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
The reason why the ‘southern accent’ is disappearing
10/3/2023
Dr. Margaret Renwick, an associate professor of linguistics at the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, joins Lisa Dent to explain a study that was done that explored why the classic Southern American accent has been fading over time. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]
Duration:00:09:09
Tuesdays with Tom Skilling: Cool-down coming to Chicago this weekend
10/3/2023
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Lisa Dent to give this week’s weather forecast and discuss when the Chicagoland area can expect temps to fall this week. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:15:48
Howard Tullman on lessons businesses can learn from Chicago’s migrant crisis
10/3/2023
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 that focuses on the city’s migrant crisis and how short-term thinking by leaders can lead to chaos. This conversation with Howard Tullman is sponsored by Career Vision. Follow […]
Duration:00:08:59
Ald. Villegas calls for a better plan for incoming migrants
10/3/2023
36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas joins Lisa Dent to explain why there needs to be a better plan to house the influx of migrants being bussed into the city from Texas and other border states. Alderman Villegas also explains why it would be best to house the migrants at several U.S. Army National Guard posts […]
Duration:00:07:43
Rep. Krishnamoorthi on McCarthy’s removal as Speaker of the House
10/3/2023
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL 8th-Schaumburg) joins Lisa Dent to talk about today’s historic vote to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post and why he believes House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) would be the perfect replacement as Speaker of the House. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:06:27
Dorothy Hoffner on becoming the oldest person to tandem skydive
10/2/2023
104-year-old Chicagoan, Dorothy Hoffner joins Lisa Dent to talk about her experience setting the record for oldest person to tandem skydive over the weekend and why she wishes to keep jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:37
Will a mental health board come to your town soon?
10/2/2023
Kenneth Florey, a partner at Robbins Schwartz, joins Lisa Dent to explain what community health boards are and why other townships are using them as a solution to address mental health needs. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:45
What is considered a Chicago suburb?
10/2/2023
Alec Singer, the research manager for the Metropolitan Planning Council, joins Lisa Dent to talk about why are communities located so far outside of Chicago considered a suburb, and where do suburbs actually end. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:35
Lincoln Square bar owner on paying patrons’ bar tab after Bears loss to Broncos
10/2/2023
Kris Jackson, the owner of Claddagh Ring Pub in Lincoln Square, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how he was able to provide a silver lining for Chicago Bear fans watching the game against the Denver Broncos by promoting to pay their tabs if the Bears lost. Unfortunately, the Bears lost 31-28. Follow The Lisa […]
Duration:00:05:02
On The Rise with Calamos Investments – Financial Insights: How to set solid, secure financial goals
9/29/2023
John Campbell, Chief Wealth Strategist & Head of Wealth Planning at Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes to discuss the importance of financial literacy, explain how listeners can maximize savings for retirement in a volatile environment, and to break down the impact new tax changes have on taxpayers. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Duration:00:15:18
On The Rise with Calamos Investments – Financial Insights: The importance of having emergency funds
9/29/2023
Matt Freund, the Senior Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes to give us a broad view on the economy. Matt also talks about why it’s important to have money set aside in case of an emergency. Calamos, committed to excellence in investment management and client service. Follow The Lisa Dent […]
Duration:00:11:49
Maria Pappas on how you can access unclaimed cash
9/29/2023
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Anna Davlantes (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain how homeowners check to see if they are entitled to refunds for missed exemptions. The “uncashed check search” link is on Pappas’ homepage, cookcountytreasurer.com under the “Refunds” header at the bottom of the page. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]
Duration:00:08:49
On The Rise with Calamos Investments – Financial Insights: Calamos Wealth Managment’s CIO on preparing for an economic ‘soft landing’
9/29/2023
Jon Adams, the Chief Investment Officer at Calamos Wealth Management, joins Anna Davlantes to talk about things you can do to prepare yourself financially, as the economy heads toward a soft landing to avoid a recession. Calamos, committed to excellence in investment management and client service. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Duration:00:16:30
On The Rise with Calamos Investments – Financial Insights: The innovation of exchange-traded funds
9/29/2023
Matt Kaufman, SVP, Head of ETFs, Calamos Investments, joins Anna Davlantes to explain what exchange-traded funds are, and how you can improve your social impact investments. Calamos, committed to excellence in investment management and client service. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:15:31
The Signature Room is closed, but there’s still lots to experience on the Mag Mile
9/29/2023
Kimberly Bares, CEO & President of The Magnificent Mile Association, joins Anna Davlantes (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to point out the many things you can still experience on Michigan Avenue and talk about the upcoming events you can try as well. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:09:53
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