Paul Lisnek

Dr. Paul Lisnek is a multi-Emmy, Beacon, Cablefax, Communicator and Telly award-winning television host and anchor recognized for his coverage of politics, law and theater.

Dr. Lisnek is the Political and Legal Analyst for Chicago’s classic TV station, WGN-TV, where he anchored WGN-TV’s flagship political program for 16 years covering international, national and local events. His guests included Presidents, governors, members of Congress, the Illinois State Legislature, and Chicago City Council as well as many national experts, authors, and well recognized figures. He appears on all WGN-TV News programs and several WGN Radio programs. His work covering law and politics has been honored by the Illinois House of Representatives and the Chicago City Council, which named a day in his honor in the City of Chicago.

Dr. Lisnek also covers theater and the arts and anchors "Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain," seen on the WGN+ TV Streaming Network, and WGNRadio.com as well as all podcast platforms. Formerly, he anchored "Newsmakers and Broadway Backstage" on the Comcast Network, interviewing political and entertainment guests. Prior to WGN, he served as an on-air expert for NBC News, CNN and numerous other TV and radio networks.

Dr. Lisnek is the author of 15 books including his latest works of fiction, "Assume Guilt" and "Assume Treason" (which won the Indie Award for Best Fiction Finalist). His other books include the inspirational “Quality Mind, Quality Life” and classic “Winning the Mind Game: Negotiating in Business and Life”. Dr. Lisnek has also produced music and theater for various national artists.

He is a frequent celebrity emcee for charitable events including Alzheimer's, ALS, animal shelters, and numerous theaters including Black Ensemble Theatre and Porchlight Music Theatre and is known for his many philanthropic efforts and contributions.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications is home to the Paul M Lisnek Gallery, which is a permanent exhibit honoring Dr. Lisnek's career in radio and television, and he is the recipient of numerous recognitions and awards from the educational and theater communities.

Dr. Lisnek’s programs have been presented to numerous associations, corporations, and educational institutions and are educational, informative, motivational, and entertaining.