPPV?
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/4/26
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    Why have gas prices spiked again?
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    9 min
  • An inside look into The Rollye James Show with Rollye James herself

    Rollye James, WGN Radio late night host Mondays through Thursdays 10pm-1am CT, joins Lisa Dent to talk about what makes her show so unique and how her listeners keep her on her toes. Listen in while Rollye talks about the birth of ‘Bumper Stumpers,’ her career as a whole, the most memorable interaction she had with a listener, the honest truth behind why she continues to entertain her loyal listeners, and more.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8131762/8131762_2026-04-09-171802.64kmono.mp3
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    Lisa Dent
    Dr. Elliott: What is BPPV?
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/4/26
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    Why have gas prices spiked again?
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    Terry Savage: Something’s got to give
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    More than two dozen beagles rescued from research facility
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    9 min
  • Newsroom Sound Check: 4/8/26

    Lisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the 2-foot-long hot dog on sale for $45 at Colorado Rockies games.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8131459/Newsroom_Sound_Check_04_09_2026_2026-04-09-173859.64kmono.mp3
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    Newsroom Sound Check
    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/4/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/1/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 4/20/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 4/29/26
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26
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    Recent Posts
    Lisa Dent
    Dr. Elliott: What is BPPV?
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/4/26
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    Why have gas prices spiked again?
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    Terry Savage: Something’s got to give
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    More than two dozen beagles rescued from research facility
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    9 min
  • Should the Italian Beef be the state sandwich?

    State Rep. Rick Ryan joins Lisa Dent to discuss House Bill 4669. The bill would make the Italian Beef Sandwich the state sandwich, dethroning the Horseshoe.

    https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8089569/State_Rep_Rick_Ryan_04_08_2026_2026-04-08-202409.64kmono.mp3
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    Lourdes Duarte: Verdict exposes nursing home loopholes
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    Glenbard Parent Series: Dr. Sheryl Ziegler
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    Newsroom Sound Check: 5/1/26
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    Chicago Police Memorial Foundation annual 5K run
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    2026 City Kids Camp Radiothon
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