TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “30o is the new 50” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen celebrates the 300th episode of the show, learns about turning the El into an art gallery, airs a clip from Robert McChesney, and talks to the founder of Lake Claremont Press. Tristan Hummel— Founder of Art on Track On September 22nd, a 6-car CTA El train will become a mobile art gallery. We get a preview of the event this week. You can check out the event’s Kickstarter page HERE. Robert McChesney – Media reformer, professor of communication at U of I, founder of FreePress Since this is OTL’s 300th show, we take a look back at Mike’s first interview on the program. It’s a discussion about localism in our media. Sharon Woodhouse– Founder of Lake Claremont Press This local press has been publishing books on Chicago-specific topics since 1994. They have a great body of work and we hear about the origins of this fantastic press. OTL #300 local music provided by Hollows…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “bad week for the air conditioning to fail” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Since Mike Stephen had to deal with the breakdown of the OTL Bunker air conditioning unit, we hear a rebroadcast of a roundtable discussion from last April… The topic of this roundtable ishow to make Chicago a creative hub. Mike welcomes: Nik Rokop– Director of the IIT Knapp Entrepreneurship Center Erika Pfleger– Asst. Director of the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School John Bosher– Producer, Beverly Ridge Pictures L to R: John Bosher, Erika Pfleger, and Nik Rokop The Roundtable is portable! If you have an idea where we should record the next one or what we should talk about, let the OTL Staff know!
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “count every vote” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to Will Guzzardi about his state rep campaign’s decision to request a vote recount in the 39th district, learns about the return of the Late Live Show at Stage 773, and gets a preview of the Chicago Writers Conference. Will Guzzardi– Candidate for the Democratic nominee in the IL State Rep (39th) contest Even though the IL primary election was last month, Will Guzzardi continues his fight against incumbent Toni Berrios. He’s down 125 votes and he tells us why he’s asking for some votes to be recounted and re-examined. Will Guzzardi Joe Kwaczala – Host of The Late Live Show This late-night live talk show is back starting April 21st at Stage 773. We find out why the show disappeared in the first place and what’s on deck for the new run. Mare Swallow– Founder of the Chicago Writers Conference This conference is coming up September 14-16 at the Tribune Tower and will bring together local writers for a unique networking and education experience. OTL #290 local music provided by Chicago Stone Lightning Band…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “community” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets the latest on the Bloomingdale Trail, previews the One-Day Silk Road Festival, and discusses empowering youth through teaching digital video production. Ben Helphand– Board President of The Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail We get an update on one of the coolest park projects in the city. This 3-mile long linear park is on its way to becoming a reality. A rendering of the Bloomingdale Trail Steve Gibons – Local violinist Steve put together the One-Day Silk Road Festival that will happen on April 12th at the Mayne Stage in Rogers Park. We learn about this upcoming night of fantastic world music. Steve Gibons Lucia Palmarini– Coordinator at the Community Television Network This local non-profit empowers local youth through teaching digital video production. Lucia gives us the lowdown on this organization’s important work. OTL #289 local music provided by Steve Gibons…
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