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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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Recent Guests

Rich Darby
With Operation Honor Guard, involved in Day of Giving
Operation Honor Guard
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 5-5-26
Susan Gutteridge
Sales representative involved with Hickory Point Bank promotions
Hickory Point Bank
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 5-5-26
Karla Miller
Director of Client Experience, Hickory Point Bank
Hickory Point Bank
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 5-5-26
Dr. Aluise Bernabei
Cardiothoracic surgeon
OSF HealthCare / St. Joseph's (Bloomington)
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 5-4-26
Alex Kanczewicz
Host of Big Technology Podcast, CNBC on-air contributor
Big Technology Podcast, CNBC
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 5-1-26
Scott Beatty
Music director and conductor
Champaign-Urbana Symphony
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 4-30-26
Stephen Alltop
Conductor
Champaign-Urbana Symphony
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 4-30-26
Russell Zillman
Assistant Director of Development and Marketing
Crisis Nursery
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 4-29-26
Jim Dye
Guest who discussed legal aspects of the Madigan case
News columnist/analyst (as introduced in context)
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-28-26

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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 5-1-26
Q: Should the law be colorblind?
Yes, the host argues that the law should be colorblind and not allow race to influence judicial rulings or policy, citing the 14th Amendment and the protection of equal rights for all citizens.
Penny for Your Thoughts 4-30-26
Q: What was the policy on publishing juveniles' names in gun-crime cases according to News Gazette?
News Gazette typically does not publish juveniles' names, with exceptions depending on seriousness; adults are named.
Penny for Your Thoughts 5-4-26
Q: What are the risks and signs of an aneurysm, and when might surgery be necessary?
Aneurysms can be asymptomatic but may present with severe chest pain or be found incidentally; rupture or dissection often requires emergency surgery, depending on size and location.
Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-23-26
Q: What is the main mission of Midnight Basketball as described by Reverend Comer?
The program provides a safe space for youth to play, connects them to adults who can mentor and love them, and offers a pathway to Christ through discipleship and church involvement.
Penny for Your Thoughts 4-17-26
Q: What is Sheldon Jacobsen's view on the potential merger between American and United?
He认为 such a merger is technically possible but unlikely in the near term due to regulatory scrutiny and the complex logistics of gate usage, with the overall takeaway being that such a consolidation would significantly reshape competition and schedules.

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1. Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk
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3. Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
4. News-Gazette Radio powered by GTPS
5. Inside Illini Basketball

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2. Susan Gutteridge
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7. Stephen Alltop
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