(podcasting “from” right next door to the Blue Line Bar, underneath the Blue Line “L”) (broadcasting on the 100-watt alternative mode of transportation WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) It’s a transportation themed program as Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss state’s open road tolling program, they get the scoop on the pedestrian rules of the road, and then they learn about the history of Chicago’s elevated trains. Terry Pastika – director, Citizen Advocacy Center; on I-PASS and Open Road Tolling problems Jacky Grimshaw – vice president, Center for Neighborhood Technology; on the Illinois Pedestrian Rules of the Road (PDF file) Greg Borzo – author, The Chicago “L”; on the history of Chicago’s elevated train system (segue music this week from The Blue Line Riders)
(podcasting “from” underneath Western Avenue intersected by Belmont) (broadcasting on the 100-watt essential Chicago radio experience WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss the CTA’s latest “doomsday” scenario, they talk about Cook County taxes, they learn about students working toward a green future, and then they get the scoop on a little-known presidential campaign. the CTA’s latest “doomsday” scenario; Mike fills us in on the latest ridiculousness Jim Chilsen – spokesperson, Citizens Utility Board; on the potential Cook County phone tax… and beyond Ty Newell – professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, University of Illinois; on the Solar Decathlon, and the U of I’s “elementhouse” Jason Mathews – former field organizer, Chris Dodd presidential campaign; on second- and third-tier candidates in the 2008 presidential race (segue music this week from Scale Model)
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(podcasting “from” outside of the International House on the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park) (broadcasting on the 100-watt New Year’s resolution WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discuss the OTL staff’s New Year’s celebrations, they learn about the University of Chicago and Hyde Park, they run through some stories of 2007, and then they get the scoop on the Chicago Sketchfest. OTL Staff’s New Year’s Activities; Little Announcer Guy sends in a sub Little Announcer Guy, Lawyer Danny leaves a voicemail on the OTL Hotline Jacob Lesniewski – contributor, Gapers Block; on the University of Chicago and his “Who Owns Hyde Park?” piece Stories and Polls of 2007; following up on a couple stories OTL covered in 2007, and the 2007 hipster polls at EveryoneIsFamous.com Brian Posen – executive producer & Jill Valentine – executive director, Chicago Sketchfest; on the seventh year of the sketch comedy festival in Chicago (segue music this week from Office)
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(podcasting “from” right outside of the Beachwood Inn) (broadcasting on the 100-watt champagne flute WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago) Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann conduct a special Outside the Loop RADIO roundtable discussion about some of the biggest stories and issues in Chicago during 2007. Outside the Loop RADIO welcomes three representatives of the best of online writing and blogging in Chicago. We discuss 2007 in politics, in sports, and in food… but most importantly it’s all about Chicago. Our acclaimed and esteemed panel includes… Steve Rhodes, Founder, Margaret Lyons, Editor-in-Chief, David Schalliol, Merge and Rearview Editor, HAPPY NEW YEAR !! Love, Andy & Mike
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