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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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Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes
Apr 21Tap to summarizeDemetrius Ivory, Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. He shares how he shares information when forecasting and monitoring major storms in the Chicagoland area. Ivory gives the upcoming forecast and shares what the weather might be like in May. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8324038/Demetrius_Ivory_04_21_2026_2026-04-21-205038.64kmono.mp3 More coverage Weather Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Northeast flower and fruit farmers grapple with whiplash weather .cls-4{fill:#000;} Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths .cls-4{fill:#000;} Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices .cls-4{fill:#000;} A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start .cls-4{fill:#000;} <a href="https://wgnradio.com/weather/" data-link-type="cta-button" data-link-position="0" data-link-...
Transcribe →Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Missing scientists, Epstein files
Apr 21Tap to summarizeRep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, 8th District, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the 11 missing or dead scientists since 2022. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8325147/Raja_Krishnamoorthi_04_21_2026_2026-04-21-221947.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Missing scientists, Epstein files .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Terry Savage: Don’t play the market .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Max Armstrong: Why has beef gotten so expensive? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26
Apr 21Tap to summarizeLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Thomas Dolby making an appearance on the WGN-TV Morning News and talking about his career since he helped pioneer The New Wave movement back in the 1980s. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8324967/Newsroom_Sound_Check_04_21_2026_2026-04-21-224607.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Newsroom Sound Check Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/20/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/17/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/16/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/15/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Lisa Dent <article class="article-list__article" data-article-id="2874786" data-context="link_group" data-index="0" data-collection="article-list5" data-anvato-params="{"pauseOnTabInactive":...
Transcribe →Terry Savage: Don’t play the market
Apr 21Tap to summarizeTerry Savage, nationally syndicated money columnist, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the volatility of the markets amid the continued conflict with Iran. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8324660/Terry_Savage_04_21_2026_2026-04-21-212400.64kmono.mp3 More with Terry Savage Recent Posts Lisa Dent Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Missing scientists, Epstein files .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Terry Savage: Don’t play the market .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Max Armstrong: Why has beef gotten so expensive? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Max Armstrong: Why has beef gotten so expensive?
Apr 21Tap to summarizeMax Armstrong, former WGN agri-business broadcaster, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the reasons behind the rising price of beef. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8323368/Max_Armstrong_04_21_2026_2026-04-21-195908.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Missing scientists, Epstein files .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Terry Savage: Don’t play the market .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Max Armstrong: Why has beef gotten so expensive? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →New science center for teens opens on the South Side
Apr 21Tap to summarizePaul Sereno, Professor of Paleontology at the University of Chicago, joins Lisa Dent to talk about his nickname: “The Indiana Jones of Paleontology,” and the new science center for opening up in Washington Park. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8304225/Paul_Sereno_04_20_2026_2026-04-20-222525.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Missing scientists, Epstein files .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Terry Savage: Don’t play the market .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Max Armstrong: Why has beef gotten so expensive? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Poll: 68% of Illinoisans support data center regulations
Apr 21Tap to summarizeChristine Nannicelli, Associate Field Organizer at Sierra Club, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a mid-March poll showing that a majority of Illinoisans support the POWER Act, legislation that would hold data centers accountable for their energy and water usage. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8304956/Christine_Nannicelli_04_20_2026_2026-04-20-234656.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Missing scientists, Epstein files .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Terry Savage: Don’t play the market .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Max Armstrong: Why has beef gotten so expensive? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Earth Week with the Forest Preserves of Cook County
Apr 21Tap to summarizeJacqui Ulrich, Director of Conservation and Experiential Programming at the Forest Preserves of Cook County, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the events that the Forest Preserves of Cook County are hosting this week for Earth Week. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8303171/Jacqui_Ulrich_04_20_2026_2026-04-20-212311.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Missing scientists, Epstein files .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Terry Savage: Don’t play the market .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Max Armstrong: Why has beef gotten so expensive? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →House Oversight investigates 11 missing or dead scientists
Apr 20Tap to summarizeNancy Loo, National Correspondent for NewsNation, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the House Oversight Committee launching an investigation into the 11 missing or dead American Scientists since 2022. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8303181/Nancy_Loo_04_20_2026_2026-04-20-215621.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Conversations with Demetrius: Behind the scenes .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Rep. Krishnamoorthi: Missing scientists, Epstein files .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Terry Savage: Don’t play the market .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Max Armstrong: Why has beef gotten so expensive? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →Newsroom Sound Check: 4/20/26
Apr 20Tap to summarizeLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a lifejacket worn by a Titanic survivor sold at auction for $906,000 and the Lyrid meteor shower nearing its peak. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8303755/Newsroom_Sound_Check_04_20_2026_2026-04-20-223655.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Newsroom Sound Check Newsroom Sound Check: 4/21/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/20/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/17/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/16/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 4/15/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Lisa Dent ...
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