
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 Penny with Nikki Budzinski, US Representative from the 13th District of Illinois. Kendra Albers discusses the ALS walk coming to Champaign’s Hessel Park on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Jean Driscoll joins Brian in the second hour ... more
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Ashlie Kolb Miller and Marvin Lee joined Brian to remember Dolly Parton. Steve Petrotto, promotes RC Fest. Nicole Dowling, Executive Director of Family Service of Champaign County, and Halia Daley from Hickory Point Bank h... more
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line then Dave Leake discusses this week’s lunar eclipse.
Brian Barnhart hosts Justice Robert Steigmann for a two hour Penny open line.
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line with Jim Dey from The News-Gazette.
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line. Then Nate Brookshire, Elli Burris, and Jared Gregg explain Illini Ring and Rail, the University of Illinois Meats and Livestock Judging Teams.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Aaron DelMar, the republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Illinois, joins Brian in the first hour. Ian Hobson, Sinfonia da Camera, promotes the third annual The Illiac music festival coming Saturday, August 22, 202... more
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The program is a long-running, two-hour community talk show built around open listener participation and guest segments. It covers a broad mix of current events, politics, sports, local governance, education, and culture, often featuring in-depth conversations with journalists, legal experts, university and athletics officials, and local community leaders. The format combines live calls with interviews, sponsor segments, and occasional live performances or local culture pieces, giving listeners a pulse on Champaign-Urbana civic life, regional sports, and public affairs. A standout aspect is the strong local focus paired with access to regionally prominent guests, making it useful for audiences seeking practical insights into governance, pol... more
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