One of Illinois State University’s most accomplished theater grads is back on campus — the place that helped inspire his breakout character on the TV series Ted Lasso. 

One of Illinois State University&rsquo;s most accomplished theater grads is back on campus &mdash; the place that helped inspire his breakout character on the TV series&nbsp;Ted Lasso.&nbsp;

Sound Ideas is WGLT's flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with Bloomington-Normal newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday.

Sound Ideas is WGLT's flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with Bloomington-Normal newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday.

WGLT's Sound Ideas

WGLT's Sound Ideas is our flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday. You can also subscribe to the Sound Ideas - Full Episodes podcast.

WGLT's Sound Ideas is our flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday. You can also subscribe to the Sound Ideas - Full Episodes podcast.

ISU alum and 'Ted Lasso' co-creator Brendan Hunt is back on campus for 3-day residency

On today's episode, Illinois Wesleyan University responds to a federal investigation about campus demonstrations the Trump administration said were anti-semitic, there's a push in Springfield to lift Illinois' near 40-year-ban on new large-scale nuclear reactors but environmental groups say more nuclear is not the answer, survivors raise concerns about new Pope’s record on clerical sexual abuse, and Rivian's founder offers advice to this spring's college graduates.

 

On today's episode, Illinois Wesleyan University responds to a federal investigation about campus demonstrations the Trump administration said were anti-semitic, there's a push in Springfield to lift Illinois' near 40-year-ban on new large-scale nuclear reactors but environmental groups say more nuclear is not the answer, survivors raise concerns about new Pope&rsquo;s record on clerical sexual abuse, and Rivian's founder offers advice to this spring's college graduates.
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WGLT's Sound Ideas - Monday 5/12/2025

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Illinois Wesleyan is among more than 60 institutions the Department of Education is investigating for alleged antisemitic discrimination. The complaint was filed in March 2024.

Illinois Wesleyan is among more than 60 institutions the Department of Education is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-03-13/iwu-among-institutions-targeted-by-department-of-education-for-investigations-into-antisemitic-discrimination-and-harassment" data-cms-ai="0">investigating</a>&nbsp;for alleged antisemitic discrimination. The complaint was filed in March 2024.

Illinois Wesleyan University puts rules on paper about demonstrations

Illinois’ energy demand will outmatch its supply by 2030, according to a study from the consulting firm The Power Bureau. That's why some lawmakers are trying to end a 40-year moratorium on the construction of large-scale nuclear reactors.

Illinois&rsquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wglt.org/tags/energy" data-cms-ai="0">energy</a>&nbsp;demand will outmatch its supply by 2030,&nbsp;<a href="https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/665e6f7e8f49ea56f1d1fe37/66b63a37475811860f0718a8_Energy%20Study_FINAL_3.0.pdf" data-cms-ai="0">according to a study</a>&nbsp;from the consulting firm The Power Bureau. That's why some lawmakers are trying to end a 40-year moratorium on the construction of large-scale nuclear reactors.

ISU alum and 'Ted Lasso' co-creator Brendan Hunt is back on campus for 3-day residency

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