WGLT's Sound Ideas - Full Episodes

On today's episode, ISU students who lost a friend to a fatal pedestrian accident on campus fight for safety improvements. Plus, a look at the Racism Free Schools movement. And an interview with Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason.

On today's episode, Bloomington photographer Rashod Taylor documents the anxiety, joy, and contradictions of raising a son in his series "Little Black Boy," now on view at Heartland Community College. Plus, Jon Norton catches up with Chicago Farmer. And one of Illinois State University's longest running community programs is celebrating 20 years of cultivating a love of music in children.

On today's episode, we'll unpack Rivian's recent testimony to Congress on how to build out the EV battery supply chain. Plus, a new episode of our food and farming series Food Trek. And Ariele Jones previews this week's Midwest Madness Music Festival.

On today's episode, Edith Brady-Lunny continues her conversation with two prosecutors who worked the Rica Rountree abuse and murder case, about what we can learn from her death. And Jon Norton talks about Leah Marlene's amazing run on "American Idol."

On today's episode, you'll hear from two prosecutor who worked the Rica Rountree case about the gaps they see in the state's child welfare system. Also, Eric Stock talks to a national teachers union leader about the state of the profession.

On today's episode, former congressman Ray LaHood talks about his views on civility and bipartisanship, ahead of a talk in Bloomington. And a new restaurant in downtown Bloomington tries to deliver on demand for delicious vegan food.

On today's episode, you'll hear about a benefit dinner to help Ukraine happening this weekend in Bloomington. Plus, an update from the Connect Transit GM about the location of their new downtown transfer center. A new episode of Beyond Sports about a lacrosse player. And meet the ISU alum who helped draft the first-ever anthology of music for trans and nonbinary voices.

On today's episode, you'll hear more of our conversation with a Unit 5 teacher about budget cuts are affecting her. And Lyndsay Jones reports on how nonpartisan school board races could get … really partisan.

On today's episode, you'll hear from a Unit 5 teacher about the challenges she faces on the job. Plus, why it's so hard to tell how many tax revenue local cannabis dispensaries are producing. And you'll hear the latest on Connect Transit's search for a new downtown transfer hub location.

On today's episode, host Sarah Nardi talks to Normal Town Council member Kevin McCarthy about plans for Uptown Normal's Trail East and Trail West sites. Plus, Eric Stock talks to the McLean County sheriff about hiring and retention among his deputies. And Lyndsay Jones reports on how wastewater monitoring could aid COVID-19 response.