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  • The Leadoff - Tuesday 11/22/22
    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. You'll hear tips from an ISU professor about cost-effective ways to incorporate healthy food into your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, an interview with state Sen. Jason Barickman about Republicans' performance in the midterm election.
    8 min
  • The Leadoff - Monday 11/21/22
    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. You'll hear about Rivian trying to force arbitration with a former employee who's sued over allegations of sexual harassment. Plus, a former radio and TV program at Lincoln College finds a new life.
    8 min
  • The Leadoff - Friday 11/18/22
    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. You'll hear an update on ISU's response to recent anti-LGBTQ incidents on campus. Plus, a new installment of Datebook previews a Sondheim show now on stage at Illinois Wesleyan University.
    8 min
  • The Leadoff - Thursday 11/17/22
    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. You'll hear about the final design concept for Uptown South. Plus, an interview with an ISU professor about how to integrate pets into your disaster planning.
    8 min
  • The Leadoff - Wednesday 11/16/22
    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. You'll hear from McLean County's top prosecutor and Republican lawmakers who want to go harder after those who sell fentanyl. Plus, correspondent Edith Brady-Lunny talks about her reporting on a lawsuit targeting the state's child welfare agency.
    8 min
  • The Leadoff - Tuesday 11/15/22
    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. You'll hear about the latest vote tallies on the Workers Rights Amendment. Plus, a new episode of Sound Health takes a look at RSV in McLean County.
    8 min
  • The Leadoff - Monday 11/14/22
    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. You'll hear about a planned study for expanded household hazardous waste collection in McLean County. Plus, the Baby's Fold's largest annual fundraiser, the Festival of Trees returns this week.
    8 min
  • The Leadoff - Friday 11/11/22
    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Friday, November. 11, 2022. You'll hear about Rivian's efforts to ramp up production. Plus Illinois state Sen. Dave Koehler reflects on his reelection victory in a newly shaped district that includes Bloomington-Normal.
    9 min
  • The Leadoff - Thursday 11/10/22
    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know for Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. You'll hear about the fallout from the Unit 5 tax referendum being rejected by voters. Plus, an interview with Congressman Darin LaHood about the election.
    9 min

About The Leadoff

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WGLT's The Leadoff is a daily dose of Bloomington-Normal news, arts and culture, and music. Every day on WGLT's daily podcast, we'll deep-dive into one local story. Then we'll get you ready for the…

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