Rev. Matt Matthews is the new head of First Presbyterian Church of Champaign. He joins Scott Beatty on the News Hour in the first radio installment of Clergy Corner.

The members of Cahoots NI's production of "Shh! We Have a Plan" joined Scott Beatty to discuss their children's performance this Saturday at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

News-Gazette fitness columnist Jodi Heckel, an avid marathoner, discusses the upcoming Illinois marathon.

Sarah Wigley joins the News Hour to discuss the upcoming performance of "She Loves Me" at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

Staerkel Planetarium's Dave Leake talks all things astronomy.

Dan Balz is the chief political correspondent for the Washington Post.He talks to News Hour host Scott Beatty during his visit to the University of Illinois, his alma mater. He discusses the new James Comey book, covering Donald Trump and how the media should respond to attacks.

Scott Beatty visits with Champaign Mayor Deb Feinen.

Will Brumleve of the Ford County Record joins Scott to talk about the Clarence bombing suspects.

Luke Boyce from Shatterglass Studios discusses his upcoming commencement speech at Parkland, the changing Hollywood culture, Ebertfest, and the best new movie he's seen.

Dave Gentry talks to News-Gazette 2018 Farm Leader of the Year Jon Schroeder about the 2018 Farm Leader Banquet and more.