HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!! (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen extols the magic of the slow cooker, talks to a reporter who wrote about the rampant sub-par nursing home care in Illinois, chats about urban gardening with local blogger Mr. Brown Thumb, and listens to reflections on this year’s Taste of Chicago. Mike loves the slow cooker – He doesn’t have a grill to BBQ on this weekend…but he DOES have a slow cooker. Even though it’s summer he plans on using it tomorrow! Jeff Kelly Lowenstein – Staff Reporter at The Chicago Reporter Illinois is the worst state when it comes to African-American senior citizens looking for quality nursing home care. Jeff tells us why this is. Mr. Brown Thumb – Blogger on Chicago Garden at ChicagoNow.com Mike meets up with Mr. Brown Thumb at Garfield Park to discuss urban gardening in our city. Photo: Courtesy of Mr. Brown Thumb John Kristoff – Editorial Intern at WindyCitizen.com John recently wrote a blog entry reflecting on how we might be able to look to the Taste of Chicago to see how the city would handle the 2016 Olympics. You can find John’s post here. Photo: Courtesy of the Windy Citizen OTL #145 local music provided by The Del Moroccos…
(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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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “Chicago Sound Alliance” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets a call from a former OTL employee, chats with Anne Elizabeth Moore about a retrospective exhibit of her work, finds out about MoveSmart.org, and learns why there is a need for a local blogger round table discussion. The OTL Customer Service Line – Mike gets a call from a former OTL employee wondering about last week’s technical difficulties. Anne Elizabeth Moore – Media and Consumerism Critic, Artist, Author Anne talks about an exhibit that is a retrospective of her work over the past 16 years. It’s called Dismantling the Corporate State and Other Amusements and it’s at Columbia College. Justin Massa – Co-Founder and Executive Director of MoveSmart.org Justin heads up a project to connect people with information about Chicago neighborhoods that otherwise wouldn’t be readily available. He gives us the lowdown on this effort. Mike Doyle – Blogger at chicagocarless.com and Chicagosphere There is quite the blogging community in Chicago and Mike Doyle would like to sit down with some local bloggers to discuss the future of this online news and information medium. He tells us why this week. OTL #143 local music provided by Black Jack Rover…
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Editor’s Note: OTL was recently named as one of Chicago’s most influential news sites by the Community Media Workshop! Thanks so much for your continued support of the program and its mission! Now on with the show! (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “get on your bikes and ride…naked” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen wonders about MANicures, dicusses the parking problems in the West Loop, learns an important Bacon Fest Chicago update, and gets the skinny on the World Naked Bike Ride Chicago. To MANicure Or Not to MANicure – Mike reads a blog entry from the CTA Tattler and wonders if maybe it’s time to get a manicure…but not while on the El. Micah Maidenberg – Editor, Chicago Journal Micah discusses his article about the problems residents of the West Loop face when trying to park their cars. You can read the article here. Seth Zurer – Co-organizer and Co-Founder of Baconfest Chicago ’09 Seth joins us once again from Baconfest HQ to tell us when and where this event will take place! He also gives us new details on this festival of everyone’s favorite pork product. Steven Lane – Co-organizer of the World Naked Bike Ride Chicago This Saturday, June 13th, people will be getting together to ride their bikes in Chicago…naked. Why? How can YOU be nude on a bike too? Steven answers these questions and more! OTL #142 local music provided by Lurrie Bell…
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