
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||

Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line and Martin O’Donnell talking about the new Busey Bank – University of Illinois partnership. The second hour is Flashback Friday, this month, talking about your favorite fair or amusement park rides.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Today, an open line and Athletic Director, Josh Whitman at Big Ten Media Days. Then Lynn Barnes and Cathy Emanuel from Advocates for Aging Care have big news about their skilled nursing facility coming to Savoy.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Local attorney Tom Bruno was Brian’s guest for the first hour. In the second hour, more from Big Ten Football media days a conversation with Illini Coach Bret Bielema and Rich Clark, Director of the College Football Playof... more
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny from Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. Loren Tate from The News-Gazette joined Brain and then Illinois football players Katin Houser QB, Matt Bailey DB, and Juice Clarke DB, all to look at the season ahead.
Brian Barnhart hosts an open line for both hours today and we are treated to members of the Champaign-Urbana Theater Company (Lara Brooks, Monica Samii-Porter and Jeff Horger) with a performance from "Ragtime: The Musical."
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line in the first hour. Then Mike McCuskey, Illinois Legislative Inspector General and retired Federal Judge, joins Brian in the second hour.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Peter T. Tomaras, lifelong resident of Champaign and columnist for The News-Gazette, joins Brian in the first hour. Then open line in the second hour.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Today Tim Hall talks about The Raminator Monster Trucks at the Champaign County Fair. WDWS Farm Director Gale Cunningham discusses his summer fair travels and the Champaign County Fair that starts this Saturday. Rachael Da... more
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This program is a long-running, open-format community radio show where the host facilitates a two-hour call-in style conversation touching on current events, politics, culture, and sports, with occasional interviews from local journalists and notable community members. Episodes feature a broad mix of topics—from local government and infrastructure updates to arts, history, and technology—seasoned with listener questions, live calls, and sponsor mentions. A standout pattern is hospitality toward diverse voices, including government officials, educators, healthcare professionals, nonprofit leaders, and local journalists, making it a strong fit for brands seeking broad community reach and local relevance. The show regularly spotlights civic is... more
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Recent guests on Penny For Your Thoughts include:
1. Josh Whitman
2. Lynn Barnes
3. Dr. Tom Minogue
4. Rich Clark
5. Bret Bielema
6. Katin Houser
7. Matt Bailey
8. Juice Clarke
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