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 “water hero” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a local push to bring clean drinking water to Haiti, Chats about the LTH Forum re-design, and discusses the important work of The Chicago House. Jená Lowe– Marketing Coordinator for Portapure We learn how this local company is working toward bringing clean drinking water to families in Haiti. You can help by donating to the cause at the campaign’s IndieGoGo site. Steve Zaransky– Co-Owner of LTHForum.com This great Chicago-based web chat site focuses on local food and dining out. It recently was redesigned. We learn about what’s new. Bonn Wade– Director of the TransLife program at The Chicago House HIV/AIDS can be an extreme hardship for low-income individuals and families. We learn how The Chicago House helps people live full lives despite this disease. OTL #354 local music provided by The Welcome…
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 “watch where you put that phone” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses if cell phones negatively impact a man’s reproductive health and explores what some feel are the downsides to bus rapid transit in Chicago. Dr. Craig Niederberger– Head of the urology department and professor of engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Niderberger runs a great blog called maledoc.com. He discusses whether or not cell phones can lead to problems with male reproductive health. Kevin Peterson– Member, Citizens Taking Action Citizens Taking Action, a transit advocacy group, has come out in opposition to plans to install bus rapid transit (BRT) on streets such as Ashland and Western Avenues. We get the latest. Photo courtesy of www.brtchicago.com OTL #353 local music provided by Netherfriends…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago Business Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago Transit Authority Chicago transportation medicine Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio 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 “lethal action force” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the co-founder of Lethal Action Force, discusses sexual exploitation prevention, and gets an update on The 606- a planned network of parks in Chicago. Adam Archer– Co-founder and producer of Lethal Action Force When you combine action movies with great Improv, you get something awesome. We learn about this show that every Saturday at midnight at iO Chicago. Rachel Durchslag –Executive Director of the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation Sexual exploitation is still prevalent in our society, sadly. Rachel gives us an overview of how CAASE works to address this problem at its core. Ben Helphand – Co-founder and board president of Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail The 606 will be a network of parks and trails that will be completed in 2014. We get the latest on what we can expect from this very cool project. OTL #350 local music provided by The Dyes…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Ben Helphand bloomingdale trail Chicago blog Chicago improv Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio 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 “the parking meter lease deal stinks” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks with The Reader’s Mick Dumke about a new parking meter lease deal, chats with the founder of HowWrongIsSkilling.com, and learns about a student documentary about local prostitution. Mick Dumke– Senior writer at the Chicago Reader Mayor Emanuel proposed a new parking meter lease deal. Will this deal help or hurt Chicagoans? Mick explores this question and more in a piece he wrote. He discusses this issue on this week’s show. Cesar Ruelase– Creator of HowWrongIsSkilling.com Everyone trusts WGN-TV weatherman Tom Skilling, right? Wrong. Cesar discusses why he created a site that documents the inaccuracy of Mr. Skilling. Lorraine Ma– Co-director and co-producer of the film Until the Day Breaks Prostitution is a serious problem in Chicago. Lorraine discusses why she and her colleagues tackled this issue and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her film. OTL #347 local music provided by Rivals of the Peacemaker…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago parking meters Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mike Stephen WLUW