As much as we know you'd like to listen everyday, all day and all night we know it's just not possible. That's where GLT's Best Week Ever comes in. Every week, Laura Kennedy culls our broadcast schedule for the best stuff. Could be an episode of Poetry Radio. Could be our own Blues Doctor Frank Black talking about Slim Harpo. Could be a newsroom interview. Could be all that and more. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:49:01 -0500 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:35:53 -0500 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com GLT's Best Week Ever As much as we know you'd like to listen everyday, all day and all night we know it's just not possible. That's where GLT's Best Week Ever comes in. Every week, Laura Kennedy culls our broadcast schedule for the best stuff. Could be an episode of Poetry Radio. Could be our own Blues Doctor Frank Black talking about Slim Harpo. Could be a newsroom interview. Could be all that and more WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, Public Radio no no http://wglt.org/images/podcast/BWE.jpg 150 150 It's classical and pop covers on SwingTime; Charlie Schlenker looks at Abe Lincoln's math homework; The Dean of Green helps a listener who wants to learn more about H2O2 use in the garden. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 43AB8B37-FD65-4293-9065-56D3D0A940F1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:47:41 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- June 14, 2013 It's classical and pop covers on SwingTime; Charlie Schlenker looks at Abe Lincoln's math homework; The Dean of Green helps a listener who wants to learn more about H2O2 use in the garden. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Judy Valente looks into hiking in Illinois; Laura Kennedy reports on adults reading kids' books; Guy Forsyth is the guest on Talkin' Blues. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu B63B9104-88DF-4BFC-8A15-068362B26EE3 Fri, 7 Jun 2013 14:53:12 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- June 7, 2013 Judy Valente looks into hiking in Illinois; Laura Kennedy reports on adults reading kids' books; Guy Forsyth is the guest on Talkin' Blues. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy talks with up-and-coming local bluesman, Matthew Curry; Discover an exciting new art exhibition on the GLT Datebook; Poetry Radio features a work by William Hutchison. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 284ECDD1-9E4E-47C9-A94D-2AD29E91B43C Fri, 31 May 2013 16:10:16 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- May 31, 2013 Laura Kennedy talks with up-and-coming local bluesman, Matthew Curry; Discover an exciting new art exhibition on the GLT Datebook; Poetry Radio features a work by William Hutchison. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the state of funding for education in Illinois; The Dean of Green talks about the wonders of American Wisteria; Glenn Wilson is featured on Jazz Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 7227C95F-DD3A-40A7-8B60-D427ACFC64BD Fri, 24 May 2013 14:50:41 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- May 24, 2013 Charlie Schlenker looks at the state of funding for education in Illinois; The Dean of Green talks about the wonders of American Wisteria; Glenn Wilson is featured on Jazz Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern talks with the State School Superintendent; The Dean of Green looks a problems with tulips and seeds; Jim Browne checks out a possible new fuel source. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 719EEA7C-4DEC-450D-9EAB-8F053719CB2E Fri, 17 May 2013 15:47:55 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- May 17, 2013 Willis Kern talks with the State School Superintendent; The Dean of Green looks a problems with tulips and seeds; Jim Browne checks out a possible new fuel source. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy shares some swing slang on SwingTime; Willis Kern has a two-part interview with retiring ISU president, Al Bowman; Jon Norton is Talkin' Blues with Matthew Curry. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu F5A796B6-8D05-444E-89CB-CF5646379C7C Fri, 10 May 2013 14:12:20 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- May 10, 2013 Laura Kennedy shares some swing slang on SwingTime; Willis Kern has a two-part interview with retiring ISU president, Al Bowman; Jon Norton is Talkin' Blues with Matthew Curry. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the problems with Illinois' roads; The Dean of Green has advice on growing blueberries in pots; Mark Winkler guests on GLT Jazz Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu E2C60668-CB00-4BE0-BDC9-90997A1D9A5B Fri, 3 May 2013 15:15:13 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- May 3, 2013 Charlie Schlenker looks at the problems with Illinois' roads; The Dean of Green has advice on growing blueberries in pots; Mark Winkler guests on GLT Jazz Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no This episode of Best Week Ever shows why GLT rocks a podcast! http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 5B0443D0-CD9B-4ECD-93C6-0E54E0B94DEC Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:17:57 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- April 26, 2013 This episode of Best Week Ever shows why GLT rocks a podcast! 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy chats with zombie expert Max Brooks; Poetry Radio features Kwame Dawes; Daniel Hajek has a feature about National Donate Life Month. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu A752B8E9-F9E3-4CE7-A499-B6193F5A6838 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:39:59 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- April 19, 2013 Laura Kennedy chats with zombie expert Max Brooks; Poetry Radio features Kwame Dawes; Daniel Hajek has a feature about National Donate Life Month. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Daniel Hajek looks into why bats are dying in Illinois; Laura Kennedy chats with a local drag performing about the ISU Charity Drag Show; Uncommon Knowledge investigates homemade glowsticks. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu C455E5DC-0CA5-4DB4-8CE7-66AEEF684E14 Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:55:50 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- April 12, 2013 Daniel Hajeck looks into why bats are dying in Illinois; Laura Kennedy chats with a local drag performing about the ISU Charity Drag Show; Uncommon Knowledge investigates homemade glowsticks. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy chats with a member of ISU's Improv Mafia; Pat Metheny is featured on the New Plate Special; Daniel Hajeck looks into a special award for an American veteran. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu D83E90BB-600C-4C9E-95C9-338AD590FECC Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:47:40 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- March 29, 2013 Laura Kennedy chats with a member of ISU's Improv Mafia; Pat Metheny is featured on the New Plate Special; Daniel Hajeck looks into a special award for an American veteran. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Daniel Hajeck looks into equine therapy; The Dean of Green gets excited about spring; Charlie Schlenker examines the race for mayor in Normal. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 90CC4ACE-6032-409F-977E-387E6FB9BC92 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:46:39 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- March 22, 2013 Daniel Hajeck looks into equine therapy; The Dean of Green gets excited about spring; Charlie Schlenker examines the race for mayor in Normal. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Discover all the podcasts that GLT has to offer. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 94695788-03AB-4DF0-A809-CBE27B4C416B Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:32:40 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- March 15, 2013 Discover all the podcasts that GLT has to offer. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy talks with a children's literature expert about The Wizard of Oz; Charlie Schlenker chats with one of the Chieftans; Bruce Bergethon visits with Stone and nNow on Acousticity. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu A21CC508-72E8-4ABC-9B32-9DD7D564A3B7 Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:30:41 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- March 8, 2013 Laura Kennedy talks with a children's literature expert about The Wizard of Oz; Charlie Schlenker chats with one of the Chieftans; Bruce Bergethon visits with Stone and nNow on Acousticity. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Daniel Hajeck interviews Pokey LaFarge; Laura Kennedy looks into a book about a haunted asylum; Tony Joe White is the guest on Talkin' Blues. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 2FCC3559-2CB2-4B05-8554-5E9997B2A2C0 Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:16:44 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- March 1, 2013 Daniel Hajeck interviews Pokey LaFarge; Laura Kennedy looks into a book about a haunted asylum; Tony Joe White is the guest on Talkin' Blues. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green Gardening Almanac podcast continues the series about Fredrick Law Olmstead; Jim Browne looks at GMO crops; Uncommon Knowledge examines disaster scales. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu FFFB5761-3396-4357-814A-2E78247621BD Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:49:47 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Feb. 22, 2013 The Dean of Green Gardening Almanac podcast continues the series about Fredrick Law Olmstead; Jim Browne looks at GMO crops; Uncommon Knowledge examines disaster scales. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the future of Caterpillar; The Dean of Green Gardening Almanac podcast kicks off a series about Fredrick Law Olmstead; Terri Lynn Carrington is featured on The New Plate Special. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 13DD6EF1-71C4-4DC1-BBD2-4D2F17EDB54A Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:47:58 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Feb. 15, 2013 Charlie Schlenker looks at the future of Caterpillar; The Dean of Green Gardening Almanac podcast kicks off a series about Fredrick Law Olmstead; Terri Lynn Carrington is featured on The New Plate Special. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Daniel Hajeck visits a shrimp farm in El Paso; Laura Kennedy talks with an English professor about "Pride and Prejudice"; Langston Hughes is featured on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu A390408F-EDA8-4016-A8CA-CF8A4BE57692 Fri, 8 Feb 2013 16:03:15 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Feb. 8, 2013 Daniel Hajeck visits a shrimp farm in El Paso; Laura Kennedy talks with an English professor about "Pride and Prejudice"; Langston Hughes is featured on Poetry Radio. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker talks with Oscar winning director Oliver Stone; The Dean of Green advises a listener who has a vole problem in his garden; Chicago Farmer guests on Acousticity. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 3028422D-949B-482A-A859-F3E950AA2D4C Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:13:09 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Feb. 1, 2013 Charlie Schlenker talks with Oscar winning director Oliver Stone; The Dean of Green advises a listener who has a vole problem in his garden; Chicago Farmer guests on Acousticity. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Lux or lumens? Uncommon Knowledge looks into it; Centerstage host Chrissie Strong shares some trivia about a popular Disney song; Willis Kern talks with the head of the Central Illinois Regional Airport. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 2382AABE-E0AA-4930-A1C5-6B3C36452AB0 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:03:51 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Jan. 25, 2013 Lux or lumens? Uncommon Knowledge looks into it; Centerstage host Chrissie Strong shares some trivia about a popular Disney song; Willis Kern talks with the head of the Central Illinois Regional Airport. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Bruce Bergethon interviews Josh Shilling of Mountain Heart on Acousticity; Charlie Schlenker chats with Congressman Aaron Schock; Uncommon Knowledge discovers if babies do indeed dream. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu E39A7E8C-45A0-4F1B-ABA6-1185E6316123 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:37:11 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Jan. 18, 2013 Bruce Bergethon interviews Josh Shilling of Mountain Heart on Acousticity; Charlie Schlenker chats with Congressman Aaron Schock; Uncommon Knowledge discovers if babies do indeed dream. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Don Munson makes sure we're in the money on Radio Munson; The Dean of Green has the inside scoop on squash bugs; Big James guests on Blues Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 6F489BBD-117C-43F4-BE15-F2A6153C7AA1 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:25:14 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Jan. 11, 2013 Don Munson makes sure we're in the money on Radio Munson; The Dean of Green has the inside scoop on squash bugs; Big James guests on Blues Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne looks at the 19th century tradition of Bridge Night; Charlie Schlenker talks with an aspiring speed skater; Laura Kennedy visits with a National Geographic photographer. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 3E353D1D-EDD6-4093-855D-9683BD2C3DC3 Fri, 4 Jan 2013 15:52:50 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Jan. 4, 2013 Jim Browne looks at the 19th century tradition of Bridge Night; Charlie Schlenker talks with an aspiring speed skater; Laura Kennedy visits with a National Geographic photographer. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Don Munson shares music and Christmas decorating tips for the desert on Radio Munson; Laura Kennedy interviews the new artistic director for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival; Charlie Schlenker speaks with a scientist about the future of NASA. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu BE3576FD-37D0-4C11-A6B5-A9ED5FDE32C7 Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:06:55 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Dec.28, 2012 Don Munson shares music and Christmas decorating tips for the desert on Radio Munson; Laura Kennedy interviews the new artistic director for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival; Charlie Schlenker speaks with a scientist about the future of NASA. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Daniel Hajeck talks with Mike Berbiglia; Willis Kern covers the issue of fracking; Claire Daly guests on Jazz Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 2C6C7439-0593-4ADF-A7EA-66BE16D62111 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:22:49 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Dec.21, 2012 Daniel Hajeck talks with Mike Berbiglia; Willis Kern covers the issue of fracking; Claire Daly guests on Jazz Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green talks about gardening myths; Laura Kennedy gets some tips from the Better Business Bureau regarding holiday scams; Uncommon Knowledge looks into dry ice. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 76CC144A-FCC3-49F1-880C-17FC636289B6 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:19:51 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Dec.14, 2012 The Dean of Green talks about gardening myths; Laura Kennedy gets some tips from the Better Business Bureau regarding holiday scams; Uncommon Knowledge looks into dry ice. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Music Director Jon Norton remembers the late Dave Brubeck; Laura Kennedy reports on an HIV advocate; Charlie Schlenker interviews ISU President Bowman. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 9D29362B-CE45-49EF-A4AE-0D92552E0A92 Fri, 7 Dec 2012 15:06:39 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Dec.7, 2012 Music Director Jon Norton remembers the late Dave Brubeck; Laura Kennedy reports on an HIV advocate; Charlie Schlenker interviews ISU President Bowman. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Daniel Hajeck reports on Two Blokes and a Bus; The Dean of Green lists some gift-giving ideas for gardeners; Doug McLeod is the guest on Talkin' Blues. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 0AB0A435-5820-45B8-9F64-BBBA57EA1035 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:53:05 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Nov. 30, 2012 Daniel Hajeck reports on Two Blokes and a Bus; The Dean of Green lists some gift-giving ideas for gardeners; Doug McLeod is the guest on Talkin' Blues. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge looks at the path your iPhone took to your hand; Daniel Hajeck looks at an early literary vampire; a National Geographic photographer guests on the GLT Datebook. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu AF4C2696-FAC9-4366-BF87-9375AF6D7C9D Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:29:28 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Nov. 23, 2012 Uncommon Knowledge looks at the path your iPhone took to your hand; Daniel Hajeck looks at an early literary vampire; a National Geographic photographer guests on the GLT Datebook. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge continues the series on interdependence; Don Munson features two very different versions of Chinatown on Radio Munson; Willis Kern talks with a member of 4-Troops. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 90DE5F73-040D-4789-A487-782E3B05F8FB Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:00:50 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Nov. 16, 2012 Uncommon Knowledge continues the series on interdependence; Don Munson features two very different versions of Chinatown on Radio Munson; Willis Kern talks with a member of 4-Troops. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green Gardening Almanac looks at terrifying tree; Jim Browne watches the 13th congressional district race; Uncommon Knowledge examines the relationship between America and China. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 0F6265B7-F1F5-48A6-8BF2-5161098DF5C5 Fri, 9 Nov 2012 15:04:18 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Nov. 9, 2012 The Dean of Green Gardening Almanac looks at terrifying tree; Jim Browne watches the 13th congressional district race; Uncommon Knowledge examines the relationship between America and China. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne looks into crowd sourcing; Charlie Schlenker talks to an expert in Irish music; Poetry Radio features a spooky work for Halloween. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 6C35970F-5BAF-48F0-96DE-E2AAA65E17A8 Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:58:48 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Nov. 2, 2012 Jim Browne looks into crowd sourcing; Charlie Schlenker talks to an expert in Irish music; Poetry Radio features a spooky work for Halloween. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker chats with the mayor of Normal; Willis Kern interviews a transgender athlete; Laura Kennedy features the music of Charlie Barnet on SwingTime. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 8B8E8963-DD88-454A-9332-83DB5797B3C0 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:19:00 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Oct. 26, 2012 Charlie Schlenker chats with the mayor of Normal; Willis Kern interviews a transgender athlete; Laura Kennedy features the music of Charlie Barnet on SwingTime. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Check out the wide variety of podcasts that WGLT has to offer. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu B55A5F2A-F025-4A76-A2B3-5D3FCA7BB0B9 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:58:23 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Oct. 19, 2012 Check out the wide variety of podcasts that WGLT has to offer. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Daniel Hajeck looks at the group, Mutemath; Uncommon Knowledge examines chaos theory; Laura Kennedy chats with a member of The Capitol Steps. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu E7DE4E48-7828-4119-B9B0-8842FAF80930 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:02:08 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Oct. 12, 2012 Daniel Hajeck looks at the group, Mutemath; Uncommon Knowledge examines chaos theory; Laura Kennedy chats with a member of The Capitol Steps. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Hear the concluding two parts of the GLT news series, Farming: A Growing Concern; The Dean of Green talks about species tulips; Blues Next features Lisa Mills. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu EF4441C9-F7D1-43B5-8A30-83FFDD78EC50 Fri, 5 Oct 2012 15:56:18 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Oct. 5, 2012 Hear the concluding two parts of the GLT news series, Farming: A Growing Concern; The Dean of Green talks about species tulips; Blues Next features Lisa Mills. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Hear parts one through three of the GLT News Series, Farming: A Growing Concern; Uncommon Knowledge looks at hazardous waste disposal; Bruce Barth is featured on The New Plate Special. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 1DCA00F7-486F-4CEB-95F6-31352A816868 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:16:45 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Sept. 28, 2012 Hear parts one through three of the GLT News Series, Farming: A Growing Concern; Uncommon Knowledge looks at hazardous waste disposal; Bruce Barth is featured on The New Plate Special. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy looks at an exhibit celebrating Mexican culture at the McLean County Museum of History; Uncommon Knowledge examines the true cost of things; Charlie Schlenker interviews author Charles Mann. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 660F6945-3BB3-4F31-8DC4-CC2F422A1B73 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:07:29 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Sept. 21, 2012 Laura Kennedy looks at an exhibit celebrating Mexican culture at the McLean County Museum of History; Uncommon Knowledge examines the true cost of things; Charlie Schlenker interviews author Charles Mann. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker interviews a student involved in a hostage situation at NCHS;The Dean of Green recommends collecting and storing seeds on the Dean of Green Gardening Almanac; Laura Kennedy interview pianist Awadagin Pratt, who is coming to town for a benefit concert. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 9EE500EA-E9DA-45B7-BF97-34DDC1DE0320 Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:10:22 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Sept. 14, 2012 Charlie Schlenker interviews a student involved in a hostage situation at NCHS;The Dean of Green recommends collecting and storing seeds on the Dean of Green Gardening Almanac; Laura Kennedy interview pianist Awadagin Pratt, who is coming to town for a benefit concert. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no SwingTime features a bit of backstory on the amazing musician, Sidney Bechet; Charlie Schlenker interviews an Irish poet; Uncommon Knowledge reveals the importance of one tiny particle. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu B35A1AC2-8BA2-4B34-A8FF-5419D99469E9 Fri, 7 Sep 2012 15:14:30 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- Sept. 7, 2012 SwingTime features a bit of backstory on the amazing musician, Sidney Bechet; Charlie Schlenker interviews an Irish poet; Uncommon Knowledge reveals the importance of one tiny particle. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy interviews an author about wicked plants; The Dean of Green chats about the Elm; a work by Walt Whitman is featured on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 119FD36A-A156-4D3D-8F09-DD80475ED0F6 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:28:46 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- August 31, 2012 Laura Kennedy interviews an author about wicked plants; The Dean of Green chats about the Elm; a work by Walt Whitman is featured on Poetry Radio. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne looks at the upcoming suicide prevention walk; Matthew Curry guests on Talkin' Blues; The Dean of Green talks slugs and snails on the Almanac. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 21E1615E-9A56-4032-8153-9584527070CA Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:58:25 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- August 24, 2012 Jim Browne looks at the upcoming suicide prevention walk; Matthew Curry guests on Talkin' Blues; The Dean of Green talks slugs and snails on the Almanac. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Blues host Zak reveals a secret behind the Blues Brothers; Laura Kennedy visits an exhibition of puppets from around the world; Uncommon Knowledge focuses on dangerous drinks. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 8A9F010C-78EC-43D0-B1DA-2C2267BB5F57 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:01:24 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- August 17, 2012 Blues host Zak reveals a secret behind the Blues Brothers; Laura Kennedy visits an exhibition of puppets from around the world; Uncommon Knowledge focuses on dangerous drinks. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green gives Mary advice on re-seeding her lawn; Willis Kern talks with Aaron Schock; Charlie Schlenker reveals the extraordinary tale behind a new composition. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 133AAD23-5FF2-42DB-97D6-7B3EFDE01FCD Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:29:43 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- August 10, 2012 The Dean of Green gives Mary advice on re-seeding her lawn; Willis Kern talks with Aaron Schock; Charlie Schlenker reveals the extraordinary tale behind a new composition. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern talks with the head of the BNPTS; Daniel Hajek looks at a solar car race; The Dean of Green explains lawn grubs. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 10475446-6DB7-421E-80E8-49833F99AF10 Fri, 3 Aug 2012 12:38:13 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- August 3, 2012 Willis Kern talks with the head of the BNPTS; Daniel Hajek looks at a solar car race; The Dean of Green explains lawn grubs. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy looks at the trend of farm to fork restaurants; Centerstage host Chrissie Strong talks with the director of "CATS" at the Miller park Summer Theatre; Jim Browne chats with Lincoln scholar Guy Fraker. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu F626F2F4-5B59-4F85-9274-502EC8B02DF5 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:36:22 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- July 27, 2012 Laura Kennedy looks at the trend of farm to fork restaurants; Centerstage host Chrissie Strong talks with the director of "CATS" at the Miller park Summer Theatre; Jim Browne chats with Lincoln scholar Guy Fraker. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern looks at what's new and hot at the Mitsubishi plant; Jazz Next continues the look at Derrick Band and his new book about Vince Guaradi; The New Plate Special features a track from Stacey Kent. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu DC88C0EF-5DD0-4615-8BCC-BEF621F976C9 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:54:33 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- July 20, 2012 Willis Kern looks at what's new and hot at the Mitsubishi plant; Jazz Next continues the look at Derrick Band and his new book about Vince Guaradi; The New Plate Special features a track from Stacey Kent. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at an immigration problem; Jazz Next spotlights the author of a new book about a jazz great; Uncommon Knowledge wonders 'who owns the rain?' http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 23A8C68E-C5C9-4E23-8A70-10543BBFAE4F Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:01:01 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- July 13, 2012 Charlie Schlenker looks at an immigration problem; Jazz Next spotlights the author of a new book about a jazz great; Uncommon Knowledge wonders 'who owns the rain?' 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern interviews State Farm's Ed Rust; The Dean of Green helps a listener in Denver grow more veggies; Bria Skonberg is featured on GLT Jazz Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 0191FD7A-013F-4719-9743-AEB127278E46 Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:21:57 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- July 6, 2012 Willis Kern interviews State Farm's Ed Rust; The Dean of Green helps a listener in Denver grow more veggies; Bria Skonberg is featured on GLT Jazz Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker speaks with athlete Tim Glover; Anna Popovic is featured on Blues Next; Uncommon Knowledge connects maps with a cartoon character. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu CD9AA92B-D2E3-49EC-99F7-28D36A4FEF24 Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:42:39 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- June 29, 2012 Charlie Schlenker speaks with athlete Tim Glover; Anna Popovic is featured on Blues Next; Uncommon Knowledge connects maps with a cartoon character. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Chrissie Strong shares a story about Ethel Merman on her show, Centerstage; Jim Browne chats with an expert on bullying; Laura Kennedy interviews the President and CEO of the new Peoria Riverfront Museum. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 2E6C8985-1AC6-4FB7-B4DB-439A6318E5BD Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:53:52 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- June 22, 2012 Chrissie Strong shares a story about Ethel Merman on her show, Centerstage; Jim Browne chats with an expert on bullying; Laura Kennedy interviews the President and CEO of the new Peoria Riverfront Museum. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern talks with ISU President Bowman; Daniel Hajeck visits the Champagne British Car Show; Uncommon Knowledge challenges Einstein's Theory of Relativity. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu FB6E50ED-BAED-4465-96ED-76EC5AF0CF55 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:55:02 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- June 15, 2012 Willis Kern talks with ISU President Bowman; Daniel Hajeck visits the Champagne British Car Show; Uncommon Knowledge challenges Einstein's Theory of Relativity. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Brown chats with Rep. Dan Brady; Willis Kern talks with Bloomington Mayor Steve Stockton; Laura Kennedy features the song St. James Infirmary and the story behind it on SwingTime. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 4A2D5293-36D1-4C0B-8BEE-69C9F028A275 Fri, 8 Jun 2012 15:50:49 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- June 8, 2012 Jim Brown chats with Rep. Dan Brady; Willis Kern talks with Bloomington Mayor Steve Stockton; Laura Kennedy features the song St. James Infirmary and the story behind it on SwingTime. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern talks to the director of the Illinois Farm Bureau; Blues host Zack shares a story about Little Charlie and the Nightcats; Laura Kennedy looks into the Old House Society Tour of Homes on the GLT Datebook. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu BED09519-1F89-4B6F-9840-6AFF0F8697AB Fri, 1 Jun 2012 15:29:05 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- June 1, 2012 Willis Kern talks to the director of the Illinois Farm Bureau; Blues host Zack shares a story about Little Charlie and the Nightcats; Laura Kennedy looks into the Old House Society Tour of Homes on the GLT Datebook. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the 13th Congressional district candidate forum; Jon Oates is featured on GLT Blues Next; The Dean of Green lists spring gardening tasks. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 02139173-14E2-4240-B651-C48EC99CD512 Fri, 25 May 2012 13:49:32 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- May 25, 2012 Charlie Schlenker looks at the 13th Congressional district candidate forum; Jon Oates is featured on GLT Blues Next; The Dean of Green lists spring gardening tasks. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Uncommon Knowledge team looks at bus efficiency; John Knopeful is featured on Poetry Radio; Willis Kern reports on The Ride of Silence. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 72EF47E4-6D0F-4CB7-844A-C7560EE81460 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:40:19 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- May 18, 2012 The Uncommon Knowledge team looks at bus efficiency; John Knopeful is featured on Poetry Radio; Willis Kern reports on The Ride of Silence. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern interviews Illinois State treasurer Dan Rutherford; Matthew Curry is the guest on GLT Blues Next; Laura Kennedy interviews Vietnam veteran Dennis French about his new exhibition of photos he recently took when he returned to Vietnam. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 3C41B8EA-EDA7-4325-9C13-A1B6A7A3999F Fri, 11 May 2012 15:11:02 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- May 11, 2012 Willis Kern interviews Illinois State treasurer Dan Rutherford; Matthew Curry is the guest on GLT Blues Next; Laura Kennedy interviews Vietnam veteran Dennis French about his new exhibition of photos he recently took when he returned to Vietnam. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Helen Forrest is featured on SwingTime; The Dean of Green helps a listener with his wisteria plant; Cin Salich and Lucia Getsi are featured on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 86A96CB7-22ED-461E-BA6D-FC0EF35F7DDF Fri, 4 May 2012 13:54:25 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- May 4, 2012 Helen Forrest is featured on SwingTime; The Dean of Green helps a listener with his wisteria plant; Cin Salich and Lucia Getsi are featured on Poetry Radio. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no In honor of the GLT Newsroom garnering both an Edward R. Murrow Award and Illinois Associated Press Award for Best Series, enjoy this repeat hearing of the award-winning series, "Since 9/11." http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 22002459-B4FF-448D-ACF2-968F0BA703EA Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:57:57 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- April 27, 2012 In honor of the GLT Newsroom garnering both an Edward R. Murrow Award and Illinois Associated Press Award for Best Series, enjoy this repeat hearing of the award-winning series, "Since 9/11." 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks into the GOP race in the 13th district; Laura Kennedy visits an exhibit of books by Charles Dickens; Uncommon Knowledge looks at the upcoming Venus transit. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 947E7BC2-23D8-496D-943B-2BBFCD04A5B2 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:35:34 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- April 20, 2012 Charlie Schlenker looks into the GOP race in the 13th district; Laura Kennedy visits an exhibit of books by Charles Dickens; Uncommon Knowledge looks at the upcoming Venus transit. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Visit the Bloomington Rock School with Laura Kennedy; Uncommon Knowledge looks at low flow fixtures; Centerstage's Chrissie Strong defines a strange word from "The Music Man." http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu E636CB06-18A0-42D3-9972-480F02433634 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:28:30 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- April 13, 2012 Visit the Bloomington Rock School with Laura Kennedy; Uncommon Knowledge looks at low flow fixtures; Centerstage's Chrissie Strong defines a strange word from "The Music Man." 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy spins some fun swing in honor of April Fool's Day on SwingTime; Charlie Schlenker looks at how area high schoolers are making biking better; Bassist John Brown is the guest on Jazz Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu A0E5598F-A3A9-4BAE-AA1F-65254AE4BB87 Fri, 6 Apr 2012 14:39:59 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- April 6, 2012 Laura Kennedy spins some fun swing in honor of April Fool's Day on SwingTime; Charlie Schlenker looks at how area high schoolers are making biking better; Bassist John Brown is the guest on Jazz Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Danny Hajek looks at the Multi-cultural Leadership Project; Radio Munson features music and memories; Poetry Radio spotlights poet Patricia McMillan. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu A62897C4-81D1-4EB9-A2A2-00DDF8A86A1A Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:33:14 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- March 30, 2012 Danny Hajek looks at the Multi-cultural Leadership Project; Radio Munson features music and memories; Poetry Radio spotlights poet Patricia McMillan. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the race for the 53rd district seat; Laura Kennedy visits the new exhibit at the ISU Galleries; Coco Montoya is the guest on Talkin' Blues. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu C612ABBC-289C-41AB-898C-F70F7F0F9E45 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:11:39 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- March 23, 2012 Charlie Schlenker looks at the race for the 53rd district seat; Laura Kennedy visits the new exhibit at the ISU Galleries; Coco Montoya is the guest on Talkin' Blues. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no SwingTime throws a birthday bash for Les Brown; Jim Browne and Willis Kern look at the upcoming primaries; Two local poets are featured on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 0769AC5D-1A9C-4491-9BE1-554EF4F258BA Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:57:21 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- March 16, 2012 SwingTime throws a birthday bash for Les Brown; Jim Browne and Willis Kern look at the upcoming primaries; Two local poets are featured on Poetry Radio. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern chats with departing Pantagraph reporter, Scott Richardson; Uncommon Knowledge takes a closer look at the calendar; The Dean of Green helps two listeners with the same problem: wonky grass. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 6C12C265-2A83-4EAE-AC37-7FF3D30D44D4 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 14:32:43 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- March 9, 2012 Willis Kern chats with departing Pantagraph reporter, Scott Richardson; Uncommon Knowledge takes a closer look at the calendar; The Dean of Green helps two listeners with the same problem: wonky grass. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The WGLT Newsroom is in the spotlight with some award-winning stories. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 0CA72F7F-CFF4-4E7C-AA94-2B355E91DC97 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:01:45 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever- March 2, 2012 The WGLT Newsroom is in the spotlight with some award-winning stories. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the ISO music director search; Jim Browne looks into the role of women in creating graphic novels; The Dean of Green has some ideas for grass alternatives. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu C187BC39-0702-48C2-A99E-06434E159D90 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:54:03 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 24, 2012 Charlie Schlenker looks at the ISO music director search; Jim Browne looks into the role of women in creating graphic novels; The Dean of Green has some ideas for grass alternatives. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the play "The Rivalry"; Laura Kennedy chats with award-winning ISU Theatre professor Lori Adams; Poetry Radio has a love poem for Valentine's Day. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 2E476E0E-AFA7-478C-9E1C-BF128298E89E Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:20:23 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 17, 2012 Charlie Schlenker looks at the play "The Rivalry"; Laura Kennedy chats with award-winning ISU Theatre professor Lori Adams; Poetry Radio has a love poem for Valentine's Day. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Singer Roderick Harper is featured on The GLT Datebook; Charlie Schlenker talks with Sister Helen Prejean; Paul McCartney is featured on the New Plate Special. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu FAC030A3-7C39-41B3-AC45-D44206D4E297 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:05:34 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 10, 2012 Singer Roderick Harper is featured on The GLT Datebook; Charlie Schlenker talks with Sister Helen Prejean; Paul McCartney is featured on the New Plate Special. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at a hotly contested local race; the Dean of Green has advice on growing grass; Chicago Farmer guests on Acousticity. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 6432B0B3-387A-41F7-BB6A-753A2EF49BCD Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:29:22 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 3, 2012 Charlie Schlenker looks at a hotly contested local race; the Dean of Green has advice on growing grass; Chicago Farmer guests on Acousticity. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge weighs a question of rusty nails; Charlie Schlenker looks at the Illinois Symphony Orchestra and its search for a new conductor; Carolyn Wonderland guests with Jon Norton on Talkin' Blues. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 46310B87-4CFC-4789-9C06-607A6677E197 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:54:13 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 27, 2012 Uncommon Knowledge weighs a question of rusty nails; Charlie Schlenker looks at the Illinois Symphony Orchestra and its search for a new conductor; Carolyn Wonderland guests with Jon Norton on Talkin' Blues. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy talks with professor of zoology, Angelo Caparella, about winter bird watching; The Dean of Green Gardening Almanac offers suggestions for new house plants; Uncommon Knowledge has the low down on colds. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 64556647-D02C-44C6-956F-4CFFDEEAF845 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:28:04 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 20, 2012 Laura Kennedy talks with professor of zoology, Angelo Caparella, about winter bird watching; The Dean of Green Gardening Almanac offers suggestions for new house plants; Uncommon Knowledge has the low down on colds. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Bruce Bergethon celebrates 20 years of Acousticity; The Dean of Green has advice for a listener who wants fruit-bearing plants in her yard; Laura Kennedy has the scoop on Harold Arlen on SwingTime. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu D9D9416B-A30E-4772-9A10-566E453AA69D Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:57:08 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 13, 2012 Bruce Bergethon celebrates 20 years of Acousticity; The Dean of Green has advice for a listener who wants fruit-bearing plants in her yard; Laura Kennedy has the scoop on Harold Arlen on SwingTime. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern takes a look back at the top stories of 2011; Laura Kennedy finds out how salvage is helping one old building to live on; Charlie Schlenker talks to the head of the Central Illinois Regional Airport. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 67C42F00-C066-46E5-991C-DE7796C0BD41 Fri, 6 Jan 2012 16:23:55 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 6, 2012 Willis Kern takes a look back at the top stories of 2011; Laura Kennedy finds out how salvage is helping one old building to live on; Charlie Schlenker talks to the head of the Central Illinois Regional Airport. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern chats with Rep. Dan Brady; Frank Black shares the blues and Christmas memories; Charlie Schlenker looks into the history of social protests in the Twin Cities. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 055DED62-E95F-4D95-89EE-08C718B82750 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:51:11 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 30, 2011 Willis Kern chats with Rep. Dan Brady; Frank Black shares the blues and Christmas memories; Charlie Schlenker looks into the history of social protests in the Twin Cities. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker interviews the mayor of Bloomington; Laura Kennedy looks at an exhibit of circus costume designs; Jon Norton is Talkin' Blues with Bruce Iglar of Alligator Records. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 6F3B0BA7-F28F-47F2-9C54-40DFC4885EBC Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:40:44 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 23, 2011 Charlie Schlenker interviews the mayor of Bloomington; Laura Kennedy looks at an exhibit of circus costume designs; Jon Norton is Talkin' Blues with Bruce Iglar of Alligator Records. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Musician Ed Anderson chats with Laura Kennedy on the GLT Datebook; Uncommon Knowledge features a little know fact about the space shuttle; Sunnie Paxson guests on GLT Jazz Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 6F0805A7-9211-44B6-915B-8F56753009C1 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:57:18 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 16, 2011 Musician Ed Anderson chats with Laura Kennedy on the GLT Datebook; Uncommon Knowledge features a little know fact about the space shuttle; Sunnie Paxson guests on GLT Jazz Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green answers a question about orchids; Poetry Radio featured works by both the Bard of Avon and a local poet; Marcus Roberts was featured on GLT's New Plate Special. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 15D1F4F2-3CFA-49A7-938A-7DC94A6F3218 Thu, 8 Dec 2011 15:39:08 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 9, 2011 The Dean of Green answers a question about orchids; Poetry Radio featured works by both the Bard of Avon and a local poet; Marcus Roberts was featured on GLT's New Plate Special. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern talks with Congressman Tim Johnson; Toby Wall reveals a blues version of 6 degrees of separation; Uncommon Knowledge looks at invasive species. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu CF7D47FC-E51E-432F-A40B-24E34D5F15DF Fri, 2 Dec 2011 16:16:07 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 2, 2011 Willis Kern talks with Congressman Tim Johnson; Toby Wall reveals a blues version of 6 degrees of separation; Uncommon Knowledge looks at invasive species. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no SwingTime has swing artists to be thankful for; Uncommon Knowledge looks at a local continental divide; Ed Littlefield is feature on GLT Jazz Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 774DB704-13E0-4F1B-A662-FDF1C5D5EA8B Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:27:38 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 25, 2011 SwingTime has swing artists to be thankful for; Uncommon Knowledge looks at a local continental divide; Ed Littlefield is feature on GLT Jazz Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker has a Veterans' Day postcard; Acousticity features the music of Steve Martin; Laura Kennedy talks with the founder of Clare House about their food drive. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 544750E0-2CAB-4962-9329-7C4C8A51CCA1 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:09:30 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 18, 2011 Charlie Schlenker has a Veterans' Day postcard; Acousticity features the music of Steve Martin; Laura Kennedy talks with the founder of Clare House about their food drive. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green Almanac focuses on attracting bats to your yard; Uncommon Knowledge begins a month long series on geography; Laura Kennedy interviews ukulele player, Jake Shimabukuro. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 2F491032-4573-4BF7-A034-B3777857C53B Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:31:22 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 11, 2011 The Dean of Green Almanac focuses on attracting bats to your yard; Uncommon Knowledge begins a month long series on geography; Laura Kennedy interviews ukulele player, Jake Shimabukuro. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy reports on a Peeps diorama contest; the Dean of Green has advice for a listener with a fungus growing on her tree; Buddy Guy is featured in a live broadcast from the Blues Blast Music Awards. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 3530375F-F45E-4763-8483-95A17782BAC0 Fri, 4 Nov 2011 14:00:01 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 4, 2011 Laura Kennedy reports on a Peeps diorama contest; the Dean of Green has advice for a listener with a fungus growing on her tree; Buddy Guy is featured in a live broadcast from the Blues Blast Music Awards. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne wraps a week full of news; Judith Valente guests on Poetry Radio; Market to Menu features a great recipe for fried green tomatoes. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 45E045E9-2EC4-46DB-8759-6F448DE98FBD Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:35:10 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 28, 2011 Jim Browne wraps a week full of news; Judith Valente guests on Poetry Radio; Market to Menu features a great recipe for fried green tomatoes. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Hear the GLT Newsroom's series, "Since 9/11." http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 792E3CD2-BE5C-493A-8ABC-9F3CE1B5CC27 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:46:43 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 21, 2011 Hear the GLT Newsroom's series, "Since 9/11." 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker talks with a childhood literature expert about Louisa May Alcott; Jim Browne looks into hunger in central Illinois; Cee Cee James is Talkin' Blues with music director Jon Norton. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu BCB23E8B-F2B9-42B9-948D-8C2F36749AE5 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:45:51 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 14, 2011 Charlie Schlenker talks with a childhood literature expert about Louisa May Alcott; Jim Browne looks into hunger in central Illinois; Cee Cee James is Talkin' Blues with music director Jon Norton. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne chats with the new head of the transit system in Bloomington/Normal; Laura Kennedy plays swing covers of pop tunes; Charlie Schlenker looks at a new book about dining in central Illinois. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 149321C4-8E18-447F-93F6-DBECFAAEB2C5 Fri, 7 Oct 2011 12:55:32 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 7, 2011 Jim Browne chats with the new head of the transit system in Bloomington/Normal; Laura Kennedy plays swing covers of pop tunes; Charlie Schlenker looks at a new book about dining in central Illinois. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern interviews ISU's president; Laura Kennedy looks into an improv puppet show; Uncommon Knowledge tackles the question of plastics and recycling. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 6D7432A4-AE7D-4CE3-98CE-18BD3B8CFEE0 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:55:08 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 30, 2011 Willis Kern interviews ISU's president; Laura Kennedy looks into an improv puppet show; Uncommon Knowledge tackles the question of plastics and recycling. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green looks at a tomato problem; Linda Gregerson guests on Poetry Radio; Charlie Schlenker interview a teacher who is gong to great depths in the name of education. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 114DBFBF-8960-482A-9BD8-451A3203C892 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:24:30 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 23, 2011 The Dean of Green looks at a tomato problem; Linda Gregerson guests on Poetry Radio; Charlie Schlenker interview a teacher who is gong to great depths in the name of education. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker interviews the biographer of Hazel Buck Ewing; Uncommon Knowledge examines meanings and milestones; Mavis Staples is the guest on Talkin' Blues. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 7C5AB48B-6527-43CB-AB82-AC79187AB197 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:12:52 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 16, 2011 Charlie Schlenker interviews the biographer of Hazel Buck Ewing; Uncommon Knowledge examines meanings and milestones; Mavis Staples is the guest on Talkin' Blues. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The WGLT News room features their series, "Since 911." http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu B6827446-A718-4D0D-BDFC-9D3ACF472FE7 Fri, 9 Sep 2011 12:19:12 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 9, 2011 The WGLT News room features their series, "Since 911." 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge looks at super heated liquids; The Dean of Green takes on hornworms; Laura Kennedy previews The Race for the Cure in Bloomington/Normal. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 8240A015-D3F9-4694-A2A6-4AAB42120147 Fri, 9 Sep 2011 12:17:16 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 2, 2011 Uncommon Knowledge looks at super heated liquids; The Dean of Green takes on hornworms; Laura Kennedy previews The Race for the Cure in Bloomington/Normal. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Frank Black the Blues Doctor talks about Little Walter; Willis Kern has a follow-up report on the series, "Shifting Gears"; Market to Menu focuses on dragon tongue beans. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 71DF2798-CC1E-42E9-96A4-07D9C6DEC7C8 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:08:12 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Aug. 26, 2011 Frank Black the Blues Doctor talks about Little Walter; Willis Kern has a follow-up report on the series, "Shifting Gears"; Market to Menu focuses on dragon tongue beans. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green talks about climbing vines and how to use them; Poetry Radio features a cowboy poem; Uncommon Knowledge looks at how to remove skunk stink. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 95956382-0F28-4252-B343-8DDA78790A46 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:31:45 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Aug. 19, 2011 The Dean of Green talks about climbing vines and how to use them; Poetry Radio features a cowboy poem; Uncommon Knowledge looks at how to remove skunk stink. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no SwingTime features a song about a lost tune from "The Wizard of Oz"; Charlie Schlenker chats with a teenage political whiz; Uncommon Knowledge examines the dangers of mixing alcohol and caffeine. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu C88E02D6-795F-4438-AC3D-7BB15D2B5108 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:49:47 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Aug. 12, 2011 SwingTime features a song about a lost tune from "The Wizard of Oz"; Charlie Schlenker chats with a teenage political whiz; Uncommon Knowledge examines the dangers of mixing alcohol and caffeine. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Market to Menu features tomatoes; the Dean of Green talks about berries; Poetry Radio features a Langston Hughes poem. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu CE996966-FAC0-4AD1-A6F1-62602DB1F608 Fri, 5 Aug 2011 14:47:02 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Aug. 5, 2011 Market to Menu features tomatoes; the Dean of Green talks about berries; Poetry Radio features a Langston Hughes poem. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green talks up worms; Charlie Schlenker looks at air travel locally; Chrissie Strong chats with production members of "Schoolhouse Rock Live" on Centerstage. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu E47F5A1C-55F6-4A04-9A82-3313119A3D2A Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:30:28 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 29, 2011 The Dean of Green talks up worms; Charlie Schlenker looks at air travel locally; Chrissie Strong chats with production members of "Schoolhouse Rock Live" on Centerstage. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Brown visits a Civil War event; Laura Kennedy tours an exhibit of circus art and memorabilia; The Dean of Green takes a field trip to the Illinois State University campus. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 1B2B625D-5F93-497C-B5F4-2F735841FDFC Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:42:09 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 22, 2011 Jim Brown visits a Civil War event; Laura Kennedy tours an exhibit of circus art and memorabilia; The Dean of Green takes a field trip to the Illinois State University campus. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge concludes the series on the space shuttle; Charlie Schlenker interviews ISU President Al Bowman; Janiva Magnus is the guest on Talkin' Blues. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 81DB0501-6828-45F6-AE8A-3E22E5DDC233 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:43:35 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 15, 2011 Uncommon Knowledge concludes the series on the space shuttle; Charlie Schlenker interviews ISU President Al Bowman; Janiva Magnus is the guest on Talkin' Blues. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge continues the series on the space shuttle; Jim Browne looks at a new book about Woodrow Wilson; Market to Menu spotlights kale. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu FC34BBAE-6E58-4422-897B-E91C6AC58B2A Fri, 8 Jul 2011 15:10:01 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 8, 2011 Uncommon Knowledge continues the series on the space shuttle; Jim Browne looks at a new book about Woodrow Wilson; Market to Menu spotlights kale. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge continues the series on the space shuttle; Charlie Schlenker interviews Normal Mayor Koos; the Dean of Green talks about ornamental grasses. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu F2195602-579D-461A-8ED2-1C0A81A9865C Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:26:59 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 1, 2011 Uncommon Knowledge continues the series on the space shuttle; Charlie Schlenker interviews Normal Mayor Koos; the Dean of Green talks about ornamental grasses. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge begins a series on the space shuttle; Market to Menu features peas; GLT Blues Next showcases Franc Robert. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu DD656889-DE96-4B44-9401-67BFA8B6B7A2 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:51:00 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 24, 2011 Uncommon Knowledge begins a series on the space shuttle; Market to Menu features peas; GLT Blues Next showcases Franc Robert. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Judy Valente has a report on Brother Paul; Uncommon Knowledge looks at photosynthesis; Laura Kennedy talks with the artistic director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu C708CFFB-D899-4473-8D2C-7B910A89D504 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:30:36 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 17, 2011 Judy Valente has a report on Brother Paul; Uncommon Knowledge looks at photosynthesis; Laura Kennedy talks with the artistic director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy reports on roller derby in the Twin Cities; Poetry Radio features works with music metaphors; the Dean of Green deals with errant roots. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 864C17B8-2A4C-4A58-B7EA-C69B7E3A42AC Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:59:31 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 10, 2011 Laura Kennedy reports on roller derby in the Twin Cities; Poetry Radio features works with music metaphors; the Dean of Green deals with errant roots. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The GLT Datebook looks at a local Intertribal Pow Wow; Jim Browne examines the plight of crumbling cities; Poetry Radio features Cinda Thompson. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu A14F3B90-5183-46F9-891B-8586E059EC7A Fri, 3 Jun 2011 15:21:56 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 3, 2011 The GLT Datebook looks at a local Intertribal Pow Wow; Jim Browne examines the plight of crumbling cities; Poetry Radio features Cinda Thompson. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker talks with the CFO of CAT; the Dean of Green helps a woman in Clinton who has a critter problem; Bruce Iglar of Alligator Records is a guest on Talkin' Blues. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 1791CBF8-DF9D-4B06-8513-A518E73BE5C3 Fri, 27 May 2011 15:46:03 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 27, 2011 Charlie Schlenker talks with the CFO of CAT; the Dean of Green helps a woman in Clinton who has a critter problem; Bruce Iglar of Alligator Records is a guest on Talkin' Blues. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no A new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History illuminates the work of a local architect; Uncommon Knowledge looks at water pollution; Jon Norton chats with the founder of Alligator Records. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu B63FD671-26AD-4885-808C-75A0EC1B292D Fri, 20 May 2011 15:53:06 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 20, 2011 A new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History illuminates the work of a local architect; Uncommon Knowledge looks at water pollution; Jon Norton chats with the founder of Alligator Records. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green helps listeners with pesky problems - from acidic soil to cat poo; Jim Browne meets some budding lobbyists; Uncommon Knowledge looks at the differences between climate and weather. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 5557DD1A-D111-451A-A80D-1652E0112F99 Fri, 13 May 2011 12:36:24 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 13, 2011 The Dean of Green helps listeners with pesky problems - from acidic soil to cat poo; Jim Browne meets some budding lobbyists; Uncommon Knowledge looks at the differences between climate and weather. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker talks with the publisher of The Pantagraph; Laura Kennedy chats with the director of the musical version of "Titanic" running at Community Players; Uncommon Knowledge looks into using tomato juice to remove skunk smell. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 7D0ADA05-2E0C-47AD-9500-448756B06BCE Fri, 6 May 2011 14:15:51 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 6, 2011 Charlie Schlenker talks with the publisher of The Pantagraph; Laura Kennedy chats with the director of the musical version of "Titanic" running at Community Players; Uncommon Knowledge looks into using tomato juice to remove skunk smell. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy reports on ISU's Tree Campus USA honor; Bruce Bergethon chats with Shawn Colvin; Linda Gregorson is featured on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu E3675260-8479-4DC6-ACF7-7152A0819BF4 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:50:57 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 29, 2011 Laura Kennedy reports on ISU's Tree Campus USA honor; Bruce Bergethon chats with Shawn Colvin; Linda Gregorson is featured on Poetry Radio. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green helps a listener with a clematis problem; Charlie Schlenker talks with Jeff Corwin; Jessica Williams is featured on GLT Jazz Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 591863EC-2423-46D8-B02D-CD5E234CA13B Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:16:02 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 22, 2011 The Dean of Green helps a listener with a clematis problem; Charlie Schlenker talks with Jeff Corwin; Jessica Williams is featured on GLT Jazz Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne looks at the issue of backyard chickens; Poetry Radio features a poem by William Blake; a song from the Disney studios makes it onto The New Plate Special. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu EB29C54C-A97E-48BE-9671-96AFB53F3C7C Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:14:39 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 15, 2011 Jim Browne looks at the issue of backyard chickens; Poetry Radio features a poem by William Blake; a song from the Disney studios makes it onto The New Plate Special. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no WGLT's Charlie Schlenker, Jim Browne, Laura Kennedy and Willis Kern are in the spotlight as Illinois Associated Press Award Winners. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu A3183086-E39C-4476-8D9E-E28A719CE28D Fri, 8 Apr 2011 16:16:43 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 8, 2011 WGLT's Charlie Schlenker, Jim Browne, Laura Kennedy and Willis Kern are in the spotlight as Illinois Associated Press Award Winners. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker and Willis kern look at local elections; The Dean of Green rounds out his series on theme gardens; Uncommon Knowledge examines probability. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu FF10B009-48DD-40A2-AD5A-0EF7A61871EF Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:49:41 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 1, 2011 Charlie Schlenker and Willis kern look at local elections; The Dean of Green rounds out his series on theme gardens; Uncommon Knowledge examines probability. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy looks at an installation by artist Jason Lazarus; The Dean of Green has advice on creating a moonlight garden; Steve Lewandowski is featured on the New Plate Special. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu BBF4395D-661E-4FC9-8DCE-5DF87FC5532D Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:24:22 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 25, 2011 Laura Kennedy looks at an installation by artist Jason Lazarus; The Dean of Green has advice on creating a moonlight garden; Steve Lewandowski is featured on the New Plate Special. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy speaks with former sister wife Irene Spencer; The Dean of Green has advice on how to build a healing garden; Jim Browne examines a labor dispute at a Peoria TV station. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 8EF3B320-E3EC-418A-A32A-FE893FF65A95 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:10:15 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 18, 2011 Laura Kennedy speaks with former sister wife Irene Spencer; The Dean of Green has advice on how to build a healing garden; Jim Browne examines a labor dispute at a Peoria TV station. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green had advice on building an all-black noir garden; Poetry Radio dishes up a poem about pie; SwingTime celebrates the birthday of Glenn Miller. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu EE303D55-66D2-4C57-857E-8F2FA6216EDF Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:48:05 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 11, 2011 The Dean of Green had advice on building an all-black noir garden; Poetry Radio dishes up a poem about pie; SwingTime celebrates the birthday of Glenn Miller. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne talks with a speech pathologist about the film, "The King's Speech": Charlie Schlenker interviews Congressman Adam Kinzinger;The Dean of Green has advice on transplanting peonies. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 21CADF30-10C1-4D01-97D0-6A97CA275E7C Fri, 4 Mar 2011 14:28:21 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 4, 2011 Jim Browne talks with a speech pathologist about the film, "The King's Speech": Charlie Schlenker interviews Congressman Adam Kinzinger;The Dean of Green has advice on transplanting peonies. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no In this encore edition of Best Week Ever from last August, Jim Browne chats with a member of the Green Institute; Frank Black talks up Lighting Hopkins; Laura Kennedy talks with a music historian about the connection between music and food. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 44EA75EF-F81C-4012-B44C-ED68495D9672 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:49:53 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 25, 2011 In this encore edition of Best Week Ever from last August, Jim Browne chats with a member of the Green Institute; Frank Black talks up Lighting Hopkins; Laura Kennedy talks with a music historian about the connection between music and food. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy talks with ornithologist Angelo Caparella about migrating birds; Poetry Radio features a sonnet by Shakespeare; the Dean of Green identifies a mystery plant for a listener in Chicago. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 4665D5DA-8C89-4DCB-A207-EE815E439D78 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:47:54 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 18, 2011 Laura Kennedy talks with ornithologist Angelo Caparella about migrating birds; Poetry Radio features a sonnet by Shakespeare; the Dean of Green identifies a mystery plant for a listener in Chicago. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne looks at the future of wind energy in Illinois; The Dean of Green talks up succulents; Uncommon Knowledge features the sneeze. Bless you! http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 111418CB-C80D-4918-A94C-07773B125929 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:51:33 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 11, 2011 Jim Browne looks at the future of wind energy in Illinois; The Dean of Green talks up succulents; Uncommon Knowledge features the sneeze. Bless you! 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy talks with jazz singer Catherine Russell; Jim Browne examines the issue of school lunches in the Twin Cities; a work by Robert Frost is featured on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 0E15E83E-0953-47F8-8C6B-1E30F068ACD8 Fri, 4 Feb 2011 14:53:51 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 4, 2011 Laura Kennedy talks with jazz singer Catherine Russell; Jim Browne examines the issue of school lunches in the Twin Cities; a work by Robert Frost is featured on Poetry Radio. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne looks at the issue of electric cars coming to the Twin Cities; Marc Boon from Hip Pocket talks with Laura Kennedy about the bands' last gig; Uncommon Knowledge continues the examine water pollution. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 4C64B47F-C5ED-4620-A21F-5FEDC0BC5277 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:46:16 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 28, 2011 Jim Browne looks at the issue of electric cars coming to the Twin Cities; Marc Boon from Hip Pocket talks with Laura Kennedy about the bands' last gig; Uncommon Knowledge continues the examine water pollution. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern interview Solidad O'Brien; Uncommon Knowledge looks at water pollution; The Dean of Green has advice on making a backyard weather station. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu AFB8778B-0A69-4DB0-914D-26E150249FF9 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:59:53 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 21, 2011 Willis Kern interview Solidad O'Brien; Uncommon Knowledge looks at water pollution; The Dean of Green has advice on making a backyard weather station. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne looks at young vets joined veterans organizations; Uncommon Knowledge warms of battery dangers; The New Plate Special features music from guitarist Russell Malone. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu BCE675F5-2F28-4BDF-B95E-F1D4077D3846 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:49:55 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 14, 2011 Jim Browne looks at young vets joined veterans organizations; Uncommon Knowledge warms of battery dangers; The New Plate Special features music from guitarist Russell Malone. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no John Knopeful is featured on Poetry Radio; the Dean of Green talks about green ways to dispose of a Christmas tree; Will Kern looks back at the year in news. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 04EACFA2-DE66-4369-A04A-30EA0C5556F2 Fri, 7 Jan 2011 14:56:45 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 7, 2011 John Knopeful is featured on Poetry Radio; the Dean of Green talks about green ways to dispose of a Christmas tree; Will Kern looks back at the year in news. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy goes to the Peoria Zoo to see how African animals cope in the winter; Charlie Schlenker interviews poet and judge Charles Reynard; Judith Valente is featured on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 3758B78C-430F-46BE-8349-94B162834BFE Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:07:50 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 31, 2010 Laura Kennedy goes to the Peoria Zoo to see how African animals cope in the winter; Charlie Schlenker interviews poet and judge Charles Reynard; Judith Valente is featured on Poetry Radio. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge searches for new planets; The New Plate Special features the current release by Houston Person; Jim Browne interviews the new advisor the Sen. Mark Kirk. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu DC23E747-F047-473D-9AF6-E04EB351AD7F Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:53:18 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 24, 2010 Uncommon Knowledge searches for new planets; The New Plate Special features the current release by Houston Person; Jim Browne interviews the new advisor the Sen. Mark Kirk. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern looks at possible changes to the Constitution Trail in Uptown Normal; Frank Black plays the blues and talks about his holiday on GLT Blues; Heavy Tin is featured on GLT Jazz Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 5E8FAFA5-0F9C-4311-BA51-ECAA3C8FEE15 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:35:37 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 17, 2010 Willis Kern looks at possible changes to the Constitution Trail in Uptown Normal; Frank Black plays the blues and talks about his holiday on GLT Blues; Heavy Tin is featured on GLT Jazz Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy talks about Arthur Murray on SwingTime; Jim Browne chats with a Lincoln scholar; The Dean of Green focuses on persimmons plants. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 4DD112B4-D0AE-4F96-9C0F-E9ADF813F010 Fri, 3 Dec 2010 15:55:00 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 3, 2010 Laura Kennedy talks about Arthur Murray on SwingTime; Jim Browne chats with a Lincoln scholar; The Dean of Green focuses on persimmons plants. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jon Norton welcomes a pair of pint-sized guest DJs during GLT Blues; Jim Browne talks to a zoologist about bird songs; Uncommon Knowledge reveals what danger could be creeping upstream. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu D36C7ECC-3791-4B24-8783-66D7DB26AD14 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:31:00 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 26, 2010 Jon Norton welcomes a pair of pint-sized guest DJs during GLT Blues; Jim Browne talks to a zoologist about bird songs; Uncommon Knowledge reveals what danger could be creeping upstream. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy looks at a Peoria fundraiser for the homeless; Sandi James looks behind the curtain of a new production of "Once Upon a Mattress" at IWU; Uncommon Knowledge examines the issue of reservoir management. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 91504FF6-ECC6-4800-87DB-E104A7AD4AEA Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:09:35 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 19, 2010 Laura Kennedy looks at a Peoria fundraiser for the homeless; Sandi James looks behind the curtain of a new production of "Once Upon a Mattress" at IWU; Uncommon Knowledge examines the issue of reservoir management. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern tours the new ISU Rec Center; Robert Frost is featured on Poetry Radio; Jim Browne looks at a possible new museum in Pontiac. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 5D759B39-0E49-4B6E-8A6F-FE8323AA6B43 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:32:11 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 12, 2010 Willis Kern tours the new ISU Rec Center; Robert Frost is featured on Poetry Radio; Jim Browne looks at a possible new museum in Pontiac. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy chats with jazz singer Curtis Stigers; Uncommon Knowledge examines desalination; Jon Norton showcases an artist at the Blues Blast Awards. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 334E2242-35BE-4E72-ACE8-278709D112EA Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:25:34 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 5, 2010 Laura Kennedy chats with jazz singer Curtis Stigers; Uncommon Knowledge examines desalination; Jon Norton showcases an artist at the Blues Blast Awards. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge looks at Mole Day; Charlie Schlenker examines the issue of light rail service in central Illinois; Laura Kennedy visits a grape stomp. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 17DF624B-B812-4C95-86C4-CFE43AAAC096 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:54:24 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 29, 2010 Uncommon Knowledge looks at Mole Day; Charlie Schlenker examines the issue of light rail service in central Illinois; Laura Kennedy visits a grape stomp. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Catherine Russell is featured on Acousticity; the Dean of Green Gardening Almanac focuses on picking out trees; Uncommon Knowledge examines data compression. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 3BBE8B5A-EC4A-404B-A9A5-9409253AB2ED Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:59:17 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 22, 2010 Catherine Russell is featured on Acousticity; the Dean of Green Gardening Almanac focuses on picking out trees; Uncommon Knowledge examines data compression. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge looks at the cost of money; Poetry Radio features Janet Burroway; Charlie Schlenker looks onto a new documentary about chemicals and cancer. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 5A179BAD-0D45-4F77-8AA4-6397039D1F79 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:00:02 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 15, 2010 Uncommon Knowledge looks at the cost of money; Poetry Radio features Janet Burroway; Charlie Schlenker looks onto a new documentary about chemicals and cancer. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the Evergreen Cemetery Discovery Walk; Laura Kennedy features a local film production company; Tomas Janzon is featured on GLT Jazz Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 531FDEA9-7E19-45DE-9B6D-0E3066289A9D Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:47:58 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 8, 2010 Charlie Schlenker looks at the Evergreen Cemetery Discovery Walk; Laura Kennedy features a local film production company; Tomas Janzon is featured on GLT Jazz Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green talks pumpkins; GLT Blues next features Big Daddy 'O'; The New Plate Special features a track from the new CD from The Pizzarelli Boys. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 773DDDA1-82CC-4FF0-AACD-234E9D66E05C Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:06:09 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 1, 2010 The Dean of Green talks pumpkins; GLT Blues next features Big Daddy 'O'; The New Plate Special features a track from the new CD from The Pizzarelli Boys. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin's work is featured on Poetry Radio; Charlie Schlenker talks to two men who aspire to higher office; GLT Jazz Next looks at an up-and-coming band called Lexicon. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 92A08E05-C289-4465-B9C4-2D37D57CA4B1 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:48:18 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 24, 2010 Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin's work is featured on Poetry Radio; Charlie Schlenker talks to two men who aspire to higher office; GLT Jazz Next looks at an up-and-coming band called Lexicon. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern interviews Senator Dick Durbin; Laura Kennedy looks at a documentary about a Chicago eccentric; Frank Black shares tidbits about bluesman Tab Benoit. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 10A13D29-2E0E-410C-B799-F19F797744CC Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:23:01 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 17, 2010 Willis Kern interviews Senator Dick Durbin; Laura Kennedy looks at a documentary about a Chicago eccentric; Frank Black shares tidbits about bluesman Tab Benoit. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker talks with an eco-warrior; The Dean of Green looks at fall bulbs; Willis Kern checks into the Illinois senate race. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 45BD9C12-425B-49E5-9C8E-165E33D123CC Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:24:06 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 10, 2010 Charlie Schlenker talks with an eco-warrior; The Dean of Green looks at fall bulbs; Willis Kern checks into the Illinois senate race. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the Illinois governor's race; Bruce Bergethon features John Hartford's music on Acousticity; Laura Kennedy previews a local grape stomp event. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 841E49A3-1199-4672-8F05-6E6F7235EF1D Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:13:12 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 3, 2010 Charlie Schlenker looks at the Illinois governor's race; Bruce Bergethon features John Hartford's music on Acousticity; Laura Kennedy previews a local grape stomp event. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Frank Black shares music and backstory about Lightning Hopkins; Laura Kennedy chats with music historian Michael Lasser about songs about food; Uncommon Knowledge continues its search for new planets. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 0FAEBBC1-BB3F-47F9-B4B0-C0DB157CC3FB Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:05:15 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-August 27, 2010 Frank Black shares music and backstory about Lightning Hopkins; Laura Kennedy chats with music historian Michael Lasser about songs about food; Uncommon Knowledge continues its search for new planets. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern talks with Rep. Tim Johnson; Laura Kennedy investigates the newly restored version of "Metropolis"; Uncommon Knowledge features a look at new planets. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 5C469D37-AEB9-4E01-A331-17633D2FEA7F Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:45:22 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-August 20, 2010 Willis Kern talks with Rep. Tim Johnson; Laura Kennedy investigates the newly restored version of "Metropolis"; Uncommon Knowledge features a look at new planets. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green tries to solve a mystery involving tomatoes; Bruce Bergethon reveals an honor for a legendary folk musician; Charlie Schlenker looked at what Vision for Agriculture wants to do about the state budget crisis. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 22010E46-3138-48B7-B4AE-FDB6059B59D5 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:32:38 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-August 13, 2010 The Dean of Green tries to solve a mystery involving tomatoes; Bruce Bergethon reveals an honor for a legendary folk musician; Charlie Schlenker looked at what Vision for Agriculture wants to do about the state budget crisis. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne checks out Lincoln Fest; Frank Black shares some inside info about Buddy Guy; Laura Kennedy speaks with the head of the ISU Planetarium about the upcoming meteor shower. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu F7D8BE5B-BE39-4C80-9A96-A2227973E57B Fri, 6 Aug 2010 14:35:32 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-August 6, 2010 Jim Browne checks out Lincoln Fest; Frank Black shares some inside info about Buddy Guy; Laura Kennedy speaks with the head of the ISU Planetarium about the upcoming meteor shower. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy tours the new exhibition at the McLean County Arts Center; Uncommon Knowledge explores another pregnancy myth; Willis Kern looks at one of the steps toward the upcoming election. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 771D6A08-840D-4693-9C5A-BC52BA948103 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:51:48 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 30, 2010 Laura Kennedy tours the new exhibition at the McLean County Arts Center; Uncommon Knowledge explores another pregnancy myth; Willis Kern looks at one of the steps toward the upcoming election. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern looks at ISU's new composting plan; Uncommon Knowledge looks at pregnancy folklore regarding determination of gender; Laura Kennedy talks with a local circus historian. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 6D3BC464-A00A-47CF-ABC5-ADB4E0AEF6B4 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:18:08 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 23, 2010 Willis Kern looks at ISU's new composting plan; Uncommon Knowledge looks at pregnancy folklore regarding determination of gender; Laura Kennedy talks with a local circus historian. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy looks at an art exhibit featuring Lego Building Blocks; Poetry Radio features the great e.e. cummings; Charlie Schlenker looks at wind energy in McLean County. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu FDC18A54-1099-4E24-A1E5-859C5BD276D2 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:22:09 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 16, 2010 Laura Kennedy looks at an art exhibit featuring Lego Building Blocks; Poetry Radio features the great e.e. cummings; Charlie Schlenker looks at wind energy in McLean County. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge continues its series on pregnancy myths; The Dean of Green talks about grass as an invader; Jim Browne looks into severe weather in central Illinois. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu FE4F60D9-D75D-4523-8B36-91744CDE8082 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:32:29 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 9, 2010 Uncommon Knowledge continues its series on pregnancy myths; The Dean of Green talks about grass as an invader; Jim Browne looks into severe weather in central Illinois. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge looks at the link between heartburn and hairy babies (!); Poetry Radio features a reading of a sonnet by Shakespeare; Jim Browne interviews a professor who is establishing a corruption scale. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 1FC0B65A-F7D4-47F0-9162-777145B2274A Thu, 1 Jul 2010 16:07:31 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 2, 2010 Uncommon Knowledge looks at the link between heartburn and hairy babies (!); Poetry Radio features a reading of a sonnet by Shakespeare; Jim Browne interviews a professor who is establishing a corruption scale. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker, Willis Kern and Laura Kennedy conclude the GLT news series, "Shifting Gears": Shakespeare takes centerstage on Poetry Radio; Uncommon Knowledge examines the global phenomenon of soccer...or it you prefer, football. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 7CA37DED-1D32-4358-8251-EA5EF5EFBE34 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:07:37 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 25, 2010 Charlie Schlenker, Willis Kern and Laura Kennedy conclude the GLT news series, "Shifting Gears": Shakespeare takes centerstage on Poetry Radio; Uncommon Knowledge examines the global phenomenon of soccer...or it you prefer, football. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker and Jim Browne look at area jobs in the news series, Shifting Gears; the Dean of Green solves a plant mystery; Uncommon Knowledge looks at smart phone viruses. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 68B39361-71A9-4C65-AC02-55E44470FD5A Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:14:45 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 18, 2010 Charlie Schlenker and Jim Browne look at area jobs in the news series, Shifting Gears; the Dean of Green solves a plant mystery; Uncommon Knowledge looks at smart phone viruses. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne looks at the Peoria economy; Laura Kennedy visits the Red Pandas at the Miller park Zoo; asparagus is featured on Market to Menu. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 77B4A099-22E0-40B1-A3C0-DE3142CA29B9 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:58:50 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 11, 2010 Jim Browne looks at the Peoria economy; Laura Kennedy visits the Red Pandas at the Miller park Zoo; asparagus is featured on Market to Menu. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker interviews the Green Party candidate for governor of Illinois; Willis Kern takes us out to the ball game for the first pro ball game at the Corn Crib; Kathleen Kirk reads one of her own works on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 011A0CFD-0A0F-4564-9DAD-D774E1D36559 Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:03:30 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 4, 2010 Charlie Schlenker interviews the Green Party candidate for governor of Illinois; Willis Kern takes us out to the ball game for the first pro ball game at the Corn Crib; Kathleen Kirk reads one of her own works on Poetry Radio. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green takes a trip the the ISU Horticulture Center;Uncommon Knowledge examines a mysterious bat fungus; Tommy Castro guests on Talkin' Blues. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 666542FC-F6FF-4ACB-AD0A-EC4038D73565 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:23:37 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 28, 2010 The Dean of Green takes a trip the the ISU Horticulture Center;Uncommon Knowledge examines a mysterious bat fungus; Tommy Castro guests on Talkin' Blues. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy talks with the artistic director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival; Charlie Schlenker interviews a dedicated community volunteer; Uncommon Knowledge looks at bats as mosquito control. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 36D62CD1-607F-4632-9425-2B7B5420FACB Fri, 21 May 2010 12:09:17 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 21, 2010 Laura Kennedy talks with the artistic director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival; Charlie Schlenker interviews a dedicated community volunteer; Uncommon Knowledge looks at bats as mosquito control. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne looks at literacy in children; Uncommon Knowledge investigates the hangover; Cee Cee James discusses her music with blues host Jon Norton. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu B9E47E1B-B77E-41D5-9D9E-BB1057E961A1 Fri, 14 May 2010 14:33:31 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 14, 2010 Jim Browne looks at literacy in children; Uncommon Knowledge investigates the hangover; Cee Cee James discusses her music with blues host Jon Norton. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the future of library use at ISU; Sandi James chats with members of Community Players about their new show; The Grascals are featured on Acousticity. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 0B8C02B6-3D4A-430E-8A53-69E7D1BDD286 Fri, 7 May 2010 14:53:54 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 7, 2010 Charlie Schlenker looks at the future of library use at ISU; Sandi James chats with members of Community Players about their new show; The Grascals are featured on Acousticity. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne interviews a Holocaust survivor; Laura Kennedy chats with the singer who portrays Frank Sinatra in The Rat Pack is Back; Uncommon Knowledge looks at the common cold. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 8EE13997-01C5-4916-BD4A-B9EB346B8C57 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:16:48 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 30, 2010 Jim Browne interviews a Holocaust survivor; Laura Kennedy chats with the singer who portrays Frank Sinatra in The Rat Pack is Back; Uncommon Knowledge looks at the common cold. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge looks at cats and their backyard prey; Julian Yeo is featured on GLT Jazz Next; The Dean of Green tackles stump removal. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu BAA63407-681E-4BDF-AD62-ECF9C3765EE6 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:50:43 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 23, 2010 Uncommon Knowledge looks at cats and their backyard prey; Julian Yeo is featured on GLT Jazz Next; The Dean of Green tackles stump removal. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no It's a trio of award-winning stories from Charlie Schlenker, Willis Kern and Laura Kennedy. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 1E89C42E-2B78-445D-9815-C814F0969B71 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:06:11 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 16, 2010 It's a trio of award-winning stories from Charlie Schlenker, Willis Kern and Laura Kennedy. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker speaks to an author about the new health care bill; Laura Kennedy interviews Aasif Mandvi from "The Daily Show"; Poetry Radio features Pearl Clegg reading a poem by Langston Hughes. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 1459D5CE-86A1-4DE1-8016-825D3E22DB0C Fri, 9 Apr 2010 16:30:58 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 9, 2010 Charlie Schlenker speaks to an author about the new health care bill; Laura Kennedy interviews Aasif Mandvi from "The Daily Show"; Poetry Radio features Pearl Clegg reading a poem by Langston Hughes. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green shares his spring time to-do list; Charlie Schlenker interviews the former CEO of Bank of Illinois; Frank Black and Danny Hajek stir up some Mojo Madness during GLT Blues. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 795717CF-88BE-446C-9D51-A6D7A153D1FF Fri, 2 Apr 2010 14:46:10 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 2, 2010 The Dean of Green shares his spring time to-do list; Charlie Schlenker interviews the former CEO of Bank of Illinois; Frank Black and Danny Hajek stir up some Mojo Madness during GLT Blues. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge explains super-cooled liquids; Centerstage host Sandi James highlights Steven Sondheim in honor of his 80th birthday; Jim Browne looks at the importance of virtual reality. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu F467717E-E7E8-4CC8-8070-CBCD07181C5E Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:17:53 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 26, 2010 Uncommon Knowledge explains super-cooled liquids; Centerstage host Sandi James highlights Steven Sondheim in honor of his 80th birthday; Jim Browne looks at the importance of virtual reality. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge explains super-heated liquids; The Dean of Green shares secrets of starting seeds for spring; Poetry Radio features a pair of works by Lucille Clifton. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 82D3FDDD-988E-4FDA-AD62-F5F52A62D182 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:32:08 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 19, 2010 Uncommon Knowledge explains super-heated liquids; The Dean of Green shares secrets of starting seeds for spring; Poetry Radio features a pair of works by Lucille Clifton. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy interviews Kennedy Center Gold Medallion winner, Sandra Zielinski; Mojo Madness starts with a bang on GLT Blues; Backyard Tire Fire is featured on the GLT Datebook. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu A0D220A4-A50C-4768-B1B6-48D1BDE10B03 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:08:46 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 12, 2010 Laura Kennedy interviews Kennedy Center Gold Medallion winner, Sandra Zielinski; Mojo Madness starts with a bang on GLT Blues; Backyard Tire Fire is featured on the GLT Datebook. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker profiles the winning ISU Speech Team; Bruce Bergethon spins Johnny Cash on Acousticity; Uncommon Knowledge examines data compression. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu B2B4ACA6-B9B4-43ED-9C89-4C000443B626 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:37:05 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 5, 2010 Charlie Schlenker profiles the winning ISU Speech Team; Bruce Bergethon spins Johnny Cash on Acousticity; Uncommon Knowledge examines data compression. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Sandi James remembers the late Kathryn Grayson on Centerstage; Laura Kennedy visits an art event where everyone is the creator; Willis Kern interviews Rep. Tim Johnson. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu A27502AF-55CA-4088-877E-467863705B8C Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:27:30 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 26, 2010 Sandi James remembers the late Kathryn Grayson on Centerstage; Laura Kennedy visits an art event where everyone is the creator; Willis Kern interviews Rep. Tim Johnson. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Don Muson shares some sweet swing on Radio Munson; Jim Browne talks with the mayor of Bloomington; Poetry Radio features a work by Joanne Diaz called "Clarinet." http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 4A4ACED5-676F-4A85-BF38-14F24312EB17 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:28:58 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 19, 2010 Don Muson shares some sweet swing on Radio Munson; Jim Browne talks with the mayor of Bloomington; Poetry Radio features a work by Joanne Diaz called "Clarinet." 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy looks at The Great Backyard Bird Count; Uncommon Knowledge sniffs out the truth behind the common cold; Charlie Schlenker talks to a musician who combines blues with sustainability in his music. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 46D79726-88DD-4E5A-BFA7-E262C364127F Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:03:05 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 12, 2010 Laura Kennedy looks at The Great Backyard Bird Count; Uncommon Knowledge sniffs out the truth behind the common cold; Charlie Schlenker talks to a musician who combines blues with sustainability in his music. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jon Norton interviews Mavis Staples during GLT Blues; Jazz singer Matt Belsante is featured on the GLT Datebook; Poetry Radio has a work by William Shakespeare. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 98F8F94F-09CA-4FE4-8602-DF7ED60F196A Fri, 5 Feb 2010 15:25:45 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Feb. 5, 2010 Jon Norton interviews Mavis Staples during GLT Blues; Jazz singer Matt Belsante is featured on the GLT Datebook; Poetry Radio has a work by William Shakespeare. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge looks at the tilt of the Earth; Poetry Radio features a poem about a cupcake; Frank Black reveals the early career of blues legend Howlin' Wolf. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 23D8A23B-37D2-460E-9764-D2DBED106202 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:18:53 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 29, 2010 Uncommon Knowledge looks at the tilt of the Earth; Poetry Radio features a poem about a cupcake; Frank Black reveals the early career of blues legend Howlin' Wolf. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no This encore edition of Best Week Ever features some of GLT's award-winning reporting, including a sports report form Charlie Schlenker; a story on vintage baseball from Laura Kennedy; Uncommon Knowledge tackling the subject of tackling (as in football). http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu D3A2C505-B19D-455D-A211-AB593830C101 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:52:38 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 22, 2010 This encore edition of Best Week Ever features some of GLT's award-winning reporting, including a sports report form Charlie Schlenker; a story on vintage baseball from Laura Kennedy; Uncommon Knowledge tackling the subject of tackling (as in football). 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the upcoming county clerk race; Uncommon Knowledge answers the question, Is it too cold to snow?; SwingTime features a young Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu AD8F8A06-405B-4D4B-A67C-51557CB00F40 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:51:00 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 15, 2010 Charlie Schlenker looks at the upcoming county clerk race; Uncommon Knowledge answers the question, Is it too cold to snow?; SwingTime features a young Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge explains the origins of New Year's Day; Blues host Frank Black tells the tale of guitarist Eddie C. Campbell; Thylias Moss reads one of her own poems on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 5114C323-4C54-4E2D-B978-84A8625FDD9D Fri, 8 Jan 2010 15:34:37 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 8, 2010 Uncommon Knowledge explains the origins of New Year's Day; Blues host Frank Black tells the tale of guitarist Eddie C. Campbell; Thylias Moss reads one of her own poems on Poetry Radio. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne interviews author Jan Susina about his new book analyzing "Alice in Wonderland;" The Dean of Green visits the Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington; Andrews "Jr. Boy" Jones is featured on GLT Blues Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 95DCE94D-37F3-41F1-B5F2-FD88081A6C9C Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:27:58 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Jan. 1, 2010 Jim Browne interviews author Jan Susina about his new book analyzing "Alice in Wonderland;" The Dean of Green visits the Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington; Andrews "Jr. Boy" Jones is featured on GLT Blues Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern looks at crime on campus; Jim Browne interviews the mayor of Peoria about the city's new budget; Don Munson swings hard with Cab Callaway and Dianne Reeves. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 21F8C70D-9568-4CCC-87EF-291015A79B35 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:42:11 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 25, 2009 Willis Kern looks at crime on campus; Jim Browne interviews the mayor of Peoria about the city's new budget; Don Munson swings hard with Cab Callaway and Dianne Reeves. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy spotlights red kettle bell ringers; Frank Black features some of the great women of blues on his show; Uncommon Knowledge goes to the moon to dispel bad science. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu C668BAF9-57C7-43AB-ADF0-A9624FFAB28A Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:06:00 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 18, 2009 Laura Kennedy spotlights red kettle bell ringers; Frank Black features some of the great women of blues on his show; Uncommon Knowledge goes to the moon to dispel bad science. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at "Santaland Diaries" at Heartland Theatre; Laura Kennedy talks with one of the members of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; The Dean of Green Almanac features advice on how to ward off hungry deer in the garden. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 80AD7B16-53A3-46A9-BEDB-CCF9A735795B Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:10:31 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 11, 2009 Charlie Schlenker looks at "Santaland Diaries" at Heartland Theatre; Laura Kennedy talks with one of the members of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; The Dean of Green Almanac features advice on how to ward off hungry deer in the garden. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Saturday Night Blues features guest DJ, Zora Young; The Dean of Green takes a field trip to Uptown Normal; Brian Burt is featured on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 685CD8F2-F0D0-4557-8ED7-3E0DC0906A7C Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:53:15 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Dec. 4, 2009 Saturday Night Blues features guest DJ, Zora Young; The Dean of Green takes a field trip to Uptown Normal; Brian Burt is featured on Poetry Radio 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no The Dean of Green has advice about winter landscapes; Uncommon Knowledge looks at the popularity of soccer...er, football; Poetry Radio has poems from a mother and daughter. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 0FFE9C7F-BD04-4921-B60B-10132ABD1F81 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:23:26 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 27, 2009 The Dean of Green has advice about winter landscapes; Uncommon Knowledge looks at the popularity of soccer...er, football; Poetry Radio has poems from a mother and daughter. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge looks at the concept of infinity; Poetry Radio has a poem about food; Willis Kern reports on the name of the new minor league baseball field. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 7DC93C2C-0EC2-42DF-A37E-81F661D585DF Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:36:31 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 20, 2009 Uncommon Knowledge looks at the concept of infinity; Poetry Radio has a poem about food; Willis Kern reports on the name of the new minor league baseball field. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Brown interviews a scientist who discovered a new variety of frog; the Dean of Green visits the ISU Horticulture Center; Laura Kennedy looks at art created by a horse. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 7C1F1909-2595-4080-A58A-9C80E8E06633 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:35:06 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 13, 2009 Jim Brown interviews a scientist who discovered a new variety of frog; the Dean of Green visits the ISU Horticulture Center; Laura Kennedy looks at art created by a horse. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy reports on the Thriller dance; Uncommon Knowledge cracks the code on encryption; Frank Black chats about Howlin' Wolf. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 93D90CB1-1034-4794-A386-BED4860D8E81 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:23:14 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Nov. 6, 2009 Laura Kennedy reports on the Thriller dance; Uncommon Knowledge cracks the code on encryption; Frank Black chats about Howlin' Wolf. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne talks with the daughter of one of the key players in Brown vs. Board of Education; Laura Kennedy chats with ghost hunter Troy Taylor about reality ghost hunting TV shows; Sandi James looks at the new production of "The Pajama Game" at Community Players. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 1DF106FA-D0BE-4EA4-B481-49DE1536B13D Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:31:18 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 30, 2009 Jim Browne talks with the daughter of one of the key players in Brown vs. Board of Education; Laura Kennedy chats with ghost hunter Troy Taylor about reality ghost hunting TV shows; Sandi James looks at the new production of "The Pajama Game" at Community Players. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker talks with author Louise Edrich; Bruce Bergethon gets behind the scenes of a song on the new Guy Clark album; Willis Kern uncovers the name of the new north Normal baseball field. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 226C559D-E621-4A0F-B6CA-E2E81735E0D0 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:09:21 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 23, 2009 Charlie Schlenker talks with author Louise Edrich; Bruce Bergethon gets behind the scenes of a song on the new Guy Clark album; Willis Kern uncovers the name of the new north Normal baseball field. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at revitalizing historic downtown Bloomington; Radio Munson takes Manhattan; Uncommon Knowledge ventures to the dark side to explore dark matter. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu AC31D7E4-06AA-48EC-8128-F214E6EBC029 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:20:03 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 16, 2009 Charlie Schlenker looks at revitalizing historic downtown Bloomington; Radio Munson takes Manhattan; Uncommon Knowledge ventures to the dark side to explore dark matter. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne interviews a professor from IWU who helped to identify three new varieties of frogs; Laura Kennedy looks at a horse that creates art; the Dean of Green takes a field trip to the ISU Horticulture Center. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 24EC0512-12D0-47C5-AC2B-DC5BA3886C5F Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:22:34 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 9, 2009 Jim Browne interviews a professor from IWU who helped to identify three new varieties of frogs; Laura Kennedy looks at a horse that creates art; the Dean of Green takes a field trip to the ISU Horticulture Center. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy talks with the race director of The Great Urban Race; Frank Black chats with blues singer Shamieka Copeland; Uncommon Knowledge continues to look at fingerprints. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 0E9C6721-E968-46EE-97A1-DEFB3887C776 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:34:11 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Oct. 2, 2009 Laura Kennedy talks with the race director of The Great Urban Race; Frank Black chats with blues singer Shamieka Copeland; Uncommon Knowledge continues to look at fingerprints. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge looks at fingerprints; the Dean of Green helps a listener with slime flux disease; Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary is remembered on Acousticity. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 7C6BA650-1F56-4176-B511-86251E2F8E3F Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:20:44 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 25, 2009 Uncommon Knowledge looks at fingerprints; the Dean of Green helps a listener with slime flux disease; Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary is remembered on Acousticity. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker interviews a candidate for congress, Carl Ray; Laura Kennedy interviews Linda Case, animal behaviorist about her new book; Don Muson shares music and memories of Blossom Dearie on Radio Munson. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu FAAD2596-7387-4D9F-AA1B-8002BD20BB66 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:17:47 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 18, 2009 Charlie Schlenker interviews a candidate for congress, Carl Ray; Laura Kennedy interviews Linda Case, animal behaviorist about her new book; Don Muson shares music and memories of Blossom Dearie on Radio Munson. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the new problem with meth; Frank Black shares a story about Bo Diddley and spins one of his tunes; Uncommon Knowledge tries to color outside the lines. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu B544C5F2-A530-4D2D-AEBB-26FF7E6617B3 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:55:39 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 11, 2009 Charlie Schlenker looks at the new problem with meth; Frank Black shares a story about Bo Diddley and spins one of his tunes; Uncommon Knowledge tries to color outside the lines. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Willis Kern looks at a new car sharing program at Illinois State University; Jazz pianist Jessica Williams plays the music of Erik Satie on the New Plate Special; The Dean of Green looks at recycling wooden shipping pallets as raised planting beds. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 74B38A1E-983C-452A-875D-8545BF96B152 Fri, 4 Sep 2009 15:00:26 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-Sept. 4, 2009 Willis Kern looks at a new car sharing program at Illinois State University; Jazz pianist Jessica Williams plays the music of Erik Satie on the New Plate Special; The Dean of Green looks at recycling wooden shipping pallets as raised planting beds. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Laura Kennedy interviews the authors of a new book about "The Brady Bunch Variety Hour," including Susan "Cindy Brady" Olsen; Charlie Schlenker checks the pulse of BroMenn Medical Center's financial statement; Alison Sainsbury reads one of her own works on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu E98C8D76-227A-4D64-B2A6-F9CF36AFBFD6 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:44:13 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-August 28, 2009 Laura Kennedy interviews the authors of a new book about "The Brady Bunch Variety Hour," including Susan "Cindy Brady" Olsen; Charlie Schlenker checks the pulse of BroMenn Medical Center's financial statement; Alison Sainsbury reads one of her own works on Poetry Radio. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Jim Browne looks at the economic climate in Peoria; Laura Kennedy talks with a honey farmer; Watermelon Slim guests on GLT Blues Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:12:31 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-August 21, 2009 Jim Browne looks at the economic climate in Peoria; Laura Kennedy talks with a honey farmer; Watermelon Slim guests on GLT Blues Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT, GLT no no Charlie Schlenker interviews the author of a new book about the buildings on the Illinois State University Campus; The Dean of Green talks tomatoes; Jim Browne looks at a mentoring project for young African-Americans. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 1648B425-BB56-4368-9873-7368E309DB0C Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:21:49 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-August 14, 2009 Charlie Schlenker interviews the author of a new book about the buildings on the Illinois State University Campus; The Dean of Green talks tomatoes; Jim Browne looks at a mentoring project for young African-Americans. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at college age drinking; Laura Kennedy speaks with the director of the Sugar Grove Nature Center about the importance of outside play for children; Sandi James plays music from Disney princess films on Centerstage. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 7CD55BCB-886C-4070-B2B6-9F443F8E64A9 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:37:33 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-August 8, 2009 Charlie Schlenker looks at college age drinking; Laura Kennedy speaks with the director of the Sugar Grove Nature Center about the importance of outside play for children; Sandi James plays music from Disney princess films on Centerstage. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge wraps up its month-long series debunking conspiracy theories about the Apollo Moon Landing; Willis Kern discovers a link between an act of terrorism and a cult film; The Dean of Green helps a listener with apple scab. (Actually, her tree has the apple scab.) http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu E0FEF455-5EB8-47F8-BB03-B46D1D89B47D Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:49:22 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 31, 2009 Uncommon Knowledge wraps up its month-long series debunking conspiracy theories about the Apollo Moon Landing; Willis Kern discovers a link between an act of terrorism and a cult film; The Dean of Green helps a listener with apple scab. (Actually, her tree has the apple scab.) 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge continues its month-long series debunking conspiracy theories about the Apollo Moon Landing; Laura Kennedy talks to the director of "Richard III" at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival; Centerstage host Sandi James shares a story and song from "Guys and Dolls." http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu BF5858C2-C414-42D4-B6EF-E41E5D92C7EF Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:11:33 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 24, 2009 Uncommon Knowledge continues its month-long series debunking conspiracy theories about the Apollo Moon Landing; Laura Kennedy talks to the director of "Richard III" at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival; Centerstage host Sandi James shares a story and song from "Guys and Dolls." 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Uncommon Knowledge continues its month-long series debunking conspiracy theories about the Apollo Moon Landing; Laura Kennedy visits a collection of model ships; Blues host Frank Black shares a story about blues singer Candye Kane. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 222DBC22-1FD1-4E0E-84AF-6F1D85FC494C Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:36:37 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 17, 2009 Uncommon Knowledge continues its month-long series debunking conspiracy theories about the Apollo Moon Landing; Laura Kennedy visits a collection of model ships; Blues host Frank Black shares a story about blues singer Candye Kane. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Laura Kennedy interviews jazz singer Kurt Elling about his new CD; Uncommon Knowledge debunks conspiracy theories about the moon landing; GLT Blues Next highlights a tune from Mia Vermillion. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu E751D0FE-CD9F-43DE-9173-A98C9F566600 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:10:50 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 10, 2009 Laura Kennedy interviews jazz singer Kurt Elling about his new CD; Uncommon Knowledge debunks conspiracy theories about the moon landing; GLT Blues Next highlights a tune from Mia Vermillion. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Charlie Schlenker reports on budget problems in the state of Illinois; Barbara Harrington reports on the ultimate band camp; Uncommon Knowledge reveals the mysteries behind ice cream headaches. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 1507F360-AE67-48C7-8C15-AE602F36ECE8 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:00:58 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-July 3, 2009 Charlie Schlenker reports on budget problems in the state of Illinois; Barbara Harrington has a story on the ultimate band camp; Uncommon Knowledge reveals the mysteries behind ice cream headaches. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no The Dean of Green takes a field trip to the gardens at the Ewing Cultural Center; Otis Taylor is the featured blues artist on GLT Blues Next; Market to Menu tells you how to cook with swiss chard. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 08E92646-2230-47DE-99CB-55620DD41035 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:14:43 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 26, 2009 The Dean of Green takes a field trip to the gardens at the Ewing Cultural Center; Otis Taylor is the featured blues artist on GLT Blues Next; Market to Menu tells you how to cook with swiss chard. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Barbara Harrington looks at school pranks; Sandi James talks with the star and director of "Annnie, Jr."; Uncommon Knowledge considers now countries can become carbon neutral. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 2872ABE9-BF8A-49E1-8B88-9E4484AAA36F Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:17:44 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 19, 2009 Barbara Harrington looks at school pranks; Sandi James talks with the star and director of "Annnie, Jr."; Uncommon Knowledge considers now countries can become carbon neutral. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no News director Willis Kern interviews State Senator Bill Brady about his plans for the new state budget, Patricia McMillan is featured on Poetry Radio, and meet the leader of the gypsy swing band, Hot Club of Detroit. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 63749ADE-703C-4123-90F4-2C0F39478DBC Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:27:58 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 12, 2009 News director Willis Kern interviews State Senator Bill Brady about his plans for the new state budget, Patricia McMillan is featured on Poetry Radio, and meet the leader of the gypsy swing band, Hot Club of Detroit. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Acousticity host Bruce Bergethon host shares music from the upcoming band, The Incident, Uncommon Knowledge hosts Jay Ansher and Janet Moore look at the ABC's of SPF and newsman Jim Browne interviews a man who used his cancer to find comedy. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu 63AAB937-1AC9-4C8B-93CF-6D2D80BAF1A6 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:24:04 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-June 5, 2009 Acousticity host Bruce Bergethon shares music from the upcoming band, The Incident, Uncommon Knowledge hosts Jay Ansher and Janet Moore look at the ABC's of SPF and newsman Jim Browne interviews a man who used his cancer to find comedy. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Willis Kern hosts Morning Edition at the Garlic Press Market Cafe and discusses Uptown Normal redevelopment. The GLT Datebook features local jazz musician Travis Wesley and Charlie Schlenker interviews an ISU political scientist and U.S. Supreme Court scholar about President Obama's nominee to the high court. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 29 May 2009 12:20:20 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 29, 2009 Willis Kern hosts Morning Edition at the Garlic Press Market Cafe and discusses Uptown Normal redevelopment. The GLT Datebook features local jazz musician Travis Wesley and Charlie Schlenker interviews an ISU political scientist and U.S. Supreme Court scholar about President Obama's nominee to the high court. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Acousticity host Bruce Bergethon shares banjo music favored by an astronaut; Charlie Schlenker interviews a local mystery writer, Jared Brown and GLT's science show Uncommon Knowledge examines escape velocity. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 22 May 2009 11:21:53 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 22, 2009 Acousticity host Bruce Bergethon shares banjo music favored by an astronaut; Charlie Schlenker interviews a local mystery writer, Jared Brown and GLT's science show Uncommon Knowledge examines escape velocity. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Morning Edition host Jim Browne interviews NPR commentator David Wessel from the Wall Street journal; The Dean of Green discusses apple trees, and Uncommon Knowledge examines the question of allowing your car to idle -- is it a bad idea? http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 15 May 2009 11:28:07 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 15, 2009 Morning Edition host Jim Browne interviews NPR commentator David Wessel from the Wall Street journal; The Dean of Green discusses apple trees, and Uncommon Knowledge examines the question of allowing your car to idle -- is it a bad idea? 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Willis Kern chats with legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzysewski; Blue host Frank Black shares some of what he knows about Elmore James; children's author Scotti Cohn talks about her news book "One Wolf Howls" on Datebook. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 8 May 2009 11:11:49 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 8, 2009 Willis Kern chats with legendary Duke basketball coach Mike Krzysewski; Blue host Frank Black shares some of what he knows about Elmore James; children's author Scotti Cohn talks about her news book "One Wolf Howls" on Datebook. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Poet laureate Billy Collins as we close out our celebration of National Poetry Month. Collins reads his own work, "Lanyard"; Don Munson remembers "Your Hit Parade" on Radio Munson; and the Dean of Green debates the merits of local nurseries versus big box discount stores. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 1 May 2009 10:06:04 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-May 1, 2009 Poet laureate Billy Collins as we close out our celebration of National Poetry Month. Collins reads his own work, "Lanyard"; Don Munson remembers "Your Hit Parade" on Radio Munson; and the Dean of Green debates the merits of local nurseries versus big box discount stores. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Charlie Schlenker interviews a presidential scholar, Potery Radio continues a National Poetry Month observance with a work by Richard Wilber; Nick Moss and the Flip Tops featured on the GLT Blues Next podcast. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:36:44 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 24, 2009 Charlie Schlenker interviews a presidential scholar, Potery Radio continues a National Poetry Month observance with a work by Richard Wilber; Nick Moss and the Flip Tops featured on the GLT Blues Next podcast. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Listen to an episode featuring the stories winning awards from the Illinois Associated Press, including Charlie Schlenker's report on a disabled swimmer and Laura Kennedy's story on vintage baseball. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:29:43 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 17, 2009 Listen to an episode featuring the stories winning awards from the Illinois Associated Press, including Charlie Schlenker's report on a disabled swimmer and Laura Kennedy's story on vintage baseball. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Blues host Sandi James wraps up the exciting Mojo Madness contest and names GLT's top blues musician, as decided by you. Hear the poetry of William Carlos Williams featured on Poetry Radio. And Jim Browne reports at encouraging economic numbers from a recent Peoria area survey. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:39:59 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 10, 2009 Blues host Sandi James wraps up the exciting Mojo Madness contest and names GLT's top blues musician, as decided by you. Hear the poetry of William Carlos Williams featured on Poetry Radio. And Jim Browne reports at encouraging economic numbers from a recent Peoria area survey. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no This week, Willis Kern reports on a tragic end to a recent child abduction; Uncommon Knowledge celebrates its 100th episode by putting some big numbers into perspective; Center Stage host Sandi James welcomes the director of "Evita," produced at ISU. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 3 Apr 2009 06:24:17 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 3, 2009 This week, Willis Kern reports on a tragic end to a recent child abduction; Uncommon Knowledge celebrates its 100th episode by putting some big numbers into perspective; Center Stage host Sandi James welcomes the director of "Evita," produced at ISU. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no The new CD from Madeleine Peyroux was featured on GLT's New Plate Special; Charlie Schlenker reported on an exhibit that looks at what and how we eat over the years; and GLT's Dean of Green examines a case of mistaken identity in the garden during this edition of Best Week Ever. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:00:11 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 27, 2009 The new CD from Madeleine Peyroux was featured on GLT's New Plate Special; Charlie Schlenker reported on an exhibit that looks at what and how we eat over the years; and GLT's Dean of Green examines a case of mistaken identity in the garden during this edition of Best Week Ever. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at the art and sport of Irish dance; Mojo Madness pits blues artists in head to head competition on Jon Norton's show; and the beginning of spring is celebrated with the Spring Bloom Arts Fest, previewed on the GLT Datebook. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:18:14 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 20, 2009 Charlie Schlenker looks at the art and sport of Irish dance; Mojo Madness pits blues artists in head to head competition on Jon Norton's show; and the beginning of spring is celebrated with the Spring Bloom Arts Fest, previewed on the GLT Datebook. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no In this encore presentation of a previous great week at GLT, you'll hear breaking news about the Governor (now, the former Governor), a report from Charlie Schlenker on jail overcrowding, and a clip from Radio Munson. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:59:59 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-March 13, 2009 In this encore presentation of a previous great week at GLT, you'll hear breaking news about the Governor (now, the former Governor), a report from Charlie Schlenker on jail overcrowding, and a clip from Radio Munson. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Listen to the final match-up in our Mojo Madness contest to crown the top GLT Blues musician; hear the poetry of William Carlos Williams on Poetry Radio; Jim Browne looks at encouraging economic survey results in the Peoria area. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:40:03 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-April 10, 2009 Listen to the final match-up in our Mojo Madness contest to crown the top GLT Blues musician; hear the poetry of William Carlos Williams on Poetry Radio; Jim Browne looks at encouraging economic survey results in the Peoria area. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no This podcast features all the good stuff we produced and aired during the past week. We're always looking for listener suggestions. If you hear something on GLT you think should be in this podcast -- something that you thought was really good -- let host/producer Laura Kennedy know at wglt@ilstu.edu. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:38:05 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-February 27, 2008 This podcast features all the good stuff we produced and aired during the past week. We're always looking for listener suggestions. If you hear something on GLT you think should be in this podcast -- something that you thought was really good -- let host/producer Laura Kennedy know at wglt@ilstu.edu. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no In this look back at GLT's week that was, discover if chocolate is recession-proof. Charlie Schlenker talks with Lincoln scholar Guy Fraker and our science show, Uncommon Knowledge examines the fake science of shrinking stuff in its series debunking Hollywood science. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:25:10 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-February 20, 2008 In this look back at GLT's week that was, discover if chocolate is recession-proof. Charlie Schlenker talks with Lincoln scholar Guy Fraker and our science show, Uncommon Knowledge examines the fake science of shrinking in its series debunking Hollywood science. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Charlie Schlenker looks at a theatrical production that depicts Lincoln's early days in Bloomington; Uncommon Knowledge debunks Han Solo's parsec bragging; SwingTime features romantic crooners in time for Valentine's Day. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:24:36 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-February 13, 2008 Charlie Schlenker looks at a theatrical production that depicts Lincoln's early days in Bloomington; Uncommon Knowledge debunks Han Solo's parsec bragging; SwingTime features romantic crooners in time for Valentine's Day. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Charlie Schlenker interviews a candidate for the mayor of Bloomington; Uncommon Knowledge debunks some Hollywood Science in "Space Cowboys," The GLT Datebook spotlights a new exhibit at the ISU Galleries. It's some of the best of the week that was at GLT! http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 6 Feb 2009 14:50:27 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-February 6, 2008 Charlie Schlenker interviews a candidate for the mayor of Bloomington; Uncommon Knowledge debunks some Hollywood Science in "Space Cowboys," The GLT Datebook spotlights a new exhibit at the ISU Galleries. It's some of the best of the week that was at GLT! 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Charlie Schlenker has an appreciation of the late John Updike; Laura Kennedy looks at the work of a local artist inspired by starlings; Centerstage host Sandi James celebrates all things Barbara Streisand. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:08:55 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-January 30, 2008 Learn about volcano magma on Uncommon Knowledge as the science program celebrates three years on the air; hear Bruce Bergethon spin a new collection of rare recordings of Hank Williams during Acousticity; and our own blues doctor, Frank Black plays and talks about blues man Freddie King. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Charlie Schlenker interviews two of the candidates for the office of mayor of Bloomington; The Dean of Green talks about invasive worms; Uncommon Knowledge sets us straight about the seasons. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:08:38 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-January 23, 2008 Learn about volcano magma on Uncommon Knowledge as the science program celebrates three years on the air; hear Bruce Bergethon spin a new collection of rare recordings of Hank Williams during Acousticity; and our own blues doctor, Frank Black plays and talks about blues man Freddie King. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Jim Plath reads a poem by Cornelius Eady on Poetry Radio; Don Munson spins Fats Waller during his Thursday night show, Radio Munson and WIllis Kern interrupts GLT Jazz with breaking news about the Governor of Illinois. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:46:25 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-January 9, 2008 Learn about volcano magma on Uncommon Knowledge as the science program celebrates three years on the air; hear Bruce Bergethon spin a new collection of rare recordings of Hank Williams during Acousticity; and our own blues doctor, Frank Black plays and talks about blues man Freddie King. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Learn about volcano magma on Uncommon Knowledge; hear Bruce Bergethon spin a new collection of rare recordings of Hank Williams during Acousticity; and our own blues doctor, Frank Black plays and talks about blues man Freddie King. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:46:05 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-January 9, 2008 Learn about volcano magma on Uncommon Knowledge as the science program celebrates three years on the air; hear Bruce Bergethon spin a new collection of rare recordings of Hank Williams during Acousticity; and our own blues doctor, Frank Black plays and talks about blues man Freddie King. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no You'll hear Big Daddy Stallings featured on our weekly Blues Next podcast; GLT's gardening guru, The Dean of Green discusses how to repair broken branches; and SwingTime reveals the seamy side of band leader Mezz Mezzrow http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 2 Jan 2009 12:37:42 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-January 2, 2008 You'll hear Big Daddy Stallings featured on our weekly Blues Next podcast; GLT's gardening guru, The Dean of Green discusses how to repair broken branches; and SwingTime reveals the seamy side of band leader Mezz Mezzrow 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Walk through Lakeview Museum with Laura Kennedy get get a better understanding of works by Picasso, Matisse and Chagall; Dwight West featured on our Jazz Next podcast; and this week during Poetry Radio, Tessa Moriarty read "Go Lovely Rose." http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:35:03 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-December 12, 2008 A poem by "Winnie the Pooh" author A.A. Milne is featured on Poetry Radio; SwingTIme host Laura Kennedy shares some background on jazz drummer Chick Webb; Acousticity host Bruce Bergethon features a live in-studio performance from Chicago Farmer. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no This past week we brought you GLT's gardening expert, The Dean of Green getting enthusiastic about cranberries; Jazz pianist Tim Green on The Datebook; Uncommon Knowledge probing the mystery of the Holy Light. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:33:32 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-December 19, 2008 This past week we brought you GLT's gardening expert, The Dean of Green getting enthusiastic about cranberries; Jazz pianist Tim Green on The Datebook; Uncommon Knowledge probing the mystery of the Holy Light. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no A poem by "Winnie the Pooh" author A.A. Milne is featured on Poetry Radio; SwingTIme host Laura Kennedy shares some background on jazz drummer Chick Webb; Acousticity host Bruce Bergethon features a live in-studio performance from Chicago Farmer. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:47:46 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-December 12, 2008 A poem by "Winnie the Pooh" author A.A. Milne is featured on Poetry Radio; SwingTIme host Laura Kennedy shares some background on jazz drummer Chick Webb; Acousticity host Bruce Bergethon features a live in-studio performance from Chicago Farmer. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no The Dean of Green discusses his favorite holiday greenery, learn a little something about the life and career of Guy King on GLT Blues Next podcast and Bruce Bergethon chats with mandolin player Cliff Anglen on Acousticity. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 5 Dec 2008 10:30:40 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-December 5, 2008 The Dean of Green discusses his favorite holiday greenery, learn a little something about the life and career of Guy King on GLT Blues Next podcast and Bruce Bergethon chats with mandolin player Cliff Anglen on Acousticity. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Charlie Schlenker chews on the topic of heritage turkeys; The Dean of Green Almanac podcast examines the problems road salt can cause on greenery and Uncommon Knowledge examines the impact of new openings in the Northwest Passage. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:53:32 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-November 28, 2008 Charlie Schlenker chews on the topic of heritage turkeys; The Dean of Green Almanac podcast examines the problems road salt can cause on greenery and Uncommon Knowledge examines the impact of new openings in the Northwest Passage. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Sandi James talks with members of the new production of "Of Thee I Sing," currently running at Illinois Wesleyan University. Don Munson reflects on his trip to NY on his show, Radio Munson and shares music form one of the groups he saw there. Willis Kern talks with a local man who worked on Barack Obama's campaign; Roxy Perry is featured on GLT Blues Next. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:59:55 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-November 21, 2008 Sandi James talks with members of the new production of "Of Thee I Sing," currently running at Illinois Wesleyan University. Don Munson reflects on his trip to NY on his show, Radio Munson and shares music form one of the groups he saw there. Willis Kern talks with a local man who worked on Barack Obama's campaign; Roxy Perry is featured on GLT Blues Next. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no During GLT's Best Week Ever, you get to hear the best of all we did in the past week. Our best week ever is always last week. Check it out. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:58:35 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-October 30, 2008 During GLT's Best Week Ever, you get to hear the best of all we did in the past week. Our best week ever is always last week. Check it out. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no You'll hear The Dean of Green talk about fall color found in places other than leaves, Rory Block on GLT Blues Next, Bill Morgan with a poem about politics on Poetry Radio and a report on McLean County Board elections from Assistant News Director Charlie Schlenker. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:04:46 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-October 30, 2008 You'll hear The Dean of Green talk about fall color found in places other than leaves, Rory Block on GLT Blues Next, Bill Morgan with a poem about politics on Poetry Radio and a report on County Board elections from Assistant News Director Charlie Schlenker. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Laura Kennedy interviews magician Matthew Holtzclaw about his special special effects used on stage at ISU. Blues host Sandi James shares a story about and a song from Travis "Moonchild" Haddix. Hear what you missed about Javon Jackson on the GLT Jazz Next podcast and Jay Ansher and Janet Moore have the lowdown on CFL's and mercury poisoning from an episode of Uncommon Knowledge. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:50:49 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-October 30, 2008 Laura Kennedy interviews magician Matthew Holtzclaw about his special special effects used on stage at ISU. Blues host Sandi James shares a story about and a song from Travis "Moonchild" Haddocks. Hear what you missed about Javon Jackson on the GLT Jazz Next podcast and Jay Ansher and Janet Moore have the lowdown on CFL's and mercury poisoning from an episode of Uncommon Knowledge. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Jon Norton features jazz artist Greg Chako in a new edition of GLT Jazz Next; the Dean of Green Almanac focuses on planting spring bulbs; Judith Valente reads her poem "How I Fell for Fred Rogers" on Poetry Radio. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:14:30 -0600 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-October 10, 2008 Bruce Bergethon shares a story about the official Car Talk guitar and spins the theme music performed by David Grisman during Acousticity. Vocalist Chris Bell is featured on GLT's Blues Next and Charlie Schlenker covers the debate between the 11th District Congressional candidates. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Bruce Bergethon shares a story about the official Car Talk guitar and spins the theme music performed by David Grisman during Acousticity. Vocalist Chris Bell is featured on GLT's Blues Next and Charlie Schlenker covers the debate between the 11th District Congressional candidates. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:54:56 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-October 10, 2008 Bruce Bergethon shares a story about the official Car Talk guitar and spins the theme music performed by David Grisman during Acousticity. Vocalist Chris Bell is featured on GLT's Blues Next and Charlie Schlenker covers the debate between the 11th District Congressional candidates. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no GLT's own science show, Uncommon Knowledge uncovers the mystery behind why cutting onions makes us cry. Listen as our own blues doctor Frank Black shares a song and story about KoKo Taylor. Charlie Schlenker looks into the battle over a possible east side highway in McLean County and Laura Kennedy has a story about efforts to bring a vintage baseball team to Bloomington. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 3 Oct 2008 10:46:11 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-October 3, 2008 GLT's own science show, Uncommon Knowledge uncovers the mystery behind why cutting onions makes us cry. Listen as our own blues doctor Frank Black shares a song and story about KoKo Taylor. Charlie Schlenker looks into the battle over a possible east side highway in McLean County and Laura Kennedy has a story about efforts to bring a vintage baseball team to Bloomington. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Humans and animals are really talking. Learn more during an episode of Uncommon Knowledge. Take a listen to Willis Kern's interview with a former Secret Service on President Reagan's security team. You'll also hear what jazz host Ariele had to say about Roderick Harper. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:11:01 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-September 26, 2008 Humans and animals are really talking. Learn more during an episode of Uncommon Knowledge. Take a listen to Willis Kern's interview with a former Secret Service on President Reagan's security team. You'll also hear what jazz host Ariele had to say about Roderick Harper. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no Discover what our Dean of Green has to say to listener in England about woodlice, GLT Assistant News Director Charlie Schlenker has a remembrance of writer David Foster Wallace and you'll Tim Hunt reads his poem "Peets." http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:23:34 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-September 19, 2008 Discover what our Dean of Green has to say to listener in England about woodlice, GLT Assistant News Director Charlie Schlenker has a remembrance of writer David Foster Wallace and you'll Tim Hunt reads his poem "Peets." 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no If you missed Bruce Bergethon's interview with the Infamous Stringduster's Andy Hall during Acousticity, take a listen. You'll also hear an episode of GLT Jazz Next featuring Trumpeter Kelly Rossum and GLT's Willis Kern reports on Sen. Dick Durbin's efforts to bring down the cost of college textbooks. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:12:34 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-September 12, 2008 If you missed Bruce Bergethon's interview with the Infamous Stringduster's Andy Hall during Acousticity, take a listen. You'll also hear an episode of GLT Jazz Next featuring Trumpeter Kelly Rossum and GLT's Willis Kern reports on Sen. Dick Durbin's efforts to bring down the cost of college textbooks. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no GLT Best Week Ever includes an episode of Poetry Radio, featuring a poem written Lisa Starr, Center Stage host Sandi James bringing you the music of Gyspy and an Illinois Public Radio report on a hug between Illinois political rivals at Republican National Convention. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:03:30 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-August 29, 2008 You'll hear an episode of Uncommon Knowledge explaining which FEELS like it weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead; Jon Norton spins blues and talks with members of Backyard Tire Fire; The Dean of Green explains the air potato. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no You'll hear an episode of Uncommon Knowledge explaining which FEELS like it weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead; Jon Norton spins blues and talks with members of Backyard Tire Fire; The Dean of Green explains the air potato. http://wglt.org/news/bestweekever.php wglt@ilstu.edu Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:59:30 -0500 WGLT-FM Best Week Ever-August 29, 2008 You'll hear an episode of Uncommon Knowledge explaining which FEELS like it weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead; Jon Norton spins blues and talks with members of Backyard Tire Fire; The Dean of Green explains the air potato. 29:00 WGLT-FM Public Radio WGLT,GLT no no