(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)

(broadcasting on the “loud and proud” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen learns about tomorrow’s special programming on CAN-TV, gets up to speed on the new rules in place for the Pride Parade this year, and talks to the co-chair of the reform caucus of the Chicago Teacher’s Union about CPS job cuts.

Mike’s busy weekend –

Is it possible for our intrepid host to hit up the Taste of Chicago, Pride Parade, AND tend to his new Earth Box garden on his deck?  We shall see!

Above: Mike’s Amazing Pepper and Basil Garden

Omari Nyamweya – Programming Coordinator for CAN-TV

Tomorrow, June 27, CAN-TV features a special day of programming produced by residents whose communities have been affected by violence.  We learn more about this programming on the show this week.

Michael Lehet – Blogger at What’s a Boy to Do? at ChicagoNow.com

Michael fills us in on some new rules for Pride Parade ’09 participants and attendees.

Karen Lewis – Co-chair of CORE, a reform caucus of the Chicago Teachers Union

Karen tells us of CORE’s mission to reform the Chicago Public Schools.

OTL #144 local music provided by The Hoyle Brothers…

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