(podcasting “from” out in back of CTA headquarters on Lake Street) (broadcasting on the 100-watt speakers’ corner radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss the latest news regarding the CTA, they catch up with their Chicago Marathon correspondent, and then they learn about free speech issues in the city. Kevin O’Neil – founder and publisher, CTA Tattler; on the latest CTA issues, including yet another proposed fare hike (Morse Red Line CTA stop 1979, by “doodlelb“) Kathleen Weber – Evanston Township High School coach/teacher; on her results in the Chicago Marathon this past weekend (Chicago Marathon 2008, by “mlephotos“) Chris Drew – Executive Director, Uptown Multicultural Arts Center; on community arts organizations, and free speech issues in Chicago (Uptown Multicultural Arts Center) (segue music this week from 56 Hope Road)
(podcasting “from” in the alley next to producer Andy Hermann’s apartment, near the garbage cans) (broadcasting on the 100-watt pig sty radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann bask in the glow of their anniversary celebration last week, they learn about garbage in the city, they discuss a controversial nude painting, and then they talk about the Great Lakes and environmentalism. OTL #105 (2nd Year Anniversary Party) afterglow; talking with the Little Announcer Guy about his performance Peggy Macenas – Midwest Regional Manager, National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA); on Chicago Garbage Facts regarding commercial waste pickup (producer Andy Hermann’s alley) OTL Controversial News Update; the nude portrait at the Old Town Ale House isn’t the weird part of the story (“Sarah Palin”) Brian Granahan – staff attorney and clean energy advocate, Environment Illinois; on environmental issues in the region, including the Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act (Great Lakes) (segue music this week from The WiseBloods)
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(podcasting “from” out in back of Nick’s Uptown) (broadcasting on the 100-watt getting-ready-to-party-next-week radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann announce OTL’s 2nd Anniversary Party, they discuss a valuable piece of land in Uptown, they offer a web-exclusive piece of audio, and then they get an update on a controversial Chicago city ordinance. OTL’s Big Two Year Anniversary Party; we’re taping a special one-hour edition of OTL at Toons Bar & Grill on Tue 9/23 night at 7:30p, to air on WLUW next Fri 9/26 at 5:30p (note the earlier air time) (Click here for all the details!) Molly Phelan – Fix Wilson Yard; on developing a prime six acres of land in Uptown Wilson Yard OTL News & Updates; the full Johnnie Lee Savory interview is now available, the big Two Year Anniversary Party on Tue 9/23 Johnnie Lee Savory Paul Natkin – board member, Chicago Music Commission; with an update on the proposed Chicago Promoters Ordinance Chicago Music Commission (segue music this week from Robbie Fulks)
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A couple weeks ago (09/03/08), Mike took the OTL roving microphone out to the near west side of Chicago to talk with Johnnie Lee Savory. (Mike Stephen with Johnnie Lee Savory) Johnnie was wrongfully convicted of murder at age 14, and served 30 years in prison. John Maki at the Windy Citizen has been following Johnnie’s story at his “Justice for Savory” blog. We aired an edited version of Johnnie’s interview in OTL: Episode #102, and feel it is important to present his segment in its entirety…
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