Mike Stephen talks with: 24WORDS: the equal rights rock musical producer/writer/lyricist Charles Kouri about exploring the journey for women’s equality; Chicago River Swim co-creator Doug McConnell about a proposed long-distance swim in the Chicago River; and local musician Noah Gabriel, who hung out live for the hour! Check out his new record Dead Reckoning. Meanwhile, we anticipate today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade insanity, and we pre-celebrate Mike’s 37th birthday. Local musician Noah Gabriel rocked the OTL #543 soundtrack in anticipation of his Dead Reckoning record release! To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
Mike Stephen talks with: Chicago Justice Project executive director Tracy Siska about changes that need to be made within the Chicago Police Department; Fulton Market Association executive director Roger Romanelli about fixing the treacherous stretch of Lake Street between Halsted and Ashland; and The Platoon of Power Squadron creator/writer/director Jake Jarvi about about his long-running locally-produced web series that’s coming to an end. Meanwhile, we discuss street musicians dodging a proposed ban on performing on Michigan Avenue, and we play a voicemail from #1 OTL fan Mrs. Stephen, who feels like she’s been double-crossed by Mr. Fix-It himself… Lou Manfredini. This week’s local music is provided by The Red Plastic Buddha. OTL host Mike Stephen poses with his mom’s prized Lou Manfredini poster. [not pictured: Mrs. Stephen] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Environmental Law & Policy Center president and executive director Howard Learner about ideas to improve Chicago’s vast pedway system; Newcity editor/publisher Brian Hieggelke about changes in store for his venerable Chicago alternative newspaper; and Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about influential self-taught pianist Little Brother Montgomery for this week’s “Winter Blues” edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. Meanwhile, Mike reveals what the Chicago bag tax is really about right before making a surprise political announcement! This week’s local music is provided by Cafe Racer. OTL host Mike Stephen reads the 31st anniversary issue of Newcity — the last weekly edition of the venerable Chicago newspaper. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: reporter Stephanie Grimoldby about how some Cook County suburbs are not complying with the new minimum wage and sick time requirements; Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about obscure singer/guitarist Johnnie Temple for this week’s “Winter Blues” edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music; and Toons Bar & Grill owner Danny Beck for a preview of the Toons 6th Annual Wing Fling. Meanwhile, we celebrate the best burritos in Chicago! This week’s local music is provided by Black Bolts. OTL host Mike Stephen serves as MC and milk slinger at the 4th Annual Wing Fling at Toons Bar & Grill! [photo circa 2015] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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