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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News
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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.
Twitter:
@SteveBertrand
Language:
English
Episodes
The reason barred owls are endangering the Pacific Northwest
12/8/2023
Bob Sallinger, the executive director of Bird Conservation Oregon, joins Lisa Dent to explain why the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants hunters to shoot more than 500,000 barred owls and why the species is a danger to the Pacific Northwest. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:22
The reason Chicago taxpayers are on the hook for nearly $700 million
12/8/2023
Andrew M. Stroth, civil rights attorney and founder of Truth, Hope & Justice, joins Lisa Dent to explain why the city has paid out nearly $700 million in 300 cases in which people said they were framed by Chicago police, and more payouts are on tap for taxpayers. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow […]
Duration:00:08:40
Foodie Friday: The unique flavor of Khmai Fine Dining
12/8/2023
Mona Sang, the executive chef of Khmai Fine Dining, joins Lisa Dent to talk about her love of cooking and how she brought her style of Cambodian cuisine and culture to Chicago. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:09:37
What are best food and drinks at this year’s Christkindlmarket Chicago?
12/8/2023
Chicago Tribune’s James Beard nominated food critic Louisa Kung Chu joins Lisa Dent to share insider tips on all the best food and drinks you can get at this year’s Christkindlmarket Chicago. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:04:30
Beware of the rise in ‘bank jackings’ in Chicago
12/8/2023
Frank Main, a staff reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his latest article that tackles the rising epidemic of bank jackings in Chicago, where criminals steal cellphones and demand pass codes to banking apps like Zelle and Venmo to drain the victims’ accounts. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow […]
Duration:00:08:59
Debunking myths about single people
12/6/2023
Dr. Bella DePaulo, social psychologist and the author of Single at Heart, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the common myths people might have about individuals who prefer the single life and why they have been stereotyped and ignored. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:09:00
Where does Illinois rank nationally in traffic safety?
12/6/2023
Cathy Chase, the president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, joins Lisa Dent to talk about their newly-released report that rate the strength of roadway safety laws in each state, and where Illinois is ranked in their study. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:11
How much caffeine is too much?
12/6/2023
Dr. Raja Mutharasan, the medical director of Northwestern Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Palos Hospital, joins Lisa Dent to discuss what people should know about the amount of caffeine that is put in some popular drinks and how much one can consume before it becomes deadly. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. […]
Duration:00:07:37
The Lisa Dent Show White Elephant gift exchange
12/5/2023
Lisa Dent, along with Steve Bertrand, Kevin Powell, Mary Van De Velde, and producers Andrew Harris and Brian Althimer gather in WGN Radio’s Studio A for a special holiday White Elephant gift exchange. What gift will each person get? Listen below to find out. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]
Duration:00:15:17
6 holiday food rules that are really diets in disguise
12/5/2023
Cara Harbstreet, a registered dietitian with Street Smart Nutrition, joins Lisa Dent to explain why setting rules for yourself around the holidays can actually hinder rather than help our overall health, and why you should just eat what you want. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:09:09
Tuesdays with Tom Skilling: What’s Tom’s favorite Christmas song?
12/5/2023
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Lisa Dent to give this week’s weather forecast, and tell us if the Chicagoland area will experience a significant warm-up this weekend. Also, Tom shares with Lisa his favorite Christmas song. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:14:31
Bob Cowsill on the group’s new Christmas EP
12/5/2023
Bob Cowsill, guitarist and vocalist of the Newport-based family band The Cowsills, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the history of band, their greatest hits, and the group’s new holiday EP A Christmas Offering From The Cowsills. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:38
Former Ald. Cardenas weighs in on halted migrant shelter in Brighton Park
12/5/2023
Former 12th Ward Alderman George Cardenas joins Lisa Dent to explain why he’s pleased that the state will not proceed with a shelter in Brighton Park for incoming migrants after an environmental review. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:10:46
Who got a lot richer and who didn’t during the pandemic?
12/5/2023
Oyin Adedoyin, a financial reporting fellow with the personal finance bureau of Life & Work at The Wall Street Journal, joins Lisa Dent to explain how the pandemic of 2020 made Americans richer across every racial, ethnic and income group, but not equally. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]
Duration:00:06:26
Should new cars come with speed limiting systems?
12/4/2023
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Lisa Dent to talk about a recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board that would require all new vehicles to be equipped with a speed limiting system. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]
Duration:00:08:28
The 6 most common arguments couples have around the holidays
12/4/2023
Marriage and family therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone joins Lisa Dent to discuss the 6 most common arguments couples have around the holidays and how to resolve each issue peacefully. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:37
Jodi R.R. Smith on proper holiday etiquette
12/4/2023
Etiquette expert and President of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting Jodi R.R. Smith joins Lisa Dent to offer advice on gift-giving, re-gifting, and dressing for get-togethers to help you navigate the holiday season. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:42
Closing an insurance loophole for pedestrians hit by vehicles
12/4/2023
Larry Disparti of Disparti Law Group joins Lisa Dent to explain how he cleared a major legal hurdle when the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of his client who was hit by a vehicle while riding a bike and was denied a claim because he wasn’t in the vehicle listed on his family’s insurance […]
Duration:00:08:30
Foodie Friday: The Matrix Club is an epic experience
12/1/2023
Chef Alonso Beckford of The Matrix Club joins Lisa Dent to talk about his love for cooking, bringing people together over a thoughtful meal, and how The Matrix Club is dedicated to offering the finest level of convenience, value, and dining. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:27
Dr. Varble on mystery respiratory dog illness spreading across multiple states
12/1/2023
Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the mystery respiratory dog illness spreading across the country and how you can protect your pet from being infected. Dr. Varble also answers all pet-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]
Duration:00:16:02