WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, a central Illinois pheasant hunter won a multi-million dollar jury award for exposure from -- of all things -- asbestos in his shotgun shells, how language separates generations and sometimes leads to misunderstanding, and a Bloomington author reflects on her personal trauma from losing loved ones in hopes that it can help others.

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On today's episode, an examination of cashless bail in Illinois shows many missed court dates are linked to drug use, a federal grant studies how to reduce overdoses within the criminal legal system, and a Democratic candidate for congress claims he has a strategy win over voters from the other side.

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On today's episode, Bloomington and Normal claim McLean County has violated their agreement over mental health funding, partly over how county jail guards are paid, State Farm's former CEO is stressing the value of a liberal arts education and Charlie Kirk's political organization targeted dozens of college professors in Illinois. 

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On today's episode, providers address barriers to accessing maternal health care in McLean County, much of central Illinois is now in a drought, a reflection on the life of the late former governor Jim Edgar in his own words, and Nomad Theater kicks off its second season with courtroom dramas in an historic courtroom in Bloomington.

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On today's episode, how Home Sweet Home Ministries built support for a shelter village and became a community leader, LGBTQ people fear a broken immigration system could force them back to where they don't feel safe and the town of Normal touts its efforts to reduce its debt.

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On today's episode, ICE fears keep visitors and vendors away from a Hispanic heritage event in Bloomington, a climate policy advocate cautions students considering climate for a career, an art teacher sparks kindness by teaching kids to help others and the latest McHistory tells the story of McLean County's one and only Nobel prize winner.

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On today's episode, some social media posts in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk killing raise are prompting questions about free speech rights -- in the workplace, a young Democrat is challenging incumbent Eric Sorensen for Congress and a Bloomington art gallery opts for visibility over foot traffic in moving out of downtown. 

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On today's episode, a couple opening a grocery store in Bloomington was surprised to see food deserts in a community that has so much, ISU welcomes its first class of engineering students, a ballet touring in Bloomington explores postpartum depression, and a look back at the life and legacy of former Governor Jim Edgar.

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On today's episode, the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has energized young Republicans in central Illinois, Bloomington-Normal's Jewish community prepares for its high holiday season while seeking common ground during a tense time, and a new exhibit in Bloomington explores the history of death and how we honor our loved ones.

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On today's episode, a health worker fired from the CDC says she's trying to rebuild trust in public health -- from the outside, a central figure on 9-11 shares his experience ahead of a new exhibit coming to Central Illinois and a new green infrastructure pilot project aims to reduce flooding in some vulnerable parts of Bloomington-Normal.

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