(podcasting “from” out in back of the Chicago Brauhaus in Lincoln Square) (broadcasting on the 100-watt yes-we-can radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann look at local politics and missed connections due to President-elect Obama, they discuss parking issues in Chicago, they learn about a beer fest, and then they follow up on pollution in our local waterways. closer-to-home stories due to President-elect Barack Obama; Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley‘s words from OTL #105, Chicago Craigslist “missed connections” ads from the Grant Park rally The Parking Ticket Geek – man behind the curtain, TheExpiredMeter; on parking near the Obama rally, and other automotive issues in Chicago Jeff Sparrow – board member, Illinois Craft Brewers Guild; on The Sixth Annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer Katie Coleman – development associate, Environmental Law & Policy Center; on falling into the Chicago River, her story featured at the Chi-Town Daily News, and her response to OTL #109 (segue music this week from MacGuffin)
(podcasting “from” out in back of CTA headquarters on Lake Street) (broadcasting on the 100-watt speakers’ corner radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss the latest news regarding the CTA, they catch up with their Chicago Marathon correspondent, and then they learn about free speech issues in the city. Kevin O’Neil – founder and publisher, CTA Tattler; on the latest CTA issues, including yet another proposed fare hike (Morse Red Line CTA stop 1979, by “doodlelb“) Kathleen Weber – Evanston Township High School coach/teacher; on her results in the Chicago Marathon this past weekend (Chicago Marathon 2008, by “mlephotos“) Chris Drew – Executive Director, Uptown Multicultural Arts Center; on community arts organizations, and free speech issues in Chicago (Uptown Multicultural Arts Center) (segue music this week from 56 Hope Road)
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(podcasting “from” in the alley next to producer Andy Hermann’s apartment, near the garbage cans) (broadcasting on the 100-watt pig sty radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann bask in the glow of their anniversary celebration last week, they learn about garbage in the city, they discuss a controversial nude painting, and then they talk about the Great Lakes and environmentalism. OTL #105 (2nd Year Anniversary Party) afterglow; talking with the Little Announcer Guy about his performance Peggy Macenas – Midwest Regional Manager, National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA); on Chicago Garbage Facts regarding commercial waste pickup (producer Andy Hermann’s alley) OTL Controversial News Update; the nude portrait at the Old Town Ale House isn’t the weird part of the story (“Sarah Palin”) Brian Granahan – staff attorney and clean energy advocate, Environment Illinois; on environmental issues in the region, including the Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act (Great Lakes) (segue music this week from The WiseBloods)
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(podcasting live-to-tape from Toons Bar and Grill) (broadcasting on the 100-watt outside-the-loop but number-one-in-your-heart radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann celebrate OTL’s 2nd Anniversary at Toons Bar and Grill — with Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley, The Expired Meter, Chicago Bites, Will Byington, Chicago Bar Project, and live music and giveaways. OTL’s Big Two Year Anniversary Party !! [Mike, Dave, Andy (photo courtesy Tammy Green)] with special guests… Mike Quigley – Cook County Commissioner, 10th District [Mike w/ Mike Quigley (photo courtesy Will Byington)] The Parking Ticket Geek – The Expired Meter [Mike w/ The Parking Ticket Geek] Tammy Green & Bridget Houlihan – Chicago Bites podcasters [Mike w/ Tammy Green & Bridget Houlihan] Sean Parnell – Chicago Bar Project founder [Mike w/ Sean Parnell (photo courtesy Chicago Bar Project)] and a surprise visit from Will Byington official Toons and We Are Cubs Fans photographer [Mike w/ PJ & John (photo courtesy Will Byington)] OTL #105 Anniversary Party credits: host – Mike Stephen producer – Andy Hermann engineer – Dave “DJ Goldie G” Goldman band – PJ Anderson & John Pacini (of Detagoh) t-shirts – Propaganda [Mike & Andy] (photo courtesy Tammy Green)
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