Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss why drugs are getting into Illinois prisons.

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Chef James Hamilton of Tacology 201 in Springfield joined Springfield's Morning News with tips and ideas to help make your Thanksgiving dinner a success.

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Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) joined Springfield's Morning News to review the slow veto session and preview what may happen at the Statehouse in 2025.

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Champaign News-Gazette sports columnist Bob Asmussen joined Springfield's Morning News Friday to discuss Saturday's Illini football game at top ranked Oregon.

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We discuss brand loyalty, an individual actually charging people to attend their gender reveal party and flashback to when answering machine messages were big business. 

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Mike regales a story of dentures lost in the Long John Silver's and the hero that emerged to find them. We also go back over bathroom etiquette. 

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Johnny joins Mike for the return to the airwaves of Monkey Monday! Mike & Molson are your foremost authority when it comes to monkey news

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield
• Lou Bart - YMCA
• Taylor Stevens - SYNERGY HomeCare

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On this episode of Let's Talk Cosmetic Dentistry, the staff of the Prairie Dental Group talks about Halloween and the holiday's impact on your teeth. 

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Original Air Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

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Professional Race Car Driver Yann Mardenborough shares his story about how the movie Gran Turismo based on his life came to be. Yann talks about how surreal the experience has been and how gratifying the whole thing has been. Yann also talks about being the stunt driver for Gran Turismo and the possibility of more movies in the future. Give it a listen. 

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com, stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss how good Tom Hiddleston is in the role of Loki and people's reaction to season 2 thus far. We also discuss The Marvels tickets going on sale, the possibility of a Halloween expanded universe, favorite Friday the 13th movie, Zac Efron in the Iron Claw and of course T-Swizzle's Era tour in theaters this weekend. Give it a listen. 

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Mike Wennmacher and the S-JR's Ryan Mahan break down this week's match-ups in the CS8 and highlight some Sangamo Conference games as well. Also Ryan and Mike take a look at the playoff possibilities for some local teams. Give it a listen. Like, Share and Subscribe. 

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Bishop shares what is the last Springfield City Council Roundup he produces for WMAY. 

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POLITICO reporter Charles Mathesian joined Springfield's Morning News Friday to discuss the final days of the presidential race and the nail biting race in Pennsylvania.

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In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Chad Whitehead and Gretchen Primeau - Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson had the great fortune to speak with Chad Whitehead and Gretchen Primeau of Ameren to discuss their business energy efficiency program, all the benefits it offers small and large enterprises, and the upcoming symposium at the Crown Plaza in Springfield on October 11; more information can be found at http://Amerenillinoissavings.com/symposium.

Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones know the best ways to save energy, resources and money going forward.

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Lou Bart - YMCA
• Tara Nickerson - Illinois Special Olympics
• PGA Pro Mike Logsdon - Springfield Park District

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On this episode of Let's Talk Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Tanya DeSanto talks about the Prairie Sleep Center, which provides the highest quality care for patients suffering from sleep related breathing problems including snoring and sleep apnea. 

Learn more about the Prairie Sleep Center: https://prairiesleepcenter.com/

Original Air Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023

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Mike Wennmacher and the SJ-R's Ryan Mahan break down all this week's CS8 matchups and highlight some of the other big games in the Sangamo conference as well as other interesting local matchups. This week the guys also discuss Lincoln getting win number 5 possibly making the playoffs for the first time since 1984. Give it a listen. 

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk the Ahsoka season finale, the Loki Season 2 premiere, the time travelling horror movie Totally Killer on Amazon, the trailers for Thanksgiving and Silent Night, and just how scary is the new Exorcist Believer. Give it a listen. 

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In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Tracie Henry - Illinois High School Association

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson had the great fortune to speak with Tracie Henry of the IHSA regarding the 2023 Pork & Pigskins Championship; what could be better than high school football, the pride of each local community, and fresh porkchop sandwiches?

Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones enjoy a bit of fun and bbq this high school football season.

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In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Tara Matheson and Jim Watts - ImpactLife

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson had the absolute pleasure of speaking to both Tara Matheson and Jim Watts about what's going on throughout the greater Springfield, Sangamon County and Central Illinois community as it relates to blood. 

Everyone has it, and everyone needs extra quantities of the substance for various medical or personal reasons; Jim and Tara discuss how you can help, as well as some new rules which allow more people to help than ever before.

Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of life available to them should they require it.

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 Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup with action on the NAPA contract and more. 

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In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Kevin Cline - Blue Coat Arms Company

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Kevin "Hooty" Cline about what's going on this newly commenced hunting season, how you can win something nice through Blue Coat Arms Company, and even more; join us for the chat, and share and subscribe too.

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss the upcoming Ke Huy Quan movie "Love Hurts", how good the state of horror is in currently, is the Conclave a best pic nominee, and just how much fun is Venom: The Last Dance. 

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The Noblest Motive is a podcast where hosts Rocki and Trent Nelson talk about the most pressing issues of the moment and break them down so everyone can understand. 

In our second episode, we tackle mental health - a topic that none are exempt from having to handle. Between the discussion of the hosts regarding personal origins, demons, problems, remedies, and realities, and great interviews with local experts on those topics and more, there is a lot to break down; join us! 

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• President Cinda Klickna - Sangamon County Historical Society
• Brooke Dunn - Central Illinois Foodbank
• Nick Gentile and Kaitlin Coultas - Rise Springfield
• Executive Director Kayla Graven - Downtown Springfield Inc.

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Mike Wennmacher and Ryan Mahan, Sportswriter for the SJ-R, break down the week 6 matchups in the CS8 and keep you up to date on what is going on in the Sangamo Conference as well. Give it a listen. 

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss the Penultimate episode of Ahsoka as well as how does James Gunn's recent comments about what is canon in his DCU affect the new Aquaman movie. We also discuss the movies hitting theaters this weekend including Saw X, Paw Patrol, and The Creator. Give it a listen. 

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Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup with a review of the Committee of the Whole addressing purchases, parts contracts and concerns over crime. 

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In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Lou Bart - YMCA

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Lou Bart about what's going on this September and early October, and how you can best enjoy everything that the local YMCA has to offer the community.

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Chris Wills - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
• Denise Fisher and Molly Burns - Lincoln Library
• Michael Thomas and Steven Peralta - CILCSA

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In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

•  Director Brandy Stabler -  Compass for Kids

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson had an absolute pleasure speaking with Brandy Stabler concerning the big Compass for Kids brunch later this coming Sunday, as well as what other innovations are available for the community and its children to enjoy in the upcoming weeks and months.

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Ryan Mahan, Sportswriter from the SJ-R joins Mike Wennmacher to breakdown all the CS-8 matchups in this the final week of the high school football regular season. We discuss if Lincoln can get into the playoffs 2 seasons in a row, will SHG end the regular season 5-4 and how 7-2 is vastly different than 6-3 when it comes to the playoffs. 

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On this episode of Let's Talk Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Tanya DeSanto is live in studio talking about Prairie Dental Group's Annual Halloween Candy Donation Program as well as humble plug to vote for Prairie Dental Group 'Best Dental Office' in the Illinois Times' Best Of Awards! 

Learn more about the Prairie Dental Group: https://www.prairiedentalgroup.com/

Original Air Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023

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Mike Wennmacher sits down with Sr. Defensive Back and Captain Jack Detro to discuss what it means to be a Titan, the feeling Jack gets when on the berm and Enter Sandman starts playing and what skills from the basketball court Jack has used as he makes the move to the football field. Give it a listen. 

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Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss what we can learn from this summer's box office, Erik's favorite movies from the Toronto International Film Festival, how good has Ahsoka been, as well as what to expect from Expendables 4. Give it a listen. 

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Mike Wennmacher and the SJ-R's Ryan Mahan break down all the week 5 matchups in the CS8 and discuss key games in the Sangamo as well. Give it a listen. New episodes drop weekly. 

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In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• SPD Park Board President Leslie Sgro - Springfield Park District

For this discussion, Trent chatted with Springfield Park District Board President Leslie Sgro about all of the wonderful places across Springfield to enjoy nature and various different types of activities. Whether it is art, music, sporting events, golf, pickleball, the rose garden, and so much more, the Springfield Park District seems to have enough for everyone across the community to enjoy.

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In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Assistant Director Sara Bowen-Lasisi - The Phoenix Center

For this discussion, Trent enjoyed speaking with Sara Bowen-Lasisi about the origins of the local Phoenix Center, all of the various activities it provides the community with today, and why harm reduction as it relates to drug use is a positive innovation for those in need, as well as the greater community.

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In this episode of Lay of the Land, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Jodi Ogilvy and Lisa Sander - Hope

For this discussion, Trent enjoyed speaking with Jodi Ogilvy and Lisa Sander of Hope concerning what the institution does for those in the community who need them most, as well as how Springfield, Sangamon County and beyond can help those in need. They also spoke about the upcoming Style of Hope, this Thursday, September 21; we hope to see you all there!

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Melissa Horn - GSCC
• Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield
• Troy Gilmore - IDNR

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Bishop delivers the Springfield City Council Roundup from Tuesday's city council meeting, touching on the future of City Water Light and Power, grant dollars and more. 

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The Noblest Motive is a podcast where hosts Rocki and Trent Nelson talk about the most pressing issues of the moment and break them down so everyone can understand. 

In our first episode, we interviewed four different individuals focusing on education. Yet so much fell by the wayside during editing, and we certainly want you to be able to hear each individual interview - as each guest had a lot of great stuff that didn't make the episode.

This particular interview was with Deonte Iverson. He offers amazing insights through his own journey in the field of education and sheds light on some interesting issues. 

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Political reporter and analyst Chris Cillizza, who writes the "So What?" Substack, joined Springfield's Morning News to talk about the presidential race and the search for undecided voters.

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On this episode of Let's Talk Cosmetic Dentistry, the staff of the Prairie Dental Group talk about the difference between traditional fillings, dental caps, and situations where each would be the best option. 

Learn more about the Prairie Dental Group: https://www.prairiedentalgroup.com/

Original Air Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023

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