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

(broadcasting on the “re-mapped” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen discusses the upcoming ward re-mapping, talks to a Chicagoan who measured his family’s yearly garbage output, and learns about a new local literary magazine.

 

Matthew Blake– Contributing Writer for the Chicago Journal

The ward map in Chicago is slated to change this year.  Matthew talks about his article covering the upcoming ward re-map and how that process works in the City Council.

OTL Rewind–

In honor of the recent Earth Day we hear this interview with Scott Rappe, architect and member of the East Village Association, that originally aired on OTL #185 last year.  Scott measured his family’s garbage output for 2009.  He discusses the results and how easy it is to compost in your urban backyard.

Photo by Phil Velasquez

Daniel Duffy— Editor and Publisher of The Handshake Magazine

There is a new magazine in the Chicago literary scene that focuses on long-form journalism.  We get the scoop about this project that launched from its Kickstarter site.

OTL #240 local music provided by Barehand Jugband…