WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

Some faculty perceptions about how ISU administrators want classes taught are unfounded, according to the university's president. Larry Dietz weighs in on the letter some faculty members signed last month that raises concerns about shared governance at ISU. And we’ll look into future with Town of Normal Mayor Chris Koos and council member Kevin McCarthy. The Town Council has received the forward looking 2040 vision report.

Shifting from Daylight to Standard time might be a good excuse for sleepiness, but only for a day. More and more science says the best way to combat sleep disorders is through adjusting behaviors. Mennonite College of Nursing's Teresa Valerio talks with Laura Kennedy about the latest studies and trends for treating sleep disorders. Explore the differences in Uptown Normal and Downtown Bloomington redevelopment efforts with an Urban Historian. Illinois State’s Alan Lessoff tells Charlie Schlenker

Hear interviews with some of the candidates running in contested races for seats on the McLean County Board. There are both Republican and Democratic candidates on the ballot in districts 3, 5 and 7. In district 3, Incumbent Republican George Wendt faces off against Democratic challenger Jessielee Hinshaw. Another incumbent, Dave Selzer is the Republican candidate running against democrat Kimberly Pfeifer in district 5. And in district 7, the Democrat is the incumbent board member Victoria

Some fed up with the major presidential choices are turning to write-in candidates. One option is an attorney who works in Bloomington. Meet central Illinois presidential write in candidate James "Matt" Anderson, and hear how the write in candidate tabulation process works. And there was some sort of ball game last night. Hear a recap of the Cubs season and the world series win.

Wind energy pumps $6 billion into the local economy. That's according to Illinois State University's Center for Renewable Energy. But Director David Loomis says wind farms remain controversial. Hear about the economic benefits of wind energy, and its place--or lack of it--in the current political debate. An upcoming event called Chairs for Change benefits two groups--YWCA Labyrinth Outreach Services to Women, and Recycling Furniture for Families. You'll hear from representatives of both

A new survey of Bloomington voters reveals what they think of issues and candidates. It also shows a large number of undecided voters in the race for President. Illinois Wesleyan University Political Scientist Tari Renner--also Bloomington's Mayor-- says the survey also pitted Bruce Rauner against Dick Durbin in a fictional race for Governor. Willis Kern has the interview with Renner and a student researcher. There's a local effort aimed at bringing an end to human trafficking. GLT correspondent

Music is the universal language, and everyone can carry a tune--literally. You'll visit a Methodist church in Bloomington where the hand-bell choir has been a part of worship for a half century. A Libertarian think tank with ties to Governor Bruce Rauner is showing a movie it produced about the life of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. IPR's Amanda Vinicky takes a close up look at the film. And you'll hear from one of the so-called "masters of soulful folk," Oliver Wood. The Wood Brothers

Cubs hysteria is sweeping the continent and now the stage is set for the first World Series game at Wrigley Field in 71 years. Baseball blogger and former GLT staffer Zach Bernard gets you set for World Series game three at the "Friendly Confines." The Wrigley Field theme song was recorded decades ago by Chicago's Steve Goodman, but there's an interesting back story to the tune "Go Cubs Go". RC McBride fills you in. And, There's no household hazardous waste collection event in Bloomington-Normal

Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize for literature may highlights a new similarity between pop art and fine art. ISU's Jan Susina talks with Charlie Schlenker about Bob Dylan and the Nobel Prize. Hear how Supernatural TV has changed from cute, like Bewitched, to the frightful, like The Walking Dead. And find out why Big Head Todd isn’t with The Monsters. Jon Norton has the interview with Todd Mohr, playing the Castle theater with Big Head's Blues Club.

An ISU review of traffic stops in Normal last year shows a marked increase in warnings for drivers under the age of 26. Normal's police chief Rick Bleichner says that's to be expected, partly because of the population base and partly because of the stage of life. You'll also hear from the criminal justice sciences professor who analyzed the data, and some ISU students who were stopped. Plus State Farm CEO Michael Tipsord sets foot outside the corporate environment in a speech to the business