Lisa Dent | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own
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A native of Rockford, Lisa Dent began her radio career in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin in 1981. She has worked at stations in Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, and Houston. Dent returned to Chicago in 2002 and previously hosted at country music stations WUSN 99.5, US99, and Big 95.5. Lisa Dent was inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2016.
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Chicago, IL
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A native of Rockford, Lisa Dent began her radio career in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin in 1981. She has worked at stations in Minneapolis, San Diego, Seattle, and Houston. Dent returned to Chicago in 2002 and previously hosted at country music stations WUSN 99.5, US99, and Big 95.5. Lisa Dent was inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2016.
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@SteveBertrand
Language:
English
Episodes
Have you considered ‘sleep tourism’ to get a good night’s slumber?
3/24/2023
Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School of Sleep Medicine Dr. Rebecca Robbins joins Lisa Dent to discuss a new trend called “sleep tourism.” She explains that the trend describes how people have been traveling to hotels with the goal of getting a good night’s sleep. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Duration:00:06:11
Kathleen McLaughlin: Getting a better understanding of the blood plasma industry
3/24/2023
Author of Blood Money: The Story of Life, Death, and Profit Inside America’s Blood Industry Kathleen McLaughlin joins Lisa Dent to talk about her recent article detailing how poor Americans are selling their blood plasma. She elaborates on her life as a plasma recipient as well as the difference between how much blood plasma centers […]
Duration:00:07:30
What does it mean to be a ‘super commuter’?
3/23/2023
Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management Robert Pozen joins Lisa Dent to define what it means to be a super commuter. He highlights not only the super commuters that travel by car, but the ones who go as far as taking flights as well! Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]
Duration:00:05:58
Karen Conti on the possibility of a serial killer leaving victims in Chicago waterways
3/23/2023
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss whether or not the recent series of deaths involving young adult males being found in Chicago’s waterways is the work of a serial killer. Karen later answers listener questions from the phone and text line, including one asking if the culprit could […]
Duration:00:07:21
USGA proposes roll back to golf ball flight distances in professional play
3/23/2023
Senior Director Equipment Rules and Conformance at the United States Golf Association (USGA) Carter Rich joins Lisa Dent to talk about the organization’s recent proposal of Model Local Rule, the rolling back of golf ball flight distances on professional courses. He addresses the reactions from pros as well as the factors that lead to the […]
Duration:00:08:06
Will Perdue on Patrick Beverley’s impact on the Bulls’ gameplay
3/22/2023
Will Perdue, former Bulls player and current Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Bulls’ chances of pulling off a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. Also, Perdue talks about whether adding point guard Patrick Beverley to the roster was a good move for the team’s overall gameplay. Follow The […]
Duration:00:08:31
Dr. Farheen Mirza on bracing yourself for the allergy season
3/22/2023
As we creep closer to spring, allergist and immunologist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Farheen Mirza joins Lisa Dent to talk about how we should best deal with the inevitable allergy season. She touches on how we can treat the symptoms, if it’s possible to gain new allergies as you get older, and […]
Duration:00:06:35
Jodi R.R. Smith breaks down etiquette during Easter
3/22/2023
Etiquette expert and President of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting Jodi R.R. Smith joins Lisa Dent to talk about proper party etiquette during Easter get-togethers. Are you obligated to bring a dish to Easter dinner? Is it poor etiquette to request guests to not bring anything? Jodi has the answers. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow […]
Duration:00:06:20
Rep. William Davis on a south suburban airport: A proposal lasting 40 years
3/22/2023
Illinois State Rep. of the 30th District William Davis joins Lisa Dent to discuss the proposal of a south suburban airport in the Monee area. He addresses the opposition the proposal has been met with over last 40 years but highlights his hope that it will be passed. Rep. Davis speculates that even if the […]
Duration:00:06:07
Are Chicago’s speed cameras increasing safety?
3/22/2023
Executive Vice President of the Illinois Policy Institute Amy Korte joins Lisa Dent to call the effectiveness of Chicago’s red light and speed cameras into question. Korte discusses an investigation by the institute showing an increase in school and speed zone crashes in 2022 despite $84.5 million in speed camera tickets. Follow The Lisa Dent […]
Duration:00:06:56
Representative Margaret Croke on House Bill 2477 and splitting pregnancy costs 50-50
3/22/2023
Illinois State Representative of the 12th District Margaret Croke joins Lisa Dent to talk about proposed House Bill 2477, the Pregnancy Expenses Act, which would require pregnancy-related costs to be split equally between the pregnant party and “the other intended parent.” This proposed bill, sponsored by Rep. Croke, was one of 41 to be sent […]
Duration:00:08:20
Will we see a new airport in the Monee area in the near future?
3/21/2023
Will County Board member Daniel Butler joins Lisa Dent to discuss the proposal for an airport in the Monee area. He addresses listener questions regarding the need for a third airport. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:05:32
Is your money safe in the bank? Terry Savage has the answer
3/21/2023
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to talk about whether or not our money is safe in the bank. Later, she answers a question regarding treasury bills. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:43
Human rights organization monitors and scores hate speech used on social media
3/21/2023
Reporter for the Chicago Tribune Hank Sanders joins Lisa Dent to talk about a report from the Simon Wiesenthal Center that monitors and scores social media platforms based on the amount and severity of hate speech used. They take a look at apps like TikTok and take note of the increase in hate speech on […]
Duration:00:07:39
Attorney for watchdog group discusses the ‘inhumane’ treatment at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center
3/21/2023
Rachel Shapiro, Managing Attorney for federally appointed watchdog group Equip for Equality, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the group’s report of “inhumane” and “unjust” treatment of the youth at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. She emphasizes that most of these students haven’t been found guilty as well as Equip for Equality’s call for the […]
Duration:00:05:30
Howard Tullman on why charisma is no substitute for experience
3/21/2023
Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about why it’s better to choose someone who has experience in their field rather than someone who has charisma with little or no experience. This conversation with Howard Tullman is sponsored by Career Vision. Follow […]
Duration:00:07:59
Recalls of frozen strawberries tied to Hepatitis A
3/20/2023
Teresa Murray, a consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), joins Lisa Dent to talk about the latest product recall involving Gerber Good Start Soothepro, Articifical Tears Lubricant Eye Drops by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, frozen organic strawberries that may be linked to Hepatitis A, and more. Teresa later stresses the importance […]
Duration:00:07:44
Grocery stores using facial recognition technology sparks concern
3/20/2023
Cybersecurity expert and co-founder of Sugarshot Scott Spiro joins Lisa Dent to talk about how grocery stores are using facial recognition technology to help prevent shoplifters. He highlights the potential concerns that come with the new technology. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:29
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas talks retired police, Brandon Johnson, and potential endorsements
3/20/2023
Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, former Chicago Public Schools CEO, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the upcoming runoff election. He addresses how he’d bring back retired police officers, what he plans to do in response to Brandon Johnson’s proposal to reallocate police funds, and whether or not he’s seeking Mayor Lightfoot’s endorsement. Follow The […]
Duration:00:09:50
State Rep. Anthony Deluca on House Bill 1367 and the Crematory Regulation Act
3/20/2023
Illinois State Representative of the 80th District, Anthony DeLuca, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the possible ramifications of his proposed amendments to the Crematory Regulation Act. He addresses people’s concerns of the expense of traditional burials as well as other qualms people have had. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]
Duration:00:06:15