TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “stache-friendly” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen discusses the extent of Chicago Police surveillance on citizens, talks to the man behind Chuy Garcia’s mustache, and gets a preview of #DateMe: An OKCupid Experiment. Joel Handley– Contributing Editor at In These Times How much police surveillance on Chicagoans is appropriate? We explore this question and the issue of how provide safety without tramping our 1st Amendment rights. Steve Bogira– Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader We hear how Steve opened the door for the beginnings of Chuy Garcia’s mustache. Photo courtesy of ChicagoReader.com Robin Lynn Norris– Creator of #DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment The world of online dating can be hilarious. This show running at the UP Comedy Club (230 W. North Ave.) is based off of actual OkCupid conversation and gives us a glimpse into that world OTL #443 local music provided by Richard Album…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “glass slipper” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen learns how The Glass Slipper Project helps thousands of girls attend their proms in style, discuses the local poetry scene with an editor of RHINO, and gets the story of Chicago Bluesman Meade “Lux” Lewis. Amy Ross– Board President of the Glass Slipper Project Prom season is upon us. We learn about this organization that helps deliver prom dresses to deserving high school girls in Chicagoland. Ralph Hamilton– Editor of RHINO We get the lowdown on one of the most prestigious poetry journals around and it’s based in Chicagoland. The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles 20th century Blues musician Meade “Lux” Lewis in this week’s Chicago Reader. He gives us the lowdown on his musical contribution to Chicago. OTL #442 local music provided by Unplugged and Reborn…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “walk-of-fame” radio station WGN-AM 720) Mike Stephen talks to the Chicago Reader’s Mick Dumke about police surveillance on Chicagoans, gets the latest on TIF reform, and learns how Bucktown residents are making the neighborhood a better place. Steve Jensen– President of the Bucktown Community Organization Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood is working to unite in order to combat problems, such as crime in the community. We get the scoop on the efforts of the residents. Mick Dumke– Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Mick stops by to chat about The Chicago Police’s surveillance on citizens and how TIF districts in the city are largely benefiting the downtown area. Mike Stephen and Mick Dumke continue their political conversation at a post-show breakfast. OTL #441 local music provided by Mirror Coat…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “Big Moose” radio station WGN-AM 720) New daddy Mike Stephen learns about the movement to abolish the red light cameras in Chicago, discusses transportation issues with the Parking Ticket Geek, and gets the story of local Bluesman Big Moose Walker. Don Bransford– Committee member of Citizens to Abolish Red Light Cameras The red light cameras are a pain for Chicago drivers. We learn why a group of Chicagoans is working to get all of them removed from city streets. The Parking Ticket Geek– OTL’s Official Parking Correspondent and Blogger at The Expired Meter We get an update on some important local transportation topics from the one and only Parking Ticket Geek. The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles 20th century Blues musician Big Moose Walker in this week’s Chicago Reader. He gives us the lowdown on his musical contribution to Chicago. OTL #440 local music provided by Archie Powell and The Exports…
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