GLT Sound Ideas 10/19/16

Buddhism in the U. S. is back in the spotlight, following last week's death of Thailand's reigning monarch. Buddhist monks focus as much on people and the world as they do a higher being and those living in Thailand differ from those of other faiths in that they typically don't remain monks their entire life.  You'll hear from ISU professor Pruthikrai Mahatanankoon about his formative years as a Buddhist monk Thailand.
The idea of building a bypass around the east side of Bloomington-Normal is being resurrected. There's a public hearing tonight and two organizers will talk about what's at stake. And the McLean County Board wants to increase transparency. A shift to nighttime meetings might be in the offing. Charlie Schlenker checks in with county board chair John McIntyre.