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 “watch where you put that phone” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses if cell phones negatively impact a man’s reproductive health and explores what some feel are the downsides to bus rapid transit in Chicago. Dr. Craig Niederberger– Head of the urology department and professor of engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Niderberger runs a great blog called maledoc.com. He discusses whether or not cell phones can lead to problems with male reproductive health. Kevin Peterson– Member, Citizens Taking Action Citizens Taking Action, a transit advocacy group, has come out in opposition to plans to install bus rapid transit (BRT) on streets such as Ashland and Western Avenues. We get the latest. Photo courtesy of www.brtchicago.com OTL #353 local music provided by Netherfriends…
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 “illumination” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about the TIF Illumination Project, Looks back on the future of music predictions, and discusses how some big businesses avoid paying taxes. Tom Tresser– Educator, organizer, and co-founder of CivicLab TIF reform is an important topic and Tom is in the thick of it. Check out tifreports.com and a series of public events to learn more about how TIFs work. You can also sign a petition to put TIFs on property tax bills. Looking back at the future of music– Mike discovered an interview he recorded in the old WLUW studio with writer Lou Carlozo from 2001. In this this clip they discuss when the future of music could be. We see if what they talked about came true. The old WLUW studio circa 2000. Celeste Meiffren– Filed Director for the IL Public Interest Research Group IL PIRG’s report, Representation Without Taxation, shows how some Fortune 500 companies exploit loopholes and distort the tax code to avoid billions of dollars in taxes. Celeste discusses the report. OTL #346 local music provided by Sonia Khaleel…
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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 “awkward phase” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a local business that tracks ingredients on restaurant menus, airs a clip from his 2002 chat with The Doors’ Ray Manzarek, and talks to the founders of a website that celebrates the awkward phase in our lives. Justin Massa – Founder and CEO of Food Genius This local business tracks food data from restaurant menus across the country. We go inside their River North HQ to find out more. Ray Manzarek– The late keyboardist for The Doors Sadly, Ray passed away earlier this week. Mike got a chance to sit down with him in 2002. We hear part of this conversation that covers Ray’s thoughts on the common misconceptions of Jim Morrison, drug use, spirituality, and modern music. Mike and Ray Manzarek in 2002 Claire Meyer and Tyler Gillespe– Co-founders of The Awkward Phase website This local site celebrates the awkward phase in our lives. We get the lowdown from Claire and Tyler. OTL #345 local music provided by Gabe Caruso…
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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 “futurecore” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about Chicago Elevated’s local walking tours, rocks Star Trek hardcore music with the guys from TNG, and looks at the long-term costs of police staffing increases in Chicago. Margaret Hicks– Founder & owner of Chicago Elevated From a tour of the Pedway to a local disaster tour, Margaret is one happy camper when she leads her walking tours. We get the lowdown on this opportunity to learn about Chicago. T.J. and Collin of TNG – Have you ever seen a Star Trek hardcore music video? You’re about to when you click below. We find out why these local visionaries decided to embark on this trek of awesomeness. Tracy Siska– Executive director of the Chicago Justice Project The CJP recently released an issue brief looking at the long term costs of increased police staffing in Chicago. We discuss this analysis. OTL #336 local music provided by California Wives…
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