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- Updates on the diarrhea-causing parasite with Dr. Wheat
Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss the latest about the diarrhea-causing parasite, whether or not gout can be preventable, cholesterol tests, and Dr. Wheat answers questions from listeners.
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8505032/8505032_2026-07-12-161832.64kmono.mp3Recent postsHealthAn Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000.cls-4{fill:#000;}Here’s why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu.cls-4{fill:#000;}In China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson.cls-4{fill:#000;}3 GOP states go to US Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states’ abortion ‘shield’ laws.cls-4{fill:#000;}Cornell’s reckonings with fraternities haven’t prevented misconduct.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent postsWendy SnyderCubs and White Sox head in opposite directions.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Larry Potash previews ‘Backstory’ Seasons 19 & 20.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A new season of ‘Chicago Stories’ premiers on 10/2.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for more21 min - Christmas in July with Treetime Christmas Creations!
Founder of Treetime Christmas Creations Laurie Kane joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to spotlight their Christmas in July Showroom Sale. Not only does she address the discounted prices for their holiday decorations, but also highlights the passion the Treetime team has for making sure their customers have the best time setting up their not-yet Winter wonderland.
Tune in to the Lisa Dent Show over the course of the next two weeks for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate for Treetime Christmas Creations and live out your Christmas in July!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8498398/Laurie_Kane_07_08_2026_2026-07-08-200338.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsWendy SnyderCubs and White Sox head in opposite directions.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Larry Potash previews ‘Backstory’ Seasons 19 & 20.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A new season of ‘Chicago Stories’ premiers on 10/2.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Recent PostsLisa DentGearing up for Blackhawks vs. Mammoth battle.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 10/01/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Resident Evil’ and ‘Heart of the Beast’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou with Lisa: Air ducts and smoke detectors.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jahmal Cole checks in from West Elsdon.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}9 min - Newsroom Sound Check: 07/08/26
Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, and BTS performing at the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show, Emmy nomination snubs, and Kevin complains about Bears training camp tickets.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8498620/Newsroom_Sound_Check_07_08_2026_2026-07-08-225420.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsNewsroom Sound CheckNewsroom Sound Check: 10/01/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/30/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/29/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/28/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/25/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Recent PostsWendy SnyderCubs and White Sox head in opposite directions.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Larry Potash previews ‘Backstory’ Seasons 19 & 20.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}A new season of ‘Chicago Stories’ premiers on 10/2.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Recent PostsLisa DentGearing up for Blackhawks vs. Mammoth battle.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 10/01/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}‘Resident Evil’ and ‘Heart of the Beast’.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lou with Lisa: Air ducts and smoke detectors.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Jahmal Cole checks in from West Elsdon.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}10 min - Conversations with Demetrius: More ‘Bear,’ more bets, and more Bill
Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, Demetrius Ivory, and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the weather. They highlight the four rounds of severe thunderstorms and flooding rain that occurred over the Fourth of July weekend. They also update Wendy on their on-going bet as well as spotlight both Tom’s and Demetrius’ appearances in The Bear.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8496053/8496053_2026-07-07-205853.64kmono.mp3More CoverageWeatherTropical Pacific moisture drenches central US as another Pacific hurricane forms.cls-4{fill:#000;}Hurricane Polo’s remnants bringing more rain to flood-struck US Southwest.cls-4{fill:#000;}The Forecasters: Warmer than normal is the new normal.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Nor’easter may have uncovered shipwreck from 1884.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}TS Hanna, TD Fay continue to drift across Atlantic.cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Recent PostsWendy SnyderOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Alex Zalben: From Game of Thrones to Charlie Sheen.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Things to do in Chicago this Halloween.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New Late Show with Stephen Colbert exhibit at MBC.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder catches up with Rick Kogan.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Recent PostsLisa DentCity Council approves $2.5 billion parking meter sale.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/30/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lincoln Park trying to strike deal with ComEd.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Metra unveils new battery-operated trains.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Clerk Gordon on the National Election Roundtable.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}15 min - Newsroom Sound Check: 07/07/26
Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including notable people from Belgium, the amount of time Gen Z spends on their screens, and the anniversary of sliced bread.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8496266/Newsroom_Sound_Check_07_07_2026_2026-07-07-223706.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsNewsroom Sound CheckNewsroom Sound Check: 09/30/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/29/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/28/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/25/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/24/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Recent PostsWendy SnyderOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Alex Zalben: From Game of Thrones to Charlie Sheen.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Things to do in Chicago this Halloween.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New Late Show with Stephen Colbert exhibit at MBC.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder catches up with Rick Kogan.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Recent PostsLisa DentCity Council approves $2.5 billion parking meter sale.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/30/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lincoln Park trying to strike deal with ComEd.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Metra unveils new battery-operated trains.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Clerk Gordon on the National Election Roundtable.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}6 min - Terry Savage: Could the Trump accounts really be free money?
Terry Savage, nationally-syndicated money columnist, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to re-examine the Trump accounts that were officially launched on the 4th of July.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8496178/8496178_2026-07-07-215318.64kmono.mp3More with Terry SavageRecent PostsWendy SnyderOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Alex Zalben: From Game of Thrones to Charlie Sheen.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Things to do in Chicago this Halloween.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New Late Show with Stephen Colbert exhibit at MBC.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder catches up with Rick Kogan.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Recent PostsLisa DentCity Council approves $2.5 billion parking meter sale.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/30/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lincoln Park trying to strike deal with ComEd.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Metra unveils new battery-operated trains.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Clerk Gordon on the National Election Roundtable.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}8 min - Alex Zalben: Mariska Hargitay to host this year’s Emmy Awards
Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. He shares his thoughts on Mariska Hargitay hosting the 78th Emmy Awards, Sacha Baron Cohen’s newest movie that was shot in secret, the new season of Big Brother, and more!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8496114/8496114_2026-07-07-213214.64kmono.mp3Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards in September on NBCRecent PostsWendy SnyderOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Alex Zalben: From Game of Thrones to Charlie Sheen.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Things to do in Chicago this Halloween.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New Late Show with Stephen Colbert exhibit at MBC.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder catches up with Rick Kogan.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Recent PostsLisa DentCity Council approves $2.5 billion parking meter sale.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/30/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lincoln Park trying to strike deal with ComEd.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Metra unveils new battery-operated trains.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Clerk Gordon on the National Election Roundtable.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}16 min - Here’s what to know about kidney transplants
Dr. John Friedewald, Nephrologist at Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to educate the audience on kidney transplants. He addresses the issue of finding compatible donors, the finances behind giving or receiving a kidney, as well as why someone who even want to donate their organ in the first place. Later, Dr. Friedewald answers listener questions about transplants.
https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8496001/8496001_2026-07-07-201101.64kmono.mp3Recent postsHealthIn China’s Taoist martial arts schools, fighting is only part of the lesson.cls-4{fill:#000;}3 GOP states go to US Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states’ abortion ‘shield’ laws.cls-4{fill:#000;}Cornell’s reckonings with fraternities haven’t prevented misconduct.cls-4{fill:#000;}Congolese politician is killed for defending Ebola efforts as mistrust complicates response.cls-4{fill:#000;}Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn’t improved health of their communities, an AP-KFF poll finds.cls-4{fill:#000;}Click for moreRecent PostsLisa DentCity Council approves $2.5 billion parking meter sale.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/30/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lincoln Park trying to strike deal with ComEd.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Metra unveils new battery-operated trains.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Clerk Gordon on the National Election Roundtable.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}17 min - House plant questions with Tanner the Planter
Tanner Mitchell a.k.a. “Tanner the Planter” joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to answer all your plant questions ranging from how to properly prune leaves, which plant food is the best to buy, and how to take care of a Venus flytrap in the winter.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8493761/Tanner_Mitchell_07_06_2026_2026-07-06-213201.64kmono.mp3Recent postsWendy SnyderAlex Zalben: From Game of Thrones to Charlie Sheen.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Things to do in Chicago this Halloween.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}New Late Show with Stephen Colbert exhibit at MBC.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Wendy Snyder catches up with Rick Kogan.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Karen Conti: What legal cases should we be watching?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsLisa DentCity Council approves $2.5 billion parking meter sale.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/30/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Lincoln Park trying to strike deal with ComEd.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Metra unveils new battery-operated trains.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Clerk Gordon on the National Election Roundtable.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}15 min - Newsroom Sound Check: 07/06/26
Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Star Trek hits its 60th birthday, Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings should the United States win the World Cup, and Mary continues to root for Belgium.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8493900/Newsroom_Sound_Check_07_06_2026_2026-07-06-224500.64kmono.mp3Recent PostsNewsroom Sound CheckNewsroom Sound Check: 09/29/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/28/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/25/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/24/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/23/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Recent postsWendy SnyderPop culture and prime time with Alex Zalben.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Last chance for student loan savings.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Paul Nolte breaks down September’s rough finish.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Navigating Chicago sports in a streaming era.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Alexander Zalben’s MTV Video Music Awards review.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Click for moreRecent PostsLisa DentRe-opening of alleged ‘gang rape’ investigation.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Newsroom Sound Check: 09/29/26.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Terry Savage: Should high schoolers take a finance class?.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}The Forecasters: Warmer than normal is the new normal.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}Howard Tullman: An advancement on 3D printing.cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}8 min
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Wendy Snyder was born and bred in Brookfield, IL and has been a familiar voice on the Chicago radio dial for four decades. In 1986, Wendy started her broadcasting career at WLUP-97.9 FM/The LOOP.…
After successful runs at WKQX-FM/Q101, WCKG 105.9 FM and WLS 890 AM, she can now be heard on WGN Radio 720 AM.
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