WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

Listen to a special live broadcast from the Normal Theater with the 5 Democrats running in the 13th district congressional district. Candidates answer questions about health care, gun control, bipartisanship and more during the forum, hosted by GLT’s Charlie Schlenker. Candidates include Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan, Jonathan Ebel, David Gill, Erik Jones, and Angel Sides.

Hear how the decreasing costs of solar panels...down as much as 70 percent… is driving increased installation and increased use of solar energy. Scott Novak of Cypress Creek Renewables talks with GLT’s Ryan Denham for his report on planned solar farms in McLean County. GLT’s Judy Valente continues her reporting on Bloomington’s so-called food desert with a conversation with the Marketing Director for Green Top Grocery, working to address the problem. And Laura Kennedy takes you to an exhibit of

GLT’s Judy Valente digs into why west Bloomington is a food desert and talks to local grassroots organizations about what they’re doing to fill the gap. IPR’s Politics Roundtable recaps the week in Springfield. GLT’s Laura Kennedy previews a new exhibition of ISU faculty artwork. And the man behind the Bloomington-Normal Restaurant Scene Facebook page gives an update on openings, closings, and remodels.

Many state lawmakers fear coming up with a budget will be so very difficult in an election year. One candidate for Governor is not worried. Hear State Senator Daniel Biss talk about the state of the state and a way forward. Plus, cold weather is great for gardeners in its time and place. Governor Rauner quoted Lincoln in his State of the State Speech, but it wasn’t Lincoln. And Jon Norton has the music of the Brazillionaires as they prepare for a gig with the Peoria Symphony.

Hear from the children of parents in the U.S. on work visas. Saivikas Nethi came to Bloomington Normal as child. His parents are still waiting for green cards. That doesn't help Nethi, who loses in-state tuition status when he switches. He could eventually be forced to leave the only country he has ever known. Hear from Nethi and other children of immigrants not in the DACA Program about the uncertainty they face. Get reaction from state house candidates and a current lawmaker to the Governor's

Today on GLT’s Sound Ideas, a special live broadcast of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address from Springfield.

Today on GLT’s Sound Ideas, a special live broadcast of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address from Springfield.

Republican candidate for Illinois attorney general Erika Harold talks to GLT’s Ryan Denham about fighting public corruption and legalizing marijuana. GLT’s Judy Valente talks to a McLean County judge about big changes to the local bench. And two soccer leagues buy themselves a bit more time to find a permanent home away from Central Illinois Regional Airport. All that, plus a conversation with award-winning children’s author Patricia Polacco.

Hear some of the tough questions doctors are facing regarding their role in the opioid crisis. Notable local pain doctor Ramsin Benyamin tells GLT’s Ryan Denham understanding how the opioid crisis developed is the key to reversing it. Hear our conversation with former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch. The Obama appointee talks with GLT’s Jon Norton. And get to know an Emmy award winning performer and storyteller coming to the Bloomington Public Library. Laura Kennedy talks with Bobby Norfolk.

On the season finale of Suspect Convictions, hosts Scott Reeder and Willis Kern recap what they’ve learned about the Barton McNeil and discuss his prospects for exoneration. Also, GLT’s Jon Norton chats with the Fuedin Hillbillies ahead of their show at Six Strings in downtown Bloomington.