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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.
Mike Stephen discusses the legacy and impact of the Heather Mack case with Rasul Freelain, a former Oak Park police officer and author of the new book When Lambs Become Wolves. Then he talks with Jennifer Mosley, board president of HelloBaby and senior associate at the Obama Foundation, about building community in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our Apple Podcasts Page, Spotify, or our RSS feed.