January 9, 2026 - Ashley Grayned of DPS 61, and MacArthur and Prep Academy students, Sharrif Bobbitt and Alivia Bray, joined Byers & Co to talk about the growth of the prep academy and how it is helping the students' map out their futures with both a high school diploma and associate's degree achieved during high school. Listen to the podcast now!

<p>January 9, 2026 - Ashley Grayned of DPS 61, and MacArthur and Prep Academy students, Sharrif Bobbitt and Alivia Bray, joined Byers &amp; Co to talk about the growth of the prep academy and how it is helping the students' map out their futures with both a high school diploma and associate's degree achieved during high school. Listen to the podcast now!</p>

Byers & Co. has been the staple entertainment of Decatur, IL and the #1 rated morning show for 20 years. Marconi award winning host Brian Byers leads a three-hour whirlwind of news, entertainment, politics, sports, local and national topics, and high profile interviews and guests.