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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. Varble: Everything you need to know about your dog’s prey drive
Mar 27Tap to summarizeDr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, joins Lisa Dent to talk all things pets. Lisa kicks off the conversation by sharing a story pertaining to her dogs getting a hold of some of her neighbor’s chickens. Dr. Varble then shares her two cents on whether or not Lisa should be concerned that her dogs tasted blood and their need to continue to act on their prey drive. Then, Dr. Varble answers listener questions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8063562/8063562_2026-03-27-224202.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Beats, Boards, & Brushes: Building a community .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} The Cinderella Nun – A Sister Jean story .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jan Soenen: The 83 year-old ‘No Kings’ protester .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/30/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Read Ron Brown’s Movi...
Transcribe →Ilyce Glink: Do you think you’re in the top 1%?
Mar 27Tap to summarizeIlyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins Lisa Dent, to talk about how the number of Americans worth eight or even nine figures is gradually going up and it have been transforming the U.S. economy. Ilyce also talks a little bit about the cost of gas and how AI is affecting home sales. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8063282/8063282_2026-03-27-203922.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Beats, Boards, & Brushes: Building a community .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} The Cinderella Nun – A Sister Jean story .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jan Soenen: The 83 year-old ‘No Kings’ protester .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/30/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Read Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews <span aria-hidden="true" class...
Transcribe →How pain changes us with Darcey Steinke, author of ‘This Is the Door’
Mar 27Tap to summarizeDarcey Steinke, author of This Is the Door: The Body, Pain, and Faith, joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about how pain changes us. Listen in while Darcey shares her inspiring story and how experiencing debilitating pain can really change your perspective on life, empathy given to others, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8063276/8063276_2026-03-27-202516.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Beats, Boards, & Brushes: Building a community .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} The Cinderella Nun – A Sister Jean story .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jan Soenen: The 83 year-old ‘No Kings’ protester .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/30/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Read Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews <span aria-hidd...
Transcribe →Foodie Friday: Beer/Hot Dog Vendor at Wrigley Field
Mar 27Tap to summarizeJonah Fialkow, A.K.A. Jewish Jonah, Expert Beer/Hot Dog Vendor at Wrigley Field joins Lisa Dent on the show to share details on the energy racing through the ballpark for Opening Day at Wrigley and Jonah gives us the inside scoop on what it’s like working a game as a vendor. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8063194/8063194_2026-03-27-200034.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Beats, Boards, & Brushes: Building a community .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} The Cinderella Nun – A Sister Jean story .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jan Soenen: The 83 year-old ‘No Kings’ protester .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/30/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Read Ron Brown’s Movie Reviews <span aria-hidden="true" class="article-list__articl...
Transcribe →Chaz Ebert: It’s almost time for the first F.E.C.K. Awards!
Mar 27Tap to summarizeForgiveness. Empathy. Compassion. Kindness. That’s what F.E.C.K. stands for in the title of Chaz Ebert’s new book, ‘It’s Time To Give A FECK.‘ Chaz Ebert, the CEO of Ebert Digital LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about her new book, what excites her most about the inaugural FECK Awards occurring on Saturday April 4th, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8063096/8063096_2026-03-27-193536.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Newsroom Sound Check: 3/27/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ron Brown’s movie reviews: ‘Project Hail Mary’ and more .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Varble: Everything you need to know about prey drive .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ilyce Glink: Do you think you’re in the top 1%? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a href="https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/how-pain-changes-us-with-darcey-steinke-author-of-this-is-the-door/"...
Transcribe →Your Hometown: Geneva is ‘the best town in the whole world’
Mar 26Tap to summarizeJohanna Patterson, longtime resident and former Communications Director of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, joins Lisa Dent to talk about Geneva. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8061097/Johanna_Patterson_03_26_2026_2026-03-26-222937.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Your Hometown Geneva is ‘the best town in the whole world’ .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Geneva Chamber of Commerce .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Herrington Inn & Spa .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} There’s a comfortable vibe at Preservation in Geneva .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <article class="article-list__article" data-article-id...
Transcribe →Newsroom Sound Check: 3/26/26
Mar 26Tap to summarizeLisa Dent checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8061098/Newsroom_Sound_Check_03_26_2026_2026-03-26-225938.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Newsroom Sound Check Newsroom Sound Check: 3/26/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/24/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/23/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/20/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/19/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Lisa Dent <div class="article-list__content" data-module-type="lisa-dent" data-playlist-config="[{"contentMetadata":{"videoId":"2853412","videoTitle":"Wash. County Absentee Voters to See Ballot Changes (KNWA)","program":"Default program","fullEpisode":true,"framerate":"30","airDate":"1531954800","videoDuration":"40","originalVideoTitle":"Wash. County Absentee Voters to See Ballot Changes (KNWA)"},"id":"2853412","poster":"https:\/\/c104216-pcdn.mp.lur...
Transcribe →Pat Brady: Things are going in the wrong direction
Mar 26Tap to summarizePat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Lisa Dent to talk about inflation. As the war in Iran continues, inflation is top of mind for many consumers. Brady shares that consumers are frustrated across the board. He warns that Republicans are continually losing ground in Washington D.C. and could see major losses in the midterm elections this fall. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8060828/Pat_Brady_03_26_2026_2026-03-26-200628.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Newsroom Sound Check: 3/27/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ron Brown’s movie reviews: ‘Project Hail Mary’ and more .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Varble: Everything you need to know about prey drive .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ilyce Glink: Do you think you’re in the top 1%? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <a href="https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/how-pain-changes-us-with-darcey-steinke-...
Transcribe →Ravenswood’s Kanin celebrates one year
Mar 20Tap to summarizeChef Julius Tacadena, owner of Kanin, joins Lisa Dent to celebrate Kanin’s one-year anniversary. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8049072/Chef_Julius_Tacadena_03_20_2026_2026-03-20-214012.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Ravenswood’s Kanin celebrates one year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} SNAP work requirements go into effect May 1st .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/20/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} National Brain Awareness Week .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/19/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
Transcribe →SNAP work requirements go into effect May 1st
Mar 20Tap to summarizeDanielle Perry, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, joins Lisa Dent to talk about how the depository is adjusting to the volume of of people asking for help since changes to SNAP funding went through. Perry shares that more people than ever are coming to them for food assistance. The Big Beautiful Bill legislation that passed last year, changed work requirements for those seek SNAP benefits. Those who do not meet the requirements will no longer be able to receive SNAP benefits starting May 1st. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8048883/Danielle_Perry_03_20_2026_2026-03-20-194323.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Lisa Dent Ravenswood’s Kanin celebrates one year .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} SNAP work requirements go into effect May 1st .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/20/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} National Brain Awareness Week .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Newsroom Sound Check: 3/19/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more
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