(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” right outside of Carol’s Pub, on Clark and Leland) (broadcasting on the 100-watt diverse radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann learn about the diversity of neighborhoods in Chicago, and then they talk with a prominent local poet. Lauren Fischer – research associate, Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University; on “A Keleidoscope of Culture: Measuring the Diversity of Chicago’s Neighborhoods” (PDF) Kevin Coval – poet; on poetry in Chicago, his new book Everyday People, and his release party next week (segue music this week from Bound Stems)
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HAPPY 4th OF JULY !! (podcasting “from” on top of the parking garage near the Guitar Center in Lincoln Park) (broadcasting on the 100-watt interview show radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann call out for show contributors, they learn about a new community arts space in Evanston, they discuss a couple new video links on the OTL website, and then they talk with the host of The Interview Show. CASTING: OTL Show Contributors; Outside the Loop RADIO is seeking people with an interest in radio and/or journalism to cover issues important around their own Chicago communities. Contact us with your ideas and for more info! Jake Samuels – general manager, Evanston SPACE; on a new artists’ venue just north of the Chicago border OTL finds cool local video links; wasting time controlling the Block 37 cam, Mike just missed the Cubs/White Sox brawl at US Cellular Field Mark Bazer – RedEye columnist and host of The Interview Show; on bringing old-school unscripted talk shows to local taverns (segue music this week from The Eternals)
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