Tracy Walder, former CIA officer and FBI special agent, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the wave of exploding pagers in Lebanon that killed at least 9 people and injured thousands. The pagers that blew up were reportedly being used by members of Hezbollah.
American singer, songwriter, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren joins Lisa Dent to talk about his latest tour, the Me/We Tour. Todd will be performing at the Copernicus Center, located at 5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, on September 19th. Get tickets at copernicuscenter.org.
On today’s Newsroom Temperature Check, sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, Lisa Dent and the Newsroom share their weird news and odd stories.
Neuroscientist Dr. Liz Chrastil joins Lisa Dent to discuss what pregnancy does to a mother’s brain. Dr. Chrastil explains that after her 26 brain scans, key areas in her cortex shrank and thinned then remained that way long-term. You can find the proof-of-concept experiment in the journal Nature Neuroscience.
Actress and comedian Sherri Shepherd joins Lisa Dent to talk about the highly-anticipated third season of Sherri, out on Monday, September 23rd. The two also talk about Sherri’s childhood in Hoffman Estates and her comedy show this weekend at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. Find tickets for the show here: www.sherrishowtv.com/tour
On today’s Newsroom Temperature Check, sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, Lisa Dent and the Newsroom share their weird news and odd stories.
Dr. Jim Adams, Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to talk about whether we should be worried about the bird flu and how it’s contracted. Plus: What COVID symptoms are this year and a look into personalized medicine.
Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Lisa Dent to discuss your investment portfolio. Terry also gives her advice to listeners about savings bonds, RMD withdrawals, and cashing treasury bonds.
Roy Spencer from Perma-Seal joins Lisa Dent to talk about the things he has seen in people’s attics and why you should have it inspected. Make an appointment at permaseal.net or call at 1-800-421-7325! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6447844/6447844_2024-09-17-214044.64kmono.mp3
Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors group, joins Lisa Dent to discuss duck dumping. Annette explains that pets can’t survive in the wilderness and how the winter and frozen ponds can affect rescue efforts. To register as a volunteer, visit: www.birdmonitors.net
WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Lisa Dent to give this week’s weather forecast and answer all weather-related questions from The Lisa Dent Show. Demetrius talks about droughts and warmer-than-normal temperatures.
Ed Michalowski, Deputy Clerk of Elections for Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to discuss what you need to register to vote and who is automatically registered. Check to see if you are registered to vote here: nationalvoterregistrationday.org.
Howard Tullman, general managing partner for G2T3V, LLC and for the Chicago High Tech Investors, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss his latest article about Apple supplying hearing aids. The FDA has approved the AirPods Pro 2, which will sell for less than $300.
Karen Conti of Conti & Dolan joined Lisa Dent to break down the latest legal news. Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested late Monday in Manhattan and his indictment describes Diddy as the head of a criminal enterprise that engaged or attempted to engage in sex trafficking, forced labor, and more!
Dr. Michael Snyder, a geneticist, and director of the Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine at Stanford University, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his latest study. Dr. Snyder shares how you can combat these bursts and the effects that water and alcohol intake can have on your body.
Noelle Malkamaki, Paralympic Shot Put gold medalist, joins Lisa Dent to talk about breaking her record and winning gold. Malkamaki broke her own world record in the Women’s F46 shot put final. She talks to Lisa about her accomplishment and her future in the Paralympics.
On today’s Newsroom Temperature Check, sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing, Lisa Dent and the Newsroom share their weird news and odd stories.
Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recent fatal stabbing of a 2-year-old Joliet boy, allegedly at the hands of his 6-year-old brother. The stabbing has initiated calls to amend how Illinois’ criminal code handles young children.
Local Chicago photographer Sandra Steinbrecher joins Lisa Dent to talk about her book and what it was like documenting the reinvigoration of the Morton Salt Complex. You can find Sandra’s book here: Trope.com.
Dr. Hermene Hartman, Chicago media pioneer and Founder of N’Digo, joins Lisa Dent to talk about her latest article about Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jackson, Jr. deserving a pardon. Dr. Hermene gives her reasons why she believes he and his wife should receive a pardon.