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Penny For Your Thoughts

NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9-FM
Krannert Center For the Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Champaign Public Library
Ebert Fest
Community Engagement
Donald Trump
Fraud
Jay Leno
Champaign Central Jazz Festival
O.J. Simpson
Lincoln Academy Of Illinois
William Patterson
Champaign Urbana
Coaches Vs. Cancer
Job Seekers
National Library Week
Entrepreneurs
Holocaust
Youth Series
Illinois Women's Basketball

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.

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Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Today’s guest is local attorney Tom Bruno for the first hour. Open line in hour two.

Brian Barnhart hosts Penny with Paul Barrett, publisher of The News-Gazette, then an open line.

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Recent Guests

Doug Altenberger
Former Illini basketball player and hotel developer
Graduate Hotel
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 12-9-25
Stefanie Pratt
Local realtor and community figure
Coldwell Banker
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 12-9-25
Cele Otnes
Professor emerita at the University of Illinois, Gies College of Business
University of Illinois, Gies College of Business
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 12-5-25
Melany Jackson
Member of Serve Now, heading to Uganda for a charitable trip.
Serve Now
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 12-4-25
Leo Lewis
Dancer performing in The Nutcracker
University of Illinois
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 11-18-25
Jill Maxey
Executive Director of Willow Tree Missions
Willow Tree Missions
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 11-18-25
Bobby Poynton
Member of The Lettermen music group
The Lettermen
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 11-18-25
Coach Nick Quartaro
football coach and analyst
Illinois football program
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 11-17-25
Brett Bielema
Head coach of the Illinois Fighting Illini football team
Illinois Fighting Illini
Episode: Penny for Your Thoughts 11-17-25

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Brian Barnhart
Host of a lively talk show that engages the community on various topics including current events, local news, and sports, while often inviting listener participation.

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Penny for Your Thoughts 12-4-25
Q: Tell us what you do now, who you're with?
I'm with Serve Now, an international ministry that distributes discipleship books and supports partner churches.
Episode 375: Opportunity awaits in December
Q: How's Coach Underwood gonna change his lineup for Saturday?
Scott thinks the starting lineup will likely remain the same as before.
Club Krannert Center | Sunny Jain | 11-20-25
Q: How do you describe your music as a whole, the style?
It's diaspora music, coming from the South Asian diaspora and a mix of jazz, prog rock, and traditional rhythms.
Penny for Your Thoughts 11-19-25
Q: What do you think about the release of the Epstein files?
The release raises questions about the implications and the identities of people associated with Epstein, along with discussions surrounding political pressures.
Penny for Your Thoughts 11-13-25
Q: How does the government shutdown affect air travel?
The air traffic segment is still recovering, and it may take weeks for normal operations to resume fully.

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1. SportsTalk with Scott Beatty
2. Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk
3. Fasteners Etc. Postgame Show
4. Illini Inquirer Podcast: An Illinois Fighting Illini athletics podcast
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5. Leo Lewis
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7. Bobby Poynton
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