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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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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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English


Episodes

St. Charles Place Steak House

9/28/2023
Thom Niforatos, the owner of St. Charles Place Steakhouse, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the the classic supper club and the modern-yet-classic entrées you can try when you visit. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Duration:00:06:39

The historic Hotel Baker in St. Charles

9/28/2023
Rowena Salas, the co-owner of the historic Hotel Baker, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the state-of-the-art amenities you can experience when you visit and why Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg chose their location to celebrate their wedding weekend with family and close friends. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]

Duration:00:06:27

Meet the couple who visited over 200 Costco locations around the world

9/28/2023
David and Susan Schwartz joins Lisa Dent to talk about their new book, The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt From A to Z, which highlights interesting facts about the superstore that you never thought existed. The couple has visited over 200 Costco locations around the world. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]

Duration:00:09:28

David Hochberg on what to do if you’re under financial distress

9/28/2023
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins Lisa Dent to give WGN Radio listeners advice if they are in financial trouble, have equity in their home, and want to take out a line of credit. David Hochberg hosts Home Sweet Home Chicago, heard Saturdays 10am-1pm on WGN Radio. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow […]

Duration:00:15:26

2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in St. Charles

9/28/2023
Rebecca Santana, the walk manager for the Alzheimer’s Association, along with longtime volunteer Jennifer Fran, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how you can participate in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s event happening Saturday, September 30th in St. Charles, IL. The Illinois Lottery’s “Wild Tripler Win” Instant Ticket provides 100% of its proceeds to […]

Duration:00:05:04

Karen Conti on taking a stand on retail theft stampedes

9/28/2023
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the rise in shoplifting mobs and what charges can be applied after a large group of teens smashed their way into stores in several areas of Philadelphia, stuffing plastic bags with merchandise and fleeing. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]

Duration:00:08:58

Ald. Waguespack on the surge of robberies in Bucktown

9/28/2023
32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack joins Lisa Dent to discuss a meeting that was held with his constituents in Bucktown where there has been a surge of armed robberies in the neighborhood and what police and other elected officials are doing to address their concerns. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]

Duration:00:09:35

What would it take for you to give up your seat on a flight?

9/27/2023
Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to explain why some airline gate agents are able to offer travelers cash for their seat in certain situations. Peter also discusses whether you should be worried about skin cancer if you have a window seat on a flight. Follow The […]

Duration:00:07:35

A look at new Supreme Court term

9/27/2023
Zach Schonfeld, staff writer for The Hill, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court Justices’ first meeting back in Washington since leaving for their summer recess and what cases will be heard. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Duration:00:06:14

About half of 11-to 17-year-olds get at least 237 phone notifications a day

9/26/2023
Jim Steyer, the founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a study they’ve conducted which revealed about half of 11- to 17-year-olds get at least 237 notifications on their phones every day, and in some cases 5,000 notifications in 24 hours. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]

Duration:00:07:59

New phone etiquette: Why it’s rude to call before first texting

9/26/2023
Washington Post tech reporter Heather Kelly joins Lisa Dent to talk about the dos and don’ts of phone etiquette to keep in mind before texting or calling someone, and why it’s ever-changing with updated apps and operating systems. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Duration:00:06:36

Terry Savage: Auto strikes, high interest rates, and government shutdowns…oh my!

9/26/2023
Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the UAW strike, combined with high interest rates and a potential government shutdown, can be the perfect recipe for a recession. Terry also answers all money-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]

Duration:00:10:08

A volunteer’s first-hand-look at the Chicago migrant crisis

9/26/2023
Annie Gomberg, a lead volunteer organizer assisting with the effort to care for asylum-seekers at the Austin District, joins Lisa Dent to give a first-hand account on what happens when migrants arrive in Chicago from Texas, and why they are in constant need for clothing and supplies as more arrive in the city. If you’d […]

Duration:00:09:21

Howard Tullman on why you shouldn’t gamble on tech security

9/26/2023
Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his latest article in INC Magazine on why the cyberattacks in Las Vegas are a reminder that you can’t be passive about protecting your digital assets. This conversation with Howard Tullman is sponsored by Career […]

Duration:00:09:24

Cook County buys hotels in Evanston and Oak Park for the homeless

9/25/2023
Lynda Schueler, CEO of Housing Forward, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their mission to end homelessness and what’s next for the organization following the approval of $13 million in federal coronavirus relief dollars by the Cook County Board of Commissioners to purchase a pair of suburban hotels that were converted to homeless shelters during […]

Duration:00:07:30

Jarrett Payton on capturing video of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift leaving Arrowhead Stadium together

9/25/2023
WGN-TV’s Jarrett Payton joins Lisa Dent to talk about how he was able to capture the only video of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift leaving Arrowhead Stadium following the Bears’ loss to the Chiefs 10-41. The video now has 14.1 million views. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on […]

Duration:00:10:07

Foodie Friday: HI-VIBE Superfood Juicery

9/22/2023
Lisa Dent welcomes Nick Boskovich, Owner of HI-VIBE Superfood Juicery, for this edition of Foodie Friday. Listen in while Nick shares what makes their shop and products so unique. Nick also explains the health benefits of adding sea moss to coffee and why people should add sea moss coffee to their daily food intake. Follow […]

Duration:00:08:08

New Guinness Brewery comes to the West Loop

9/22/2023
Ryan Wagner, Guinness’ Head of Marketing and National Guinness Ambassador, joins Lisa Dent on the show to showcase his excitement about the new Guinness Brewery opening up in Chicago’s West Loop. Listen in while Ryan shares details on the grand opening and gives us an inside look on what patrons can expect when visiting the […]

Duration:00:07:57

Foodie Friday: Lula Cafe

9/22/2023
Lisa Dent welcomes Jason Hammel, Executive Chef and Owner of Lula Cafe, for this edition of Foodie Friday. Listen in while Chef Hammel shares what makes their cafe so unique and a staple in Chicago. Also, Chef Hammel shares details on the release of The Lula Cafe Cookbook. You can pre-order your copy at lulacafe.com. […]

Duration:00:05:32

Chicago skyline causes risks for migrating birds

9/22/2023
Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent on the show to explain how our Chicago skyline could pose a risk as millions of birds migrating south for the winter. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Duration:00:05:15