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The Lisa Dent Podcast from 720 WGN

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The Lisa Dent Podcast from 720 WGN

    Rep. Quigley on SCOTUS ruling on bump stocks

    Rep. Quigley on SCOTUS ruling on bump stocks

    U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL 5), joins Lisa Dent to talk about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Trump-era federal ban on bump stocks, and why he feels the court’s continued dismantling for gun violence prevention efforts is so dangerous.  Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

    Addressing the need for social media ‘warning labels’

    Addressing the need for social media ‘warning labels’

    Robert & Rose Bronstein joins Lisa Dent to explain why social media platforms should include health warnings for younger users. The U.S. Surgeon General called on Congress to require a tobacco-style warning for visitors to social media. Rose Bronstein is the founding board member of Buckets Over Bullying, a Chicago-based non-profit initiative whose mission is to […]

    Is there a remedy to the senseless violence in Chicago?

    Is there a remedy to the senseless violence in Chicago?

    Media pioneer and founder of N’Digo Dr. Hermene Hartman joins Lisa Dent to talk about the rash of violence and shootings across the city, including a shooting that claimed the life of retired Chicago Police Officer Larry Neuman, and whether there’s a solution to the senseless violence in the city. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow […]

    Can support letters have an impact on an individual’s sentencing?

    Can support letters have an impact on an individual’s sentencing?

    Damon Cheronis, attorney and managing partner at Cheronis & Parente LLC joins Lisa Dent to talk about the sentencing phase of former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, who was convicted of racketeering, extortion and bribery, and whether letters written in support for Burke by several high-profile Chicagoans really have an impact on sentencing. Follow The Lisa Dent […]

    Bugs in your strawberries? Here’s how to get rid of them

    Bugs in your strawberries? Here’s how to get rid of them

    Dr. Sriyanka Lahiri, a strawberry and small fruit crop entomologist at the University of Florida’s Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain why insects might be in your strawberries and what you can do at home to get rid of any potential bugs in your fruit. Follow […]

    How bad laundry habits might be a sign of ADHD

    How bad laundry habits might be a sign of ADHD

    Terry Matlen, a psychotherapist and ADHD coach, joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain how keeping laundry clutter on the floor instead of putting it away, and other bad laundry habits, is common among people with ADHD. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

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