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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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Brian Barnhart has a fun Penny today. The show starts with a Penny open line. Then Flashback Friday your favorite memories of The Assembly Hall, aka State Farm Center.
Brian Barnhart with a Penny open line and a visit with Maestro Ian Hobson, to promote Sinfonia da Camera for an all-Rachmaninoff evening featuring two emotionally charged masterworks, both famously known as "Rach 3" coming Saturday, February 28, 2026, to The Krannert Center.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Tony Bruno, president of Champaign Unit 4 Schools, and Dr. Geovanny Ponce, the incoming superintendent of schools, join Brian in the first hour. The Hickory Point Bank impact segment includes Steve Tock and Charlie Osbourn from Hickory Point Bank with Chad Hoffman and Rachel Voss from Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County.
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line.
Brian Barnhart and Loren Tate host Monday Morning Quarterbacks after the Illini basketball tour of Los Angeles.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny with Champaign Mayor, Deb Frank-Feinen
Scott Beatty visits with Grammy and JUNO award winner Natalie MacMaster. She and her husband, Donnell Leahy, will bring a team of some of the world's top Celtic musicians to the Krannert Center for energetic and joyous performance on Mar. 3.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Former Governor Pat Quinn discusses his income tax-property tax proposal. Scott Beatty visits with Grammy and Canadian JUNO award winner Natalie MacMaster. She and her husband will bring some of the world's top Celtic musicians to the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts for a high-energy performance on Tuesday, March 3.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Today, Ray Elliott announces a remembrance and flag dedication ceremony that will be held from 4–6 pm. Feb. 21 at Urbana VFW Post 630 for Urbana High School graduate and Marine Cpl. Richard L. “Dick” Pittman.
Scott Richey checks in from Los Angeles to preview the Illini vs USC basketball game.
In the second hour Brian interviews Joe Tanner, former NASA astronaut, on his career with NASA and his induction into the NASA Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line. Ted Dabrowski and Carrie Mendoza, Republican candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, join Brian in the second hour.
Brian Barnhart and Loren Tate host Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Bruce Weber, BTN basketball analyst and former Illinois basketball coach, joined the conversation in the second hour.
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line. Adam Sherwinski, meteorologist at WCIA Channel 3, is Brian’s guest in the second hour.
Brian Barnhart hosts a very busy, action-packed, Penny open line. Jayne DeLuce, President & CEO of Experience Champaign-Urbana, checks in with news of events coming to town this spring.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. David Woods, former News-Gazette sports writer, discusses his current projects, including the Illinois women’s track team being #1 in the country and the 2026 Winter Olympics. Local pastor Hub Burnett joins Brian in the second hour.
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line.
Brian Barnhart and Loren Tate host Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Jason Benetti from Fox Sports joins Brian and Loren in the second hour to talk NCAA Basketball and MLB.
Scott Beatty talks with renowned choreographer Mark Morris about his latest work, MOON, which explores our enduring fascination with the lunar world. The Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble perform on Feb. 13 and 14.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Angie Patton, Chief Deputy Clerk of Champaign County Clerk’s office, discusses the primary election and voting that is happening now. David Sebestik, golf professional at Lake of the Woods, looks ahead to the 2026 season.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Maria Vasques, President of Republican Women of Champaign County, joins Brian to promote their 1st annual brunch taking place on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Jim Dey from The News-Gazette joins Brian in hour two.
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Kathy Reiser has the radio edition of The News-Gazette Mailbag. Flashback Friday is in the second hour, your favorite TV shows growing up.
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