Mike Stephen talks with: Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America; Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about 60’s garage rockers Royal Flairs for this week’s edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music, and; Michele Zurakowski, Executive Director of the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. This week’s local music is provided by Montrose Man. Mike stops by the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry to discuss the power of volunteerism 365 with Michele Zurakowski. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
This week Mike Stephen chats with: Perry Gunn, the executive director of Teamwork Englewood; Chicago’s “Stamp King” Charles Berg about ChicagoPEX 2017 and Emily Drevets, organizer and Master of Ceremonies for Chi HackNight. This week’s tasty local music was powered by WC and the Fam! Mike looks into bettering Chicago by using public data at Chi Hack Night. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Ann Vikstrom, Director of the 34th Chicago Children’s International Film Festival; Will Guzzardi, IL State Rep (39th), about the growing momentum for rent control in Chicago and the greater state; and Kristen Kaza, co-founder Slo’Mo, a traveling dance party that celebrates diverse LGBTQ communities and spaces. This week’s local music is provided by K-Nein. Mike Stephen (right) pictured with future Chicago Children’s International Film Festival featured Director, Mikey Stephen (left). To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Colleen Daley, Executive Director of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, about the recent debate over death and injury as a result of firearms; Allisa Opyd, Community Events Manager for the Village of Homewood about their upcoming Hobo Night Celebration; and Keya Trammell, local musician, who performs live! This week’s local music is provided by Keya Trammell. Mike Stephen with musical guest Keya Trammell and keyboardist Michael Flowers in studio. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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