Daniel Musisi
Assistant Audio DirectorDaniel Musisi is WCBU's Assistant Audio Director. He's also the host of the daily newsmagazine All Things Peoria.
Daniel joined WCBU with eight years of experience in public radio, primarily in operations and engineering.
He started out at WPFW — a Pacifica public radio station in Washington, D.C. — as a remote broadcast engineer, before becoming an engineer and board operator for All Things Considered at NPR member station, WAMU. When he and his wife decided to relocate to Chicago, he landed a position as a master control engineer at WBEZ, Chicago Public Media.
Five years later, Daniel and his wife Katie, moved their family to Peoria. They have a 2 year old daughter named Olive, and a new baby named Desmond. Daniel holds a bachelor's degree in audio production from American University in Washington, DC.
He is also an accomplished DJ, with over 20 years of experience DJ'ing night clubs and special events including the world-renowned John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the U.S. State Department, the White House, and the 2013 Commander in Chief Inaugural Ball.
Daniel is also a vinyl record collector and a bicycle enthusiast. His community involvement includes service on the Peoria Public Schools Foundation Board.
Contact Daniel at dsmusis@ilstu.edu.
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On today’s episode, you’ll hear from B2the9s Custom Designs owner BreAija Bryant - a young entrepreneur who turned her dorm room boutique into a business at Northwoods Mall. And WCBU's Tim Shelley recently went to a Hanna City Trail meeting and spoke with Fred Winterroth - the former Hanna City mayor and longtime proponent of the Hanna City Trail project - to learn more about the trail's status. Plus, during Out and About, Jenn Gordon is joined by Choral Director Denise Adams to talk about Encore 2022 – A Musical Review presented by the Morton Civic Chorus to benefit the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund. Performances take place May 26 - 28 at 7:30pm and May 29 at 2pm at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center in Morton. -
Today's programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Danila McAsey wishing her husband Michael a very happy 50th wedding anniversary. 50 years of shared love and friendship… ready for 50 more?Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor. -
On today’s episode, with early voting for the June primary election starting tomorrow in Illinois, the Peoria County Election Commission's Elizabeth Gannon explains how casting your ballot will look a little different when you head to the polls. And you’ll meet Veronica De Fazio - the new deputy director of the Peoria Public Library. Plus, you'll hear part two of WCBU correspondent Hannah Alani's conversation with JOLT Foundation founders Dr Tamara Olt and her husband Blake Olt.
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On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Kristine Ray - an OSF HealthCare pediatrician, who shares what you should - and shouldn't - do to overcome the baby formula shortage. And WCBU student reporter Jordan Mead learns more about this year's possible BUILD Peoria projects, in a conversation with BUILD Peoria board member Jaymee Barra. Plus, WCBU correspondent Hannah Alani tells you how a family tragedy led to the creation of Peoria's JOLT Harm Reduction Services.
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On today’s episode, WCBU Statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan interviews longtime Tazewell County Treasurer Mary Burress. She is one of the Republican candidates vying to represent the newly drawn Illinois 87th House District. And WCBU correspondent Tim Alexander talks one-on-one with Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson. Plus, Peoria City Councilman Andre Allen provides updates on what's happening in the 4th District, and shares some of his goals for the district in the upcoming year.
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On this week’s episode of Out and About, Michelle Nielsen Ott joins Jenn Gordon to talk about the Sculpture Walk Peoria opening day event on May 21, 2022.Beginning with a ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, the event includes a tour with the artists behind the eight new sculptures soon to be installed on Washington Street. You’ll hear about the types of sculptures featured on this year’s walk, as well as other activities surrounding the opening day event.Learn more on the Peoria Art Guild's website. -
On this week’s episode of Out and About, host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois is joined by Theresa McDade and Barb Milaccio to talk about the Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. -
Today’s programming is made possible in part by WCBU Day Sponsor Mark Guzzardo, celebrating Peoria Academy for providing a world-class education for students in Pre K thru 8th grade. Visit Peoriaacademy.org for more information. Learn how you can become a WCBU Day Sponsor.. -
On today’s episode, WCBU's Tim Shelley talks to OSF HealthCare allergist Dr. Neha Dunn about allergy season and the best steps to get some relief. And you’ll hear WCBU Statehouse reporter Maggie Strahan’s report on how some Illinois teachers want to end standardized testing. And you’ll get the Illinois ACLU's reaction to the Supreme Court's draft opinion on abortion rights. Plus, during Out and About, Theresa McDade and Barb Milaccio join host Jenn Gordon of Arts Partners of Central Illinois to talk about the Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair happening Saturday, May 14 from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Prospect Road between Glen and Kelly Avenues.
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On today’s episode, WCBU’s Hannah Alani has a full recap of last night's WCBU 17th Congressional District Democratic Primary Forum, which took place at Bradley University. And in a conversation with WCBU reporter Joe Deacon, political science professor Robin Johnson offers his analysis of the 17th Congressional District race this fall. Plus, you’ll hear a bit of what Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Kherat shared during her State of the Schools speech in downtown Peoria this morning.
