Interviews on Penny for Your Thoughts

Brian Barnhart talks with the CUTC cast of Annie coming to The Virginia Theatre August 2-5.

Brian Barnhart talks with Julie Pioletti.  Julie will retire from the University of Illinois Men's Basketball program at the end of the month after 31 years at the university, the last 11 with Illinois Basketball.  Many call or text in to wish her well including former coaches Bruce Weber and John Groce, current head coach Brad Underwood, Allison Groce, Julie's mom, Rod Cardinal, and former players Sean Harrington and Chester Frazier.

Brian Barnhart talks with Sharla Jolly from Cunningham Childrens Home.

Brian Barnhart talks with Gail Rost of the University of Illinois and Lt. Bruce Ramseyer of Champaign Police on panhandling.

Brian Barnhart talks with Bob Asmussen of The News-Gazette on the reunion of the 2008 Rose Bowl Team.

Brian Barnhart talks with Dave Leake of Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College.  Today's topic is Mars and several events at Staerkel Planetarium this month as Mars moves closer to the Earth. 

Brian Barnhart remembers John Foreman. Guests: John Reed, Publisher and CEO The News-Gazette; Mike Haile, Vice President General Manager WDWS WHMS WKIO; Jim Rossow, Vice President of News; and writers Jim Dey, Tom Kacich, and Mary Schenk.

On this edition of Flashback Friday Brian Barnhart takes your calls on your favorite restaurant.

Brian Barnhart talks with Linda Moorhouse amd Yvonne Redman to get you ready for Ice Cream and Independence at The Virginia.

Brian Barnhart talks with Greg Abbott, Deputy Director of MEDCAD 911, who will retire on Friday after 38 years at Champaign County METCAD.