WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

Hear about current and former Bloomington High School girls possibly exploited on line. There's a web site claiming to trade nudes of those students. District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly talks with CS and you’ll hear from an isu expert on these deplorable instances. Throw away that microwave popcorn and find how to grow your own. Laura Kennedy and Patrick Murphy have the tips on an edition of Grow. And the McLean County Behavioral Health Community Forum is underway today. You’ll hear from one

Mental health service advocates say there can be big savings from coordinated treatment and support of those with mental illness. Targeting who needs important services is key. Charlie Schlenker talks with John Fallon Senior Program Manager for the Corporation for Supportive Housing. Fallon is one of several presenters interviewed for a special edition of Sound Ideas and speaking at McLean County's Behavioral Health Forum underway on May 18.

Get an update on police body cams. Pilot projects are on the street in Bloomington-Normal. Bloomington Police are trained to create a narrative arc, verbally, on the recording. Sergeant Clayton Arnold talks with Charlie Schlenker about the importance of context. Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner is in the studio and discusses a proposed citizen review board for the police department. He’ll also answer questions about east side development vs city core redevelopment. And GLT Laura Kennedy talks with

The Bloomington City Council will discuss this evening whether the city should have an independent citizen police review board. GLT's Judy Valente talks with a Bloomington couple who filed a complaint against the police. The Bloomington City Council will discuss police-community relations during a meeting this evening at 5:30. Get a preview of a Behavioral Health forum. I’s tied to an effort to improve mental health care in the area. Charlie Schlenker talks with McLean County Administrator Bill

Actor Gary Cole says sometimes theater becomes more than theater. That's when an Illinois State University alum took a play about the Vietnam War. Hear Colleen Reynold's interview with Cole. Plus, Mother's Day is approaching; we consider the complicated position of moms in children's literature. And a Nashville country rocker is in the twin cities this weekend.

In an update from Black Lives Matter, the group still has concerns about police relations. Cinnamon Porter talks with GLT's Judy Valente about a continued Black Lives Matter push for a citizen review panel. You'll also hear from two Illinois State University leaders. Charlie Schlenker talks with President Dietz about the budget and more. Jon Norton reports with the Illinois State University athletic director about outsourcing comprehensive multi media rights. As Wonder Woman hits the big screen,

Hear about a new study on racial and income equality in Bloomington Normal. It finds disparities in policing, environmental pollution, discrimination, and affordable housing. GLT’s Judy Valente talks with Illinois State University student researchers about the data. You’ll hear from Mike Matejka with Not In Our Town, the group which commissioned the study. What happens now that President Trump has fired FBI director James Comey? Find out what ISU Political Scientist Meghan Leonard thinks.

Rules governing the internet and data are changing. Find out what that means for users. You'll hear from Illinois State University School Of Communication Assistant Director of Convergent Media Nate Carpenter on the steps needed to protect browser history and data and what's at risk. Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner and Alderman Amelia Buragas are in the studio following Monday's Council meeting. You'll hear about a new downtown task force and a transportation commission. We remember Ralph Smith;

The body camera pilot program in the town of Normal has turned up an unanticipated benefit for officers. Police Chief Rick Bleichner talks with Charlie Schlenker about the time savings body cams can provide. The spring legislative session is coming to a close. Will anything get done? The IPR politics Round table will try to answer that question. And get a preview of a weekend event celebrating the Parklands Foundation Merwin Peserve.

The town of Normal saw an 8% drop in its crime rate last year, but it wasn't easy. Hear about the annual crime report from police chief Rick Bleichner. Plus the Illinois Symphony strums with a Grammy-winning guitarist.