WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

Enjoy a special two-hour edition of Sound Ideas and our presentation of It's a Wonderful Life, A Radio Play, produced by Illinois State University's School of Theater and Dance.

Enjoy a special two-hour edition of Sound Ideas and our presentation of It's a Wonderful Life, A Radio Play, produced by Illinois State University's School of Theater and Dance.

Just in time for the holiday season, it's the first Star Wars "stand alone" film. GLT's culture maven Shari Zeck talks about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story . ISU creative writing professor Gabriel Gudding's latest book is called Literature for Non Humans . His work is spotlighted in the latest edition of Redbird Scholar magazine. You'll hear from the author. And you'll meet the barnyard artist and huckster who made Bloomington home in the late 19th century. McHistory zooms in on Albert Montgomery.

One of the challenges facing not for profit groups is keeping leadership fresh. Replenishing the energy is part of what the Multicultural Leadership Program is doing for one West Bloomington group. Charlie Schlenker has the interview. Town Mayor Chris Koos talks about public reaction to the Rivian Automotive deal and last night’s council meeting. City of Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner is in the studio to talk about two economic incentive packages and reducing the speed on a section of Hershey in

It may be a while before it's known if union workers will return to the former Mitsubishi plant to work for Rivian Automotive. But the former head of the union for Mitsubishi workers says he's encouraged by the company's promises. Ralph Timan talks with Colleen Reynolds about his former co-workers, Rivian, unionization, and labor under Trump. Get a chance to say to say good bye to long time IPR statehouse bureau chief, Amanda Vinicky. She’s moving on to public media in Chicago. And Jon Norton

One proposal for higher ed funding is for a multiyear guarantee at certain levels in return for benchmarks at institutions. ISU President Larry Dietz says those benchmarks are already being met. ISU president Dietz talks with Willis Kern about funding, his recent meeting with Governor Rauner, and the concept of Sanctuary campuses. Charlie Schlenker continues a series of conversations with Illinois Symphony Orchestra Music Director Finalists; get to know Hong Kong native Ken Lam was born in Hong

While state legislative leaders and the governor continue to be at odds again over a budget agreement, the result of past disagreements continues to take a toll. You'll hear from the head of the Illinois Manufacturer's Association Greg Baise. He's the featured speaker at this quarter's "BN By the Numbers" event at ISU Thursday. You'll also get the latest numbers from Mike Doherty. The Illinois Farm Bureau's senior economist updates housing and employment figures ahead of tomorrow's event. And it

As taxing bodies consider an economic incentive package for an auto-start up planning to occupy the former Mitsubishi plant, you’ll hear from the CEO and founder of Rivian automotive: R.J. Scaringe. He talks with Mike McCurdy about his history in the auto industry, how Rivian may be positioned in the car market, and what it expects to accomplish in Normal. You’ll hear first hand how rock and roll is not a young persons game; Laura Kennedy introduces you to the the grannies band. And Bloomington

Kicking someone off the ballot is not the only goal of a nominating petition challenge. The motive for challenging can be part of a longer game and involve attrition. Illinois State University political scientist Lane Crothers talks with Charlie Schlenker about challenges. Hear from political scientist Lane Crothers about challenges and off OFF year primary elections. Get a preview of the 2017 Illinois Shakespeare Festival Season. Hear how fake news may be deepening the political divide in

After months of silence and behind the scenes effort the former Mitsubishi plant issue took a big and public leap forward with the announcement of a potential purchase by Rivian Automotive, a tech startup focusing on sustainable mobility in transportation. The Town of Normal has a proposed development agreement including a million dollar grant and a five year tax abatement. Joining us to talk about this prospect is Town of Normal Mayor Chris Koos and Kyle Ham, the CEO of the Bloomington-Normal