(podcasting “from” out in back of the Chicago Brauhaus in Lincoln Square) (broadcasting on the 100-watt yes-we-can radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann look at local politics and missed connections due to President-elect Obama, they discuss parking issues in Chicago, they learn about a beer fest, and then they follow up on pollution in our local waterways. closer-to-home stories due to President-elect Barack Obama; Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley‘s words from OTL #105, Chicago Craigslist “missed connections” ads from the Grant Park rally The Parking Ticket Geek – man behind the curtain, TheExpiredMeter; on parking near the Obama rally, and other automotive issues in Chicago Jeff Sparrow – board member, Illinois Craft Brewers Guild; on The Sixth Annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer Katie Coleman – development associate, Environmental Law & Policy Center; on falling into the Chicago River, her story featured at the Chi-Town Daily News, and her response to OTL #109 (segue music this week from MacGuffin)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN !! (podcasting “from” out in back of the Haunted Sanitarium at Fullerton and the lake) (broadcasting on the 100-watt scary radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a Halloween show — where they again discuss religion and politics, they respond to a listener’s comment about OTL #109, and then they check in with their Chicago Justice correspondent. Azam Nizamuddin – attorney, and instructor of Introduction to Islam at Loyola University on the Muslim community and politics in this election season OTL gets comments; clarifying our mission statement, in response to a criticism of OTL #109 Tracy Siska – president, Chicago Justice Project; on ongoing police torture in Chicago in the wake of the John Burge indictment (segue music this week from The Goblins)
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(podcasting “from” in the alley next to producer Andy Hermann’s apartment, near the garbage cans) (broadcasting on the 100-watt pig sty radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann bask in the glow of their anniversary celebration last week, they learn about garbage in the city, they discuss a controversial nude painting, and then they talk about the Great Lakes and environmentalism. OTL #105 (2nd Year Anniversary Party) afterglow; talking with the Little Announcer Guy about his performance Peggy Macenas – Midwest Regional Manager, National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA); on Chicago Garbage Facts regarding commercial waste pickup (producer Andy Hermann’s alley) OTL Controversial News Update; the nude portrait at the Old Town Ale House isn’t the weird part of the story (“Sarah Palin”) Brian Granahan – staff attorney and clean energy advocate, Environment Illinois; on environmental issues in the region, including the Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act (Great Lakes) (segue music this week from The WiseBloods)
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(podcasting live-to-tape from Toons Bar and Grill) (broadcasting on the 100-watt outside-the-loop but number-one-in-your-heart radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann celebrate OTL’s 2nd Anniversary at Toons Bar and Grill — with Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley, The Expired Meter, Chicago Bites, Will Byington, Chicago Bar Project, and live music and giveaways. OTL’s Big Two Year Anniversary Party !! [Mike, Dave, Andy (photo courtesy Tammy Green)] with special guests… Mike Quigley – Cook County Commissioner, 10th District [Mike w/ Mike Quigley (photo courtesy Will Byington)] The Parking Ticket Geek – The Expired Meter [Mike w/ The Parking Ticket Geek] Tammy Green & Bridget Houlihan – Chicago Bites podcasters [Mike w/ Tammy Green & Bridget Houlihan] Sean Parnell – Chicago Bar Project founder [Mike w/ Sean Parnell (photo courtesy Chicago Bar Project)] and a surprise visit from Will Byington official Toons and We Are Cubs Fans photographer [Mike w/ PJ & John (photo courtesy Will Byington)] OTL #105 Anniversary Party credits: host – Mike Stephen producer – Andy Hermann engineer – Dave “DJ Goldie G” Goldman band – PJ Anderson & John Pacini (of Detagoh) t-shirts – Propaganda [Mike & Andy] (photo courtesy Tammy Green)
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