Brian Barnhart hosts guests from our community and takes your calls on a wide variety of current affairs topics.
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Penny for Your Thoughts
In conjunction with a weekly series in the pages of the News-Gazette, Penny for Your Thoughts host Brian Barnhart dedicates the second hour of the program each Wednesday to the topic of gun violence in Champaign-Urbana. There are new guests each week, examining the issue from multiple angles and seeking lasting change. Tune in Wednesdays at 10 a.m. on News Talk 1400-AM & 93.9-FM.
Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host downstate's longest running sports show.
Scott Beatty and guests bring you sports headlines, interviews, and analysis.
Dave Gentry talks with various interesting people from around the state.
College basketball beat writer and AP voter Scott Richey weighs in on the sports he loves.
Illinois football beat writer Colin Likas and N-G sports editor Matt Daniels debut their new weekly show with a deep dive into the Illini.
The plant experts are live from Prairie Gardens every Saturday morning.
Busey Money Talk is broadcast the third Thursday of each month. Topics cover the stock market and investing.
Prep Basketball Confidential
Prep Basketball Confidential
Stories and interviews from around east central Illinois by the DWS news staff.
Illini Sports Interviews
Interview with various University of Illinois coaches and players on a non-scheduled basis.
Brian Barnhart interviews various guests on A Penny for Your Thoughts.
Paul Ruedi of Ruedi Wealth Management and guests talk all things finance on this bi-monthly show.
All the action from the baseball fields in Champaign-Urbana.
The News-Gazette veteran columnist and editorial writer Jim Dey chats with the people who make the news that create the headlines.