(podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the I-think-I’ll-throw-my-hat-into-the-Fifth-Congressional-District-race-ring radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk about pedestrian deaths in Chicago, they discuss the Fifth Congressional District race, they learn how to track a local bar hero, and then they hear about the Chicago Olympic debate. OTL Public Service Announcement; pedestrian deaths in Chicago are up despite safety measures Ben Joravsky – staff writer, Chicago Reader; on the “The Race to Replace Rahm” — this week’s cover story on the Fifth Congressional District race in Illinois Clint McMahon – founder, Tamale Guy Tracker; using technology to celebrate a local Chicago bar hero Steve Frayne – A Balanced Discussion, hosted at Chicago2016.com; on discussion about the pros and cons of the Olympic Games potentially in Chicago (segue music this week from Leslie Hunt)
HAPPY VALENTINE’S EVE !! (podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on your favorite 100-watt community radio station in the third-most miserable city, according to Forbes magazine, WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann agree that the people at Forbes are drunk, they check in with the official OTL parking correspondent, they discuss corporate jargon, and then they learn about some subpoenas in the Wilson Yard lawsuit. Chicago makes Forbes magazine’s “America’s Most Miserable Cities” list; but we’re pretty happy here, and are totally not buying this The Parking Ticket Geek – local celebrity, and TheExpiredMeter.com founder; on Phil Ponce, ticket amnesty, the boot, and Mike’s parking woes Happy Valentine’s Day, and corporate jargon sucks; the Tribune Company uses fancy words for cutting jobs and freezing pay Matt Zimmerman – senior staff attorney, Electronic Frontier Foundation; on anonymous blogs named in subpoenas filed regarding the Wilson Yard case (segue music this week from Mad Bread)
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(podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the 100-watt in vino veritas radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk marriage, they learn about the politics of wine, they discuss an online resource featuring info on elected representatives in Chicago, and then they chat about the state of local community journalism. Mike realizes that he’s really getting married; he’s registered and is even taking religious classes to make it all official Gretchen Neuman – spokesperson, Illinois Wine Consumers Coalition; on the passage of HB 429 into law, and what it means for wine enthusiasts in Illinois Brad Flora – founder, The Windy Citizen; on learning more about your elected officials at RepSheet Helen Karakoudas – managing editor, Wednesday Journal and Chicago Journal; on National Buy a Newspaper Day, and the current state of local community journalism (segue music this week from Sars Flannery)
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Chicago: Out of Sight, Out of Mind (podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the 100-watt preservation-worthy radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a special Chicago: Out of Sight, Out of Mind themed show — featuring preservation issues including Michael Reese Hospital, The Prodigal Son Bar & Grill, and Saint Boniface Church. Chicago is losing its landmarks; Mike misses the old Rainbo roller rink in Uptown Jacob Kaplan, Corinne Aquino, Serhii Chrucky – Forgotten Chicago; on Michael Reese Hospital and talk of a Chicago Olympic Village Jason Mathews – bacon enthusiast; lamenting the loss of The Prodigal Son Bar & Grill Jonathan Fine – executive director, Preservation Chicago; on the struggle to save Saint Boniface Church (segue music this week from The Eli Story)
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