Mike Stephen talks with: Women Employed policy director Melissa Josephs about Equal Pay Day, the Illinois Equal Pay Act, and preventing employers from asking about salary histories; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Dan Egan about protecting our region’s greatest natural resource, as detailed in his book The Death and Life of the Great Lakes; and Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about rhythm guitarist and ice cream vendor Otis “Big Smokey” Smothers for this week’s “Winter Blues” edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. Meanwhile, we compare Chicago’s population density to other major cities. This week’s local music is provided by Moon Bros.. OTL host Mike Stephen knows which stack of papers is his due to WGN Radio super engineer Bob Ferguson’s helpful note. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
OTL: Episode #545- Mom + Baby, Red light cameras are here to stay, Chicago’s Vernacular Architecture
Mike Stephen talks with: Mom+Baby founder Alexandra Eidenberg about how her organization advocates for women and children online, in person, and on the Hill; DNAinfo Chicago City Hall reporter Heather Cherone about Chicago’s new red-light camera rules and where they’re being installed and removed; and Blaservations architectural historian Elizabeth Blasius about her Curbed Chicago story on understanding Chicago’s vernacular architecture. Meanwhile, Mike his new baby’s arrival doesn’t interfere with our Saturday broadcast! This week’s local music is provided by Boss Fight. OTL host Mike Stephen gives the thumps-up to some Chicago vernacular architecture in Wicker Park. Note the contrast to the new condo building next door. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: 24WORDS: the equal rights rock musical producer/writer/lyricist Charles Kouri about exploring the journey for women’s equality; Chicago River Swim co-creator Doug McConnell about a proposed long-distance swim in the Chicago River; and local musician Noah Gabriel, who hung out live for the hour! Check out his new record Dead Reckoning. Meanwhile, we anticipate today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade insanity, and we pre-celebrate Mike’s 37th birthday. Local musician Noah Gabriel rocked the OTL #543 soundtrack in anticipation of his Dead Reckoning record release! To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen takes a look back at 2016 and peeks into 2017 with: Chicago Reader associate editor Brianna Wellen about women in the local comedy scene; Chicagoist food editor Anthony Todd about some recent restaurant openings and closings; and Chicago Sun-Times staff reporter Mick Dumke about the local political landscape. Meanwhile, the OTL crew wishes you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! This week’s local music is provided by The Flat Five. OTL host Mike Stephen and his better half Jenny are ready to hit the town on New Year’s Eve 2012! 2016’s festivities include sweatpants, wine, and television. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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