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 “pawn star” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks about pawn shops in Chicago middle-class neighborhoods with the Chicago Reader’s Mick Dumke and checks in with the Parking Ticket Geek on local transportation issues. Mick Dumke– Senior writer at the Chicago Reader Pawn shops are in every Chicago neighborhood. Mick writes about how some local residents are pushing back against new pawn shops in their community. Photo courtesy of Andrea Bauer and the Chicago Reader Uber gets sued – Uber is a smartphone app that allows you to order an on-demand private driver that can take you around the city. Recently this service was sued in a US District Court in Chicago. Check out the full conversation about Uber on OTL #299. The Parking Ticket Geek– Official OTL parking correspondent and blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com From an increase in sticker violations to explaining why gas prices are still high, the Geek gives us an update on all things related to Chicago parking. OTL #313 local music provided by Mazes…
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 “dinner party” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano, mentions an upcoming fundraiser for the Chicago Justice Project, and previews some great local comedy events with Brandon Wetherbee. Elysabeth Alfano – Host and executive producer of The Dinner Party We learn about this monthly show that brings together Chicago cultural luminaries over food and drink in front of an audience that gets to participate in the conversation. The next Dinner Party happens September 20th at Expo Chicago. Chicago Justice Project turns 5– On October 2nd at Revolution Brewing (2323 N. Milwaukee) you can be a part of the 5 year anniversary of this organization that aims to increase transparency of justice-related issues in Chicago. Brandon Wetherbee– Host of the You, Me, Them, Everybody podcast Brandon tells us about some great local comedy events he’s hosting in the near future. Be sure to check out his podcast too! OTL #309 local music provided by Brother George…
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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 “get out the vote” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen recaps the local primary election with the Reader’s Mick Dumke, gets a wrong number phone call, and keeps tabs on Mayor Emanuel through a special website. Mick Dumke– Senor Writer at the Chicago Reader We get an insightful recap an analysis of this week’s local primary elections from one of the best reporters in the biz. Mick Dumke Oops, wrong number – Sometimes Mike gets a wrong-number phone call on the OTL Hotline. We hear one of those calls this week. Chirag Patel– Co-Founder of TabsonRahm.org This site displays Mayor Emanuel’s campaign promises and allows you to vote on how good of a job you think he’s doing in keeping those promises. OTL #287 local music provided by Jonas Friddle and the Majority…
Posted 12 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Chicago Radio Chicago Reader Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio rahm emanuel WLUW
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 “story fest” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen previews the 16th annual Story Week Festival of Writers, talks to the Parking Ticket Geek about local transportation issues, and discusses LTHForum.com’s Great Neighborhood Restaurant nominations. Megan Stielstra– Local author and faculty member of the fiction writing department at Columbia College The 16th annual Story Week Festival of Writers is coming up March 18-23. We get a preview of this popular local literary event. Megan is also the literary director of 2nd Story, a local storytelling series. The Parking Ticket Geek— Official OTL parking correspondent and blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com The Geek discusses local red light and speed camera topics and answers a common ticket question. Steve Zaransky– Co-Owner of LTHForum.com The 2012 Great Neighborhood Restaurant and Resources nominations are now open. We talk about this award program that has gained popularity over the years. OTL #285 local music provided by Color Card..
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