THE FIRST IN THE OTL NEIGHBORHOOD SERIES… (podcasting from the heart of Logan Square) (broadcasting on the 100-watt boulevard system radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a Logan Square themed show — featuring a discussion about a film on gentrification, a man-on-the-street interview, and a talk with a political candidate from the area. OTL’s Special Logan Square-themed Program; broadcasting outside the SoundProofBooth by the Illinois Centennial Memorial Column (Illinois Centennial Memorial Column in Logan Square) Shelter: One Community’s Struggle; talking with Kevlyn Park student Yasendi Castaneda, and Logan Square Neighborhood Association organizer Rosita De La Rosa… about their film focusing on gentrification in the neighborhood OTL’s Man-on-the-Street segment; with new Logan Square resident Matt, and his thoughts on the area Jeremy Karpen; Green Party candidate for Illinois State Representative (39th District) (Illinois House District #39) (segue music this week from DJ KIDTRAE)
(podcasting “from” in the basement of the Richard J. Daley Center) (broadcasting on the 100-watt halls of justice radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen offers Andy Hermann peaches, they learn about a man falsely convicted for murder, they revisit the ongoing car towing saga, and then they discuss deploying Chicago police with automatic weapons. OTL’s justice-themed radio program; but first Mike offers Andy peaches Johnnie Lee Savory*; wrongfully convicted for murder at age 14, is now a free man… but is fighting to clear his name (Johnnie Lee Savory with Mike Stephen) Mike still seeking justice; attempting to contact Ald. Vi Daley about his towed car Tracy Siska – president, Chicago Justice Project; on Chicago police with assault rifles (segue music this week from The Dials) * OTL web exclusive: the full conversation with Johnnie Lee Savory
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(podcasting “from” underneath the Michigan Avenue bridge) (broadcasting on the 100-watt invasive-species radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann talk Chicago politics outside of the city, they chat with the editor-in-chief of a local blog, Mike makes an announcement and plays some vintage clips, and then they learn about our regional waterways. Chicago clout stops here; Ald. Dick Mell vows to never again use Heinz ketchup Margaret Lyons – outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Chicagoist; on her experiences running the popular all-things-Chicago blog OTL Announcement and Memories; Mike makes an announcement about his personal life, and we play back some vintage OTL audio John Quail – Director of Watershed Planning, Friends of the Chicago River; on aquatic invasive species in Chicago’s waterways (Chicago River by Juju Web Design) (segue music this week from Josh Moshier)
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(podcasting “from” in the middle of Smith Park near Grand Avenue) (broadcasting on the 100-watt vigilante radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss the upcoming OTL celebration and canoeing with dudes, they learn about the stretch of road called Grand Avenue, they chat about Mike’s fame, and then they get revenge — on the Chicago Reader. OTL Announcements; planning our anniversary program, canoeing and drinking with dudes John Greenfield – freelance writer; on “Walking Grand Avenue” and other thoroughfares in Chicago (Grand Avenue) Mike is famous; The Golden Voice is recognized in dive bars across the city Derek Erdman – aka “Rap Master Maurice“; commissioning a vigilante rap against the Chicago Reader (Rap Master Maurice) (segue music this week from Ether Frolics)
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