100 episodes
The Leadoff WGLT
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5.0 • 13 Ratings
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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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The Leadoff 05-10-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 10, 2024. You'll hear about college students pushing to get Election Day off. Plus, a look at an effort taking shape to help the unhoused before the summer heat sets in.
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The Leadoff 05-09-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Thursday, May 9, 2024. You'll hear about the Normal mayor weighing in on a new approach to spur more housing construction. Plus, an interview with an ISU professor looking to make high school science classrooms more inclusive.
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The Leadoff 05-08-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, May 8, 2024. You'll hear about the grand opening of a new chocolate factory in Bloomington. Plus, you'll hear local perspectives on the United Methodist Church's reversal on LGBTQ clergy and approving new language that opens the doors for same-sex marriages.
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The Leadoff 05-07-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Tuesday, May 7, 2024. You'll hear about the Center for Human Services looking to develop a new housing project. Plus, an early look at the race for Bloomington mayor.
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The Leadoff 05-06-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, May 6, 2024. You'll hear about Chestnut Health Systems' new family dental clinic in west Bloomington. Plus, a look at Prairie Fire Theatre's new children's opera.
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The Leadoff 05-03-24
WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Friday, May 3, 2024. You'll hear about expansion plans (and incentives) at Rivian. Plus, an interview with a Normal West teacher and softball coach who strives for excellence.
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Customer Reviews
Great resource
I listen every morning and feel lucky—most communities this size don’t have access to a podcast of important local news.
Informative
Great local news