TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “Chic-a-go-go” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen talks to the host of Chic-a-Go-Go on Chicago’s CAN-TV, discusses the new state eavesdropping law, and gets the latest info on various aldermanic races across the city. Mia Park – Host, Chic-a-Go-Go on Chicago’s CAN-TV This local public access TV show just taped its 1,000th episode. We talk to Mia about the success of the show, why it’s gained a following, and how it has become a part of Chicago culture. Nancy Bechtol– Local filmmaker Nancy’s documentary, Free Speech &the Transcendent Journey of Chris Drew, Street Artist, tells the story of one man’s successful journey to overturn IL’s eavesdropping law. We learn about this film and discuss the brand new eavesdropping law that just went into effect in our state. Mike Fourcher– Co-creator of Aldertrack.com All 50 of Chicago’s aldermen are up for re-election on February 24th. We get an update on how some of these races are shaping up. OTL #433 local music provided by Minor Characters…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “on a road diet” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen welcomes Jon Hansen of DNA Info, journalist Rashanah Baldwin, and Chicagoist.com editor-in-chief Chuck Sudo for a look back at 2014 in Chicago. Jon Hansen– Chicago radio news director, DNA Info Rashanah Baldwin– Local journalist Chuck Sudo– Editor-In-Chief, Chicagoist.com Jon Hansen, Mike Stephen, and Rashanah Baldwin in the WGN Allstate Showcase Studio OTL #429 local music provided by Grandkids…
Posted 11 years ago Tagged Chicago neighborhoods Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio DNA Info Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WGN
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “coffee is for closers” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen visits The WasteShed in Humboldt Park and learns about reusing every day items, gets the lowdown on a new personalized travel app designed in Chicago, and discusses the most comprehensive Chicago coffee map. Eleanor Ray– Director of The WasteShed Tucked away in Humboldt Park, The WasteShed is a place where you can find every day items for reuse. We go inside this unique shop. The WasteShed at 914 N. California in Chicago Varun Goel and Abhishek Ghuwalewala– Creators of the Tripnary app This iPhone app, developed in Chicago, creates a personalized world-wide travel bucket list for you. We get the lowdown. The Tripnary app Tanveer Ali– Data reporter for DNA Info Chicago We learn about the most comprehensive online Chicago coffee map and why it was created. This map is a useful resource for all Chicagoans…as is the most comprehensive Chicago late-night bar map! The most comprehensive online Chicago coffee map OTL #426 local music provided by Exit Ghost…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “old-skool” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen gets the lowdown about Chicago’s Christkindlmarket, talks to the artistic director of a local ensemble specializing in pre-1600 music, and discusses local politics with the Chicago Reader’s Mick Dumke. Inside Chicago’s Christkindlmarket– WGN Radio’s Dave Schwan takes us inside this Chicago Holiday tradition. Chicago’s Christkindlmarket Michael Alan Anderson– Artistic Director of Schola Antiqua of Chicago This Chicago-based ensemble is dedicated to singing all the hits before the year 1600. We learn about the origins of this unique group, listen to some of their work, and preview their upcoming concerts. Schola Antiqua Mick Dumke– Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader We learn about the “First Tuesdays” event, hosted by Mick and his colleague Ben Joravsky, and talk about the latest Chicago political stories Mick is covering. Mick Dumke (L) begins the Airing of Grievances before his annual Festivus breakfast with Mike Stephen (R) and producer Andy Hermann (not pictured). OTL #425 local music provided by The Kickback…
Posted 12 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Music Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Chicago Radio Chicago Reader Holidays Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WGN