Alyssa Helm

In honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop on Aug. 11, Highway 309's latest Spotify playlist features music from several genres that have been sampled in hip-hop.

Emily Bollinger is a national award-winning photographer, a musician, and a filmmaker. And now they’re about to become WGLT’s first graduate assistant.

Today's programming is made possible in part by WGLT Day Sponsor Carol Schrantz, inviting you to visit Crossroads Fair Trade Goods and Gifts, Bloomington-Normal's not for profit, volunteer run gift store, supporting impoverished artisans around the world.Learn how you can become a Day Sponsor at wglt.org.

Today's programming is made possible in part by WGLT Day Sponsor Mark Wyman in memory of Eva Wyman.Learn how you can become a Day Sponsor at wglt.org.

Today's programming is made possible in part by WGLT Day Sponsor Brent Anderson, wishing a Happy Anniversary to Julie, his partner, friend, and cheerleader for over 50 years. Learn how you can become a Day Sponsor at wglt.org.

Today's programming is made possible in part by WGLT Day Sponsors Anders Dahlgren and Marcia Thomas who encourage all WGLT listeners to support our local NPR station.Learn how you can become a Day Sponsor at wglt.org.

Today's programming is made possible in part by WGLT Day Sponsors Stephen and Mary Peterson in celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary. They encourage everyone to donate to WGLT for the best news and information around.Learn how you can become a Day Sponsor at wglt.org.

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