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
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
Are tobacco companies behind your favorite junk foods?
9/20/2023
Dr. Tera Fazzino, a psychologist at the University of Kansas, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a study that focused on why certain foods are so hard to resist. The study revealed that most of the hyperpalatable foods have direct ties to U.S. tobacco companies. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]
Duration:00:08:19
A tipped server’s take on city’s phase out of subminimum wage
9/20/2023
Destiny Fox, a tipped server at Gene & Georgetti, joins Lisa Dent to explain why Mayor Johnson’s proposal to increase pay for tipped workers is the wrong move that will result in higher prices for the customers and will hurt tipped workers’ bottom line. The Chicago City Council’s Workforce Development Committee advanced the proposal over […]
Duration:00:08:10
Dr. Adams on the effectiveness of over-the-counter cold and flu medicines
9/19/2023
Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss why a common ingredient that’s found in many over-the-counter decongestant medications isn’t as effective as you think, and what you can do you prepare yourself for this year’s cold and flu season. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. […]
Duration:00:07:22
Terry Savage: Will the Fed raise mortgage, interest rates?
9/19/2023
Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Federal Reserve’s upcoming announcement on interest rates, whether they will make an increase, and what it means for you if they decide not to. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:52
The economic ripple effect of the UAW strike
9/19/2023
Former WGN Radio host Paul Brian, editor-at-large for Car Coach Reports and co-host of the His Turn-Her Turn series, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the ongoing United Auto Workers strike at the Big Three American automakers, and whether the strike will expand if progress isn’t made by Friday. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on […]
Duration:00:15:10
Howard Tullman on why you can’t build work culture in a cloud
9/19/2023
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 deals with why it’s almost impossible for leaders to have real interaction with their employees through apps like Zoom. This conversation with Howard Tullman is sponsored by Career […]
Duration:00:06:39
Emergency pandemic-era childcare funding is coming to an end
9/18/2023
Laura Valle-Gutierrez, fellow at The Century Foundation, joins Lisa Dent to explain how thousands of daycare centers that were kept open during the coronavirus pandemic are in danger of closing as federal funding is set to expire at the end of the month, and how that will impact families. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on […]
Duration:00:06:16
Alderwoman Ramirez on the importance of keeping police hearings public
9/18/2023
12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez joins Lisa Dent to explain why a recent ruling by an arbitrator allowing Chicago police officers accused of serious misconduct to have their hearings in private is a step backwards for the city. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:34
What’s behind the ADHD drug shortages?
9/18/2023
Dr. Sterling Elliott, a clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, joins Lisa to talk about the ongoing national ADHD drug shortage and the strain that it puts on people who are looking to fill prescriptions for themselves or their child. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn to Northwestern Medicine at nm.org/healthbeatnews for […]
Duration:00:09:00