(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “I’m very much interested in replacing Obama” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to the co-organizer of the upcoming Chicago Media Future Conference, discusses a recent ruling about off-duty Chicago cops, and dives into some hot local political issues with Mick Dumke of the Chicago Reader. Scott Smith – Co-organizer of the Chicago Media Future Conference Scott discusses some of the challenges facing local media and how the upcoming conference will address these challenges. Tracy Siska – Executive Director of the Chicago Justice Project Recently CPD officers were found not guilty in the Jefferson Tap brawl case. Tracy blogged about this verdict and what it means for Chicago. Mick Dumke – Writer and Editor at the Chicago Reader and blogger at Clout City. Mick joins us once again to discuss some of the latest and hottest Chicago political news. OTL #140 local music provided by Powerspace…
(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “welcome back basebeball” radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen wants to hear from YOU, discusses a wide array of local issues with Ald. Manny Flores, learns about the new Chicago “Spotd” page on Twitter, and talks to the hosts of a Cubs fan podcast called The Cubscast. OTL Official Biz: We want to hear from you! E-mail us, friend us online, or post a comment if you have feedback, story ideas, love letters, etc. Manny Flores– alderman of the 1st Ward in Chicago: Discusses the Green Exchange, TIF Districts, the 2016 Olympics, and what’s up with the old Pizza Hut on Division and Ashland. Above: Alderman Flores Above: The Dead Pizza Hut in Wicker Park Clint McMahon – Founder of Twitter’s Tamale Guy Tracker: Tells us about his newest Twitter creation, Spotd. **BONUS**: to hear the OTL interview about the Tamale Guy Tracker click here! “Lou” and “Shepps” – co-hosts of The Cubscast They give us the lowdown on their Cubs fan-themed podcast. OTL #134 local music provided by Brown Line Fiasco…
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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S WEEKEND !! (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the radio station with so much journalistic integrity, WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann respond to an email about last week’s food show, and then they look at local journalism — including the sale of a couple community newspapers, and the challenges blogs bring to traditional print outlets. OTL #128 Food Show followup; looking for The Slinger on This is why you’re fat. Ron Roenigk – publisher, Inside Publications; on buying the Booster and News-Star, and community journalism at YourNews Media daily newspaper news; the Chicago Sun-Times made TIME‘s list of “The 10 Most Endangered Newspapers in America” Craig Gernhardt – publisher, The ‘Broken Heart’ of Rogers Park blog on community journalism and its impact on free weekly newspapers . OTL #129 segue music provided by The Tossers …
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HAPPY VALENTINE’S EVE !! (podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on your favorite 100-watt community radio station in the third-most miserable city, according to Forbes magazine, WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann agree that the people at Forbes are drunk, they check in with the official OTL parking correspondent, they discuss corporate jargon, and then they learn about some subpoenas in the Wilson Yard lawsuit. Chicago makes Forbes magazine’s “America’s Most Miserable Cities” list; but we’re pretty happy here, and are totally not buying this The Parking Ticket Geek – local celebrity, and TheExpiredMeter.com founder; on Phil Ponce, ticket amnesty, the boot, and Mike’s parking woes Happy Valentine’s Day, and corporate jargon sucks; the Tribune Company uses fancy words for cutting jobs and freezing pay Matt Zimmerman – senior staff attorney, Electronic Frontier Foundation; on anonymous blogs named in subpoenas filed regarding the Wilson Yard case (segue music this week from Mad Bread)
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