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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English
Episodes
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
Oswego High School band instructor wins CMA Music Teachers of Excellence award
9/21/2023
Stephanie San Roman, a music teacher at Oswego High School, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how she was able to receive the 2023 CMA Music Teachers of Excellence award and what it means to her and her students. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:05:48
Mike Veeck: Disco Demolition Night and Netflix’s ‘The Saint of Second Chances’
9/21/2023
Mike Veeck, son of Hall of Fame Baseball owner Bill Veeck, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the documentary The Saint of Second Chances, which focuses on the Disco Demolition Night that was held at Comiskey Park in 1979 where fans stormed the field causing chaos. The film follows him as he tries to work […]
Duration:00:08:19
GiGiFEST celebrating 20 years of believing
9/21/2023
Franco Gianni, marketing and development strategist for GiGi’s Playhouse, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how they offer therapeutic and educational programs that advance literacy, math skills, motor skills for individuals with Down syndrome. Join GiGi’s Playhouse as they kick off Down Syndrome Awareness Month with GiGiFest, happening Sunday, October 1st. Follow The Lisa Dent […]
Duration:00:09:49
Joe Brand on day one of Blackhawks training camp
9/21/2023
Chicago Blackhawks Pre and Post-game host Joe Brand joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Chicago Blackhawks as they take to the ice for day one of training camp and what fans have to look forward to with the NHL’s most-anticipated rookie, Connor Bedard. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]
Duration:00:09:42
How Louie’s Law sets new standard for drug education in Illinois schools
9/21/2023
Chelsea Laliberte-Barnes, co-chair of the Illinois Harm Reduction and Recovery Coalition, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Louie’s Law, which is a comprehensive drug education curriculum that was signed into law earlier this summer, and why it was so important to teach kids about the dangers of drugs. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow […]
Duration:00:06:27
IDOT hosting meetings for future rail lines to Rockford
9/20/2023
Scott Speegle, the Passenger Rail and Transit Communications Manager for IDOT, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the informational meetings that will be held throughout September for the new train line that Metra will run from downtown Chicago to downtown Rockford. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:05:15
Kevin Powell on Bears shakeup at Halas Hall
9/20/2023
WGN Radio Sports anchor, and host of the WGN Radio Football Podcast, Kevin Powell joins Lisa Dent live from Halas Hall to discuss the abrupt resignation of Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams, QB Justin Fields’ comments about the coaching staff, and whether the team will be ready for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City […]
Duration:00:07:56