A long-standing radio program unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss about almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports. He also chats with notable community members and journalists.
Penny For Your Thoughts
Claim This Podcastby NewsTalk 1400 & 93.9-FM
4.5(11 reviews)
854 episodes
Updated Daily
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Podcast Authority
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Quality21
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement90
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A long-standing radio program unlike any other. Brian Barnhart hosts a two-hour program that gives the community a place to discuss about almost anything. Brian welcomes listener calls, texts and emails, often about current events, politics, culture or sports. He also chats with notable community members and journalists.
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Publishing Since
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Recent Episodes
May 29, 2026
Penny for Your Thoughts 5-29-26
On his first day back from Italy, Brian Barnhart hosts a Penny open line and Flashback Friday. When was the first time you left the United States, and where did you go?
May 28, 2026
Penny for Your Thoughts | 5-28-26
Jim Dey hosts Penny. Dr. James Leonard, President and CEO of Carle Health, discusses many topics in the health care industry. Don Tracy, republican candidate for United States Senate from Illinois, joins Jim in the second hour.
May 27, 2026
Jackson Dalbey 5-27-26
Jim Dey hosts Penny for Your Thoughts. Dan Marker from Hickory Point Bank introduced Jackson and Paul Dalbey. Jackson is the recipient of the Hickory Point Bank Champaign-Urban Merit Scholar of the Year award.
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