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Penny For Your Thoughts

NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9-FM
Krannert Center For the Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Champaign Public Library
Ebert Fest
Community Engagement
Donald Trump
Fraud
Jay Leno
Champaign Central Jazz Festival
O.J. Simpson
Lincoln Academy Of Illinois
William Patterson
Champaign Urbana
Coaches Vs. Cancer
National Library Week
Entrepreneurs
Job Seekers
Holocaust
Youth Series
Illinois Women's Basketball

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

Sharla Jolly
American Cancer Society representative
American Cancer Society
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-10-26
Andy Kornstrom
Village Administrator, Savoy
Village of Savoy
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-10-26
Whey Jennings
Musician, grandson of Waylon Jennings
Independent musician
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-10-26
Larry Fredrickson
Local community figure (LA)
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-10-26
John Peeler
Musician/Promoter
City Center Champaign
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-10-26
Ginger Mills
Representative from Cunningham Children's Home
Cunningham Children's Home
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-8-26
Tom Grey
Husband of Sue Grey; long-time community member
United Way surrogate involvement and local community leadership
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-7-26
Dr. Ed Hightower
Longtime NCAA referee, former Edwardsville superintendent
NCAA basketball officiating
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 4-6-26
Randy Carriker
Sports broadcaster from NICO Sports (guest caller)
NICO Sports
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-3-26

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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 | 4-1-26
Q: What issues are people asking about for attending the Final Four events (bags, gatherings)?
The host provides typical arena policies like clear bag rules and notes that fan groups and pre-game gatherings are likely to be organized locally, with updates to come as events approach.
Penny for Your Thoughts | 4-1-26
Q: What will the broadcast team do about open practice access in Indianapolis?
The host explains that open practice cannot be broadcast live from the court due to NCAA restrictions, but they will cover it by checking in with guests and reporting from Indianapolis.
Penny for Your Thoughts 4-6-26
Q: What about the portal and NIL—will this reshape Illinois next season?
Discussion centers on players possibly returning, transfer offers, and the need to balance retention with new talent and NIL opportunities.
Penny for Your Thoughts 4-6-26
Q: Have you noticed changes in officiating with travel and the UO step?
He notes the travel rule has reduced violations but stresses accountability and avoiding phantom calls; a potential move to four officials is discussed by callers.
Penny for Your Thoughts 4-6-26
Q: What's it like to officiate a Final Four game and deal with the adrenaline?
Hightower explains that you cannot interject yourself into the game and must manage emotions, using a slower whistle and staying patient to let players settle in.

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7. Tom Grey
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