(podcasting “from” the finish line of this year’s Chicago Marathon) (broadcasting on the 100-watt hammer toe WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann get the scoop on a local newspaper’s new format and ownership, they chat about one of their favorite magazines and websites, and then they talk with the guy behind an online journalism startup. racing bandits; Mike “knows a guy” who runs races as a bandit Alison True – editor, Chicago Reader; on the venerable newspaper’s new format and owners Davy Rothbart – point guard, FOUND Magazine; on valuable trash, and a whirlwind yearly tour Steve Rhodes – founder, The Beachwood Reporter; on providing ground-level journalism in Chicago (segue music this week from The New Pornographers)
(podcasting “from” outside of the Operation PUSH national headquarters) (broadcasting on the 100-watt public hearing WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk with FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein about the upcoming public hearings in Chicago on media ownership, they learn about Estrojam, and then they discuss the ongoing CTA woes. ( an OTL Radio and Chicago EXCLUSIVE ) Jonathan Adelstein – FCC Commissioner; on the media ownership hearings in Chicago Jamie Ludwig – music and arts programming co-director, Estrojam; on the venerable community-based female-centered arts festival Jacob Lesniewski – guest contributor, Gapers Block; on “Has the Mayor Lost His Mojo?” regarding the CTA (segue music this week from Lindsay Anderson)
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(podcasting “from” outside of Map Room) (broadcasting on the 100-watt GPS locator WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Andy Hermann shows Mike Stephen his new placard, they discuss the Commercial Handbill Distribution Law, they learn about free wi-fi around the city, and then they get the scoop on the Chicago Underground Film Festival. Andy’s placard; taking credit where credit is due Jeanne Felknor – founder, East Village Block and Garden Club; on the Commercial Handbill Distribution Law Erin Brereton – “Cheap Thrills” columnist, CenterstageChicago.com; on free wi-fi internet around the city Brian Wendorf – co-founder, Chicago Undergound Film Festival; on independent and underground film in Chicago (segue music this week from Canasta)
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(podcasting “from” the roof of a top-secret building next to the WLUW transmitter in Rogers Park) (broadcasting on the 100-watt ball and chain WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann lament the loss of a local food blog, they ponder sending balls to Congress, they learn about the Chicago Indie Radio Project, and then they discuss a sport that’s sweeping the city. Michael Morowitz – proprietor, EatChicago.net; on closing the kitchen in Chicago’s favorite food blog Gemma Cooper-Novack and Annie Brodsky – masterminds, Balls to Congress; on getting in touch with our representatives in government Shawn Campbell – founder, Chicago Indie Radio Project; on getting a LPFM station up and running in Chicago Andrew Vilaythong and Joe Reyes – captains, Aberdeen Street Mafia Dodgeball Ninjas; on the latest sport to sweep the city (segue music this week from JJ Grey & Mofro)
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