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09/16/2024

Penny for Your Thoughts 7-19-24 | Brian Barnhart with a Penny open line and a Braver Angels conversation with Michael Trout, Mary Koloroutis, Lesley Dzik, and Matt Dzik.

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

09/14/2024

Central Michigan | 9-14-24 | Evan Conn and Michael Martin lead the discussion with fans' calls and texts after Illinois' 30-9 victory over Central Michigan. |

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Scott & Evan offer their insight and air the key plays of the game.

09/14/2024

Head to DWS, Lite Rock 97.5 WHMS or open The News-Gazette app for the Altorfer CAT Postgame Show, which is kicking off now after a big victory.

Weigh in with your thoughts by calling or texting 217-356-9397.

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09/14/2024

Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk 9-14-24 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host an early, abbreviated version of SportsTalk ahead of the Illinois/Central Michigan game with guests Tim McCarthy (former Illini football player, former FBI agent) and Kedric Prince (Illini Guys).

It's downstate Illinois' longest running sports radio program. Hosts Steve Kelly and Loren Tate have in-depth conversations about Illini athletics and beyond with notable guests.

09/13/2024

Penny for Your Thoughts 9-13-24 | Scott Beatty hosts hour one on an Illini Friday. First up, Kathy Riser with a look at her Saturday mailbag. Cassie Arner, Derrick Burson and Barry Houser from The University of Illinois have Illini Football information to share. Brian Barnhart hosts the second hour with Mike Pearson from Illini Legends, Lists, and Lore.

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

09/12/2024

Hour 1 | Nick Quartaro, Matt Daniels | 9-12-24 | Nick Quartaro joins in studio for the first time to preview Illinois vs. CMU this weekend along with other key Big Ten games. Plus, Matt Daniels of the News-Gazette stops by with hosts Scott Beatty and Loren Tate. |

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

09/12/2024

Chapin Rose 9-12-24 | State Senator Chapin Rose joined Dave Gentry and CW Greer this morning.

Dave Gentry and CW Greer talk with local news makers and influential members of the Champaign-Urbana community each weekday morning.

09/12/2024

Club Krannert Center | Sara Hook | 9-12-24 | Sara Hook heads up Illinois' Department of Dance, and she previews the 2024-25 season with host Scott Beatty |

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

09/12/2024

Penny for Your Thoughts 9-12-24 | Brian Barnhart with Professor Brian Gaines, University of Illinois Department of Political Science, in hour-one. The second hour is a Penny open line and Club Krannert, Scott Beatty with Sara Hook from the Illinois Department of Dance.

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

09/12/2024

Hours 1 & 2 | Adam Jaksa, Martin O'Donnell | 9-11-24 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host with CMU play-by-play voice Adam Jaksa, former Illini linebacker Sam Ellsworth, News-Gazette beat writer Scott Richey, and former Illini offensive lineman Martin O'Donnell. |

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

09/11/2024

Grant Thompson 9-11-24 | Dave Gentry and CW Greer visit with Grant Thompson, General Manager WDWS.

Dave Gentry and CW Greer talk with local news makers and influential members of the Champaign-Urbana community each weekday morning.

09/11/2024

Penny For Your Thoughts 9-11-24 | Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line. Patrick Pfingsten from The Illinoiz discusses the debate with Brian in hour two.

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

09/11/2024

09/11/2024

Hours 1 & 2 | Robert Rosenthal, Mike Dudek | 9-10-24 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn welcome Robert Rosenthal (IlliniBoard.com), who shares his thoughts on Illinois football. In the second hour, they visit with former Illini football player Mike Dudek. Plus, Joe Vozzelli (News-Gazette) weighs in on Illinois women's basketball schedule. |

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

09/10/2024

Penny for Your Thoughts 9-10-24 | Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line, then visits with Sharla Jolly and Shane Allen for a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in the fight against breast cancer. Men Wear Pink.

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

09/10/2024

Hour 2 | Sportswriters at the Esquire | 9-9-24 | Scott Beatty hosts hour #2 with Matt Daniels, Scott Richey, and Bob Asmusson from the Esquire Lounge. Guest are Brian Barnhart and Dave Clark.

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

09/10/2024

Hour 1 | Chris Tamas | 9-9-24 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn talk to UI volleyball coach Chris Tamas.

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

09/09/2024

Episode 314: Preseason odds and ends | Illinois is still three weeks away from the official start of the 2024-25 season. Three weeks dedicated to small group and full team workouts at
Ubben Basketball Complex that will make defense a priority. Beat writer Scott Richey discusses that and more in this week's Inside Illini Basketball.

College basketball beat writer and AP voter Scott Richey weighs in on the sports he loves with insight on Illini basketball.

09/09/2024

Monday Morning Quarterbacks 9-9-24 | Brian Barnhart and Loren Tate host Monday Morning Quarterbacks, taking your calls and texts. Coach Nick Quartoro joins Brian and Loren in the second hour.

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

09/08/2024

Altorfer CAT Postgame Show | Illinois vs. Kansas | 9-7-24 | Evan Conn, Michael Martin, and Kevin Mitchell recap Illinois' 23-17 victory over Kansas and take your phone calls. |

A very popular outlet for Illini fans, Scott Beatty and Evan Conn host a program dedicated to fan reaction to the game with their calls and texts. Scott & Evan offer their insight and air the key plays of the game.

09/07/2024

Thanks to University of Illinois Marching Illini for joining us on the Ryan Dallas Real Estate Pregame Show ahead of kickoff between the and No. 19 Kansas. Coverage continues on DWS, Lite Rock 97.5 WHMS, online and The News-Gazette app.

09/07/2024

Illini Pella Saturday SportsTalk 9-7-24 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk sports with David Kaplan (Chicago radio reporter/writer), Joe Vozzelli (News-Gazette women’s basketball writer), Mike Pearson (former Illini Sports Information Director), Kam Buckner (Illinois State representative, former Illini football player), Doug Bucshon (Orange & Blue News) and Mike Small (Illini golf coach).

It's downstate Illinois' longest running sports radio program. Hosts Steve Kelly and Loren Tate have in-depth conversations about Illini athletics and beyond with notable guests.

09/07/2024

Prairie Gardens Plant Experts Live 9-7-24 | Tamera McDaniel and the team of Plant Experts take your calls and texts on dealing with bagworms, repelling deer & squirrels, Kalanchoe, and fall planting.

Host Tamera McDaniel and the team of plant experts from Prairie Gardens in Champaign provide tips, tricks, and tools for gardeners of all types, airing live at the Prairie Gardens store in Champaign. They welcome listeners' calls and texts with gardening

09/06/2024

Hour 2 | Nichole Millage, Brian Barnhart, Bob Asmussen | 9-5-24 | Scott Beatty and Evan Conn welcome several guests: Nichole Millage (NBC sitting volleyball analyst), Brian Barnhart and Bob Asmussen. |

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

09/06/2024

Hour 1 | Coach Q&A, Matt Daniels | 9-5-24 | Scott Beatty and Loren Tate visit with Nick Quartaro "Coach Q & A" for a look at key Big Ten games this weekand and News-Gazette sports editor Matt Daniels. |

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

09/05/2024

Club Krannert Center | Julie Gunn | 9-5-24 | Scott Beatty visits with Julie Gunn, co-director of Lyric Theatre at Illinois, to preview September's "Lyric Under the Stars" at Allerton Park and November's performance of "Oklahoma!" in the Krannert Center. |

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

09/05/2024

Penny for Your Thoughts 9-5-24 | Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour Penny open line, Scott Beatty has this week’s edition of Club Krannert with guest Julie Gunn.

A long-standing radio show unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports.

09/05/2024

Hour 2 | Scott Richey, Kent Brown | 9-4-24 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate talk Illini sports with Scott Richey and Illini historian Kent Brown. |

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r

09/05/2024

Hour 1 | Howard Griffith, Jon Kirby | 9-4-24 | Steve Kelly and Loren Tate host and welcome former Illini Howard Griffith (Big Ten Network). Then, Jon Kirby (Rivals) previews the Kansas Jayhawks. |

Scott Beatty hosts a daily two-hour look at the latest in sports, mostly focused on the Illini. Veteran sportswriter and broadcaster Loren Tate and Evan Conn join as co-hosts. A variety of guests join the program, and the News-Gazette sportswriters make r