(podcasting “from” the Nelson Algren Fountain on the Polish Triangle) (broadcasting on the 100-watt powerhouse WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about renters’ rights in Chicago, and then they discuss gentrification in the Wicker Park neighborhood. Shirley Johnson – program director, Metropolitan Tenants Organization; about renters’ rights in Chicago Mike & Andy at North / Milwaukee / Damen; checking out the scene at the six corners Tim Inklebarger – staff writer, Chicago Journal; on gentrification in the Wicker Park neighborhood (segue music this week by Frisbie)
(podcasting “from” a farm in the middle of Lake County) (broadcasting on the 100-watt blowtorch WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about local and organic farming, they discuss the NCAA basketball tournament and girlfriends’ dads, and then they talk about the latest anti-technology experiment. web updates and local music; interact at the new OTL Forum, and we’re looking for local music to feature on the show Jim Slama – founder, FamilyFarmed.org; on local and organic food in Illinois NCAA basketball tournament; Mike tries to impress Jenny’s dad during March Madness Mike Taylor – co-founder, ShutdownDay.org; on a bold experiment technology experiment (segue music this week by Down the Line)
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(podcasting “from” outside Washington Park) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann officially make the big OTL radio announcement, they discuss the possibility of the Olympics in Chicago, they get an update from George’s Tavern, and then they talk about preserving local literature. OTL Radio announcement; Mike & Andy officially announce the big OTL radio news!! Andrew Herrmann – Chicago Sun-Times reporter; on the Chicago 2016 Olympics bid, and his very special name George’s Tavern update; finally news on the proposed liquor ordinance in Berwyn Emerson Dameron – co-founder, Chicago Underground Library; on archiving self- and small press-published local literature
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(podcasting “from” Castaways at North Avenue Beach) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about the Chicago Polar Bear Club, and then discover a cool local online video archive. Allan Doeksen – Chicago Polar Bear Club; on the New Year’s dip in Lake Michigan and upcoming events Tom Weinberg – creator of MediaBurn.org; about his online video archive of Chicago history
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