WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

Kathy Drea of the American Lung Association says ten years after the indoor smoking ban 90 percent of Illinois residents think it's a good idea and that says it all, because it's not even possible to get nine out of ten people to agree the sky is blue. Eric Stock reports on the lingering effects of the ban on both health and business. Plus, McLean County is on a poverty watch list by the Heartland Alliance. Mary Cullen reports. And Colleen Reynolds looks at teen vaping in the twin cities.

A year after its creation, some want to see more distance between Bloomington's Public Safety and Community Relations Board and the police department. Mary Cullen has the story. Ryan Denham visits a new organic farm on Route 66, and we turn to an expert on making a living through small farms. Eric Stock talks to Central Catholic's new football coach about where his job and his faith intersect. And Jon Norton visits with Stefen Robinson from Yea Big.

Out of all the many high ticket items the city of Bloomington could spend money on, City Council Candidate Josh Barnett tells Charlie Schlenker one tops his list, a new and larger public works facility. Barnett says he doesn't see a library project for several years. Plus, a Boys and Girls Club volunteer serving community service was recently accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl who is a boys and girls club client. Tony Morstatter, the head of the club talks with Charlie Schlenker about

The religious left is part of the subject of a new book by Todd Fuist. Eric Stock has a conversation with the Illinois Wesleyan University Professor about the intersection of religion and progressive activism. Mayor Tari Renner is in studio to recap this week’s Bloomington City Council meeting. Jon Norton has the music of Jimmy Vaughan ahead of his Castle Theater concert. And it has been a quarter century since the great flood of 1993 devastated people living along the Illinois and Mississippi

GLT's Ryan Denham explores the future of the student apartment business surrounding Illinois State University. Mary Cullen has an update on the scope of domestic violence with an expert from Mid Central Community Action. And on Datebook, Charlie Schlenker previews the annual Rotary Brats and Bags fundraiser on Aug. 4.

State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, reacts to President Trump's Helsinki comments, then recaps recent legislative work in Springfield. GLT's Eric Stock introduces you to a baseball player turned coach who's fought off cancer twice. And Jon Norton previews a Bloomington hip-hop artist's upcoming show at Nightshop.

Realtors Association President John Armstrong says the State Farm uncertainty is hurting his marketplace and causing significant losses in equity in upper end houses. Ryan Denham reports on the first half of 2018 in Bloomington Normal housing sales. Colleen Reynolds reports on the resurrection of a legendary dinner theater in central Illinois. Eric Stock unpacks a measure to encourage and regulate urban farming. The State Treasurer talks about a new retirement savings program that will affect

Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Executive Director Polly Poskin says use of non-disclosure agreements in workplace harassment cases serves as a "cover-up." GLT's Mary Cullen reports on silencing victims through non-disclosure agreements. Plus, a new book on globalization of the entertainment industry from ISU political scientist Lane Crothers. And the Mayor of Normal stops by to talk about a multi sport complex, and changes in a development agreement in Uptown to make it easier on the

High School student Eden Warner of Hudson says she had some misgivings about painting part of a mural to beautify an underpass on the Constitution Trail. Ryan Denham reports on the latest public art project in Bloomington. Plus, Bloomington Alderman Jamie Mathy regrets the cancellation of last week's special meeting on the draft Welcoming City Ordinance. The San Francisco based psychedelic/blues-rock band Howlin' Rain is on someone's turntable and appearing tonight in Bloomington. Jon Norton

There are more than 150 youth lacrosse players in Bloomington-Normal, and Matt Troha of the Illinois High School Association says he expects at least one high school team in the Twin Cities in a few years. You'll hear the music of Switchback, plus hear how twin city educators are becoming aware of the rise of teen vaping. Colleen Reynolds reports.