Brian Barnhart hosts Penny with Nikki Budzinski, US Representative from the 13th District of Illinois. Kendra Albers discusses the ALS walk coming to Champaign’s Hessel Park on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Jean Driscoll joins Brian in the second hour to talk about her amazing career and what’s next.
Aug 27
1 hr 26 min
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Ashlie Kolb Miller and Marvin Lee joined Brian to remember Dolly Parton. Steve Petrotto, promotes RC Fest. Nicole Dowling, Executive Director of Family Service of Champaign County, and Halia Daley from Hickory Point Bank have the impact segment.
Aug 26
1 hr 24 min
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line then Dave Leake discusses this week’s lunar eclipse.
Aug 24
1 hr 28 min
Brian Barnhart hosts Justice Robert Steigmann for a two hour Penny open line.
Aug 21
1 hr 25 min
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line with Jim Dey from The News-Gazette.
Aug 20
59 min
Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line. Then Nate Brookshire, Elli Burris, and Jared Gregg explain Illini Ring and Rail, the University of Illinois Meats and Livestock Judging Teams.
Aug 19
1 hr 25 min
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Aaron DelMar, the republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Illinois, joins Brian in the first hour. Ian Hobson, Sinfonia da Camera, promotes the third annual The Illiac music festival coming Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Hessel Park.
Aug 18
1 hr 18 min
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. Andrew Ziegler and Parker Arnholt from State Farm Center discuss the fall schedule and hiring a staff for the upcoming events. Dr. Dan Krier from CU Kiwanis announces the 2026 U of I Men’s Basketball Tip-off Classic on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Aug 17
1 hr 22 min
Brian Barnhart hosts Penny. John Hecker and Jon Rector from Crime Stoppers announce a celebration event for 40 years in Champaign-Urbana. Beverley Baker, the new CEO of United Way, was Brian’s guest in the second hour.
Aug 14
1 hr 27 min
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