WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

It isn't easy getting on the ballot if you are a member of a third party. There's a big difference in petition signature requirements for Democrats and Republicans...and for say Libertarians like Illinois House candidate Christopher Howick. Ballot access issues with GLT's Ryan Denham. Plus an international darts player lives in the Town of Normal. Bryan Bloodworth has the interview with Julie Weger. And a thirteen-year-old eighth grader at Chiddix Junior High in Normal is one of the youngest

Talk about VenuWorks and the BCPA , the Coliseum Indictments in Bloomington, Mayor Tari Renner's return from a health related leave of absence, a downtown catalyst project, and a new city manager search. The Mayor joins us as well to talk about a theme he highlighted at the council meeting, one of acrimony towards public officials, acrimony and physical threats. Reviving Civil discourse in and toward municipal government with Mayor Tari Renner of Bloomington. Talk about VenuWorks and the BCPA,

Don't accounting firms who audit the books of entities such as the Coliseum in Bloomington have responsibility for picking up theft and fraud like that alleged against Central Illinois Arena Management? The Attorney for the famously defrauded city of Dixon Illinois talks with GLT's Ryan Denham, as does an accounting professor at ISU. An international death with dignity advocate comes to the twin cities. Laura Kennedy tells us more.

An account of racial prejudice in Bloomington Normal. Find out how the Black middle class is under threat in a broadcast of a recent panel discussion on the topic. Educator Camille Taylor, NAACP Member Quincy Cummings, and Kai Ajayi of Black Lives Matter reflect on the documentary film 'Against All Odds' and share their experiences of discrimination. This is a broadcast from an event held at First United Methodist Church in Normal.h

When then Bloomington Alderman Mike Matejka voted on the coliseum contract more than a decade ago he says the city manager gave him assurances receipts would be transparent. Three months later, that changed. Ryan Denham explores missed opportunities to know more as an alleged coliseum theft scandal continues to unfold. Find out if Donald Trump has what it takes to be a good executive manager. GLT’s Judy Valente asks around. Hear how to get your solar power questions answered. There’s a tour of

The Illinois Department of Public Health is doing something that is foreign to a lot of people, urging them to waste water, in some cases. For instance, Justin Dewitt of the Illinois Department of Public Health says slightly elevated lead levels in school water qualify. Ryan Denham has more on the risks and fears of lead in school water. Plus, some Evangelicals are experiencing voter remorse about the Trump Presidency. Judy Valente talks with area pastors about the duty to speak out, and how to

After another mass shooting at a concert, what can venues like Grossinger Motors Arena do to keep people safe? Bloomington's arena executive director Lynn Cannon talks to GLT's Ryan Denham about thinking beyond metal detectors. You'll also hear from the General Manager of the Bloomington Edge football team. He's traveling to Vegas for league meetings. His plane was landing as gunfire erupted. Then, get the ins and outs of sex offender and violent offender registration rules. And Tommy Castro is

To watch and hear a finely calibrated marching band on the field is a thing of beauty. But, there are a lot of finicky details to address in getting to that level. And there's a paradox as well. Polly Middleton talks with GLT's Ryan Denham about her new role as the marching band's director. Plus, the Evergreen Cemetery Walk by the McLean County Museum of History kicks off this weekend. And an author gives us the sounds of trees growing. Judy Valente has that interview.

Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico and some central Illinois Puerto Rican natives with relatives there say the U.S. response so far to the unprecedented crisis has been far from adequate. GLT's Judy Valente talks with Illinois State Professor Maura Toro-Morn, and Illinois Wesleyan Professor Daynali Flores Rodriguez about what they're hearing from stranded family members. The community’s bike share program is at the six month point. Find out from Town of Normal officials if the

Low wages for agricultural products in developing countries are not always dstiny. Sometimes market forces help the little guy. Take for example cacau growers in Africa. They're switching to rubber trees because those pay better. Kelsey Timmerman is the author of Where am I Eating and Where am I Wearing...books on global networks and impacts. Hear his stories. Plus, Judy Valente has an interview with one of the world's leading experts on sanitation, Inga Winkler. And we get a look at the