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 Is American Democracy Dying? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 533

Illinois State University politics and government professor Lane Crothers has long been an observer of the American democratic system. Political events of the past year, he said, have caused him to question whether the country is experiencing the beginning of the end of democracy.

 GLT Datebook: 'Hands' Exhibition Invites Interaction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 510

Eighteen colorful pairs of hands reach out from the walls of Illinois State University's Milner Library in a new exhibition that draws visitors in for a closer look.

 GLT's Top Stories: Week Of Feb. 12-16, 2018 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 300

Here are some of top stories we covered this week (Feb. 12-16, 2018) at GLT and WGLT.org.

 Dayton, Ohio's Welcoming America Ordinance Offers New Approach For Bloomington-Normal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 359

A change in the way Bloomington-Normal approaches the establishment of a Welcoming City ordinance may be what the Twin Cities need to truly make immigrants feel welcome.

 GLT's Sound Ideas: 2/16/18 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3069

GLT’s Judy Valente speaks with a local domestic violence expert about how abused women can prepare to exit a relationship. Mike McCurdy talks to two women who are looking to create Bloomington’s first inclusive playground for children with disabilities. And Jon Norton talks to Illinois State University’s women’s basketball coach about this weekend’s Play4Kay game at Redbird Arena.

 Women Escaping Domestic Violence Need A Plan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 363

A 30-year-old Bloomington woman was stabbed to death with a butcher knife — allegedly by her husband — earlier this month. She was packing to leave what relatives say was an abusive relationship.

 GLT's Grow: Time For Something New In The Garden | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 559

Spring is on the way, bringing with it a chance to begin afresh in the garden. Now's the time to scope out seeds of flowers you've never tried before.

 'Inclusive' Playground Planned To Bring People Together | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 369

A new playground planned for Bloomington's east side is designed for kids with disabilities and to bring all children together.

 Dark Comedy Shines A Light On Storytelling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 597

When things get bad ... really bad ... at least we have each other and our stories.

 Sommer Is Wait-And-See On Rauner's Pension, Budget Proposals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 408

State Rep. Keith Sommer said Thursday he’s taking a wait-and-see approach on many of the governor’s budget proposals laid out this week , even as Sommer’s Democratic challenger called them “insincere and disingenuous” and potentially disruptive for Illinois schools.

 GLT's Sound Ideas: 2/15/18 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3068

Governor Bruce Rauner's proposed budget transfers pension costs to school districts and universities over the next four years. GLT’s Ryan Denham examines how that plays with central Illinois lawmaker Keith Sommer and his opponent for the fall election, Jill Blair. An Illinois State University professor says there's more at play in school shootings than inadequate gun control. You'll hear from Julie Webber, who's written two books on school violence. And Laura Kennedy previews a play on stage at

 ISU's Kristen Gillespie now 'Coaching 4 Kay' | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 284

When Illinois State University women’s basketball coach Kristen Gillespie paces the sideline Sunday afternoon at Redbird Arena, her former college coach will be alongside during the Play4Kay game to benefit the Kay Yow Cancer Fund .

 GLT's Sound Ideas: 2/14/18 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3611

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner makes his annual budget address to lawmakers and the public. Governor Rauner says a $1 billion tax cut should be the top priority for this year's legislative session. The Republican said Wednesday it could be achieved by changing the way pensions are doled out to state employees. But the pension changes are contentious and experts question whether a court would find it constitutional.

 Nash Castillo 2/21/18 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23

Today's programming is made possible in part by GLT Day Sponsor Bobby Nash Castillo reminding you it's a great day to commemorate both of our amazing local universities: Illinois State celebrated its 161st birthday last Wednesday and Illinois Wesleyan celebrates its 168th birthday today.

 Animal House: Leptospirosis Can Infect You And Your Pet | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 546

If your pet ventures outside, even for a short time each day, then your furry friend is at risk for a zoonotic disease that has the potential to kill you both.

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