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WGLT's The Leadoff WGLT's The Leadoff is a daily dose of Bloomington-Normal news, arts and culture, and music. Every day on WGLT's daily podcast, we'll deep-dive into one local story. Then we'll get you ready for the day (or the weekend) with a look ahead with WGLT reporters and guests from the community.
WGLT's The Leadoff

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WGLT's The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff

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WGLT's The Leadoff is a daily dose of Bloomington-Normal news, arts and culture, and music. Every day on WGLT's daily podcast, we'll deep-dive into one local story. Then we'll get you ready for the day (or the weekend) with a look ahead with WGLT reporters and guests from the community.

Most Recent Episodes

The Leadoff - Friday 3/28/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 28, 2025. You'll hear about a new bill in Springfield aimed at access to life-ending treatment for terminally ill Illinoisans. Plus, an interview with a Bloomington artist whose work is now on view at the McLean County Arts Center. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leadoff - Thursday, 3/27/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 27, 2025. You'll hear the latest on the possible ISU faculty union strike. Plus, a look at how The Baby Fold is offering behind-the-scenes help to local child care providers. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leadoff - Wednesday 3/26/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 26, 2025. You'll hear about the investigation into a police shooting in Bloomington that killed a 15-year-old suspect armed with a realistic-looking BB gun. Plus, a recap of this week's oral arguments in front of the appellate court, held at Illinois State University. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leadoff - Tuesday 3/25/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 25, 2025. You'll hear about the role of a federal mediator in ISU faculty contract talks, and why that mediation service is at risk. Plus, an interview with a Bloomington-Normal native who just walked away from his job at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leadoff - Monday 3/24/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 24, 2025. You'll hear about a plan to ban cell phones for students at Bloomington High School. Plus, a music industry veteran shares some wisdom during a stop at Illinois State University. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leadoff - Friday 3/21/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, March 21, 2025. You'll hear about efforts to protect the Mahomet Aquifer drinking-water source. Plus, an interview with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leadoff - Thursday 3/20/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, March 20, 2025. You'll hear about a new exhibit coming to the Children's Discovery Museum in Uptown Normal. Plus, a look at the race for Normal Township supervisor in the April 1 election. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leadoff - Wednesday 3/19/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, March 19, 2025. You'll hear about progress on the City of Bloomington's downtown streetscapes project. Plus, a WGLT interview with singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega ahead of her Bloomington show. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leadoff - Tuesday 3/18/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, March 18, 2025. You'll hear about demands made of the Catholic Church following abuse allegations against a pastor who served in McLean County and Peoria. Plus, a look at the housing shortage issue in the race for Normal mayor in the April 1 election. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Leadoff - Monday 3/17/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, March 17, 2025. You'll hear a recap of an open-ended discussion about immigrants and immigration in Bloomington. Plus, our first preview story about the Normal mayoral election. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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