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Penny For Your Thoughts

NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9-FM
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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 a Penny open line. Jim Dey from The News-Gazette joins the conversation in hour two.

Brian Barnhart hosts an action-packed Penny. First up is an open line, then Ginger Mills from the Cunningham Children’s Home is here to talk about their 5k fundraiser coming up on October 4, 2025. In the second hour, Paul Rudolph, one of the Universi... more

Brian Barnhart looks back at Farm Aid 1985 with farm broadcaster Max Armstrong and Mike Haile from WHMS.

Brian Barnhart and Loren Tate host Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Former Illini Matt Sinclair and Coach Nick Quartaro join the conversation to review the Illinois vs Indiana football game.

Brian Barnhart hosts with Kathy Reiser and the radio version of Kathy’s mailbag. Former Illini quarterback John Paddock joins Brian to preview the Illini vs Indiana football game.

Scott Beatty welcomes Jullie Gunn, co-director of Lyric Theatre at Illinois, to preview the upcoming "Lyric Under the Stars," Sept. 26-27, on the University of Illinois campus.

Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Joining the conversation are Rabbi Dovid Tiechtel from Illini Chabad in the first hour. Malikye Trussel, Michelle Rutherford, and Barry Tobias from Gold Star Mission benefitting Gold Star Families, join Brian in the second... more

Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line for the first hour, then Skyler Pumphrey and Tyler Courson from Green View Landscaping in Mahomet, discuss tree care, moving into fall.

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Recent Guests

Mike Haile
Radio personality from Light Rock 97.5.
Light Rock 97.5 and Classic Hits 105.5
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 9-23-25
Coach Q
Coach and analyst
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 9-22-25
Matt Sinclair
Former Illinois linebacker
University of Illinois
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 9-22-25
Malikye Trussel
Gold Star family member, sharing his personal story and experiences
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 9-18-25
Rabbi Dovid Tiechtel
Rabbi from Illini Chabad, discussing Rosh Hashanah and Jewish community challenges
Illini Chabad
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 9-18-25
Barry Tobias
Representative of Gold Star Mission discussing the Gold Star 500 event
Gold Star Mission
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 9-18-25
Michelle Rutherford
Works with Gold Star Mission and Survivor Outreach Services
Survivor Outreach Services
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 9-18-25
Ray LaHood
Longtime U.S. Congressman and former Transportation Secretary
Fair Maps Illinois
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 9-16-25
Nick Quartaro
Football analyst and commentator, previously involved with coaching
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 9-15-25

Host

Brian Barnhart
Host known for engaging with the community on a variety of topics, encouraging listener participation and dialogue about current events, politics, and sports.

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Penny for Your Thoughts 9-19-25
Q: Kathy, I've got a question that nobody seems to be able to answer for me.
I will see what I can find out about that.
Penny for Your Thoughts 9-16-25
Q: What's the goal of Fair Maps Illinois?
We're trying to establish a commission of citizens to draw legislative maps instead of politicians, to create more competitive and fair elections.
Penny for Your Thoughts 9-16-25
Q: Tell me about this Fair Maps and working with Bill Daley.
Ray LaHood explains the initiative, focusing on changing how electoral maps are drawn in Illinois to prevent gerrymandering.
Penny for Your Thoughts 9-15-25
Q: How do you feel about the upcoming match against Indiana?
Illinois must show they can match Indiana's speed and toughness; being an underdog is a challenge that can drive performance.
Club Krannert Center | Rosanne Cash | 9-4-25
Q: How would you describe your latest album, The River and The Thread?
It was a watershed record, covering beautiful territory of geography and character.

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1. Fasteners Etc. Postgame Show
2. SportsTalk with Scott Beatty
3. Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk
4. Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
5. I on the Illini

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2. Coach Q
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4. Malikye Trussel
5. Rabbi Dovid Tiechtel
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7. Michelle Rutherford
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