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Jan. 30^th, noon           Talk of Central Illinois

Talk with the mayors of the two largest cities in the area about their visions for the coming year. Tune in for a special, live program “Talk of Central Illinois.” Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis and East Peoria Mayor Dave Mingus will be in the studio, taking your calls. You can also send us your questions in advance on Facebook, or at wcbunews@bradley.edu. Then be sure to join us for “Talk of central Illinois,” Monday, January 30th at noon.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.

Live coverage of the Florida Presidential primary 

Wednesday, feb. 1 at noon

Illinois State of the State Address

Freakonomics Radio -- Saturdays at 2 p.m.

1/28     The No-Lose Lottery

A recent survey found that half of all Americans, if faced with an emergency, couldn't come up with $2,000 in 30 days. We have a famously low savings rate. A look at a little-known financial tool that combines the thrill of the lottery with the safety of a savings account. Also, too many people don't have a grip on even the basics of personal debt, compound interest, and rational investing.

2/4       Eat and Tweet

The "molecular gastronomy" movement is all about bringing more science into the kitchen. In many ways, it's the opposite of the "slow food" movement. Chieftains from the two camps square off: Then, a "food printer" and how cities have changed eating. Plus, technology has turned friendship into social networks.