Mike Stephen talks with: In These Times associate editor and Strike for America: Chicago Teachers Against Austerity author Micah Utrecht about the importance of the Chicago Teachers Union strike; Jefferson Park Forward founder Ryan Richter about the future of Chicago’s northwest side; and Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about folk hero Bob Gibson for this week’s edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. Meanwhile, we discuss Chicago the band entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame via a controversial fan vote. This week’s local music is provided by Vamplifier. OTL host Mike Stephen always dresses a little nicer around the holidays. Nice shirt! To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
Mike Stephen talks with: Loaves & Fishes Community Services President & CEO Megan Selck about how her organization is combating suburban homelessness; Chicago Book Expo co-organizer John Wilson about the literary event of the year that’s happening at Columbia College; and DNAinfo Chicago reporter/producer Patty Wetli about figuring out the right way to recycle in Chicago. Meanwhile, Mike reviews Chicago’s rules about how long you have to clear off your sidewalk after a snowfall. This week’s local music is provided by Common Allies. OTL host Mike Stephen celebrates the first snow of 2015 before being a good citizen and shoveling the sidewalk. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Taft High School history teacher Mayra Almaraz-De Santiago about her Gapers Block op-ed “Give Me a Mirror: Why Students Need to Connect to their Teachers” on building connections in the classroom; Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about mysterious jazz-proggers McLuhan for this week’s edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music; and author and cultural critic Anne Elizabeth Moore about her latest project — Afterparty: A Community Guide for the Future, a science fiction novella slash cookbook collaboration with Sonnenzimmer. Meanwhile, Mike admits to his addiction to LaCroix in wake of learning of Chicagoans being overtaxed on sparkling water! This week’s local music is provided by Chris Bolint. OTL host Mike Stephen offers his services as a spokesperson for LaCroix Sparkling Water. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Chicago Loot Drop chairman Mike Chuck about helping out deserving kids at The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital; Improvised Star Trek producer/cast member Matt Young about their live show run at iO Chicago; and The Takedown impresario Matt Timms about the upcoming Chicago Mac and Cheeze Takedown at Lincoln Hall. Meanwhile, we play a concerned voicemail from #1 OTL fan Mrs. Stephen! This week’s local music is provided by The Roalde Dahls. Future OTL host Mike Stephen displayed signs of his neediness at a young age. [circa 1990 or 1991] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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