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Penny For Your Thoughts

NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9-FM
Krannert Center For the Performing Arts
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Champaign Central Jazz Festival
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Lincoln Academy Of Illinois
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A long-standing radio program unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss about almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports. He also chats with notable community members and journalists.

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Latest Episodes

Brian Barnhart hosts the show live from Houston, Texas after last night’s dramatic Illini win over Houston. Brian recaps the game and takes your calls/texts in hour #1. Hour #2 was a “Flashback Friday” with the topic of “fancy’ restaurants.

Brian Barnhart hosts the show live from Houston, Texas ahead of the Illini’s sweet 16 game tonight. Former Illini Doug Altenberger visits in hour #1 to talk about tonight’s context and Jan Seely stops by the studio in hour #2 to talk about the upcomi... more

Brian Barnhart hosts the show live from Houston with open lines both hours. Perry Morris and Will Best from the Champaign County Historical Museum stop by in hour #1 to talk about a clothing sale collaboration with Kuhn’s as a museum fundraiser then,... more

Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Today a conversation with former Judge Mike Carroll.

Brian Barnhart and Loren Tate host Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Former Illini Trent Meacham discusses Illinois basketball and the NCAA Tournament. Mike Koon joins the conversation to discuss the Illini Women’s win in the NCAA Tournament.

Brian Barnhart hosts an open line for hour #1 from Greenville, South Carolina (including game highlights from last night's victory) then the News-Gazette's Jim Dey stops by for hour #2 to discuss the elections and the Middle East.

Brian Barnhart hosts the show live from Greenville, South Carolina for tonight’s NCAA basketball game. Guests include the News-Gazette’s Scott Richey on tonight’s game, Michael Evans on the upcoming “Illini Get Pickled” event to benefit Cunningham Ch... more

In hour #1, Brian talks to attorney and former city council member Tom Bruno about voting and the elections then, in hour #2, Max Armstrong talks about his colleague Orion Samuelson, then we check in with Delia Jervier, executive director of the Illi... more

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Recent Guests

Beth Brotherton
Communications Director for the City of Greenville
City of Greenville
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 3-19-26
Michael Evans
Representative from University of Illinois, Recreation, Sport and Tourism
University of Illinois
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 3-19-26
Mike Koon
Play-by-play announcer for the Illini women
News Gazettes / Monticello
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 3-26-26
Pamela Lau
President of Parkland College
Parkland College
Episode: Penny For Your Thoughts | 3-13-26
Danielle Willberg
Executive Director, Parkland College Foundation and Alumni Relations
Parkland College Foundation
Episode: Penny For Your Thoughts | 3-13-26
Stephanie Stuart
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Innovation and Chief Communications Officer
Parkland College
Episode: Penny For Your Thoughts | 3-13-26
Michelle Jett
Candidate for Champaign County Executive
Champaign County
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 3-11-26
Lee Hall
Longtime sportscaster, now on sales staff
WDWS
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 3-11-26
Brayden Henry
Unity Rockets basketball player
Unity High School
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 3-11-26

Host

Brian Barnhart
Host with a casual yet informative presenting style, engaging listeners in discussions on community topics, sports, and current events.

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Penny For Your Thoughts | 3-18-26
Q: What was it like working with Orion Samuelson day to day?
Max Armstrong describes Orion as a relentless, dedicated mentor who worked like a racehorse, blending farming experience with broadcasting talent, and emphasizes the teamwork and long hours that defined their partnership.
Penny for Your Thoughts 3-12-26
Q: What is Sanford Hess's background and why is it relevant to the county executive role?
Hess explains his two-phase career in local government technology and finance, including his time as head of IT for the city of Urbana and recent work transitioning counties to new finance systems, which positions him to address Champaign County's financial processes.
Penny for Your Thoughts | 3-11-26
Q: What is ARPA and how has Champaign County used the funds?
ARPA stands for the American Rescue Plan Act, and the county used roughly 40 million from ARPA for community projects, violence reduction initiatives, water infrastructure, digitization, and other one-time investments to boost county services.
Penny for Your Thoughts | 3-10-26
Q: What is the main value you provide as a bracketologist for the team?
I translate complex metrics into a small set of likely opponents and seed scenarios, so the staff can start preparing and scouting right away rather than waiting for the bracket to drop.
Penny for Your Thoughts | 3-5-26
Q: What have been the major budget and staffing changes under Chaplin?
Significant increases in salaries to improve retention and competitiveness, expanding from 6 to 12 patrol deputies, and upgrading jail and courthouse security with technology investments.

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8. Lee Hall

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