WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

The Women to Women Giving Circle is looking to fund local programs that empower young women and girls. GLT's Judy Valente talks with Kathi Davis, programs director of the Women to Women Giving Circle about the organizations' goals and a new documentary out called "The Empowerment Project." Hear about a work place essential you may be forgetting: Humor. Laura Kennedy shares how to navigate humor in the workplace. And hear from a reporter who remembers covering Phyllis Schlafly. The conservative,

Mayor of Normal Chris Koos in the studios to discuss bike-sharing, video gaming and taproom liquor licenses. The annual Blues Blast music awards are coming up later this month. You'll hear from one of the nominees for female artist of the year, Shaun Murphy. And, on the 50th anniversary of the first Star Trek TV episode, you'll hear about it's cultural impact and relevance today.

The U.S. migrant worker VISA system is broken and needs to be fixed, according to Illinois Farm Bureau spokesman Adam Nielsen. He says domestic workers don't want to toil in Illinois' farm fields and orchards. GLT’s Charlie Schlenker reports on the business viewpoint of migrant workers in Illinois. Stop gap funding has stabilized the Western Illinois Budget, but a partial budget plan is not enough. You’ll hear from the WIU President. And Laura Kennedy has a preview of the 2016 pumpkin season.

Hear from Bloomington physician David Gill He’s running again for Congress, THIS time as an independent. Gill talks with GLT's Willis Kern about the court ruling which kept him on the ballot, his TEA party ties, and gun control. Hear about a film fest that that asks “Who is a terrorist, and why?” Jon Norton has the interview. And get a preview of the ISU Redbird Football season from head coach Brock Spack.

Hear from an advocate trying to curb rising Chicagoland gang violence. Judy Valente talks with a YMCA official who now faces the loss of one of their own to the senseless shootings. On the heels of news that organizers hope to soon open Bloomington-Normal's first health clinic designed for the LGBTQ population comes word that Planned Parenthood is now offering services to transgendered people in the twin cities as well as Peoria and Springfield. You'll hear from those involved. And the first

Hear from blues legend Buddy Guy, who tells Jon Norton he knows the secret to longevity in the music business. Guy plays the Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival, on the riverfront September 2 and 3. Charlie Schlenker talks with the lead off lecturer in ISU's International Seminar Series about "radical populism." A new FAA rule goes into effect allowing more people to operate drones. Hear how drones may affect journalism.