Lisa Dent | WGN Radio 720 - Chicago's Very Own
News
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.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Genres:
News
Description:
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
Naperville family behind ‘Swiftmas’ holiday display
11/29/2023
Naperville resident Amy Scott joins Lisa Dent to talk about how her and her family spent weeks constructing a huge Taylor Swift-themed holiday light display, that has now gone viral on TikTok. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:07:24
Who should you tip during the holidays?
11/29/2023
Etiquette expert and President of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting Jodi R.R. Smith joins Lisa Dent to guide you through the proper protocols on who, and how much, you should tip during the holiday season. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:54
Priscilla Presley joins GiGi’s Playhouse for a holiday meet and greet
11/29/2023
Priscilla Presley joins Lisa Dent to talk about her career, what is was like seeing her life being portrayed on the silver screen by actress Cailee Spaeny in the new film Priscilla, and how you can get a chance to to see her for a holiday meet and greet at Teddie Kossof Salon Spa in Northfield, IL December […]
Duration:00:14:25
Tom Skilling on what an El Niño winter means for Chicago
11/29/2023
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Lisa Dent to give this week’s weather forecast, and tells us whether the below-normal temps are here to stay. Also, Tom discusses how an El Niño winter could impact the Chicagoland area. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:16:02
Did city’s aldermanic prerogative violate Chicagoans’ civil rights?
11/29/2023
Patricia Fron, the co-executive director of the Chicago Fair Housing Alliance, joins Lisa Dent to explain why it was wrong for some Chicago City Council members to use their aldermanic prerogative to limit the creation of affordable housing in certain wards. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:09:32
Under the Influence: Addressing vaping, alcohol and cannabis
11/28/2023
Dr. Timothy Fong, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the documentary Screenagers: Under the Influence, which takes a look at how teens are overwhelmed with the stress from social media, drugs and alcohol. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow […]
Duration:00:06:41
Giving Tuesday: Marquette Bank on how you can ‘Bank the Blue’
11/28/2023
Kelly Krauchun, the co-founder of Bank the Blue, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how funds raised by the foundation are used help provide confidential therapy sessions for Illinois law enforcement officers and what Giving Tuesday means to her and the foundation. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]
Duration:00:07:30
Terry Savage on giving back with Charity Navigator
11/28/2023
Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to explain how you can make a big difference before the year ends with Charity Navigator. Terry also answers all money-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:35
Giving Tuesday: A Chicagoan’s story of helping migrants with disabilities
11/28/2023
Lakeview resident Mary Otts-Rubenstein joins Lisa Dent to talk about how she’s giving back to her community by helping migrant families with medically complex kids enroll in schools around the city. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:09:42
Howard Tullman on the dangers of false acknowledgements in the workplace
11/28/2023
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 explores why fake holidays, useless celebrations, and false rewards can be counterproductive in a work environment. This conversation with Howard Tullman is sponsored by Career Vision. Follow […]
Duration:00:08:35
Dr. Varble on keeping your dog safe from mystery respiratory illness
11/27/2023
Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to explain what you can do to protect your four-legged friend from an unknown and potentially deadly contagious canine respiratory illness that’s spreading across the country, and whether you can vaccinate your pet against it. Dr. Varble also answers all pet-related questions […]
Duration:00:09:30
Lou Manfredini on prepping your home for winter weather
11/27/2023
Lou Manfredini, host of HouseSmarts Radio Saturdays from 6-10am on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to give tips on what you can do around your home to keep warm and save energy in the winter months. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:08:43
Did Chicago violate zoning ordinances to shelter migrants?
11/27/2023
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about a lawsuit that was filed by two residents living in the South Shore neighborhood as a way to stop the city from housing migrants in public buildings such as police stations and schools. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Duration:00:08:46
Sony’s Wonderverse coming to Oakbrook Center
11/22/2023
Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Global Partnerships & Brand Management & Head of Location Based Entertainment at Sony Pictures, joins Wendy Snyder in for Lisa Dent to discuss the brand new, first in the world, Wonderverse coming to Oakbrook next month. Listen in while Jeffrey walks listeners through all the wonder that is in store at […]
Duration:00:06:08
Blerds Underground – Black Friday comics auction and in-store sale
11/22/2023
Mike Davis, co-owner of Blerds Underground, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about their upcoming Black Friday online auction and in-store specialty sales with items up to 50 percent off. You can participate in the auction by downloading the whatnot app.
Duration:00:08:07
How to avoid Black Friday scams and rip-offs
11/22/2023
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to share strategies on how consumers can avoid scams and being ripped-off this Black Friday.
Duration:00:07:17
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade celebrating 89 years
11/22/2023
Jesse Hutch, actor, stuntman, and now co-host of the 89th Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about his career as an actor from Freddy vs. Jason to his many Hallmark movies and his upcoming with Angel Studios. Jesse will be co-hosting tomorrow from 8am-11am.
Duration:00:08:01
How to avoid talking politics at Thanksgiving dinner
11/22/2023
Rex Huppke, USA Today columnist, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about how people can avoid talking politics at the table during Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Duration:00:06:26
Dr. Jim Adams on whether or not you should get your COVID booster
11/21/2023
Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the raise in Parkinson’s, whether or not you should get your COVID booster, and more. Dr. Adams also answers medical-related questions from WGN Radio listeners. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn to Northwestern Medicine […]
Duration:00:08:54
Tuesdays with Tom Skilling: Temperatures are dropping
11/21/2023
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to give this week’s weather forecast and tells us to prepare for dropping temperatures. Tom also talks about his Thanksgiving plans and what he’s thankful for. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Duration:00:16:01