WGLT-FM (Normal, IL)

WGLT is a public radio station affiliated with Illinois State University, operating at a frequency of 89.1 MHz in Normal, Illinois. The station focuses on delivering local news and NPR programs, along with music during the evenings and weekends. Additionally, WGLT extends its reach with an FM translator, W278AE, broadcasting at 103.5 MHz in Peoria to enhance its signal throughout the Illinois River valley.

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Oklahoma teachers will soon have to teach 2020 election conspiracies

5 days ago | wglt.org | Jessica Huseman

By In Oklahoma, public school teachers will soon be required to teach about the widely debunked conspiracy theory that Democrats stole the 2020 election from President Trump. Jessica Huseman, editorial director at Votebeat, joins us to discuss. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR
U.S. imports see record drop amid tariff uncertainty

1 week ago | wglt.org | Mike Regan

By Imports of goods to the United States plunged by almost 20% in April, a record drop. U.S. consumers are slowing spending and bracing for higher prices as President Trump's tariffs disrupt trade. Here & Now's Jane Clayson speaks with Mike Regan, Bloomberg News senior editor. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR
'Sea of Grass' documents destruction of prairie and the people trying to save it

1 week ago | wglt.org | Dave Hage |Josephine Marcotty

The North American prairie rivals the Amazon rainforest in its biological diversity, and it's disappearing even faster. A new book documents the destruction of this natural wonder and introduces some of the people trying to save it. " Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie " is out on Tuesday. Authors Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty met up with Here & Now 's Chris Bentley in Illinois' Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie to talk about it.
'Big beautiful bill' dominates week in politics

2 weeks ago | wglt.org | Margaret Talev

By On the Friday politics roundtable, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd discusses the takeaways from the week in politics, with Axios' Margaret Talev and The Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa, who also reflects on the political impact of the murder of George Floyd five years ago. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR
The city of Savannah prepares as more Americans drink less alcohol

2 weeks ago | wglt.org | Benjamin Payne

By Americans are increasingly choosing to drink less or not at all. So what does that mean for party cities across the country? Benjamin Payne of Georgia Public Broadcasting gives us the view from Savannah, known as the Hostess City of the South. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR
In 'J Vs. K,' best-selling authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft throw down and collaborate

3 weeks ago | wglt.org | Jerry Craft |Kwame Alexander

By Jerry Craft and Kwame Alexander's new book " J Vs. K " centers around two kids, one an artist, the other an author, who first compete then collaborate in their school's storytelling contest. Alexander and Craft talk about the book and their collaboration with host Robin Young. By Jerry Craft and Kwame AlexanderText copyright © 2025 by KA Productions, LLC, and Jerry Craft. Illustration copyright © 2025 by Jerry Craft. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR
Tennis star Rafael Nadal's career and rivalries chronicled in new book 'The Warrior'

1 month ago | wglt.org | Christopher Clarey

By Rafael Nadal won the French Open an incredible 14 times. The tennis great's skills, especially on clay courts, were unmatched. Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with longtime New York Times tennis correspondent Christopher Clarey about Nadal's remarkable career and rivalries. Clarey wrote the new book " The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay."By Christopher Clarey Excerpted with permission of Grand Central PublishingThis article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR
Democrat-led states sue Trump administration over DEI

1 month ago | wglt.org | Erica Meltzer

By A group of Democrat-led states is suing the Trump administration over a requirement that states comply with the position that many common diversity practices constitute illegal discrimination. Erica Meltzer, national editor at Chalkbeat, joins us to discuss the lawsuit and what this means for schools. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR
India-Pakistan tensions high after attack in Kashmir last month

1 month ago | wglt.org | Ravi Agrawal

Tensions remain high between India and Pakistan following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. India blames Pakistan for the attack, and Pakistan denies any connection to it. Here & Now's Robin Young talks to Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy and host of the podcast "FP Live," about what we know about the attack and if the crisis will escalate. This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Trump to give automakers break on foreign auto parts

1 month ago | wglt.org | Keith Naughton

By President Trump is holding a rally outside of Detroit on Tuesday night to mark his first 100 days in office. The Trump administration is also giving a break to automakers who import foreign auto parts. Keith Naughton, who covers the auto industry from Bloomberg's Detroit bureau, joins us to discuss. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR