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Is there anything harder to understand than economics and its impact? Not according to NPR's award winning Planet Money team, who have made the recession understandable, if not palatable, over the last few years of their outstanding collective reporting.

David Kestenbaum and Jacob Goldstein, two members of the Planet Money team, will be featured at our annual Radio Faces event in Bloomington. I spent a few minutes on the phone with David. stories when we pooled our money and bought one of the toxic assets-those mortgage-backed securities nobody wanted to own. It cost $1,000--five of us put Willis Kem: How did the concept for Planet Money come about? in $200 each. We followed it until it died. We got $500 back. : It all started with a story called "The Giant Pool of Money" during , about the sub-prime housing crisis of a WK: Are you open to doing something like that again? few years back. It was on mortgage-backed securities and it went viral. DK: Well, we later bought a gold coin which we also lost money on. Some have Until then we really didn't know the need for explanatory on suggested buying a barrel of oil. So we'll probably keep playing with the money. ■ the economy. Nobody was really doing this reporting for smart people who don't have a background in economics. Hear the Planet Money Team play with and explain money during NPR News programs and on line at .org!blogs/money/ WK: You have a PhD from Harvard and have reported on science and energy for NPR. How has this science background Until Jacob Goldstein was recently hired helped you break down these complex to write the Planet Money (PM) , he economic issues? wrote the Wall Street Journal's blog. DK: We use math and experimental He decided to join the PM crew because he thinks "the project is genius: Using a scientific methods to understand it all. fresh, smart sensibility to explain complex It's like physics, in that consumer con­ economic ideas in simple terms." fidence plays a big role in it. Billions of people wake up in the morning and, He writes about the biggest financial topics depending on what they do and how in a way that he hopes is "approachable they feel, that drives the economy. and illuminating." Goldstein added, "There will be some random, quirky blog items to keep things lively and I'll be WK: What's been the most fascinating aspect digging into Planet Money's Question of of your work on the Planet Money team? the Year: Why are poor countries poor DK: We had a pretty great time doing the and rich countries rich?" Event details and how to order tickets on the next page ... -2- -3- Escape to Costa Rica with GLT March 3-11, 2012

Whether March comes in like a lion or a lamb, winter in the Midwest is brutal. Slip into something a little more David Kestenbaum and Jacob Goldstein comfortable for 9 lovely days. GLT Program Director Mike Friday, November 4, 2011 McCurdy host.s a trip to the lush paradise of Costa Rica. 5:00 - 6:30 pm - cocktail hour ($100 level only) From the vibrant capital city of San Jose, to the 6:45 - 9:30 pm - Dinner and presentation (both ticket levels) breathtaking sparkling sands ofTamarindo Beach, to the Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center Ballroom exotic Monteverde Cloud Forest, to spectacular views of the Arena! and Poas 10 Brickyard Drive Bloomington, Illinois Volcanoes, you will be swept away with the stunning beauty of this tropical country.

You'll tour the Doka Coffee Estate. Two days of exploration through the spectacular The In-Depth Story cloud forest ecosystem will reveal 100-ft trees, one of the world's largest butterfly $100 per person gardens, and a hummingbird gallery. Enjoy a guided, leisurely-paced "Hanging Ticket includes an elegant cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres, open bar, Bridges" walking tour through the fo rest. and the opportunity to meet David Kestenbaum and Jacob Goldstein, fo llowed by a full dinner with wine and the presentation. You'll take a cruise on Lake Arena! and a guided river boat trip in a panga (covered canoe) through the Cano Negro n ature preserve. Savor local food , music, and In The News dance, and perhaps treat yourself to a hot-spring spa. For full details, go to wglt. org $65 per person where you can print a complete itinerary and reservation form. In order to guarantee Ticket includes a full dinner with space on this trip, reservations must be made no later than October 3, 2011. wine and the presentation. Cost includes roundtrip airfa re from O'Hare, deluxe hotel accommodati ons, 14 meals, tour Please choose from the following entrees when placing your order: bus with the services of a Collette Vacations TropicalCosta Rica Chicken Etouffee professional guide and GLT staff host, baggage Price: $2,399 - A Baked Creole Chicken Breast with a Seafood and Crayfish Stuffing and handling, taxes, transfers, and ground , (double occupancy) Smothered with a Cajun Cream Sauce. tra nsportation to C hicago (with a minimum $2,849(single) of 10 passengers.) Proceeds benefit the G LT $2,369 (triple) Italian Stuffed Pork Loin Equipment Fund, helping to keep yo ur A Baked Pork Loin Stuffed with Italian Sausage, Prosciutto, Mozzarella Cheese, public rad io station on the air. and Bread Crumbs Topped with Herb Infused Gravy.

Roasted Vegetarian Empanada Register for the next info meeting Fla key Butter Pastries Filled with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables Served for a look at the entire itinerary: with Red Beans and Rice. Hampton Inn & Suites, Normal Tuesday, September 13 at 6:00pm Please let us know you're coming by Tickets on sale now registering for the meeti ng at wglt.org This GLT event sponsored by: COUNTRY online at wglt.org or call Linda Healy at 309-438-5083. or by calling You are not committed co the trip by attending the meeting. F IN AN CI AL (309) 438-2255.

-4- -5- We're broadcasting the C That's what GLT'sTalkin' About · Blues Blast Music Awards LIVE by GLT Music Director Jon Norton

GlT Blues brings you the music of some of the biggest Buddy Guy's Legends nightclub in 's Loop is names in blues, as well as talented up-and-comers. It's considered by many to be "the heart of it all" in the Blues where you also hear those musicians talk about their World. And as one the premier blues club in the blues capital music on Talkin' Blues, a weekly segment that airs of the world, Legends is an ideal venue to host the annual Saturday nights at 7:00 pm. You can also hear the show as a . Take a listen Blues Blast Music Awards. And as one of the premiere blues or subscribe to the Talkin' Blues podcast at wglt.org/podcasts or at iTunes. stations in the nation, GLT Blues Radio is once again honored to have been asked to broadcast the awards ceremony live. Talkin' Blues contains a healthy dose of music from our guests, and usually a smattering of songs from some of their heroes. It's a blast to talk to people who truly appreciate the The ceremony takes place on attention, and who love to tell their stories. And there is nobody that can tell a story as Thursday, October 27 from well as one of my recent guests, acoustic bluesman Doug Macleod. Doug stopped in on 7:00 pm to midnight, and his way from Minneapolis to Rockford (yes, he took a two hour detour just to talk to us!) GLT Blues Radio will be right and told a story about being humbled early in his career by his friend, mentor, and in the middle of the action, then bandmate, George Harmonica Smith, who always called Doug "Dubb." broadcasting the entire show from the stage, and in between Macleod said that at a gig early in his career, he was getting a bit big for his britches. sets, talking to the nominees As Doug said "My head was swelling a bit. I did a good show and I knew it." After that backstage. Hear this Thursday show, Smith came up to him and congratulated him on sounding good. Macleod said night broadcast online or with "thank you George." Smith then continued in his slow southern drawl. "Say Dubb, an HD radio in McLean County. We'll rebroadcast the show on Saturday night, when your car breaks down, who fixes it?" Macleod said "Well, George, I take it to the October 29 on 89.1/103.SFM in central Illinois. At last year's awards show, host Jon garage." Smith said "Ummhumm. And when your wife wants an addition built on Norton brought you backstage interviews with the new "Queen of the Blues" to the house, who does that?" Macleod said, "Well .... I call a contractor, George." Shemekia Copeland, founder Bruce lglauer, Pierre Lacocque Smith continued, "Ummhumm. And when you have problems with plumbing, of Mississippi Heat, Bob Corritore, Shaun Murphy, and Dave Riley. Wow, did we do you do it yourself?" Finally Macleod said, "What are you drivin' at George?" have fun. Macleod started to smile as he recalls the story, "Well, George says to me, 'your head back to the right size now?"' Then Macleod howled with laughter at the lesson he The awards and ceremony are the creation of Bob Keiser, founder of The Blues received from his good friend, that no matter how many people are applauding you Blast online magazine. His weekly "Blues Blast" Email now reaches over 17,000 at your show, you're just a regular guy like everyone else. blues fans worldwide. Categories this year include Contemporary Blues Recording, Traditional Blues Recording, Song of the Year, Band of the Year, Male Artist, That's just one of the stories heard over the last year on GlT's Talkin' Blues. Some Female Artist, New Artist Debut Recording, and Rising Star of my other favorites include describing how a little girl falling Award. Nominees include some of the names you hear during GLT Blues, in a well, and being stuck for three days, inspired him to quit drinking alcohol cold turkey; Cee Cee James talking about spending most of the night "crawling with including Buddy Guy, Janiva Magness, Nick Moss, Magic Slim & the Teardrops, snakes" in the desert; and Tony Joe White telling of meeting for the Charlie Musselwhite, and Karen Lovely. first time and her being surprised that he was white. Tickets for The Blues Blast Music Awards are $30 and are available through www.thebluesblast.com Listen to GlT's Talkin' Blues every Saturday night at 7:00 pm on 89.1/103.SFM in central Illinois, and every Wednesday at 6:00 am and 6:00 pm on GlT Blues Radio at wglt.org. Subscribe to the Talkin' Blues podcast at our or at iTunes.

-6- -7- Trail Etiquette FriendsFriends of the Get in the Game with Good To Go™ by GLT Program Director/ Good To Go co-Director Mike McCurdy Constitution Tra i I We're going to get you in the Good To Go game at the next CommUniversity. Your pet peeves regarding Constitution Trail usage probably aren't too different from the President of the Friends of the Constitution Trail or any other trail user. Since 2008, GLT has participated in CommUniversity in the area north of Hancock Stadium. It's a partnership event between ISU Athletics and the The Friends of the Constitution Trail (FOT) is a group working for expansion and McLean County Chamber of Commerce. Part tailgating party, part business beautification of the twin cities' linear park, and is a partner with Good To Go™, showcase, the event features dozens of tents hosted by local businesses there to a GLT/ ISU Sustainability project focused on healthy living and alternative trans­ spread their wares, as well as a healthy dose of Redbird team spirit. portation. Dan Steadman has been part of the FOT since 2002, President since GLT will show spirit by showcasing our community project with Illinois State 2007. His mantra is "stay to the right." University's Office of Sustainability, which you know as Good To Go™. The initiative is focused on healthy living and alternative transportation. At our "If everybody just stayed to the right, most of our problems and most of the complaints CommUniversity tent, you'll see the all-electric Mitsubishi "i" car at a charging we receive would be resolved," said Steadman about one of the Trail's top rules. station, and a fully outfitted commuter bike. You'll also have a chance to learn more about and sign up for the Good To Go Commuter Challenge in May 2012. If that's the number one issue, a close second is controlling pets. Keep pets on leashes, keep the lead short and clean up. "Both park districts (Normal and We then hope you'll join the hundreds of spectators to peruse the grounds Bloomington) say if they continue to have problems with dog owners not cleaning and soak up all the free munchies and beverages. You'll find some incredible up, they might make an ordinance so dogs can't be on there," says Steadman. edibles at this free super-tailgate. But the real competitive spirit comes in to "I think that's a threat they don't want to enforce." play as the tent hosts vie against one another to win one of the coveted booth decoration awards. Families are encouraged to use the Trail and Steadman said kids need to know the rules - and sometimes be reminded which side is "right." Families and As you've come to expect from your public radio station, the GLT Development groups on the Trail also means bicyclists should slow down. While there isn't team has applied the full brunt of their creativity each year, earning the station a speed limit, slowing down when it's busy to "be ready to anticipate rapid TWO awards for "Most Creative," proving Charlie Schlenker and the GLT movements, especially by kids doing something you wouldn't expect" is a really Newsroom aren't the only ones around here who can bring in an award! good idea, according to Steadman. CommUniversity takes place the afternoon before Redbird football's first home game. It's open to everyone, so pack up the family and join us When passing a group or an individual, whether they're wearing ear buds or not September 24th from 3:00-6:00 (another Steadman pet peeve), announce you're passing on the left or ring your on the ISU grounds between U-Higl bike bell. "I do it every time," Steadman says. "Sometimes their volume isn't up and Horton Field House. very loud and they hear you." Then stick around to watch our At wglt.org/goodtogo, find an extended audio Redbirds defeat the Jackrabbits interview with Steadman about Trail of South Dakota! etiquette, expansion and increased use of the Trail for commuting.

-8- -9 - Support the Programming You Rely On and Win an iPad 2

When you contribute to GLT, you help pay for all the GLT services you rely on: unparalleled NPR and local news coverage, the blues and jazz you can't find anywhere else, and the commentary, conver­ sation, and comedy that enlivens your week. On-air, online, or on demand, it's all here for you, when you expect it, because you help pay GLT's programming bills.

Now, it would seem this would be more than enough incentive to move you to the checkbook or the keyboard to make a contribution to support your public radio station. But just in case you're dragging your feet, we've got a deal for you.

Everyone who contributes to GLT before October 18, 2011 will automatically be entered into a drawing for a brand new iPad 2. You can renew your annual support, make an additional contribution or make your first-time contribution. You can contribute through the mail, online at wglt.org, or call us at 309-438-8910. No matter how you give or how much you give, you'll be helping to pay for the GLT programming you rely on - and you'll have a chance to win this year's shiniest new must-have: the iPad 2. Disclaimer: You must be 18 years or older to quali fy as an eligible entry. To enter without contributing, write your name, address, city, state, zip code, daytime phone number, Email address, and age on a postcard and send it to: You don't have to contribute to enter the GLT iPad 2 Sweepstakes. GLT iPad 2 Sweepstakes, WGLT, 8910 lllinois State University, Normal , IL 61790-89 10. Limit o ne entry per person. Each entry must be mail ed se parately. Incomplete, illegible, late, or mutilated entries will be But we are sure hoping you will. After all, you depend on GLT. disqualified. All entries must be postmarked or date/time stamped no later than midnight on October 17 , 2011. And GLT depends on you. Thanks for your support and good luck! Complete rules fo r the GLT iPad 2 Sweepstakes are available on line at www.wglt.org or yo u can request the rules be mailed to you by calling the G LT offices, 309-438-2255, during business hours.

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-12- * ------.. * -13- A New Center Stage Host: GLT Friends Council Profile: Dave Snyder Between Broadway and Hollywood, you'll find ... Chrissie Strong By GLT Development Director Aaron Wissmiller by GLT Program Director Mike McCurdy Sometime in the mid-nineties, Dave Snyder stumbled I thought finding a replacement for Center Stage across 89.1 FM and discovered Frank Black (aka host Sandi James would be tough. (As you might Delta Frank, the Blues Doctor). Dave fell in love with know, Sandi moved to Florida in the spring to work Frank's unique style and diverse music selections and for State Farm Insurance Company.) began including GLT Blues as a regular part of his weekend soundtrack. First, the new host would have to know quite a bit about musical theater. Second, a little radio experience One evening, Dave called Delta Frank at the station couldn't hurt. Third, the new host would have to and in the course of a long conversation, Dave talked be willing to work for very little money - the job about his passion for bluesman, Little Jimmy Reed. is essentially a volunteer position, requiring many A few weeks later, much to his surprise, Dave received Wednesday evenings at the GLT studios. That's a a package in the mail that was full of Little Jimmy tough combination. Reed's music. Dave was blown away by Frank's gener­ We found the perfect fit with Chenoa native Chrissie Strong. First, she has osity, and he really began to understand what makes locally programmed public appeared in more than 30 plays and musicals, mostly local productions. Second, radio stations like GLT so special. Dave realized that personal connection is one she's worked at ISU's student radio station WZND, WYZZ Fox 43, and Radio of the reasons GLT is so important to this community. Bloomington (WJBC, WBNQ, WBWN). Third, she's happy to work for next to nothing. Over the years, Dave's appreciation for the station grew. Dave was thrilled to hear long-time friend Don Munson hosting his very own show on GLT. On Radio "I was thrilled to be asked," said Chrissie. "I love the music and now I can Munson™, Don was allowed to display his full talent and a lifetime of radio share my Broadway and Hollywood favorites every Wednesday night." expertise without the limiting time constraints of commercial radio. If you're wondering about her favorites, look no further than her theater experience. At Community Players Theater in Bloomington she's been in As an investment representative for most of his career, Dave has a good mind Pump Boys and Dinettes, Fiddler on the Roof, and West Side Story. She played for business. It didn't take him long to appreciate that in order to preserve Nellie in South Pacific, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, and was most recently in this commercial-free medium he loved, he needed to support it financially. In Titantic: The Musical. 2009, he began offering more than financial support as he volunteered to join the GLT Friends Council. Dave serves on the Corporate Support Subcommittee, When Chrissie isn't on stage, you might find her watching Glee on Fox TV. whose mission is to help the station raise money through the support of local "It's bringing a new twist to Broadway tunes and creating favorites for a new businesses. generation," said Chrissie. "Expect to hear some stuff from Glee during Center Stage." Other shows on her best list include Music Man, The Sound of In addition to serving on the GLT Council, Dave has served as the President of Music, Moulin Rouge, and Wicked, which Chrissie calls her all-time favorite. the Home Sweet Home Mission and is past President of the Redbird Club for Chrissie graduated from Illinois State University with a B.S. in 1991. She ISU Athletics. He shares his home in Bloomington with his wife, Kathy and they currently works for ISU as the Study Abroad Coordinator, advising students have four grown children, Amanda, David, Meaghan, and Bryant. about going overseas and participating in domestic exchanges through National Student Exchange.

-14- -15- Underwriter Spotlight - Heritage Health: Therapy and Senior Care Underwriter Spotlight - Illinois Prairie Electric

Heritage Enterprises helps seniors "Practice makes perfect" and with and their families with the finest HERITAGE generations of family involved in providing facility care available. They electrical installation and wiring, Illinois opened the first Heritage Manor in HEALTH Prairie Electric (IPE) might have achieved Bloomington in 1963. Over nearly Therapy & Senior Care "perfect." 50 years, they have added skilled nursing facilities in dozens of towns throughout the state of Illinois. Owners Brian, Terry, and Diane Gaddy maintain a long family history of providing traditional electrical services, Heritage takes pride in their dedication to patient care and well-being, and but also embrace the future with electric vehicle charging stations and while this mission hasn't changed over the years, the needs of seniors and home automation systems. They offer an energy analysis for your business their families have. To reflect that change and the expansion of services or home so you can make the most of the latest advances in efficient and offered, they have adopted "Heritage Health: Therapy and Senior Care" green technology. as their new name. IPE serves commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential remodels, as "While our aggressive therapy services complement our variety of top notch well as new construction. From retro-fitting homes for automated electrical, skilled medical services, it is time for us to appropriately communicate our lighting, and home entertainment systems, to specialized installations for capability to serve today's seniors as Heritage Health: Therapy and Senior hospitals and schools, IPE does it all. In fact, trying to list all the things Care," said Melissa Beaver, Director of Marketing and . they do would take several pages of the GLT Guide. "The therapists of Heritage Health work with individual residents who have recently left the hospital and need assistance adjusting to living at home As owner Brian Gaddy said, "We really enjoy helping people find again independently." solutions to their needs. We work very hard to please our customers with great service and good, competitive prices," said Gaddy. "We use "We offer many levels of care in order to fit specific patient needs in the best union electricians and are very proud of being able to create jobs in the way possible," said Melissa. "Those include assisted living facilities to bridge community." the gap between independent living and a nursing home, skilled nursing care, specialized care for Alzheimer's patients, rehabilitative therapy, respite IPE also likes to give back to the community, donating the wiring of the care, and hospice services." Parkside Jr. High concession stand in Normal and the ball diamonds in Hudson.

Visit www.heritageofcare.com or call 309-828-4361 to locate a facility near you Contact Illinois Prairie Electric at 309-275-7749 or online at www.ipelec.biz or a family member, and to find more information on services offered.

-16- -17- Fresh Ai r® and Fresh Ai r® Weekend Underwriter Spotlight - Ronda Glenn Law Offices GLTHD3 Host opens the window on contemporary arts and issues. As a lead sponsor of the annual GLT GLT's Best Week Ever Summer Concert, Ronda Glenn Law RONDA GLENN The best of our week wrapped LAW OFFICES NPR's guide to discovering new Offices is also one of the reasons we music below the radar, often up in 30 minutes. can continue to bring you the best event of the summer - for free. heard between stories on ®. Latino USA® For the past decade, Ronda has been able to enjoy a bird's-eye view of An award-winning English­ the annual concert from her suite in the Heritage Enterprises Building on All Things Considered® language program produced NPR's newsmagazine, from a Latino perspective. Jefferson Street in downtown Bloomington. But by next year's Summer heard 7 days a week. Concert, she'll have a whole new perspective. Living on Earth Being®(formerly Speaking of Faith) An exploration of leading Host Krista Tippett explores environmental issues affecting Earlier this spring, Ronda and her husband, Brad Glenn (GLT Friends perspectives of spirituality, ethics, the world we inhabit. Council chair), purchased a majority share of the 123-year old Chisholm and morality through intelligent ® conversation. building at 221 East Front Street in downtown Bloomington. The NPR's weekday morning newsmagazine. Starting an hour building most recently housed a used book store, but was home to Weekend One of public radio's most earlier on GLT HD3. Struck Electric Motor Company for decades before that. A 12-month recognizable voices guides a ® renovation project began in May wherein the building is being restored two-hour interview showcase, NPR's weekly sports magazine to original condition wherever possible, including exposed indoor highlighting the lives and work with Bill Littlefield. of 3 to 5 interesting guests. brickwork, tin ceilings, and hardwood flooring. The Business Host helps unite Host Kim Masters looks The space will become the new home for the Ronda Glenn Law Offices distinct and provocative voices deep inside the business with passionate discussion. and will offer more space for staff, which includes three full-time of entertainment. Listener calls are welcome. paralegals and a full-time Associate Attorney, Harrison J. Fulk. CarTal k® On The Media® Ronda and her team provide full-service legal assistance in family Imagine the Marx Brothers and Bob law matters, including custody disputes, paternity cases, adoptions, answering questions about Garfield explore how information automobiles. Tom and Ray and media affect our culture. guardianships, and dissolution of marriage. They can be reached Magliozzi host. (for now, anyway) at 115 W Jefferson St., Suite 303A, in Bloomington, PRl 's The World Conversations from or by calling 309-827-3535. Host Lisa Mullins utilizes a global the World Cafe® reporting team to bring home one­ A weekly radio magazine of-a-kind international stories. of musician interviews and performances. It's Technicolor radio. Jad The Show Abumrad and Robert Krulwich A lively mix of current events interview, argue, imagine, and Design and printing made possible by State Farm Insurance Company. Recycled Paper with Soy Inks e Printing by BOP/. and interviews with authors. discover hidden connections.

-18- -19- State Week in Review (SWIR) Host Bill Wheelhouse moderates GLTHD3 a panel discussion analyzing the week in Illinois state government Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday and politics. 4am 4 am Radio Lab This American Life ® Latino USA 5 am Being A link between the headlines and SWIR 6 am what's on people's minds. GLT News & Ideas on HD3 Morning Edition Only A Game On The Media 7 am Host welcomes guests for a dialogue about important WaitWait ... Don'tTell Me!® issues facing the country. The oddly informative news quiz 9am This American Life® from NPR. On Point A new kind of radio storytelling Weekend Edition®Saturday 11 am The Treabnent 11 am that documents and describes and Sunday The Business contemporary America. NPR's weekend morning 12 pm 12pm WaitWait newsmagazine. Tell Me More Don't Tell WireTap The Treatment 1pm 1 pm Film Critic Elvis Mitchell gives the This American WireTap Life Sound Opinions "treatment" to some of the most Talk of the Nation 2 pm Listen for Jonathon Goldstein's Only A Game Conversations influential and innovative forces World Cafe monologues and phone chats pm creating movies and popular art 3pm All Songs 3 with a roster of funny storytellers. Radio Lab and entertainment. GIJ Best Week All Things Considered 4pm All Things Considered 5pm 5pm Fresh Air On The Media Bob 6pm Edwards 6pm Weekend GLTHD2 PRl's The World Living On Earth 7pm 7 pm All Blues all the time All Things Considered All Things Considered 8 pm Fresh Air Weekend Car Talk 9pm 9pm Monday 6:00 am and 6:00 pm: WaitWait Sound Opinions Don't Tell New Music Monday 10pm 10pm GLT 24/7 Blues on HD2 Conversations This American Wednesday 6:00 am and 6:00 pm World Cafe Life On Point All Songs 11 pm Radio Lab and Saturday 7:00 pm: GLT Best Week 12am 12am Fresh Air Talkin'Blues Weekend Fresh Air Being 1 am 1 am GLT Music Director Jon Norton Sound Opinions On The Media has conversations with your favorite GLT blues 2am Talk of the Nation 2 am RADi024/7 Conversations World Cafe Car Talk blues artists including Doug Macleod, 3a m All Songs 3 am Tell Me More WaitWait Janiva Magness, and Lil' Ed Williams GLT Best Week Don't Tell (Lil' Ed &the Blues Imperials). -21- DAILY PROGRAMMING MONDAY-FRIDAY ·o Morning Edition• SUNDAY GLT o O AMERICAN 5:00am - 9:00am o o PUBLIC MEDIA Fresh Air Weekend 89.189.1 •103.5! 0 0 GLT Jazz 5:00am - 6:00am Normal Peoria 9:00am - 4:00pm Krista Tippett On Being 9:00pm - midnight (except Fri) 6:00am - 7:00am All Things Considered Weekend Edition® Monday Tues day Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 4:00pm - 6:00pm OVERNIGHTS Sam Sa m 7:00am - 9:00am Fresh Air Fresh Air SUNDAY-THURSDAY On The Media Weekend This American Life 6a m 6:00pm - 1:00pm GLT Jazz 9:00am - 10:00am Only A Game Being midnight - 5:00am Morning Edition ?a m WEEKLY PROGRAMMING On The Media® 10:00am - 11:00am FRIDAY-SATURDAY Weekend Edition MONDAY GLT Blues Radiolab midnight - 5:00am 9a m 9a m 7:00pm - 8:00pm 11:00am - 12:00pm This American Car Talk Life SwingTime·· GLT Blues 10 am Wait Wait 8:00pm - 9:00pm 12:00pm - 6:00pm Don'tTeUMe On The Media GLT FEATURES 11 am ·· TUESDAY Dean of Green'"* Sound Opinions Radiolab 6:00pm - 8:00pm 12 pm Radio Deluxe Fri 8:49am & 4:49pm Acousticity·· 7:00pm - 9:00pm News in Review GLT Jazz 8:00pm - midnight Sat 7:34am Sun 8:34am WEDNESDAY Center Stage Date Book Sat 8:34am Sun 7:34am 7:00pm - 9:00pm NEWS&TALK GLT Blues Poetry Radio* THURSDAY NPR Newscasts 4pm Hourly during ME, ATC, Tue, Thu 10:00am & 10:00pm Radio Munson- Sun 10:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm Fresh Air, Weekend Ed1t1on, All Things Considered On The Media, Only A Uncommon Knowledge* 6p 6 pm FRIDAY Game, Fresh Air Weekend Mon 7:37am m Daily at 12:07pm, 9:07pm, Fresh Air American GLT Blues *these programs available 12:01am ?p m Routes 7:00pm - 5:00am as at www.wglt.org Piano Jazz Sat, Sun, 5:07pm Radio Center Radio 8p m Stage 8 pm SwingTime Deluxe Munson SATURDAY StarDate I On The Media 5:58am 9p m 5:00am - 6:00am Acousticity GLT Newcasts LOCAL MUSIC HOSTS Only A Game M-F 6:06am, 6:33am, Laura Kennedy 6:00am - 7:00am 7:06am, 7:33am, • GLT Jazz M-F 9am-1pm Weekend Edition• • SwingTime- Mon 8-9pm GLT Blues 8:06am, 8:33am, 12am 7:00am - 9:00am 12:04pm, 3:54pm, Jon Norton Car Talk 4:30pm, 5:04pm, 5:30pm • GLT Jazz M-Thu 1-4pm GLT Jazz 9:00am - 10:00am • GLT Blues Sat4-8pm Wait Wait ... Don'tTell Me Don Munson . Radio Munson-Thu l-9pm GLT 10:00am - 11 :00am Chrissie Strong Jazz Sound Opinions • Center Stage Wed 7-9pm 11:00am - 12:00pm Frank Black GLTBlues • GLT Blues Fri lpm-12am s am Sam 12:00pm - 5:00am Sat noon-4pm Sun noon-4pm see our all - NPR News & Ideas Bruce Bergethon program descriptions and • Acousticity- Sun 8pm-12am GLT Guide is published bi -monthly by WGLT-FM schedule on pgs 19-21. Campus Box 8910, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-8910 -22- - 23 - Preso rted Standard ILLINOIS STATE U.S. Postage UNIVERSITY Illinois' first pubic university

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