The Leadoff

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The Leadoff

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.

  1. 9 HR. AGO

    The Leadoff 10-25-24

    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. You'll hear about a Bloomington gun violence commission looking at the connection to domestic violence. Plus, another McLean County Board race preview as the election nears. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    The Leadoff 10-24-24

    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. You'll hear about hurricane claims impacting Bloomington-based insurers. Plus, an interview with an advocate for those with disabilities about protecting voting rights this election year. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Leadoff 10-23-24

    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. You'll hear from the ACLU about the Town of Normal's delayed vote on a mass-gathering ordinance. Plus, a Central Illinois author tells an "unapologetically gay karate kid story" in a new book. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Leadoff 10-22-24

    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. You'll hear about state Rep. Sharon Chung from Bloomington facing a Republican challenger for re-election. Plus, residents in Decatur demand more guardrails for carbon sequestration in their area. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Leadoff 10-21-24

    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. You'll hear about U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood's perspective on peace in Gaza, following the death of a Hamas leader. Plus, a preview of a ballot question in a rural McLean County community. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  6. OCT 18

    The Leadoff 10-18-24

    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. You'll hear about the opening of a new nursing simulation space at Illinois State University. Plus, a recap of this week's closure of a homeless encampment in Bloomington. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  7. OCT 17

    The Leadoff 10-17-24

    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. You'll hear about the Town of Normal's policy response to pop-up parties that have turned violent in recent weeks. Plus, police regulators in Illinois are one step closer to being able to strip an officer of their ability to work in law enforcement — without having been convicted of a crime. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min

  8. OCT 16

    The Leadoff 10-16-24

    WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. You'll hear about a push for a new state housing tax credit coming to Bloomington-Normal. Plus, a preview of a McLean County Board race in east Bloomington. Support the show: https://donate.nprstations.org/wglt/wglt-choose-donation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
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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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  • Channel
    WGLT
  • Creator
    WGLT
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    575
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 WGLT
  • Show Website
    The Leadoff

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