TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “30o is the new 50” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen celebrates the 300th episode of the show, learns about turning the El into an art gallery, airs a clip from Robert McChesney, and talks to the founder of Lake Claremont Press. Tristan Hummel— Founder of Art on Track On September 22nd, a 6-car CTA El train will become a mobile art gallery. We get a preview of the event this week. You can check out the event’s Kickstarter page HERE. Robert McChesney – Media reformer, professor of communication at U of I, founder of FreePress Since this is OTL’s 300th show, we take a look back at Mike’s first interview on the program. It’s a discussion about localism in our media. Sharon Woodhouse– Founder of Lake Claremont Press This local press has been publishing books on Chicago-specific topics since 1994. They have a great body of work and we hear about the origins of this fantastic press. OTL #300 local music provided by Hollows…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “always-brewing” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses crime data in the wake of scheduled police station closings, previews Evil Squirrel Comics fundraisers, and visits the local apothecary for home beer brewing, Brew Camp. Tracy Siska— Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project The CJP recently published the crime data from the three police districts slated to close in 2012. Tracy discusses the data. The 13th District station that’s closing next year, one of three stations. Photo courtesy of the Chicago Justice Project. Shawn King– Owner of Evil Squirrel Comics This Rogers Park comic shop planned on shutting its doors soon, but the community said “no!” We learn about the series of “Save the Squirrel” fundraisers happening next week. Whit Nelson— Co-owner of Brew Camp Brew Camp is a home brewer’s dream. We pay a visit to this local brewer’s apothecary near Damen and Lincoln. Brew Camp. Photo courtesy of thrillist.com. OTL #272 local music provided by Save the Clocktower…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “salon” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews the return of the Sunday Salon Chicago, gets an old friend’s Pitchfork review, and discusses the future of high-speed rail in the Midwest. Natalia Nebel and Robert Rodi— Co-Director of the Sunday Salon Chicago and a Local Author, respectively We get the latest on the return of the Sunday Salon to Chicago. It’s a prose reading series taking place at Uncommon Ground (1401 W. Devon) every last Sunday of the month. Andy Hermann– Former Executive Producer of Outside the Loop Radio Andy attended last week’s Pitchfork music festival in Union Park- his first outdoor music fest in a LONG time. We get his impressions of the weekend. Andy Hermann wearing a sweet-looking hat. Rick Harnish— Executive Director of the Midwest High-Speed Rail Association What is the future of high-speed rail in the Midwest and why is it important? We explore these questions and others having to do with high-speed rail. OTL #252 local music provided by The Pear Traps…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “sustainable” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets a Twitter message from George Takei, talks to Ald. James Cappleman (46th) about issues in Uptown, checks in with the Chicago Underground Library on their 5th anniversary, and discusses local sustainable transportation with the co-founder of GridChicago.com. Mike gets a message from George Takei— When OTL host Mike Stephen followed George Takei on Twitter, he got a very naughty response. Was it a personal or automated message? Check out the back story on Mike and George on OTL #39. James Cappleman— Alderman of the 46th Ward Ald. Cappleman discusses his views on TIF districts, crime in Uptown, and his getting settled in his new job. Nell Taylor– Co-Founder of the Chicago Underground Library We get an update on the CUL as it turns 5 and find out how the blizzard of 2011 nearly shut it down. John Greenfield— Co-Founder of GridChicago.com There’s a new blog covering local sustainable transportation issues. John talks to us about why he helped start the blog and why it’s important to Chicago. OTL #249 local music provided by Dirty Pigeons…
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