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Mike Stephen explores the impact of Midwestern music culture with Jeff Leven, editor of the upcoming book Midwest Calling: From First Avenue to the American Football House. Plus, he discusses the successes and challenges of the First Time Weapon Offense Program with Sophia Van Pelt, senior policy analyst at the Better Government Association. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our Apple Podcasts Page, Spotify, or our RSS feed.
Mike Stephen chats with Matt Greenwell, owner of Oak Park’s Trade, about a recent break-in, gets the lowdown on new local music from Canoe Speed with guitarist Jay Shearer, and explores the impact of a new state law designed to give people a second chance with Live Free Illinois executive director Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our Apple Podcasts Page, Spotify, or our RSS feed.
Mike Stephen talks to Injustice Watch senior reporter Aura Bogado about her new report on how Illinois prosecutors are assisting federal immigration efforts, then chats with Antonia Turner, owner of the new Heritage Press and Blow Dry salon, about building community in Chicago. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our Apple Podcasts Page, Spotify, or our RSS feed.
Mike Stephen gets the scoop on the new documentary Saving Ferris Butler from executive producer D.B. Frick, previews the upcoming Flamenco Quartet Project with Clinard Dance founder Windy Clinard, and learns how TaskForce Prevention & Community Services is strengthening communities across Chicago from assistant communications director Hannah Pewee. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our Apple Podcasts Page, Spotify, or our RSS feed.