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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. Available by 5 a.m. every weekday.
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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. You'll hear from an ISU researcher about the impact of Trump administration moves on vaccines. Plus, an OSF Healthcare exercise physiologist designs a device that helps a Bloomington kid stay active as she fights cancerSupport the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. You'll hear about a plan to fill a piece of prime real estate in Uptown Normal. Plus, a visit to an ISU campus ministry embarking on a major remodeling project in their new home.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. You'll hear about a lawsuit aimed at stopping President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago. Plus, a look at efforts to replace an aging electronic record management system that integrates information for the courts, law enforcement, and other stakeholders in McLean County.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. You'll hear about the impact of tariffs on Illinois' manufacturing sector. Plus, an interview with an expert on sanctuary at ISU marks Latinx Heritage Month.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a special Fall Fund Drive edition of WGLT's The Leadoff, featuring the fifth and final story in our new weeklong series about manufacturing, called Made in Bloomington. Follow the series at WGLT.org/MadeSupport the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a special Fall Fund Drive edition of WGLT's The Leadoff, featuring the fourth story in our new weeklong series about manufacturing, called Made in Bloomington. Follow the series at WGLT.org/MadeSupport the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a special Fall Fund Drive edition of WGLT's The Leadoff, featuring the third story in our new weeklong series about manufacturing, called Made in Bloomington. Follow the series at WGLT.org/MadeSupport the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a special Fall Fund Drive edition of WGLT's The Leadoff, featuring the second story in our new weeklong series about manufacturing, called Made in Bloomington. Follow the series at WGLT.org/MadeSupport the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a special Fall Fund Drive edition of WGLT's The Leadoff, featuring the first story in our new weeklong series about manufacturing, called Made in Bloomington. Follow the series at WGLT.org/MadeSupport the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. You'll hear about two Republican candidates for governor visiting Bloomington-Normal. Plus, an interview with Bloomington's city manager about the local grocery tax.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. You'll hear about challenges facing the trucking industry, which includes several Twin City companies. Plus, a University of Illinois Extension educator talks about intergenerational communication gaps -- and how to close them.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. You'll hear about the impact of cashless bail on the McLean County jail population. Plus, a Bloomington nonprofit recently won a federal grant to study those who struggle with substance abuse. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. You'll hear about former State Farm CEO Ed Rust Jr.'s remarks at Illinois Wesleyan about liberal arts education. Plus, a look at how Home Sweet Ministries evolved over the past 108 years.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. You'll hear about the drought and burn ban in Central Illinois. Plus, a look at maternal health gaps in Central Illinois.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. You'll hear about pressures facing immigrants who identify as LGTBQ. Plus, a preview of the Nomad Theatre's last run of site-specific shows, including courtroom dramas.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. You'll hear about how concerns about immigration enforcement depressed turnout at a Hispanic heritage celebration at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Plus, an interview with a Ramón Cruz, the former president of the environmental group Sierra Club, during a stop in Normal.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. You'll hear about Rivian breaking ground on a new manufacturing plant in Georgia. Plus, you'll hear from the first engineering students at Illinois State University.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. You'll hear about a social media post about Charlie Kirk's death causing issues for a McLean County Nursing Home employee. Plus, you'll visit a new grocery store in Bloomington.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Monday, September 15, 2025. Leaders of the Young Republicans chapters in McLean, Woodford and Tazewell county reflect on the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. And a grant planned for expansion of the Route 66 bike trail has been canceled.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you know to start your day for Friday, September 12, 2025. A fired CDC worker gives a pep talk in Bloomington-Normal as part of a statewide convening of public health professionals. And an exhibit commemorating the 9-11 terrorist attacks is coming to Central Illinois.Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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