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. Available by 5 a.m. every weekday.

5D AGO

The Leadoff - Friday 12/19/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. You'll hear about how changes to a worker visa program will impact a Central Illinois health care system. Plus, an interview with Twin City singer-songwriter Dan Hubbard. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 min
6D AGO

The Leadoff - Thursday 12/18/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. You'll hear from Illinois' agriculture chief about how federal economic relief will impact farmers. Plus, an interview with Normal City Manager Pam Reece. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min
DEC 17

The Leadoff - Wednesday 12/17/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. You'll hear from ISU football coach Brock Spack ahead of their semifinal game at Villanova. Plus, a look at Country Financial's origin story on its 100th birthday. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min
DEC 16

The Leadoff - Tuesday 12/16/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. You'll hear about a leadership shakeup at the Illinois Farm Bureau. Plus, ISU basketball legend Doug Collins leaves his mark on campus in a new way. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min
DEC 15

The Leadoff's final episode to release Friday 12/19

Thank you for being a loyal subscriber to WGLT's The Leadoff. The Leadoff will release its last episode on Friday, Dec. 19. Listener habits have changed a LOT since The Leadoff debuted six years ago. Over a thousand episodes later, we've learned that individual news stories and newscasts attract the most listeners. Podcast listeners should subscribe to the Sound Ideas podcast and the WGLT Newscasts podcast for local news feeds that will be updated several times each weekday. And THANKS for listening. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 min
DEC 15

The Leadoff - Monday 12/15/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. You'll hear about the abrupt closure of Downtown Bloomington's post office. Plus, a visit to Santa's Village (aka the Merkles' front yard) in LeRoy. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min
DEC 12

The Leadoff - Friday 12/12/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. You'll hear about Rivian building its own powerful AI chips for autonomous driving. Plus, what's next for Bloomington's police accountability board. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min
DEC 11

The Leadoff - Thursday 12/11/2025

WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. You'll hear about Bloomington's new proactive approach to property maintenance issues. Plus, Twin City women share their experiences with menopause. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 min

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17 Ratings

Great resource

03/19/2020

Kamikazepilot42

I listen every morning and feel lucky—most communities this size don’t have access to a podcast of important local news.
Informative

12/13/2019

IlliniGuy1234

Great local news

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.