Mike Stephen talks with: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom chair Fr. Thomas J. Reese, SJ about his upcoming “Religion & Politics 2016” Albertus Magnus Lecture at Dominican University; Concordia Place teen program manager Gwyndolyn Siebert Moss and teen program instructor Rene Pineda about teaching kids to run a business via the Ruckus Entrepreneurs program; and Illinois Food Truck Association head Gabe Wiesen about the struggles to run a food truck business (like his very own Beavers Donuts) in the city of Chicago. Meanwhile, we celebrate the CTA testing non-fabric plastic seats on its buses and trains! This week’s local music is provided by The Gold Web. OTL host Mike Stephen III shows his son Mike Stephen IV around Wrigley Field. Go Cubs! [circa summer 2015] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
Mike Stephen talks with: adventurist/author Steve Cannon about his run around the perimeter of Lake Michigan as detailed in his new book 40 DAYS: Life, Love, Loss and A Historic Run Around One of the World’s Largest Lakes; BallotReady co-founders Aviva Rosman and Alex Neimczewski about how they’re helping to make voting easier; and Hideout Harmonica Hoedown curator Bob Kessler and brother-in-harp Graham Nelson about the 5th annual festival at the Hideout Inn. Meanwhile, we celebrate Mike’s 36th birthday with a special gift and an extra special fan message! This week’s local music is provided music provided by the aforementioned harmonica virtuoso Bob Kessler. OTL host Mike Stephen III celebrates his birthday with his son Mike Stephen IV and a very special jar of pickles. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Chicago’s 32nd Ward alderman Scott Waguespack about the quest for better government within the Chicago City Council; Scrappers Film Group cinematographer Ben Kolak and Robo Aerial founder Christopher Morrison about Where Can I Fly My Drone?, the second episode of the “Rights Lab” web series that’s screening at Experimental Station; and Doorman CEO/co-founder Zander Adell about eliminating package theft via a new app. Meanwhile, we discuss Mike’s experience with the City of Chicago’s Graffiti Blasters program after his garage was tagged. This week’s local music is provided by Forgotten Tropics. OTL host Mike Stephen thanks the Graffiti Blasters for a job well done. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: retired art teacher, union guy, and blogger Fred Klonsky about Governor Rauner and Mayor Emanuel teaming up to bust the Chicago Teachers Union and more; journalist Evan F. Moore about his Chicago Reader interview with three African-American cops caught between black and blue; and Logan Square Preservation president Andrew Schneider about an ongoing fight to remove eyesore billboards from the neighborhood. Meanwhile, we pay tribute to Dan Turner, a personal friend and social justice activist; and we wish Mike’s mom a happy birthday! This week’s local music is provided by Jodee Lewis. OTL host Mike Stephen takes a selfie under a blacked-out billboard in Logan Square. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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