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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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Dr. Elliott: How to properly wean off pain medication during recovery
3w agoTap to summarizeDr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recovery process and avoiding becoming dependent on prescribed pain medications. And, as always, Dr. Elliott answers listeners’ medical questions. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8424368/8424368_2026-06-01-214608.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health How to properly wean off pain medication during recovery .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern Medicine’s Animal Therapy Volunteer Project .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a class="article-list__gradient-link" href="https://wgnradio.com/health/ap-5-american-cruise-ship-passengers-leave-nebraska-quarantin...
Transcribe →Northwestern Medicine highlights its Animal Therapy Volunteer Project
3w agoTap to summarizeDog handler Dana Friedman-Graham joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about how she and her dog Sully visit patients and staff at Lake Forest Hospital as part of Northwestern Medicine’s Animal Therapy Volunteer Project. She addresses how dogs are trained in order to qualify for the program as well as her own experiences witnessing Sully’s intuition help patients in real time. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8424375/8424375_2026-06-01-213315.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health How to properly wean off pain medication during recovery .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern Medicine’s Animal Therapy Volunteer Project .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <div class="article-list__article-text" data-context="link_group" data-article-list-id="article-list3" data-article-text-classes="article-list__article-text" data-article-thumb-classes="article-list__ar...
Transcribe →Jahmal Cole checks in from Little Village
3w agoTap to summarizeJahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his mission to live in all 77 of Chicago’s neighborhoods. This month, he’s in Little Village and he updates listeners on his upcoming plans and shares how you can support his journey. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8424370/8424370_2026-06-01-210110.64kmono.mp3 Jahmal Cole Listening Tour Recent Posts Lisa Dent How to properly wean off pain medication during recovery .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern Medicine’s Animal Therapy Volunteer Project .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jahmal Cole checks in from Little Village .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <!-- Next line is not the perfect/i...
Transcribe →Newsroom Sound Check: 06/01/26
3w agoTap to summarizeLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the death of jazz guitarist and cast member from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” Joe Negri, favorite teams playing in the World Cup, and the return of The American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags Great America. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8424697/8424697_2026-06-01-225837.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Newsroom Sound Check Newsroom Sound Check: 06/01/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 05/29/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 05/28/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <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-c...
Transcribe →The Cook County Forest Preserves provide safety advice while out hiking
3w agoTap to summarizeGeneral Superintendent for the Forest Preserves of Cook County Adam Bianchi joins Lisa Dent to discuss the conclusion of the investigation revolving around a sexual assault and strangulation that occurred in LaBagh Woods on Saturday, May 23rd. Despite, this rarely happening in the area, he stresses methods to help stay safe while out in the forest, including making a plan before going, hiking during midday while there are other people, and not assuming that there will always be phone service. If you see anything suspicious while out in the Forest Preserves, please call 708-771-1000. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8424796/8424796_2026-06-01-231236.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent How to properly wean off pain medication during recovery .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern Medicine’s Animal Therapy Volunteer Project .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jahmal Cole checks in from Little Village .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <article class="article-list__article" data-article-id="3059162" data-contex...
Transcribe →Peter Greenberg: International flights could be halted in sanctuary cities
3w agoTap to summarizePeter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent from San Diego to discuss how the DHS is making plans to halt processing of international flights in sanctuary cities, if Cuba is affected by a lack of tourism, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8420796/8420796_2026-05-29-231736.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent How to properly wean off pain medication during recovery .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern Medicine’s Animal Therapy Volunteer Project .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jahmal Cole checks in from Little Village .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a class="arti...
Transcribe →Formerly closed Lincoln Park dive Beaumont’s revitalized as a restaurant
3w agoTap to summarizeCo-owner of Beaumont’s, Paul Abu-Taleb, joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about the re-opening of the restaurant on Wednesday, May 27th. He addresses the history of Beaumont’s, having been a dive opened in the late 70’s, and how he’s revitalized the establishment as if it were a restaurant back when it was originally built. Paul goes on to recommend some of their dishes such as the mussels, the steak tartare, and their coal-roasted trout. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8420790/8420790_2026-05-29-231230.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent How to properly wean off pain medication during recovery .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern Medicine’s Animal Therapy Volunteer Project .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jahmal Cole checks in from Little Village .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <div class=...
Transcribe →Join the Deeply Rooted Dance Theater’s celebration at the Auditorium
3w agoTap to summarizeExecutive Director of the Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Makeda Crayton joins Lisa Dent to talk about the troupe’s 30-year celebration happening at the Auditorium on Saturday, May 30th. She highlights her career in dance and emphasizes the importance of giving younger dancers opportunities to succeed. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8420670/8420670_2026-05-29-223210.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent How to properly wean off pain medication during recovery .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern Medicine’s Animal Therapy Volunteer Project .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jahmal Cole checks in from Little Village .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <div class="article-list__article-text" data-context="link_group" data-article-list-id="article-list11" data-article-text-classes="article-list__article-te...
Transcribe →Helping City Kids Camp make an impact on the lives of children
3w agoTap to summarizeHector Corona, founder of City Kids Camp, along with Bob Evans, Development, City Kids Camp, join Lisa Dent and John Williams in-studio to talk about City Kids Camp during the 2026 Radiothon, the different activities and amenities that the money will go to, and later, we hear from some of the many kids that have gotten the opportunity to go! How you can help this weekend: It costs $600 to send one child to camp, and 50 kids fill an entire bus. The 2026 Radiothon may be over, but we are collecting donations through the weekend ahead of our final total announcement on Monday. Make your donation here. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8420642/8420642_2026-05-29-221642.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts John Williams Should bedtime be repealed so kids can watch NBA? .cls-4{fill:#000;} How the City of Chicago can combat takeovers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} John Williams Speed Jokes 6-1-26: Best jokes of May <span aria...
Transcribe →Ilyce Glink: Americans are burning through their savings due to groceries and gas
3w agoTap to summarizeIlyce Glink, ThinkGlink.com and the Love, Money + Real Estate newsletter, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the new inflation numbers, grocery and gas prices, and the highest total American credit card balance since 1999. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8420646/8420646_2026-05-29-221146.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent How to properly wean off pain medication during recovery .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northwestern Medicine’s Animal Therapy Volunteer Project .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jahmal Cole checks in from Little Village .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a class="article-list__gradient-link" href="http...
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