TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “it’s tiki time” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen discusses the importance of local high school journalism, previews the Chicago Area Tiki Tour, and visits Bridgeport to learn about the 1855 Lager Beer Riot reenactment. Jason Block– Program chair, Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association We discuss the importance of high school journalism programs and preview the annual NISPA conference that takes place Friday, April 24. Caroline Roe– Organizer of The Chicago Area Tiki Tour We preview this tour of some of the best area tiki bars! Ed Marszewski and Paul Durica– Co-Organizers of Version Fest Bridgeport’s Version Fest is a wonderful celebration of local art and media. We learn about this event, including the exciting 1855 Lager Beer Riot reenactment on April 25. OTL #444 local music provided by The Cocktail Preachers…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “walk-of-fame” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen talks to the Chicago Reader’s Mick Dumke about police surveillance on Chicagoans, gets the latest on TIF reform, and learns how Bucktown residents are making the neighborhood a better place. Steve Jensen– President of the Bucktown Community Organization Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood is working to unite in order to combat problems, such as crime in the community. We get the scoop on the efforts of the residents. Mick Dumke– Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Mick stops by to chat about The Chicago Police’s surveillance on citizens and how TIF districts in the city are largely benefiting the downtown area. Mike Stephen and Mick Dumke continue their political conversation at a post-show breakfast. OTL #441 local music provided by Mirror Coat…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “toilet-friendly” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen talks to the executive director of Preservation Chicago about their efforts to save historic buildings in our neighborhoods and learns about a project that chronicles public toilets in Chicago. Ward Miller– Executive Director of Preservation Chicago We discuss the importance of preserving historic architecture in Chicago and find out who made the organization’s Chicago 7 list. Mike Stephen and Ward Miller discuss the preservation of local architecture. Dan Schaumann– Creator of Toilography.com Pictures of local toilets can be popular! We get the skinny on why Dan created this site that features pictures of public toilets from Chicago and beyond. The secret two-way mirror in the men’s room at Streeter’s Tavern OTL #439 local music provided by One of the Girls…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “squirrel-truth” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen examines the relationship between Mayor Emanuel and Chicago unions, learns about a very different kind of ad on the Red Line, and gets the story of one of the greatest lesser-known Chicago Blues guitarists: Fenton Robinson. David Moberg– Senior editor at In These Times Rahm Emanuel isn’t known for being pro-union, so why are some Chicago unions backing him for re-election? David wrote an article recently addressing this question and he joins us to talk about it. Ben Larrison– Chicago comedian Local comedian Ben Larrison recently bought ad space on the CTA Red Line cars. These ads are “different.” We learn why Ben wants our daily commute to be a little more fun. Ben Larrison underneath the Belmont Red Line stop The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles 20th century Blues musician Fenton Robinson in this week’s Chicago Reader. He gives us the lowdown on his musical contribution to Chicago. OTL #434 local music provided by Dream Version…
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