WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

A new Democratic Party candidate for Congress in the 13th District takes aim at sham test votes on proposals in Washington meant to flush out lawmaker positions for later attack. Meet University High School Teacher Ben Webb. Heartland Theater opens a festival of ten minute plays. Hate crimes are rising in Illinois. And get an

The Baby Fold in Normal is closing its 24-hour Residential Treatment Center for children and teens who've suffered emotional trauma. Aimee Beam talks with GLT's Judy Valente about how the state budget impasse is affecting residential care. Charlie Schlenker talks with U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis about the Paris Climate Change Accord. President Trump announcing his intentions regarding the plan today. And get a preview of GLT’s Summer Concert with Edward David Anderson.

As Bloomington considers a citizen review board for police, the Chief of a department that pioneered community policing says he is a big advocate for that kind of body. Jeffrey Bliemeister is the police chief of Lincoln, Nebraska. He talks with GLT’s Jon Norton. Judy Valente has the story of Congolese family and their immigration story. She talks with those in Bloomington-Normal who helped the family find a home. And Town of Normal City Manager Mark Peterson is in the studio talk about Uptown,

A Memorial Day tribute to the love of music. This is a special edition of 'What's On Your Turntable' featuring the music of Pentangle, Cheap Trick, The Beatles, Allen Stone, and Merchandise.

Destihl Brewery is banking on its sour ales for future growth as it opens its new facility in north Normal. But, formerly explosive double digit growth in craft beer slowed last year to six percent. Talking about beer taste trends with Destihl. Plus, plastic mats for the homeless, Sergeant Pepper hits 50, and immigration stories.

Connect Transit is staring at eight thousand hours of service cuts. Among them are two trippers to give city access to residents of Ironwood Gardens on the north side of town and Danbury Court on the south side. Connect Transit Manager Isaac Thorne unpacks the policy issues. Plus, Colleen Reynolds talks with the Interim Director of the BCPA, a science fiction anniversary, and the science fact of smashing atoms together.

New Bloomington Alderman Jamie Mathy says the city is not all that user friendly for small business startups. But, he says the city of no is starting to turn into the city of, how can we help you? Plus home is where the RV is, the final chapter of a ten month travel odyssey. And getting rid of a couple of garden pests.

A march from Chicago to Springfield demanding a state budget. One of those marchers joins us, advocating a progressive income tax. The head of the Ecology Action Center lays out plans for a household hazardous waste collection event and business support for it. Plus, the Mayor of Bloomington stops by.

IWU Women's Basketball Coach Mia Smith looks at the intangibles of young talented basketball players. Her new gig is selecting players for the USA Basketball 16 and under national team. Plus, saying goodbye to a gentle man and WGLT colleague, and what's new (or rather old) in Springfield.

A piece of the proposed multi-sport complex on Bloomington Normal's west side could be another ice rink. GLT’s Charlie Schlenker talks with real-estate developer Katie Kim who’s promoting the sports complex. Laura Kennedy talks with circus people as the iconic Ringling Brothers Circus prepares its final show this weekend, and Jon Norton talks with an African American feminist from Peoria about her new book.