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
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Episodes
Did you know you can create your own luck?
3/17/2023
Carolyn Stern, emotional intelligence expert and and author, joins Lisa Dent to share what the three emotional intelligence staples are to creating your own luck. Listen in while Carolyn shares why some people luckier than others, how a positive mindset can bring you luck in life, and what some benefits are from growing your emotional […]
Duration:00:07:12
Kane County Forest Preserve: The new home where the bison will roam
3/17/2023
Ben Haberthur, Executive Director for Kane County Forest Preserve, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how Kane County Forest Preserve may once again become home to bison. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:53
AARP: What Chicago’s next mayor can do to make the city more livable
3/17/2023
Adam Ballard, Associate State Director of Advocacy and Outreach for AARP Illinois, joins Lisa Dent on WGN Radio to stress the city’s leadership needs to do a better job of making Chicago a “Livable Community”. Listen in while Adam explains what the next mayor can do to make Chicago more livable for people 50 and […]
Duration:00:07:37
Ticks are on the rise in Illinois: What you should know with Medical Entomologist with U of I
3/17/2023
Dr. Chris Stone, Medical Entomologist with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the latest story surrounding Tick-Borne Babesiosis being on the rise in Illinois and what to be aware of. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:34
Attorney Karen Conti | Are expectations for job seekers out of control?
3/17/2023
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss new interview protocols and whether or not they are legal. Listen in while Karen breaks down the story pertaining to the woman who went viral on Twitter for sharing the completely out-of-line question she was asked on a job application and where […]
Duration:00:07:48
World renowned chefs join forces to raise money for earthquake relief for Syria and Turkey
3/17/2023
Sanaa Abourezk, Chef and Owner of Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean in Sioux Falls, SD, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how she, among other renowned chefs, will be joining forces in an attempt to raise money for earthquake relief for Syria and Turkey. Chicago Chefs Cook for Earthquake Relief will take place Monday, March 20 at Avli […]
Duration:00:08:17
Ravinia announces their 2023 lineup!
3/16/2023
Chief of Marketing and Communications at Ravinia Elizabeth Fildes joins Lisa Dent to talk about this year’s concert lineup at Ravinia Festival. Some of the artists include Santana, Carrie Underwood, John Fogerty, Boyz II Men, and more! Tickets go on sale Monday, May 1st. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]
Duration:00:07:20
Railroad merger: Why it shouldn’t have been approved
3/15/2023
Carrie Anne Ergo, spokesperson for the Coalition to Stop the CPKC, and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi join Lisa Dent to stress the toll they feel this merger will take on the communities affected due to its approval.
Duration:00:11:45
Will Perdue on March Madness and the best team in the country
3/15/2023
Will Perdue, former Bulls player and current Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago and NCAA Tournament analyst for Westwood One, joins Lisa Dent to let listeners know which teams to keep an eye on during March Madness. He later addresses his thoughts on Northwestern basketball and who he thinks is the best team in the […]
Duration:00:07:31
Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association: New data shows how the burden of Alzheimer’s caregiving is impacting local families
3/15/2023
Delia Jervier, Executive Director of the Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the information released in the 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. Listen in while Delia shares new data on how the burden of Alzheimer’s caregiving is impacting local families, including the number of caregivers, hours spent caregiving, […]
Duration:00:08:23
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter on limiting ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
3/15/2023
Michael Hawthorne, Pulitzer-finalist investigative reporter who focuses on the environment and public health for the Chicago Tribune, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest news surrounding the Environmental Protection Agency limiting toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water.
Secretary of State Giannoulias proposes a ban on the use of video conferencing software while driving
3/15/2023
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias joins Lisa Dent to talk about his proposal for banning the use of Zoom and similar video conferencing software while driving in Illinois.
Duration:00:08:24
Rep. Bill Foster on wire transfer scams | ‘Identity fraud is just running rampant’
3/15/2023
11th District Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest Bill the House Financial Services Committee, which includes Rep. Foster, is trying to pass pertaining person-to-person (P2P) services and preventing wire transfer fraud.
Duration:00:08:40
Howard Tullman on ageism in today’s labor force
3/14/2023
Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to explain why it’s so hard for people over the age of 50 to get or keep a job in today’s work environment. This conversation with Howard Tullman is sponsored by Career Vision. Follow The Lisa Dent […]
Duration:00:07:44
Highlighting the NBA All-Star Weekend’s airless basketball
3/14/2023
Co-Founder and CEO of General Lattice Nick Florek discusses the airless basketball used in the NBA All-Star Weekend. Nick discusses the process and partnership with Wilson, EOS, and Dye Mansion, as they collaborated to make the basketball. Later, he highlights the future applications of 3D printed equipment in the sports industry. Follow The Lisa Dent […]
Terry Savage on Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
3/14/2023
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to talk about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. She addresses the reason SVB is getting so much coverage. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:09:02
Are we becoming angrier customers? A consumer rage survey reveals the truth
3/14/2023
President and CEO of Customer Care Measurement and Consulting Scott M. Broetzmann joins Lisa Dent to talk about a recent survey indicating that consumer rage is increasing. Scott takes note that some of the causes of the swelling of customer rage aren’t exactly due to the product or service that a company sells but more […]
Duration:00:09:16
Dr. Allison Arwady on $23.8 million settlement with e-cigarette company Juul and how money will be used
3/13/2023
Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health Dr. Allison Arwady joins Lisa Dent to talk about how Juul will be paying a $23.8 million settlement over a lawsuit stating that it marketed and sold to minors. Dr. Arwady discusses how the settlement money will be used moving forward. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on […]
Duration:00:06:03
Surprise renewed proposal at Walt Disney World after 60 years of marriage
3/13/2023
Florida couple of 60 years, Ted and Dorris Ellett, join Lisa Dent to talk about the viral video of Ted surprising Dorris with a renewed proposal at Walt Disney World. Together, Dorris and Ted break down the series of events that lead to the viral moment. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Duration:00:03:30
State Representative Edgar Gonzalez talks child labor in a Bolingbrook manufacturing plant
3/13/2023
Illinois State Representative of the 23rd District, Edgar Gonzalez, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Bolingbrook manufacturing plant accused of using child labor. Representative Gonzalez highlights the lives of these children being exploited as well as their lack of awareness of their own rights. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]
Duration:00:08:21