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Lisa Dent
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The Lisa Dent Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
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Terry Savage: Use your miles
Apr 28Tap to summarizeTerry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to talk about using your “miles,” consumer confidence, and as always, she answers questions from listeners. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8344722/8344722_2026-04-28-230822.64kmono.mp3 More with Terry Savage Recent Posts Lisa Dent Terry Savage: Use your miles .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Questions raised after CTA derailments .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26
Apr 28Tap to summarizeProducers Collin and Drew turn on their mics and answer questions relating to their generation, Generation Z. This week, they answers questions about writing in cursive, sending thank you cards, and why they prefer texting over calling. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8344693/Ask_A_Zoomer_04_28_2026_2026-04-28-233133.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Terry Savage: Use your miles .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Questions raised after CTA derailments .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Questions raised after CTA derailments
Apr 28Tap to summarizeJoe Schwieterman, DePaul University professor and transportation expert, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the CTA. Schwieterman explains where a recent derailment happened and how aging infrastructure may have played a role. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8343230/Joe_Schwieterman_04_28_2026_2026-04-28-203830.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Terry Savage: Use your miles .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Questions raised after CTA derailments .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’
Apr 28Tap to summarizeStacey Doranski joins Lisa Dent to share the story of her near death experience on Christmas Eve when she suffered a brain aneurysm. Doranski’s life was saved after an anonymous person called 911. She is searching for the person that made the call. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8343221/Stacey_Doranski_04_28_2026_2026-04-28-202221.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Terry Savage: Use your miles .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Questions raised after CTA derailments .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26
Apr 28Tap to summarizeLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8344490/Newsroom_Sound_Check_04_28_2026_2026-04-28-221130.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Newsroom Sound Check Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/27/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/23/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/22/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Lisa Dent <div class="article-list__article-text" data-context="link_group" data-article-list-id="article-list6" data-article-text-classes="article-list__article-text" data-article-thumb-classes="article-list__article-thumb" data-current-image-context="...
Transcribe →The Royal Family visits the U.S. ahead of its 250th birthday
Apr 28Tap to summarizeRob Shuter, host of the ‘Naughty But Nice’ Podcast, joins Lisa Dent to highlight King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s trip to the United States. Rob talks about why people are still fascinated with the Royal Family, the garden party in Washington, DC, the upcoming visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, Thursday’s stop at Arlington National Cemetery, and the significance of the trip ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8338748/Rob_Shuter_04_27_26_2026-04-27-230448.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Spirit of America US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America’s 250th birthday .cls-4{fill:#000;} PHOTOS: Trump’s face coming to new passports .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Royal Family visits U.S. ahead of its 250th birthday .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} What to know about events marking America’s 250th .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Secretive PA practice space draws big acts ...
Transcribe →Increase in ticks, identifying bites, and removing them
Apr 28Tap to summarizeJacqueline Sanderson, Assistant Entomologist at the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the rise in ticks this season. Jacqueline shares the type of ticks being found in Cook County, how dangerous they are, how to identify bites, common bite spots on your body, and the proper way to remove ticks. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8338372/Jacqueline_Sanderson_04_27_26_2026-04-27-211912.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Terry Savage: Use your miles .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Questions raised after CTA derailments .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Newsroom Sound Check: 4/27/26
Apr 27Tap to summarizeLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the history of the mint julep as a Kentucky Derby tradition and Amazon’s Haul storefront – its hub for products under $20. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8338605/Newsroom_Sound_Check_04_27_26_2026-04-27-222705.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Newsroom Sound Check Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/27/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/23/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/22/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Lisa Dent <article class="article-list__article" data-art...
Transcribe →Local event addresses both mental health and the loneliness epidemic
Apr 27Tap to summarizeTracy Levine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Executive Director for the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institution at The Chicago School, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the growing loneliness epidemic. Tracy talks about the negative effects of technology on our mood, the importance of human interaction, how we can manage loneliness, the age groups more likely to experience it, and an annual community mental health conference on Saturday, May 16th at Evanston Township High School. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8338452/Tracy_Levine_04_27_26_2026-04-27-210752.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Terry Savage: Use your miles .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Questions raised after CTA derailments .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Hannah Brandt: What’s next for WHCD shooter
Apr 27Tap to summarizeHannah Brandt, Washington correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest developments in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Hannah details the three charges filed against the shooter, Cole Thomas Allen, the notes he sent to his family beforehand, and the next steps for Allen. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8338312/Hannah_Brandt_04_27_26_2026-04-27-202112.64kmono.mp3 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attack Recent Posts Lisa Dent Terry Savage: Use your miles .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ask a Zoomer: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Questions raised after CTA derailments .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Tinley Park mom looking for her ‘hero’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
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