Penny For Your Thoughts

NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9-FM

4.5 (10)
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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.

2D AGO

Penny for Your Thoughts 1-2-26

Brian Barnhart starts the New Year by hosting a Penny open line.

1h 29m
4D AGO

Penny for Your Thoughts | 12-31-25

Brian Barnhart recaps the Illini's Music City Bowl victory, discusses New Year's traditions, and takes listener phone calls.

1h 29m
5D AGO

Penny for Your Thoughts | 12-30-25

Brian Barnhart hosts an open line during hour #1 and welcomes former Illinois quarterback John Paddock to discuss the Music City Bowl in hour #2.

1h 28m
6D AGO

Penny for Your Thoughts 12-29-25

Brian Barnhart and Loren Tate host Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Bill Small remembers his friend and Illini great, Dave Downey.

1h 32m
12/23/2025

Penny for Your Thoughts 12-23-25

Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line.

43 min
12/22/2025

Penny for Your Thoughts 12-22-25

Brian Barnhart and Loren Tate host Monday Morning Quarterbacks. Coach Nick Quartaro looks at the college football playoff games.

1h 30m
12/19/2025

Penny for Your Thoughts 12-19-25

Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line. Clarissa Nickerson Fourman, former Champaign City Council member, joins the conversation in the second hour.

1h 25m
12/18/2025

Penny for Your Thoughts 12-18-25

Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line from his “Southern Command Post” in Florida.

1h 2m

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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.