Lisa Dent

Erin Russell of The Russell Firm joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss music copyright law. In recent years, Olympic figure skaters have turned toward popular music for their routines. This has caused some skaters to face problems with copyright claims. Russell explains the procedures that are needed to clear the music for use and how some skaters may have been none the wiser.

Kate Armanini, reporter for Chicago Tribune, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss her article. Armanini shares the reasons that more Chicago families are choosing to homeschool their children in recent years.

WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about what’s behind the smell that has permeated throughout the Chicagoland area.

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the Cook County board president election. Brady joined Alderman Brendan Reilly, 42nd Ward, at an event. Ald. Reilly is challenging Toni Preckwinkle. Brady believes that there will be a competitive race.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss what Leonard calls a “bellwether” case that alleges that social media algorithms are addictive to children. Leonard and Hansen discuss the details of the trial and how this case’s verdict may affect cases in the future.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Jon Hansen, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest money news. Terry talks about the record-setting day for the Dow Jones despite other markets ending the day in the red. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners.

Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including an Olympic biathlete confessing that he cheated… on his girlfriend and the uninhabited Scottish isle that’s home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones.

Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods. This month, he’s in Bridgeport, and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey.

Laura, an old high school classmate of Wendy Snyder (filling in for Lisa Dent), joins the show to share her tip to authorities working on Nancy Guthrie’s missing person case. Laura lives in the same neighborhood as Nancy Guthrie, meeting her several times on her walks. She shares the information that she gave the authorities and how it has changed her life.