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WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. You'll hear about a planned roundabout near Rivian's plant that's causing concerns for some farmers. Plus, a Muslim-American scholar on education and Middle Eastern identity from Bloomington worries the long-term commitment needed to help Palestinians rebuild may never come.

<p>WGLT's The Leadoff is everything you need to know to start your day for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. You'll hear about a planned roundabout near Rivian's plant that's causing concerns for some farmers. Plus, a Muslim-American scholar on education and Middle Eastern identity from Bloomington worries the long-term commitment needed to help Palestinians rebuild may never come.</p>

WGLT's The Leadoff is a daily dose of Bloomington-Normal news, arts and culture, and music. Every day on WGLT's daily podcast, we'll deep-dive into one local story. Then we'll get you ready for the day (or the weekend) with a look ahead with WGLT reporters and guests from the community. Available by 5 a.m. every weekday.

The Leadoff

WGLT's The Leadoff is a daily dose of Bloomington-Normal news, arts and culture, and music. Every day on WGLT's daily podcast, we'll deep-dive into one local story. Then we'll get you ready for the day (or the weekend) with a look ahead with WGLT reporters and guests from the community. Available by 6 a.m. every weekday.

<p>WGLT's The Leadoff is a daily dose of Bloomington-Normal news, arts and culture, and music. Every day on WGLT's daily podcast, we'll deep-dive into one local story. Then we'll get you ready for the day (or the weekend) with a look ahead with WGLT reporters and guests from the community. Available by 6 a.m. every weekday.</p>

The Leadoff - Wednesday 10/22/2025

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