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# Outside the Loop RADIO

Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine

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## Posts

- [OTL #870: 1619: The Journey of a People, No official onboarding for City Council members, New walking tours of local LGBTQ+ history](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/06/17/otl-870-1619-the-journey-of-a-people-no-official-onboarding-for-city-council-members-new-walking-tours-of-local-lgbtq-history/)
- [OTL #869: Chicago Science Fest preview, The Surabhi Ensemble’s new music, The Secret History of Derf Reklaw](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/06/10/otl-869-chicago-science-fest-preview-the-surabhi-ensembles-new-music-the-secret-history-of-derf-reklaw/)
- [OTL #1,029: Secrecy around Chicago parking meters, America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/07/04/otl-1029-secrecy-around-chicago-parking-meters-america-songs-and-stories-of-protest-and-freedom/)
- [OTL #1,028: The risks of removing fluoride in our drinking water, The Southwest Chamber of Commerce comes alive, New music from Naked Brunch](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/06/27/otl-1028-the-risks-of-removing-fluoride-in-our-drinking-water-the-southwest-chamber-of-commerce-comes-alive-new-music-from-naked-brunch/)
- [OTL #1,027: Certificate of innocence update, New music from Cult Canyon, The new film Ricardo explores identity and acceptance](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/06/20/otl-1027-certificate-of-innocence-update-new-music-from-cult-canyon-the-new-film-ricardo-explores-identity-and-acceptance/)
- [OTL #1,026: Riding for America, HelloBaby builds community, Chicago Pride Hockey](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/06/13/otl-1026-riding-for-america-hellobaby-builds-community-chicago-pride-hockey/)
- [OTL #1,025: Eating at every restaurant in the Loop, Challenges for Chicago street vendors, Addressing the affordable housing crisis](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/06/06/otl-1025-eating-at-every-restaurant-in-the-loop-challenges-for-chicago-street-vendors-addressing-the-affordable-housing-crisis/)
- [OTL #1,024: Schlitz ends, but Chicago brewing history lives on](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/05/30/otl-1024-schlitz-ends-but-chicago-brewing-history-lives-on/)
- [OTL #1,023: The history of Chicagoland through bricks, The South Side speaks out against a microelectronics park](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/05/23/otl-1023-the-history-of-chicagoland-through-bricks-the-south-side-speaks-out-against-a-microelectronics-park/)
- [OTL #1,022: Can grocery stores survive food assistance cuts?, Timeless Gifts, The Secret History of Luther Johnson](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/05/19/otl-1022-can-grocery-stores-survive-food-assistance-cuts-timeless-gifts-the-secret-history-of-luther-johnson/)
- [OTL #1,021: Civic miseducation in CPS, Denying innocence in Cook County](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/05/09/otl-1021-civic-miseducation-in-cps-denying-innocence-in-cook-county/)
- [OTL #1,020: Inside the shop of MachMachines Musical Instruments, A local hero in the Ukraine war, The Secret History of Vince Black](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/05/02/otl-1020-inside-the-shop-of-mach-machines-music-a-local-hero-in-the-ukraine-war-the-secret-history-of-vince-black/)
- [OTL #1,019: Using AI to help local restaurants, Goatstock, New music from Todd Kessler](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/04/25/otl-1019-using-ai-to-help-local-restaurants-goatstock-new-music-from-todd-kessler/)
- [OTL #1,018: The next generation of journalists, The Secret History of Eddie Condon](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/04/19/otl-1018-the-next-generation-of-journalists-the-secret-history-of-eddie-condon/)
- [OTL #1,017: Legal aid through our libraries, Debating public money for private schools, Leaders in Transformational Education](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/04/11/otl-1017-legal-aid-through-our-libraries-debating-public-money-for-private-schools-leaders-in-transformational-education/)
- [OTL #1,016: Revisiting Chicago Voyagers, Sam Robinson’s new music, The Secret History of Anne Hills](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/04/04/otl-1016-revisiting-chicago-voyagers-sam-robinsons-new-music-the-secret-history-of-anne-hills/)
- [OTL #1,015: New ownership of The Hideout, New Sound Cafe opens in Austin, The Chicago Soul Jazz Collective](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/03/28/otl-1015-new-ownership-of-the-hideout-new-sound-cafe-opens-in-austin-the-chicago-soul-jazz-collective/)
- [OTL #1,014: Peer support in prisons, New music from The Meadowlark Lemons, EdiblEats](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/03/21/otl-1014-peer-support-in-prisons-new-music-from-the-meadowlark-lemons-edibleats/)
- [OTL #1,013: The next generation of engineers, Revisiting The Levee, The Secret History of Ed Wilkerson](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/03/14/otl-1013-the-next-generation-of-engineers-revisiting-the-levee-the-secret-history-of-ed-wilkerson/)
- [OTL #1,012: Illinois’ population struggles, Project I Am, Rap J’s story](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/03/07/otl-1012-illinois-population-struggles-project-i-am-rap-js-story/)
- [OTL #1,011: Civics and a new Bears stadium, A veena virtuoso, The Secret History of The Dells](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/02/28/otl-1011-civics-and-a-new-bears-stadium-a-veena-virtuoso-the-secret-history-of-the-dells/)
- [OTL #1,010: Check your judges in 2026, My Sweet George tribute show](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/02/21/otl-1010-check-your-judges-in-2026-my-sweet-george-tribute-show/)
- [OTL #1,009: Intonation Music, A new chapter for the Westside NAACP, The Secret History of Elsa Harris and Duke Tumatoe](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/02/14/otl-1009-intonation-music-a-new-chapter-for-the-westside-naacp-the-secret-history-of-elsa-harris-and-duke-tumatoe/)
- [OTL #1,008: The history of Chicago dining, A new show from the Sideshow Villains, A Boy and His Dream](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/02/07/otl-1008-the-history-of-chicago-dining-a-new-show-from-the-sideshow-villains-a-boy-and-his-dream/)
- [OTL #1,007: Chicago independent music venues are the backbone of creativity, Revisiting the preservation of local signs](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/01/31/otl-1007-chicago-independent-music-venues-are-the-backbone-of-creativity-revisiting-the-preservation-of-local-signs/)
- [OTL #1,006: Borderless Magazine tells the story of immigrants in Chicago, The connection between school attendance and successful students](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/01/24/otl-1006-borderless-magazine-tells-the-story-of-immigrants-in-chicago-the-connection-between-school-attendance-and-successful-students/)
- [OTL #1,005: Funkytown Beer expands, Paying musicians what they’re owed, New music from Gina Marie and The Golden Bucks](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/01/17/otl-1005-funkytown-beer-expands-paying-musicians-what-theyre-owed-new-music-from-gina-marie-and-the-golden-bucks/)
- [OTL #1,004: Wage theft in Illinois, A look at the state’s fiscal health](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/01/10/otl-1004-wage-theft-in-illinois-a-look-at-the-states-fiscal-health/)
- [OTL #1,003: A look back at 2025](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2026/01/03/otl-1003-a-look-back-at-2025/)
- [OTL #1,001: Straight Outta Skokie, Creative Cypher's Chicago entertainment ecosystem](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/12/20/otl-1001-straight-outta-skokie-creative-cyphers-chicago-entertainment-ecosystem/)
- [OTL #1,002: A college in degree in Illinois can go a long way, The Secret History of Kitty Haywood](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/12/27/otl-1002-a-college-in-degree-in-illinois-can-go-a-long-way-the-secret-history-of-kitty-haywood/)
- [OTL #1,000: The 1,000th episode live from Fitzgerald’s!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/12/13/otl-1000-the-1000th-episode-live-from-fitzgeralds/)
- [OTL #999: The new editor in chief of the Chicago Reader, How are CPS students doing after they graduate?, New Holiday music from Kevin Brown](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/12/06/otl-999-the-new-editor-in-chief-of-the-chicago-reader-how-are-cps-students-doing-after-they-graduate-new-holiday-music-from-kevin-brown/)
- [OTL #998: Rethinking housing in Chicago and beyond, The Robert Townsend Pop-Up Film Fest, Public transit reliability](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/11/29/otl-998-rethinking-housing-in-chicago-and-beyond-the-robert-townsend-pop-up-film-fest-public-transit-reliability/)
- [OTL #997: Local journalism ethics in a time of ICE occupation, New music from These Peaches, The Haitian American Museum of Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/11/22/otl-997-local-journalism-ethics-in-a-time-of-ice-occupation-new-music-from-these-peaches-the-haitian-american-museum-of-chicago/)
- [OTL #996: Home for the Holidays helps those in need, Indiscipline: The music of King Crimson, The Secret History of Charles E. Gerber](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/11/15/otl-996-home-for-the-holidays-helps-those-in-need-indiscipline-the-music-of-king-crimson-the-secret-history-of-charles-e-gerber/)
- [OTL #995: Helping local veterans in need, New music from The Gunshy, Chicago is a little less ratty](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/11/09/otl-995-helping-local-veterans-in-need-new-music-from-the-gunshy-chicago-is-a-little-less-ratty/)
- [OTL #994: The state of local news in 2025, The Secret History of Aura](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/11/01/otl-994-the-state-of-local-news-in-2025-the-secret-history-of-aura/)
- [OTL #993: Curbside compassion with Yo Soy Ella, Takeout 25’s new cookbook, New local music from Terry White](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/10/25/otl-993-curbside-compassion-with-yo-soy-ella-takeout-25s-new-cookbook-new-local-music-from-terry-white/)
- [OTL #992: Revisiting Media Burn and the Center For Immigrant Progress, The Secret History of Panicsville](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/10/19/otl-992-revisiting-media-burn-and-the-center-for-immigrant-progress-the-secret-history-of-panicsville/)
- [OTL #991: Ending political maps in Illinois?, Fewer wrongful convictions overturned, Share Our Spare helps families](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/10/11/otl-991-ending-political-maps-in-illinois-fewer-wrongful-convictions-overturned-share-our-spare-helps-families/)
- [OTL #990: Accessory dwelling units are legal (mostly), Federal government funding cuts for CPS, TaskForce celebrates inclusion in the West Side and beyond](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/10/04/otl-990-accessory-dwelling-units-are-legal-mostly-federal-government-funding-cuts-for-cps-taskforce-celebrates-inclusion-in-the-west-side-and-beyond/)
- [OTL #989: A Chicago TIF update, New local music with a worldwide influence, Previewing the Black Fine Art Faire](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/09/27/otl-989-a-chicago-tif-update-new-local-music-with-a-worldwide-influence-previewing-the-black-fine-art-faire/)
- [OTL #988: How the Chicago area gets its news, Exploring the brain science locally, The Secret History of Lani Hall](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/09/23/otl-988-how-the-chicago-area-gets-its-news-exploring-the-brain-science-locally-the-secret-history-of-lani-hall/)
- [OTL #987: Trying to avoid an Illinois transit fiscal cliff, New “emergency” rules for prison communication](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/09/13/otl-987-trying-to-avoid-an-illinois-transit-fiscal-cliff-new-emergency-rules-for-prison-communication/)
- [OTL #986: A look into Illinois’ finances, The 100K Project wants you to run for office, The Secret History of Henry Threadgill](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/09/06/otl-986-a-look-into-illinois-finances-the-100k-project-wants-you-to-run-for-office-the-secret-history-of-henry-threadgill/)
- [OTL #985: Chicago’s new public housing museum, The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra’s new music, The Secret History of Nancy Faust](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/08/30/otl-985-chicagos-new-public-housing-museum-the-chicago-immigrant-orchestras-new-music-the-secret-history-of-nancy-faust/)
- [OTL #984: Faulty DUI science, The push to pay student teachers in Illinois](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/08/23/otl-984-faulty-dui-science-the-push-to-pay-student-teachers-in-illinois/)
- [OTL #983: The future of rent stabilization in Illinois, XL Fest brings Chicago creatives together](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/08/17/otl-983-the-future-of-rent-stabilization-in-illinois-xl-fest-brings-chicago-creatives-together/)
- [OTL #982: Joy Tea wants to wow Chicagoland, An Illinois civil rights history update, The Secret History of Billy Hinton](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/08/09/otl-982-joy-tea-wants-to-wow-chicagoland-an-illinois-civil-rights-history-update-the-secret-history-of-billy-hinton/)
- [OTL #981: The compact disc isn’t going quietly, Chicago before the Fire](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/08/02/otl-981-the-compact-disc-isnt-going-quietly-chicago-before-the-fire/)
- [OTL #980: The Urban Growers Collective, Edgewater Music Fest, The Secret History of Jimmy Rogers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/07/26/otl-980-the-urban-growers-collective-edgewater-music-fest-the-secret-history-of-jimmy-rogers/)
- [OTL #979: Clarendon Hills Kid, Share Our Spare provides community resources](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/07/19/otl-979-clarendon-hills-kid-share-our-spare-provides-community-resources/)
- [OTL #978: The federal educational funding freeze in Illinois, Kate Fagan’s new music, The Secret History of Byron Gregory](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/07/12/otl-978-the-federal-educational-funding-freeze-in-illinois-kate-fagans-new-music-the-secret-history-of-byron-gregory/)
- [OTL #977: Inside Covet Oddities, The Freedom of Information Act’s limitations, Hope for Homes Day ](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/07/05/otl-977-inside-covet-oddities-the-freedom-of-information-acts-limitations-hope-for-homes-day/)
- [OTL #976: Chicago’s Teflon Softball looks for a home, Touring Pride Month, The Secret History of The Puta-Pons](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/06/28/otl-976-chicagos-teflon-softball-looks-for-a-home-touring-pride-month-the-secret-history-of-the-puta-pons/)
- [OTL: #585- Rock climbing at First Ascent Chicago, Truman’s Ridge plays live Bluegrass](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/12/31/otl-585-rock-climbing-at-first-ascent-chicago-trumans-ridge-plays-live-bluegrass/) - Mike Stephen goes rock climbing in Avondale at First Ascent Chicago and learns about the local rock climbing community. Also, Chicagoland Bluegrass favorites Truman’s Ridge play live in the studio. Happy New Year!
- [OTL #975: Supporting Chicago’s arts nonprofits, Guiding Chicago’s youth toward entertainment careers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/06/21/otl-975-supporting-chicagos-arts-nonprofits-guiding-chicagos-youth-toward-entertainment-careers/)
- [OTL #974: Is Chicago prioritizing environmental justice?, The Secret History of Fred Below](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/06/14/otl-974-is-chicago-prioritizing-environmental-justice-the-secret-history-of-fred-below/)
- [OTL #973: A.I. in local journalism, Local immigrants are about to lose their healthcare](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/06/07/otl-973-a-i-in-local-journalism-local-immigrants-are-about-to-lose-their-healthcare/)
- [OTL #972: Confronting student loan debt in Illinois, New music from AJ Rosales, The Secret History of The Radiants](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/06/02/otl-972-confronting-student-loan-debt-in-illinois-new-music-from-aj-rosales-the-secret-history-of-the-radiants/)
- [OTL #971: Civic engagement through the 100K Project, CPS selling vacant land, Labeling Illinois schools](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/05/24/otl-971-civic-engagement-through-the-100k-project-cps-selling-vacant-land-labeling-illinois-schools/)
- [OTL #970: Books removed in local prison, New music from Ascendant, The Secret History of Chicago Music celebrates 20 years](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/05/17/otl-970-books-removed-in-local-prison-new-music-from-ascendant-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-celebrates-20-years/)
- [OTL #969: The Chicago Lakefront: Protected, Yet Precarious, Second Glance Productions, Rob Moore’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/05/11/otl-969-the-chicago-lakefront-protected-yet-precarious-second-glance-productions-rob-moores-new-music/)
- [OTL #968: Why everyone hates white liberals, The Secret History of Hot Mama Silver](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/05/03/otl-968-why-everyone-hates-white-liberals-the-secret-history-of-hot-mama-silver/)
- [OTL #967: The origins of gun violence in Chicago, Andy Madden’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/04/26/otl-967-the-origins-of-gun-violence-in-chicago-andy-maddens-new-music/)
- [OTL #966: Bonuses for City Council aides on the rise, Greenlight Family Services offering support, The Secret History of The Notations ](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/04/19/otl-966-bonuses-for-city-council-aides-on-the-rise-greenlight-family-services-offering-support-the-secret-history-of-the-notations/)
- [OTL #965: Funding cuts for Illinois Humanities, The future of journalism](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/04/12/otl-965-funding-cuts-for-illinois-humanities-the-future-of-journalism/)
- [OTL #964: Chicago’s immigration court, I Am Flytism, The Secret History of Jim Brewer](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/04/06/otl-964-chicagos-immigration-court-i-am-flytism-the-secret-history-of-jim-brewer/)
- [OTL #963: Living as a profitable author, The Surabhi Ensemble unites through art, The West Side Book Fair](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/03/29/otl-963-living-as-a-profitable-author-the-surabhi-ensemble-unites-through-art-the-west-side-book-fair/)
- [OTL #962: The immigrant experience in Chicagoland, New music from Steve Knight, The Secret History of Bobby McClure](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/03/22/otl-962-the-immigrant-experience-in-chicagoland-new-music-from-steve-knight-the-secret-history-of-bobby-mcclure/)
- [#961: The importance of the Freedom of Information Act, Proposed legislation to regulate homeschooling in Illinois](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/03/15/961-the-importance-of-the-freedom-of-information-act-proposed-legislation-to-regulate-homeschooling-in-illinois/)
- [OTL #960: The Illinois nuclear power controversy, The Flamenco Quartet Project returns, The Secret History of Donald Rafael Garrett](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/03/08/otl-960-the-illinois-nuclear-power-controversy-the-flamenco-quartet-project-returns-the-secret-history-of-donald-rafael-garrett/)
- [OTL: Episode #321- A new space for local entrepreneurs, A theater update, 60625news.com](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/12/06/otl-episode-321-a-new-space-for-local-entrepreneurs-a-theater-update-60625news-com/) - Mike Stephen learns about Cibola- a new incubator space for local entrepreneurs, gives an update on a previous theater story, and discusses 60625news.com- a new local alternative news website.
- [OTL #959: Bridging the wealth gap in Chicago, Supporting local nonprofits](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/03/01/otl-959-bridging-the-wealth-gap-in-chicago-supporting-local-nonprofits/)
- [OTL #958: Continuing the fight against homelessness, The Secret History of Ruffian, Chicago Women of Color Fest](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/02/22/otl-958-continuing-the-fight-against-homelessness-the-secret-history-of-ruffian-chicago-women-of-color-fest/)
- [OTL #957: The history and impact of Fitzgerald’s, New music from Falling Stars](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/02/15/5721/)
- [OTL #956: The future of the Chicago Reader, The Secret History of The Monteras](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/02/08/otl-956-the-future-of-the-chicago-reader-the-secret-history-of-the-monteras/)
- [OTL #955: The future of electric vehicles in Illinois, Restorative justice in North Lawndale](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/02/02/otl-955-the-future-of-electric-vehicles-in-illinois-restorative-justice-in-north-lawndale/)
- [OTL #954: The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, The Secret History of Yama & The Karma Dusters](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/01/26/otl-954-the-great-lakes-restoration-initiative-the-secret-history-of-yama-the-karma-dusters/)
- [OTL #953: Chicago’s “Taping Guy,” The Surge Institute’s civil rights work](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/01/20/otl-953-chicagos-taping-guy-the-surge-institutes-civil-rights-work/)
- [OTL #952: Are we in dark civic times?, The impending “TIF Cliff,” HelloBaby expands](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/01/11/otl-952-are-we-in-dark-civic-times-the-impending-tif-cliff-hellobaby-expands/)
- [OTL #951: Local education issues in 2025, Illinois corrections programs that work, New music from Poi Dog Pondering](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2025/01/04/otl-951-local-education-issues-in-2025-illinois-corrections-programs-that-work-new-music-from-poi-dog-pondering/)
- [OTL #950: A look back on Chicago in 2024](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/12/28/otl-950-a-look-back-on-chicago-in-2024/)
- [OTL #949: The lack of Chicago environmental regulations enforcement, The Secret History of JD, Foster, and Eastman](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/12/21/otl-949-the-lack-of-chicago-environmental-regulations-enforcement-the-secret-history-of-jd-foster-and-eastman/)
- [OTL #948: Re-mapping Chicago neighborhoods, The state of local food journalism, Quimby’s calls it quits](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/12/14/otl-948-re-mapping-chicago-neighborhoods-the-state-of-local-food-journalism-quimbys-calls-it-quits/)
- [OTL #947: Local housing assistance in 2025, What’s left behind after gun violence, The Secret History of Dee Clark](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/12/07/otl-947-local-housing-assistance-in-2025-whats-left-behind-after-gun-violence-the-secret-history-of-dee-clark/)
- [OTL #946: The proposed Chicago liquor tax increase, Protecting our genetic privacy](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/11/30/otl-946-the-proposed-chicago-liquor-tax-increase-protecting-our-genetic-privacy/)
- [OTL #945: Stories from a local Uber driver, Shawn Maxwell’s new music, The Secret History of Viewfinder](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/11/23/otl-945-stories-from-a-local-uber-driver-shawn-maxwells-new-music-the-secret-history-of-viewfinder/)
- [OTL #944: The state of local journalism, Predatory lending’s impact](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/11/16/otl-944-the-state-of-local-journalism-predatory-lendings-impact/)
- [OTL #943: Chicago hot dogs, Local pinball, The Secret History of Paulette McWilliams](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/11/09/otl-943-chicago-hot-dogs-local-pinball-the-secret-history-of-paulette-mcwilliams/)
- [OTL #942: Housing in Chicago, A crisis in Illinois Early Intervention, Black Panther Party history update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/11/02/otl-942-housing-in-chicago-a-crisis-in-illinois-early-intervention-black-panther-party-history-update/)
- [OTL #941: A crisis in Illinois prisons, Educational attainment of CPS students, The Secret History of Nick Gravenites](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/10/26/otl-941-a-crisis-in-illinois-prisons-educational-attainment-of-cps-students-the-secret-history-of-nick-gravenites/)
- [OTL #940: CTA Surveillance, One year after the end of cash bail, McLuhan’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/10/19/otl-940-cta-surveillance-one-year-after-the-end-of-cash-bail-mcluhans-new-music/)
- [OTL #939: The judicial election guide, Sideshow Villains’ deviant cabaret, and The Secret History of Jo Mapes](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/10/12/otl-939-the-judicial-election-guide-sideshow-villains-deviant-cabaret-and-the-secret-history-of-jo-mapes/)
- [OTL #937: An American Suburb’s Encounter with Evil](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/09/28/otl-937-an-american-suburbs-encounter-with-evil/)
- [OTL #938: The history of Black entrepreneurship in Chicago, Local education update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/10/08/otl-938-the-history-of-black-entrepreneurship-in-chicago-local-education-update/)
- [OTL #936: The future of women comes to Chicago, The Transferable Skills Podcast, The Surabhi Ensemble’s world music thrives](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/09/23/otl-936-the-future-of-women-comes-to-chicago-the-transferable-skills-podcast-the-surabhi-ensembles-world-music-thrives/)
- [OTL #935: Smartphones On Hold, Local journalism drama, The Secret History of George E. Lewis](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/09/15/otl-935-smartphones-on-hold-local-journalism-drama-the-secret-history-of-george-e-lewis/)
- [OTL #934: The future of Chicago newsracks, Chicago Style celebrates local fashion history](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/09/07/otl-934-the-future-of-chicago-newsracks-chicago-style-celebrates-local-fashion-history/)
- [OTL #933: Illinois’ air pollution, Saxman Billy Harper’s story, Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/08/31/otl-933-illinois-air-pollution-saxman-billy-harpers-story-chicago-recovering-communities-coalition/)
- [OTL #932: The Neighborhood Bridge, New music from Max McGathey, The legacy of the Uptown People’s Law Center](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/08/24/otl-932-the-neighborhood-bridge-new-music-from-max-mcgathey-the-legacy-of-the-uptown-peoples-law-center/)
- [OTL #931: The Tenant Trap, The Secret History of Fred Holstein](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/08/17/otl-931-the-tenant-trap-the-secret-history-of-fred-holstein/)
- [OTL #930: No Games Chicago, Inequities in mental health services for justice-involved youth](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/08/10/otl-930-no-games-chicago-inequities-in-mental-health-services-for-justice-involved-youth/)
- [OTL #929: Preserving Illinois wetlands, Red Spot Rhythm Section’s new music, The Secret History of William Warren](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/08/03/otl-929-preserving-illinois-wetlands-red-spot-rhythm-sections-new-music-the-secret-history-of-william-warren/)
- [OTL #928: The future of additional dwelling units in Chicago, Money in the Chicago school board election, Hope for Homes Day](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/07/27/otl-928-the-future-of-additional-dwelling-units-in-chicago-money-in-the-chicago-school-board-election-hope-for-homes-day/)
- [OTL #927: Injustice Watch’s judicial election guide, Revisiting Chicago Rents, The Secret History of Avondale Electric](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/07/24/otl-927-injustice-watchs-judicial-election-guide-revisiting-chicago-rents-the-secret-history-of-avondale-electric/)
- [OTL #926: Remembering the Chicago Race Riot of 1919, Police settlement transparency ordinance, Removing lead pipes in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/07/13/otl-926-remembering-the-chicago-race-riot-of-1919-police-settlement-transparency-ordinance-removing-lead-pipes-in-chicago/)
- [OTL #925: Local metalpoint art, New music from Joe Di Zillo, The Secret History of Jackie DeShannon](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/07/06/otl-925-local-metalpoint-art-new-music-from-joe-di-zillo-the-secret-history-of-jackie-deshannon/)
- [OTL #924: The impact of Hope Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/06/29/otl-924-the-impact-of-hope-chicago/)
- [OTL #923: Tutoring and tech’s impact in schools, The Secret History of Motorhome](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/06/22/otl-923-tutoring-and-techs-impact-in-schools-the-secret-history-of-motorhome/)
- [OTL #922: Illinois’ hands-off approach to homeschooling, The legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/06/15/otl-922-illinois-hands-off-approach-to-homeschooling-the-legacy-of-gwendolyn-brooks/)
- [OTL #921: How do Chicagoans consume their news?, Plant-based school lunch options, The Secret History of The Pearl Handle Band](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/06/08/otl-921-how-do-chicagoans-consume-their-news-plant-based-school-lunch-options-the-secret-history-of-the-pearl-handle-band/)
- [OTL #920: Why did Bring Chicago Home fail?, Jerry Smith on The Flock reunion](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/06/01/otl-920-why-did-bring-chicago-home-fail-jerry-smith-on-the-flock-reunion/)
- [OTL #919: A local education update, The Secret History of the Drew-Vels](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/05/25/otl-919-a-local-education-update-the-secret-history-of-the-drew-vels/)
- [OTL #918: A failure of local government, Simon’s Tavern turns 90, New local music from Brett Ratner](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/05/18/otl-918-a-failure-of-local-government-simons-tavern-turns-90-new-local-music-from-brett-ratner/)
- [OTL #917: The Takeout 25 Effect, Chicago Truck Data Portal, The Secret History of Charlie Schmidt](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/05/11/otl-917-the-takeout-25-effect-chicago-truck-data-portal-the-secret-history-of-charlie-schmidt/)
- [OTL #916: Should Chicago lower its speed limit?, Is Mayor Johnson incompetent or inexperienced?, Revisiting Chicago as a cycling city](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/05/04/otl-916-should-chicago-lower-its-speed-limit-is-mayor-johnson-incompetent-or-inexperienced-revisiting-chicago-as-a-cycling-city/)
- [OTL #915: Unpacking Chicago’s community map, The West Side Spring Book Fair, The Secret History of Plastics Hi-Fi](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/04/27/otl-915-unpacking-chicagos-community-map-the-west-side-spring-book-fair-the-secret-history-of-plastics-hi-fi/)
- [OTL #914: Women Employed fighting for workplace equity, Arionne Nettles’ new book on Black culture in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/04/20/otl-914-women-employed-fighting-for-workplace-equity-arionne-nettles-new-book-on-black-culture-in-chicago/)
- [OTL #913: Unsafe water in Illinois prisons, The work of the Uptown People's Law Center, The Secret History of E. Parker McDougal](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/04/13/otl-913-unsafe-water-in-illinois-prisons-the-work-of-the-uptown-peoples-law-center-the-secret-history-of-e-parker-mcdougal/)
- [OTL #912: Paid Chicago school board members?, HelloBaby’s great work, Mark Lofgren’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/04/06/otl-912-paid-chicago-school-board-members-hellobabys-great-work-mark-lofgrens-new-music/)
- [OTL #911: Vacant land near local transit, Preserving local history, The Secret History of Hip Linkchain](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/03/30/otl-911-vacant-land-near-local-transit-preserving-local-history-the-secret-history-of-hip-linkchain/)
- [OTL #910: The future of journalism, Share Our Spare helping families in Chicago and beyond](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/03/23/otl-910-the-future-of-journalism-share-our-spare-helping-families-in-chicago-and-beyond/)
- [OTL #909: A new music venue in Forest Park, Dolph Chaney’s new music, The Secret History of Shanta Nurullah](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/03/16/otl-909-a-new-music-venue-in-forest-park-dolph-chaneys-new-music-the-secret-history-of-shanta-nurullah/)
- [OTL #908: From prison to Ph.D, The challenges of keeping community media afloat](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/03/09/otl-908-from-prison-to-ph-d-the-challenges-of-keeping-community-media-afloat/)
- [OTL #907: Public money for local sports stadiums?, Cosmic Bull’s new music, The Secret History of Dusty Brown](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/03/02/otl-907-public-money-for-local-sports-stadiums-cosmic-bulls-new-music-the-secret-history-of-dusty-brown/)
- [OTL #906: The city council on foreign affairs, The top 50 most powerful Chicagoans, The Flamenco Quartet Project](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/02/24/otl-906-the-city-council-on-foreign-affairs-the-top-50-most-powerful-chicagoans-the-flamenco-quartet-project/)
- [OTL #905: Chicago history through signs, The Illinois child tax credit, The Secret History of Kent Rose](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/02/17/otl-905-chicago-history-through-signs-the-illinois-child-tax-credit-the-secret-history-of-kent-rose/)
- [OTL #904: Studying our water, Who is working from home?, Second Glance Productions inclusivity](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/02/10/otl-904-studying-our-water-who-is-working-from-home-second-glance-productions-inclusivity/)
- [OTL #903: A local journalism crisis, Electric vehicle challenges in Chicago, The Secret History of Bernard Reed](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/02/04/otl-903-a-local-journalism-crisis-electric-vehicle-challenges-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-bernard-reed/)
- [OTL #902: Quality of life in Illinois prisons, The Big Read, Jared Rabin’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/01/27/otl-902-quality-of-life-in-illinois-prisons-the-big-read-jared-rabins-new-music/)
- [OTL #901: City land and a local housing crisis, The Secret History of Mezz Mezzrow](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/01/20/otl-901-city-land-and-a-local-housing-crisis-the-secret-history-of-mezz-mezzrow/)
- [OTL #900: Bridging the political divide, The state of climate media, Local food in the new year](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/01/13/otl-900-bridging-the-political-divide-the-state-of-climate-media-local-food-in-the-new-year/)
- [OTL #899: School choice in Chicago, The Secret History of Johnny Drummer](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2024/01/06/otl-899-school-choice-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-johnny-drummer/)
- [OTL #898: The Neighborhood Business Roundtable](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/12/30/otl-898-the-neighborhood-business-roundtable/)
- [OTL #897: Local youth climate advocacy, New music from Radio Free Honduras, The Secret History of The Lost Generation](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/12/23/otl-897-local-youth-climate-advocacy-new-music-from-radio-free-honduras-the-secret-history-of-the-lost-generation/)
- [OTL #896: Decaying public housing, A new Holiday short film, New music from Skip Class & The Dropouts](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/12/16/otl-896-decaying-public-housing-a-new-holiday-short-film-new-music-from-skip-class-the-dropouts/)
- [OTL #895: Google and local journalism, A special international Secret History of Chicago Music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/12/09/otl-895-google-and-local-journalism-a-special-international-secret-history-of-chicago-music/)
- [OTL #894: Preserving Illinois Black Panther history , The Bronzeville Trail in the works](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/12/02/otl-894-preserving-illinois-black-panther-history-the-bronzeville-trail-in-the-works/)
- [OTL #893: The state of local news, The Secret History of the Joy Poppers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/11/25/otl-893-the-state-of-local-news-the-secret-history-of-the-joy-poppers/)
- [OTL #892: The future of nuclear power in Illinois, Work permits for immigrants](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/11/18/otl-892-the-future-of-nuclear-power-in-illinois-work-permits-for-immigrants/)
- [OTL #891: Clean air in local venues, A special Liquid Soul upcoming performance, The Secret History of Max Load](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/11/11/otl-891-clean-air-in-local-venues-a-special-liquid-soul-upcoming-performance-the-secret-history-of-max-load/)
- [OTL #890: School desegregation efforts, Local burrito controversy, Selling off public land in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/11/05/otl-890-school-desegregation-efforts-local-burrito-controversy-selling-off-public-land-in-chicago/)
- [OTL #889: Media literacy in Illinois, WHPK-FM tries to stay afloat, The Secret History of Mitty Collier](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/10/30/otl-889-media-literacy-in-illinois-whpk-fm-tries-to-stay-afloat-the-secret-history-of-mitty-collier/)
- [OTL #888: Film art therapy, Pierce Crask’s new music, Revisiting the Italian beef sandwich](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/10/22/otl-888-film-art-therapy-pierce-crasks-new-music-revisiting-the-italian-beef-sandwich/)
- [OTL #887: Humanity united by hope, Myths about Illinois’ population debunked, The Secret History of The Rooks](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/10/16/otl-887-humanity-united-by-hope-myths-about-illinois-population-debunked-the-secret-history-of-the-rooks/)
- [OTL #886: Sustainability for the future, Restorative practices in school discipline, Sideshow Villains' new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/10/07/otl-886-sustainability-for-the-future-restorative-practices-in-school-discipline-sideshow-villains-new-music/)
- [OTL #885: Why teachers are leaving, Is One Fair Wage really fair?, The Secret History of The Same](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/09/30/otl-885-why-teachers-are-leaving-is-one-fair-wage-really-fair-the-secret-history-of-the-same/)
- [OTL #884: The state of Chicago bars, The Common Pantry continues after five decades, Ron Lazzeretti’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/09/23/otl-884-the-state-of-chicago-bars-the-common-pantry-continues-after-five-decades-ron-lazzerettis-new-music/)
- [OTL #883: Chicago’s most conservative wards, Youth mental health, The Secret History of The Brighter Side of Darkness](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/09/16/otl-883-chicagos-most-conservative-wards-youth-mental-health-the-secret-history-of-the-brighter-side-of-darkness/)
- [OTL #882: Latinos in the suburbs, The Invest In Kids controversy, Matt Tiegler’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/09/09/otl-882-latinos-in-the-suburbs-the-invest-in-kids-controversy-matt-tieglers-new-music/)
- [OTL #881: The first green dining hub in Illinois, Inspired By You Fest, The Secret History of Marshall Vente](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/09/02/otl-881-the-first-green-dining-hub-in-illinois-inspired-by-you-fest-the-secret-history-of-marshall-vente/)
- [OTL #880: A teacher of the year talks education, Music Graphics Chicago, An update on Chicago TIF districts](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/08/26/otl-880-a-teacher-of-the-year-talks-education-music-graphics-chicago-an-update-on-chicago-tif-districts/)
- [OTL #879: The politics of a backroom land deal, The Secret History of Garland Green](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/08/20/otl-879-the-politics-of-a-backroom-land-deal-the-secret-history-of-garland-green/)
- [OTL #878: Women in Vinyl, Chicago Rents, The Chicago Honey Co-Op](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/08/12/otl-878-women-in-vinyl-chicago-rents-the-chicago-honey-co-op/)
- [OTL #877: Is Illinois prepared for climate change?, Problems in the state cannabis industry, The Secret History of Society’s Children](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/08/06/otl-877-is-illinois-prepared-for-climate-change-problems-in-the-state-cannabis-industry-the-secret-history-of-societys-children/)
- [OTL #876: Punishment in schools, The Pickwick Theater’s next chapter, True Star Media inspires youth](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/07/29/otl-876-punishment-in-schools-the-pickwick-theaters-next-chapter-true-star-media-inspires-youth/)
- [OTL #875: The new paid time off ordinance, Chicago as a cycling city, The Secret History of Peter Brown](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/07/22/otl-875-the-new-paid-time-off-ordinance-chicago-as-a-cycling-city-the-secret-history-of-peter-brown/)
- [OTL #874: The Unvarnished history of housing discrimination, The Chris Greene Quartet brings the local jazz](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/07/15/otl-874-the-unvarnished-history-of-housing-discrimination-the-chris-greene-quartet-brings-the-local-jazz/)
- [OTL #873: The state of rental housing in Chicago, The Secret History of Gerald Sims](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/07/08/otl-873-the-state-of-rental-housing-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-gerald-sims/)
- [OTL #872: The lack of City Council committee meetings, Paint the City, Nigel Mack’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/07/01/otl-872-the-lack-of-city-council-committee-meetings-paint-the-city-nigel-macks-new-music/)
- [OTL #871: Transforming juvenile justice in Illinois, The RTA’s strategic plan for transportation, The Secret History of Dorothy Donegan](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/06/24/otl-871-transforming-juvenile-justice-in-illinois-the-rtas-strategic-plan-for-transportation-the-secret-history-of-dorothy-donegan/)
- [OTL #868: Nuclear power in Illinois, AI’s impact on local journalism, “Born In Chicago” documents Blues history](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/06/03/otl-868-nuclear-power-in-illinois-ais-impact-on-local-journalism-born-in-chicago-documents-blues-history/)
- [OTL #867: The power of poetry, The Artist Formally Known As Vince’s new music, The Secret History of Cleveland Eaton](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/05/27/otl-867-the-power-of-poetry-the-artist-formerly-known-as-vinces-new-music-the-secret-history-of-cleveland-eaton/)
- [OTL #866: The possibility of wind power in Lake Michigan, The Chicago Alternative Comic Expo, Migrants in Chicago is a human rights issue](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/05/22/otl-866-the-possibility-of-wind-power-in-lake-michigan-the-chicago-alternative-comic-expo-migrants-in-chicago-is-a-human-rights-issue/)
- [OTL #865: The history of country music in Chicago, Andy Hermann is a public radio sensation](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/05/13/otl-865-the-history-of-country-music-in-chicago-andy-hermann-is-a-public-radio-sensation/)
- [OTL #864: The Education Justice Project, New music from Poi Dog Pondering](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/05/06/otl-864-the-education-justice-project-new-music-from-poi-dog-pondering/)
- [OTL #863: Workers rights in Chicago, Go Time’s new music, The Secret History of The Independents](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/04/29/otl-863-workers-rights-in-chicago-go-times-new-music-the-secret-history-of-the-independents/)
- [OTL #862: The future of education in Chicago, International Pop Overthrow returns, Logical Fleadh’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/04/22/otl-862-the-future-of-education-in-chicago-international-pop-overthrow-returns-logical-fleadhs-new-music/)
- [OTL #861: Chicago Scavenger, Takeout 25’s boxed water, The Secret History of Poison Squirrel](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/04/15/otl-861-chicago-scavenger-takeout-25s-boxed-water-the-secret-history-of-poison-squirrel/)
- [OTL #860: Distilled in Chicago, Following the money in local politics](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/04/08/otl-860-distilled-in-chicago-following-the-money-in-local-politics/)
- [OTL #859: Training journalism’s next generation, Shawn Maxwell’s new music, The Secret History of Billy Branch](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/04/01/otl-859-training-journalisms-next-generation-shawn-maxwells-new-music-the-secret-history-of-billy-branch/)
- [OTL #858: Civil rights abuses in Cook County juvenile detention, The impact of race on the justice system](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/03/25/otl-858-civil-rights-abuses-in-cook-county-juvenile-detention-the-impact-of-race-on-the-justice-system/)
- [OTL #857: TIF districts across Illinois, Our Black History in 50 States, The Secret History of Bobby Jonz](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/03/18/otl-857-tif-districts-across-illinois-our-black-history-in-50-states-the-secret-history-of-bobby-jonz/)
- [OTL #856: The impact of Chicago property taxes, Environmental legislative priorities, The Damen Silos saga continues](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/03/11/otl-856-the-impact-of-chicago-property-taxes-environmental-legislative-priorities-the-damen-silos-saga-continues/)
- [OTL #855: How the City Council spends its work time, Joe Rian’s new music, The Secret History of G.L. Crockett](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/03/04/otl-855-how-the-city-council-spends-its-work-time-joe-rians-new-music-the-secret-history-of-g-l-crockett/)
- [OTL #854: Chicago’s guaranteed income pilot, The MAAFA Redemption Project, New music from Lia Caton](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/02/25/otl-854-chicagos-guaranteed-income-pilot-the-maafa-redemption-project-new-music-from-lia-caton/)
- [OTL #853: Local public transit reliability, The impact of gun violence in Chicago, The Secret History of Linsey Alexander](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/02/18/otl-853-local-public-transit-reliability-the-impact-of-gun-violence-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-linsey-alexander/)
- [OTL #852: Expanding cultural access, Equitable grant distribution in Illinois, Local Motive’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/02/11/otl-852-expanding-cultural-access-equitable-grant-distribution-in-illinois-local-motives-new-music/)
- [OTL #851: Student population decrease in Illinois, Local Black organizing pre-Civil War, The Secret History of J.T. Brown](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/02/06/otl-851-student-population-decrease-in-illinois-local-black-organizing-pre-civil-war-the-secret-history-of-j-t-brown/)
- [OTL #850: Expanding literacy with Open Books, ChicagoJazz.com covers the local music scene, Daniel Gunderson’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/01/28/otl-850-expanding-literacy-with-open-books-chicagojazz-com-covers-the-local-music-scene-daniel-gundersons-new-music/)
- [OTL #849: 150 years of the Chicago Public Library, The Secret History of Johnnie Mae Dunson](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/01/23/otl-849-150-years-of-the-chicago-public-library-the-secret-history-of-johnnie-mae-dunson/)
- [OTL #848: A local beer journalist’s next adventure, Get your train crawl on with Yard Social](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/01/14/otl-848-a-local-beer-journalists-next-adventure-get-your-train-crawl-on-with-yard-social/)
- [OTL #847: Helping those with disabilities, Led Zeppelin 2 rocks, The Secret History of John Primer](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2023/01/07/otl-847-helping-those-with-disabilities-led-zeppelin-2-rocks-the-secret-history-of-john-primer/)
- [OTL #846: A look back on 2022](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/12/31/otl-846-a-look-back-on-2022/)
- [OTL #845: The impact of TIFs on neighborhoods, Revisiting 8-Bit Christmas for the holidays](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/12/24/otl-845-the-impact-of-tifs-on-neighborhoods-revisiting-8-bit-christmas-for-the-holidays/)
- [OTL #844: Environmental justice in Chicago, The first Green Dining District in IL, The Secret History of Jo Ann Garrett](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/12/17/otl-844-environmental-justice-in-chicago-the-first-green-dining-district-in-il-the-secret-history-of-jo-ann-garrett/)
- [OTL #843: We Will Chicago: The people’s plan?, Marty Perez on music photography, Good news for Steep Theatre](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/12/10/otl-843-we-will-chicago-the-peoples-plan-marty-perez-on-music-photography-good-news-for-steep-theatre/)
- [OTL #842: Illinois’ first capital: Kaskaskia, The Secret History of Witchslayer](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/12/03/otl-842-illinois-first-capital-kaskaskia-the-secret-history-of-witchslayer/)
- [OTL #841: What happened at The Hideout?, Bourbon County Stout 2022](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/11/26/otl-841-what-happened-at-the-hideout-bourbon-county-stout-2022/)
- [OTL #840: City Council won’t discuss homelessness, New music from Curious Grace & Black Rabbit, The Secret History of Walter “Li’l Wally” Jagiello](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/11/19/otl-840-city-council-wont-discuss-homelessness-new-music-from-curious-grace-black-rabbit-the-secret-history-of-walter-lil-wally-jagiello/)
- [OTL #839: Demolition’s impact on Chicago, Rep. Margaret Croke on the state of politics, FORTS! is back at The Filament Theatre](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/11/12/otl-839-demolitions-impact-on-chicago-rep-margaret-croke-on-the-state-of-politics-forts-is-back-at-the-filament-theatre/)
- [OTL #838: Illinois Tutoring Initiative, Pemon Rami on creativity & activism, The Secret History of Clifford Jordan](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/11/05/otl-838-illinois-tutoring-initiative-pemon-rami-on-creativity-activism-the-secret-history-of-clifford-jordan/)
- [OTL #837: Media literacy education, Workers’ rights in Illinois, Nice Motor’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/10/29/otl-837-media-literacy-education-workers-rights-in-illinois-nice-motors-new-music/)
- [OTL #836: Chicago’s public housing saga, The Secret History of Odell Brown](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/10/22/otl-836-chicagos-public-housing-saga-the-secret-history-of-odell-brown/)
- [OTL #835: The CTA “ghost run” phenomenon, No more late night bars?, Jared Rabin’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/10/15/otl-835-the-cta-ghost-run-phenomenon-no-more-late-night-bars-jared-rabins-new-music/)
- [OTL #834: Chicago BBQ history, Youth filmmaking in Chicago, The Secret History of Jim Post](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/10/08/otl-834-chicago-bbq-history-youth-filmmaking-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-jim-post/)
- [OTL #833: The Italian beef sandwich defines Chicago, City Council semi-independence, Jonny Untch rocks Chicagoland & beyond](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/10/01/otl-833-the-italian-beef-sandwich-defines-chicago-city-council-semi-independence-jonny-untch-rocks-chicagoland-beyond/)
- [OTL #832: Assisting with your neighbor’s utility bill, The Push Puppets’ new music, The Secret History of Erwin Helfer](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/09/24/otl-832-assisting-with-your-neighbors-utility-bill-the-push-puppets-new-music-the-secret-history-of-erwin-helfer/)
- [OTL #831: Student gun violence trauma, Disparities in school discipline, Illinois Muslims assets and needs](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/09/19/otl-831-student-gun-violence-trauma-disparities-in-school-discipline-illinois-muslims-assets-and-needs/)
- [OTL #830: Local immigration assistance, The Secret History of The Kelderons](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/09/10/otl-830-local-immigration-assistance-the-secret-history-of-the-kelderons/)
- [OTL #829: Celebrating local labor history, Teflon Softball, Andy Pratt’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/09/03/otl-829-celebrating-local-labor-history-teflon-softball-andy-pratts-new-music/)
- [OTL #828: Coaching Chicago’s creative community, Beekeeping in Chicago, The Secret History of Richard Davis](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/08/27/otl-828-coaching-chicagos-creative-community-beekeeping-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-richard-davis/)
- [OTL #827: Guaranteed income pilot program, Pre-trial assistance, Boosting arts & culture in rural Illinois](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/08/21/otl-827-guaranteed-income-pilot-program-pre-trial-assistance-boosting-arts-culture-in-rural-illinois/)
- [OTL #826: Chicago’s education funding, Bourbon County Stout preview, The Secret History of Young-Holt Unlimited](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/08/13/otl-826-chicagos-education-funding-beer-county-stout-preview-the-secret-history-of-young-holt-unlimited/)
- [OTL #825: Sailing the Race to Mackinac, Joe Policastro’s new music, Celebrating Black art](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/08/06/otl-825-sailing-the-race-to-mackinac-joe-policastros-new-music-celebrating-black-art/)
- [OTL #824: What is the future of local journalism?, The Secret History of Paradoxx](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/07/30/otl-824-what-is-the-future-of-local-journalism-the-secret-history-of-paradoxx/)
- [OTL #823: Semi-pro football impacts Chicago, Appraising trading cards online, Funding the fight against homelessness](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/07/23/otl-823-semi-pro-football-impacts-chicago-appraising-trading-cards-online-funding-the-fight-against-homelessness/)
- [OTL #822: Movie magic in Chicago, Walcot’s new music, The Secret History of Paul Cotton](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/07/16/otl-822-movie-magic-in-chicago-walcots-new-music-the-secret-history-of-paul-cotton/)
- [OTL #821: Does CPS value school librarians?, Unreliable crime data](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/07/10/otl-821-does-cps-value-school-librarians-unreliable-crime-data/)
- [OTL #820: Diversity in Chicago theater, The Secret History of Stations](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/07/02/otl-820-diversity-in-chicago-theater-the-secret-history-of-stations/)
- [OTL #819: Are Chicago students struggling?, The Chicago Tool Library expands, “Tagged”](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/06/25/otl-819-are-chicago-students-struggling-the-chicago-tool-library-expands-tagged/)
- [OTL #818: Chicago’s broken housing promises, Al Rose’s new music, The Secret History of Barbara Livsey](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/06/18/otl-818-chicagos-broken-housing-promises-al-roses-new-music-the-secret-history-of-barbara-livsey/)
- [OTL #817: Organizing for economic and social justice, The Legacy Project educates about LGBTQ history](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/06/11/otl-817-organizing-for-economic-and-social-justice-the-legacy-project-educates-about-lgbtq-history/)
- [OTL #816: The Old Town School of Folk Music teachers organize, The Secret History of Denny Zeitlin](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/06/04/otl-816-the-old-town-school-of-folk-music-teachers-organize-the-secret-history-of-denny-zeitlin/)
- [OTL #815: Art rejuvenates neighborhoods, Police reform recommendations, Mark Lofgren’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/05/28/otl-815-art-rejuvenates-neighborhoods-police-reform-recommendations-mark-lofgrens-new-music/)
- [OTL #814: Living conditions in Illinois prisons, The Secret History of The Devil Bell Hippies](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/05/21/otl-814-living-conditions-in-illinois-prisons-the-secret-history-of-the-devil-bell-hippies/)
- [OTL #813: The original Chicago canned water, Chicago Bird Collision Monitors](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/05/14/otl-813-the-original-chicago-canned-water-chicago-bird-collision-monitors/)
- [OTL #812: Neighborhood rail issues, Girls on the Run empowers, The Secret History of The Three Souls](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/05/07/otl-812-neighborhood-rail-issues-girls-on-the-run-empowers-the-secret-history-of-the-three-souls/)
- [OTL #811: Education legislation update, Black history in the North Shore community](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/05/01/otl-811-education-legislation-update-black-history-in-the-north-shore-community/)
- [OTL #810: Chicago Covenants Project, Local power pop jams, The Secret History of Apocalypse](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/04/23/otl-810-chicago-covenants-project-local-power-pop-jams-the-secret-history-of-apocalypse/)
- [OTL #809: Chicago In Maps, The El Milagro workers organize](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/04/16/otl-809-chicago-in-maps-the-el-milagro-workers-organize/)
- [OTL #806: Oral history in suburban Chicago, The Secret History of Lil Green](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/03/26/otl-806-oral-history-in-suburban-chicago-the-secret-history-of-lil-green/)
- [OTL #808: International Pop Overthrow Fest, The Secret History of Byther Smith](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/04/09/otl-808-international-pop-overthrow-fest-the-secret-history-of-byther-smith/)
- [OTL #807: The Podcasting Summit 2022](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/04/02/otl-807-the-podcasting-summit-2022/)
- [OTL #805: Rising crime on the CTA, After 22, Preserving democracy in Ukraine and the United States](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/03/19/otl-805-rising-crime-on-the-cta-after-22-preserving-democracy-in-ukraine-and-the-united-states/)
- [OTL #804: Mobile mental health, Changes at the Acorn Theater, The Secret History of Little Al Thomas](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/03/12/otl-804-mobile-mental-health-changes-at-the-acorn-theater-the-secret-history-of-little-al-thomas/)
- [OTL #803: Black organizing in pre-Civil War Illinois, Arlene Faulk’s story of resilience in the face of MS](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/03/05/otl-803-black-organizing-in-pre-civil-war-illinois-arlene-faulks-story-of-resilience-in-the-face-of-ms/)
- [OTL #802: Chicago Tavern Week, Demoralized Teachers, The Secret History of Bob Stroger](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/02/26/otl-802-chicago-tavern-week-demoralized-teachers-the-secret-history-of-bob-stroger/)
- [OTL #801: Who speaks for a community?, Windy City Curling, IL Freedom Project](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/02/19/otl-801-who-speaks-for-a-community-windy-city-curling-il-freedom-project/)
- [OTL #800: OTL at 800, Education legislation in Springfield, The Secret History of J.B. Ritchie](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/02/12/otl-800-otl-at-800-education-legislation-in-springfield-the-secret-history-of-j-b-ritchie/)
- [OTL #799: Pollution near schools, Funkytown Brewing success, How IL spends COVID relief funds](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/02/05/otl-799-pollution-near-schools-funkytown-brewing-success-how-il-spends-covid-relief-funds/)
- [OTL #798: The generational Black experience in Chicago, North Lawndale beautifies, The Secret History of Sammy Lawhorn](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/01/29/otl-798-the-generational-black-experience-in-chicago-north-lawndale-beautifies-the-secret-history-of-sammy-lawhorn/)
- [OTL #797: The impact of traffic cameras, Fighting anti-Semitism in society, Cosmic Bull’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/01/22/otl-797-the-impact-of-traffic-cameras-fighting-anti-semitism-in-society-cosmic-bulls-new-music/)
- [OTL #796: The art of spoken word empowers youth, The Secret History of Lazy Bill Lucas](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/01/15/otl-796-the-art-of-spoken-word-empowers-youth-the-secret-history-of-lazy-bill-lucas/)
- [OTL #795: The broken promises of Cabrini-Green, COVID in state prisons](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/01/08/otl-795-the-broken-promises-of-cabrini-green-covid-in-state-prisons/)
- [OTL #794: The Road Up, Chicago’s last Black-owned Bank, Kate Fagan’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2022/01/01/otl-794-the-road-up-chicagos-last-black-owned-bank-kate-fagans-new-music/)
- [OTL #793: Happy Holidays!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/12/26/otl-793-happy-holidays/)
- [OTL #792: The future of Tiki bars?, The Secret History of The Peep Show](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/12/18/otl-792-the-future-of-tiki-bars-the-secret-history-of-the-peep-show/)
- [OTL #791: Saving local journalism and democracy, Peter Joly’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/12/11/otl-791-saving-local-journalism-and-democracy-peter-jolys-new-music/)
- [OTL #790: Student online privacy and CPS, Chicago’s Black exodus, The Secret History of Michael P. Smith](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/12/04/otl-790-student-online-privacy-and-cps-chicagos-black-exodus-the-secret-history-of-michael-p-smith/)
- [OTL #789: Bourbon County access issues, Public restrooms in Chicago, West Town Feeds](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/11/27/otl-789-bourbon-county-access-issues-public-restrooms-in-chicago-west-town-feeds/)
- [OTL #788: Understanding Chicago through neighborhood stories, The Secret History of Stark](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/11/20/otl-788-understanding-chicago-through-neighborhood-stories-the-secret-history-of-stark/)
- [OTL #787: 8-Bit Christmas, A high school senior’s experience at the UN Climate Conference, Guy King shares the groove](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/11/13/otl-787-8-bit-christmas-a-high-school-seniors-experience-at-the-un-climate-conference-guy-king-shares-the-groove/)
- [OTL #786: The Co-Op Wars, Afghan refugee youth struggles, The Secret History of Jamestown Massacre](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/11/06/otl-786-the-co-op-wars-afghan-refugee-youth-struggles-the-secret-history-of-jamestown-massacre/)
- [OTL #785: Gentrifier: A Memoir, Critiquing hockey culture, Underneath Read-Dunning Park](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/10/30/otl-785-gentrifier-a-memoir-critiquing-hockey-culture-underneath-read-dunning-park/)
- [OTL #784: The latest in the local beer scene, New Prog Rock rocks, The Secret History of The Opals](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/10/26/otl-784-the-latest-in-the-local-beer-scene-new-prog-rock-rocks-the-secret-history-of-the-opals/)
- [OTL #783: The Chicago Reader at 50, A proposal to fight homelessness in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/10/25/otl-783-the-chicago-reader-at-50-a-proposal-to-fight-homelessness-in-chicago/)
- [OTL #782: Funkytown Brewery opens, The state of rental housing in Cook Co., The Secret History of Ouray](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/10/09/otl-782-funkytown-brewery-opens-the-state-of-rental-housing-in-cook-co-the-secret-history-of-ouray/)
- [OTL #781: Mass incarceration’s impact, Ward map redrawing, The Footlight District rocks Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/10/02/otl-781-mass-incarcerations-impact-ward-map-redrawing-the-footlight-district-rocks-chicago/)
- [OTL #780: The Black Fives Era, Illinois Environmental Progress, The Secret History of Rev. Marvin Yancy](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/09/25/otl-780-the-black-fives-era-illinois-environmental-progress-the-secret-history-of-rev-marvin-yancy/)
- [OTL #779: Preserving democracy and media, An update on Chicago’s TIF program](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/09/18/otl-779-preserving-democracy-and-media-an-update-on-chicagos-tif-program/)
- [OTL #778: Quimby’s Bookstore turns 30, Expectations for student success, The Secret History of Johnny Frigo](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/09/11/otl-778-quimbys-bookstore-turns-30-expectations-for-student-success-the-secret-history-of-johnny-frigo/)
- [OTL #777: Local restaurant resilience](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/09/04/otl-777-local-restaurant-resilience/)
- [OTL #776: A state and neighborhood environment update, The Secret History of The Odd](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/08/28/otl-776-a-state-and-neighborhood-environment-update-the-secret-history-of-the-odd/)
- [OTL #775: South Side Home Movie Project, Vaccine requirements for live music, Revisiting the Holocaust Studies class](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/08/21/otl-775-south-side-home-movie-project-vaccine-requirements-for-live-music-revisiting-the-holocaust-studies-class/)
- [OTL #774: Local industrial real estate boom, Julian Daniell’s new music, The Secret History of The Veil](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/08/14/otl-774-local-industrial-real-estate-boom-julian-daniells-new-music-the-secret-history-of-the-veil/)
- [OTL #773: The failures behind the fires, Your Passion 1st, Chicago youth neighborhood voices](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/08/07/otl-773-the-failures-behind-the-fires-your-passion-1st-chicago-youth-neighborhood-voices/)
- [OTL #772: Community engagement in North Lawndale, Dina Bach’s new music, The Secret History of Joe Cassidy](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/07/31/otl-772-community-engagement-in-north-lawndale-dina-bachs-new-music-the-secret-history-of-joe-cassidy/)
- [OTL #771: Chicago Waste Study, Chicago police union analysis, The Museum of Classic Chicago TV](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/07/29/otl-771-chicago-waste-study-chicago-police-union-analysis-the-museum-of-classic-chicago-tv/)
- [OTL #770: Remembering the Crosstown Expressway, Housing help, The Secret History of Ari Brown](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/07/17/otl-770-remembering-the-crosstown-expressway-housing-help-the-secret-history-of-ari-brown/)
- [OTL #769: The financial future of Cook Co. Forest Preserves, Street vendor update, Exploring Ska with Heavy Manners](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/07/10/otl-769-the-financial-future-of-cook-co-forest-preserves-street-vendor-update-exploring-ska-with-heavy-manners/)
- [OTL #768: COVID in local prison reentry, Remembering Dianne Durham, The Secret History of Jim Holvay](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/07/03/otl-768-covid-in-local-prison-reentry-remembering-dianne-durham-the-secret-history-of-jim-holvay/)
- [OTL #767: How to spend federal COVID relief money?, Brave Space Alliance, Chicago Dance History Project](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/06/26/otl-767-how-to-spend-federal-covid-relief-money-brave-space-alliance-chicago-dance-history-project/)
- [OTL #766: Juneteenth in Chicago, City Council inaction, The Secret History of Skanking Lizard](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/06/20/otl-766-juneteenth-in-chicago-city-council-inaction-the-secret-history-of-skanking-lizard/)
- [OTL #765: Chicago's surveillance network, IL environment policy, drawing the new ward map](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/06/12/otl-765-chicagos-surveillance-network-il-environment-policy-drawing-the-new-ward-map/)
- [OTL #764: Local hospitality’s rebound, Bicycling to the Waffle House, The Secret History of Ron Haydock](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/06/05/otl-764-local-hospitalitys-rebound-bicycling-to-the-waffle-house-the-secret-history-of-ron-haydock/)
- [OTL #763: Diversity in local media, Strengthening civics education in prisons, Tautologic’s new album](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/05/29/otl-763-diversity-in-local-media-strengthening-civics-education-in-prisons-tautologics-new-album/)
- [OTL #762: Takeout 25 expands, Shawn Maxwell's new album, The Secret History of Jackie Ross](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/05/23/otl-762-takeout-25-expands-shawn-maxwells-new-album-the-secret-history-of-jackie-ross/)
- [OTL #761: Behind the story of increased carjackings, The pandemic’s impact on working mothers, Keya Trammell’s new music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/05/15/otl-761-behind-the-story-of-increased-carjackings-the-pandemics-impact-on-working-mothers-keya-trammells-new-music/)
- [OTL #760: The future of the Thompson Center, Jared Rabin’s new album, The Secret History of The Fabulous Turks](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/05/08/otl-760-the-future-of-the-thompson-center-jared-rabins-new-album-the-secret-history-of-the-fabulous-turks/)
- [OTL #759: Rich Robbins on the rise, Local labor history, Local commercial real estate](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/05/01/otl-759-rich-robbins-on-the-rise-local-labor-history-local-commercial-real-estate/)
- [OTL #758: The sale of Goose Island 10 years later, The Secret History of Gene Barge, On stage with Phish](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/04/24/otl-758-the-sale-of-goose-island-10-years-later-the-secret-history-of-gene-barge-on-stage-with-phish/)
- [OTL #757: Little-known Chicago history, Vaccine equity, A new recycling contract for the city](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/04/17/otl-757-little-known-chicago-history-vaccine-equity-a-new-recycling-contract-for-the-city/)
- [OTL #756: Media Burn archives history, Best new local tacos, The Secret History of Michael DeLisle](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/04/10/otl-756-media-burn-archives-history-best-new-local-tacos-the-secret-history-of-michael-delisle/)
- [OTL #755: Housing instability, COVID-19’s impact on prisons, Burning Bush Brewery celebrates its first year](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/04/03/otl-755-housing-instability-covid-19s-impact-on-prisons-burning-bush-brewery-celebrates-its-first-year/)
- [OTL #754: Skyrocketing property taxes, North Lawndale improves quality of life, The Secret History of Big Voice Odom](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/03/27/otl-754-skyrocketing-property-taxes-north-lawndale-improves-quality-of-life-the-secret-history-of-big-voice-odom/)
- [OTL #753: IL’s electric transportation grade, Architectural journalism, Curbing air pollution in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/03/20/otl-753-ils-electric-transportation-grade-architectural-journalism-curbing-air-pollution-in-chicago/)
- [OTL #752: Chicago Protests, The Nisei Lounge anchors Wrigleyville, The Secret History of Willie Mabon](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/03/13/otl-752-chicago-protests-the-nisei-lounge-anchors-wrigleyville-the-secret-history-of-willie-mabon/)
- [OTL #751: Cultivating a tavern community, The murder of Ald. Ben Lewis, Local art supports local business](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/03/06/otl-751-cultivating-a-tavern-community-the-murder-of-ald-ben-lewis-local-art-supports-local-business/)
- [OTL #750: The future of local media?, Haymarket Pub works though a pandemic, The Secret History of Big Daddy Kinsey](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/02/27/otl-750-the-future-of-local-media-haymarket-pub-works-though-a-pandemic-the-secret-history-of-big-daddy-kinsey/)
- [The OTL Podcasting Summit 2021](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/02/20/the-otl-podcasting-summit-2021/)
- [OTL #708: CTA Fails, COVID-19’s local food scene impact, The Secret History of The Jokers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/05/09/otl-708-cta-fails-covid-19s-local-food-scene-impact-the-secret-history-of-the-jokers/) - Mike Stephen learns about the CTA Fails multimedia empire, discusses the pandemic’s impact on the local food scene, and explores the Secret History of local 60s garage-rockers The Jokers.
- [OTL #748: The future of Chicago bars?, Chicago Police Torture Archive, The Secret History of Johnny Shines](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/02/13/otl-748-the-future-of-chicago-bars-chicago-police-torture-archive-the-secret-history-of-johnny-shines/)
- [OTL #747: Why is there a digital divide in Chicago?, One Illinois ceases publication, IL’s population loss](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/02/06/otl-747-why-is-there-a-digital-divide-in-chicago-one-illinois-ceases-publication-ils-population-loss/)
- [OTL #746: Delivery apps ruining restaurants?, Importance of the Freedom of Information Act, The Secret History of The Aces](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/01/30/otl-746-delivery-apps-ruining-restaurants-importance-of-the-freedom-of-information-act-the-secret-history-of-the-aces/)
- [OTL #745: Suspending the Beachwood Reporter, Ending money bail in IL, An all-privatized recycling system?](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/01/23/otl-745-suspending-the-beachwood-reporter-ending-money-bail-in-il-an-all-privatized-recycling-system/)
- [OTL #744: Is our democracy healthy?, The Secret History of Alejandro Morales](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/01/16/otl-744-is-our-democracy-healthy-the-secret-history-of-alejandro-morales/)
- [OTL #743: Life as an undocumented immigrant, WXMR-FM serves Marengo, IL](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/01/09/otl-743-life-as-an-undocumented-immigrant-wxmr-fm-serves-marengo-il/)
- [OTL #742: Why did Chicago stop growing?, Saving our local venues, The Secret History of Kokomo Arnold](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2021/01/02/otl-742-why-did-chicago-stop-growing-saving-our-local-venues-the-secret-history-of-kokomo-arnold/)
- [OTL #741: Legal coach houses in Chicago, COVID-19 in IL prisons, The pandemic’s impact on housing](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/12/26/otl-741-legal-coach-houses-in-chicago-covid-19-in-il-prisons-the-pandemics-impact-on-housing/)
- [OTL #740: Fighting pollution on the southeast side, The Fooditor 33, The Secret History of Frank Garvey](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/12/19/otl-740-fighting-pollution-on-the-southeast-side-the-fooditor-33-the-secret-history-of-frank-garvey/) - Mike Stephen learns about the fight against pollution on the southeast side of Chicago, gets the skinny on a new local food guidebook that’s adapted for the pandemic, and discovers the Secret History of avant-garde musician Frank Garvey.
- [OTL #739: Chicago’s Chief Equity Officer, Anxiety in Youth, Teamwork Englewood](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/12/14/otl-739-chicagos-chief-equity-officer-anxiety-in-youth-teamwork-englewood/) - Mike Stephen talks to Chicago’s Chief Equity Officer about a new citywide initiative to help racial dialogue, learns about the uptick in anxiety in youth, and gets the lowdown on the great work of Teamwork Englewood.
- [OTL #738: Takeout 25 Oak Park, State Rep.-Elect Margaret Croke, Responding to mental health emergencies](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/12/07/otl-738-takeout-25-oak-park-state-rep-elect-margaret-croke-responding-to-mental-health-emergencies/) - Mike Stephen learns about an initiative to keep Oak Park area restaurants in business, learns why State Rep-Elect Margaret Croke got into politics, and discusses the city’s plans for responding to mental health emergencies.
- [OTL #737: Bourbon County Stout 2020, Immigrant child labor in the suburbs, Girls On the Run Chicago continues to empower](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/11/28/otl-737-bourbon-county-stout-2020-immigrant-child-labor-in-the-suburbs-girls-on-the-run-chicago-continues-to-empower/) - Mike Stephen gets the lowdown about this year’s Bourbon County Stout lineup, learns about immigrant teens working dangerous factory jobs in the suburbs, and chats about the empowering work of Girls on the Run Chicago.
- [OTL #736: The legacy of local disinvestment, Advocating for domestic workers rights, The Secret History of Dave Tough](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/11/21/otl-736-the-legacy-of-local-disinvestment-advocating-for-domestic-workers-rights-the-secret-history-of-dave-tough/) - Mike Stephen discusses the legacy of local disinvestment in East Garfield Park, talks with Ai-jen Poo about domestic workers rights, and learns the Secret History of local drummer Dave Tough.
- [OTL #735: Behind the scenes of getting out the vote, NewCity’s special Best of Chicago, Enjoying the COVID winter](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/11/14/otl-735-behind-the-scenes-of-getting-out-the-vote-newcitys-special-best-of-chicago-enjoying-the-covid-winter/) - Mike Stephen learns about what it’s like to get out the vote, chats about NewCity’s special “Best of Chicago” issue, and gets some tips on enjoying winter during a pandemic.
- [OTL #734: Can sandwiches save restaurants?, The Chicago budget process explained, The Secret History of The Lovelites](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/11/08/otl-734-can-sandwiches-save-restaurants-the-chicago-budget-process-explained-the-secret-history-of-the-lovelites/) - Mike Stephen explores how restaurants are turning to sandwiches to survive, learns about the City of Chicago budget process, and discovers the Secret History of The Lovelites.
- [OTL #733: What if downstate Illinois seceded?, Untold mob stories, Tracking state COVID-19 spending](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/10/31/otl-733-what-if-downstate-illinois-seceded-untold-mob-stories-tracking-state-covid-19-spending/) - Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of downstate Illinois seceding from Chicago, learns about a new book that gives us a look into local mobsters of the 1930s, and reviews an analysis of how the state has spent COVID-19 funds.
- [OTL #732: The Love Fridge fights hunger, Ballot Z helps our voices be heard, The Secret History of The Artistics](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/10/24/otl-732-the-love-fridge-fights-hunger-ballot-z-helps-our-voices-be-heard-the-secret-history-of-the-artistics/) - Mike Stephen learns how The Love Fridge works to combat hunger during a pandemic, discusses Ballot Z’s mission of getting young people involved civically, and learns the Secret History of the 60’s The Artistics.
- [OTL #731: Voter education on judges, Fair ward boundaries, Spotlight on Audrey Foxx](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/10/17/otl-731-voter-education-on-judges-fair-ward-boundaries-spotlight-on-audrey-foxx/) - Mike Stephen learns about a judicial election guide, discusses the push to create fair ward boundaries in Chicago, and talks about being a musician during the pandemic with Audrey Foxx.
- [OTL #730: Bringing back live performances, Our Gay History in 50 States, The Secret History of The Chicago Loop](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/10/10/otl-730-bringing-back-live-performances-our-gay-history-in-50-states-the-secret-history-of-the-chicago-loop/) - Mike Stephen learns about efforts to bring back live music in Chicago, learns about a new book on LGBTQ history, and discovers the Secret History of the band The Chicago Loop.
- [OTL #729: How local businesses are surviving the pandemic](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/10/03/otl-729-how-local-businesses-are-surviving-the-pandemic/) - Mike Stephen talks to a variety of local business owners about how they are surviving the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [OTL #728: Find my landlord, Lessons from the last election, The Secret History of The Resurrection Band](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/09/26/otl-728-find-my-landlord-lessons-from-the-last-election-the-secret-history-of-the-resurrection-band/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new interactive map that shows who owns what in Chicago, discusses lessons learned from the March primaries, and discovers the Secret History of The Resurrection Band.
- [OTL #727: Homeboy Industries connects humanity, Concerns about Lake Michigan, Pros & Cons of the Progressive Income Tax](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/09/19/otl-727-homeboy-industries-connects-humanity-concerns-about-lake-michigan-pros-cons-of-the-progressive-income-tax/) - Mike Stephen talks to the founder of Homeboy Industries about winning a humanitarian award, discusses environmental concerns about Lake Michigan, and learns the pros and cons of the proposed state progressive income tax.
- [OTL #726: Voting by mail is safe, The pandemic’s impact on local art, The Secret History of Peter Berkow](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/09/12/otl-726-voting-by-mail-is-safe-the-pandemics-impact-on-local-art-the-secret-history-of-peter-berkow/) - Mike Stephen helps dispel myths of voting by mail, discusses the pandemic’s impact on local art, and learns the Secret History of funky and folky Peter Berkow.
- [OTL #725: The best Chicago pizza slice?, Art and literacy in Hyde Park, BUILD serves Chicago youth](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/09/05/otl-725-the-best-chicago-pizza-slice-art-and-literacy-in-hyde-park-build-serves-chicago-youth/) - Mike Stephen discusses the state of to-go pizza slices in Chicago, learns about a great literacy & art organization, and gets an update on empowering youth in Austin.
- [OTL #724: Chicago youth making a difference, Chicago census outreach, The Secret History of Bill Coday](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/08/29/otl-724-chicago-youth-making-a-difference-chicago-census-outreach-the-secret-history-of-bill-coday/) - Mike Stephen talks to a local high school student about her efforts for police reform, learns about one local group’s efforts for a more accurate census, and discovers the Secret History of the late soul singer Bill Coday.
- [OTL #723: Friedman Place empowers, The Steak House Mints get political, Low power radio brings the community together](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/08/22/otl-723-friedman-place-empowers-the-steak-house-mints-get-political-low-power-radio-brings-the-community-together/) - Mike Stephen learns about the great work of Friedman Place, talks to a local musician about the impact of the pandemic on music, and gets the story of WLCB-FM serving northern IL and southern WI.
- [OTL #722: Clean energy in IL, Renters struggling in a pandemic, The Secret History of The Kind](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/08/15/otl-722-clean-energy-in-il-renters-struggling-in-a-pandemic-the-secret-history-of-the-kind/) - Mike Stephen gets an update on the Clean Energy Jobs Act, discusses the plight of renters during the pandemic, and explores the Secret History of 70s and 80s rockers The Kind.
- [OTL #721: Feds in Chicago again, Preventing housing displacement, Car seat recycling difficulties](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/08/08/otl-721-feds-in-chicago-again-preventing-housing-displacement-car-seat-recycling-difficulties/) - Mike Stephen discusses the history of federal agents coming into Chicago, learns about organizing to prevent housing displacement, and explores the difficulties of recycling children’s items.
- [OTL #720: Catching up with MTV’s Dometi Pongo, Civic engagement in immigrant communities, The Secret History of Trilogy](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/08/01/otl-720-catching-up-with-mtvs-dometi-pongo-civic-engagement-in-immigrant-communities-the-secret-history-of-trilogy/) - Mike Stephen catches up with former WGN news anchor and MTV host Dometi Pongo, discusses civic engagement in immigrant communities, and learns the Secret History of 70s rockers Trilogy.
- [OTL #719: The future of buffets, La Casa Norte empowers, Mellow Chicago Bike Map](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/07/25/otl-719-the-future-of-buffets-la-casa-norte-empowers-mellow-chicago-bike-map/) - Mike Stephen learns about the fate of buffets in the wake of the pandemic, discusses La Casa Norte’s important work to empower the homeless, and chats about the new Mellow Chicago Bike Map in the Chicago Reader.
- [OTL #716: Protecting voting rights, Fireworks on the rise, The Secret History of Holle Thee Maxwell](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/07/04/otl-716-protecting-voting-rights-fireworks-on-the-rise-the-secret-history-of-holle-thee-maxwell/) - Mike Stephen learns about the effort to protect voting rights in IL, discusses the increase in fireworks in Chicagoland, and discovers the Secret History of blues diva Holle Thee Maxwell.
- [OTL #718: Chicago Mobile Makers, Pandemic air pollution, The Secret History of Byzantine Empire](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/07/18/otl-718-chicago-mobile-makers-pandemic-air-pollution-the-secret-history-of-byzantine-empire/) - Mike Stephen gets an update on the Chicago Mobile Makers, learns about the effects of local air pollution during a pandemic, and discovers the Secret History of 1960s garage-rockers Byzantine Empire.
- [OTL #717: Green buildings in the time of a pandemic, Police torture memorial, How COVID-19 impacts prisons](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/07/11/otl-717-green-buildings-in-the-time-of-a-pandemic-police-torture-memorial-how-covid-19-impacts-prisons/) - Mike Stephen learns about the ongoing story of a proposed memorial to victims of police torture, discusses how sustainable buildings are impacted by the pandemic, and explores how COVID-19 is affecting prisons.
- [OTL #714: Celebrating Pride in 2020, Chicago breweries are back, The Secret History of Chase](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/06/20/otl-714-celebrating-pride-in-2020-chicago-breweries-are-back-the-secret-history-of-chase/) - Mike Stephen discusses the Pride Month celebrations this year and the significance of the recent Supreme Court decision, learns about the comeback of Chicago breweries and bars, and discovers the Secret History of 70s horn-rockers Chase.
- [OTL #715: The return of the 157 Ogden bus, Black businesses owners turn to the community for support, The outlook on local police reform](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/06/27/otl-715-the-return-of-the-157-ogden-bus-black-businesses-owners-turn-to-the-community-for-support-the-outlook-on-local-police-reform/) - Mike Stephen discusses the impact of the return of the 157 bus to the North Lawndale Community, learns how Black business owners on the West Side are looking to the community for support, and explores the possibility of meaningful police reform in Chicago. 
- [OTL #713: Chicago’s Million Dollar Blocks, Recycling during a pandemic, Are TIF’s robbing minority communities?](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/06/13/otl-713-chicagos-million-dollar-blocks-recycling-during-a-pandemic-are-tifs-robbing-minority-communities/) - Mike Stephen learns about the money spent to incarcerate residents in certain neighborhoods, discusses how the pandemic impacts recycling, and examines the impact of TIF districts on minority communities in Chicago.
- [OTL #712: Addressing systemic racism, The Secret History of Michael Salvatori](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/06/06/otl-712-addressing-systemic-racism-the-secret-history-of-michael-salvatori/) - Mike Stephen discusses the need to address systemic racism in our society and then learns the Secret History of successful video game composer Michael Salvatori.
- [OTL #711: Culinary Historians of Chicago, The Lantern Haus balloons up, Sustainability during a pandemic](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/05/30/otl-711-culinary-historians-of-chicago-the-lantern-haus-balloons-up-sustainability-during-a-pandemic/) - Mike Stephen learns about the Culinary Historians of Chicago, gets an update on how a local bar is surviving the pandemic, and discusses sustainable living during this unique time in our history.
- [OTL #710: The Tamale Guy in jeopardy, Chicago Drawbridges, The Secret History of Thom Bishop](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/05/23/otl-710-the-tamale-guy-in-jeopardy-chicago-drawbridges-the-secret-history-of-thom-bishop/) - Mike Stephen learns how Chicago’s beloved Tamale Guy is in jeopardy, chats about a documentary that showcases Chicago’s drawbridges, and discovers the Secret History of singer-songwriter Thom Bishop.
- [OTL #709: Who is left behind during the pandemic?, COVID-19’s impact on IL environmental policy](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/05/17/otl-709-who-is-left-behind-during-the-pandemic-covid-19s-impact-on-il-environmental-policy/) - Mike Stephen discusses the racial disparity of COVID-19, learns about the impact of the pandemic on the state’s environmental policy, and chats about the pandemic’s effects on small business and self-employed workers.
- [OTL #707: Virtual improv, COVID-19’s impact on the homeless, The local real estate outlook during a pandemic](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/05/02/otl-707-virtual-improv-covid-19s-impact-on-the-homeless-the-local-real-estate-outlook-during-a-pandemic/) - Mike Stephen learns how one improviser is helping us to laugh through online improv, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the local homeless population, and gets insight into how real estate is handling the pandemic.
- [OTL #706: COVID-19’s state economic impact, Hunger during a pandemic, The Secret History of The Ashby Ostermann Alliance](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/04/25/otl-706-covid-19s-state-economic-impact-hunger-during-a-pandemic-the-secret-history-of-the-ashby-ostermann-alliance/) - Mike Stephen discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Illinois’ finances, learns about the work of Beyond Hunger during the pandemic, and discovers the Secret History of the jazz fusion group The Ashby Ostermann Alliance.
- [OTL #705: Polluting Little Village during a pandemic, Reggie’s struggles to make it, Burning Bush Brewery now open](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/04/18/otl-705-polluting-little-village-during-a-pandemic-reggies-struggles-to-make-it-burning-bush-brewery-now-open/) - Mike Stephen chats about the resulting pollution from the demolition of a smokestack in Little Village, learns about opening a business during a pandemic, and discusses the struggles of a venerable music venue in the South Loop during this time.
- [OTL #704: Musicians coping with shelter in place, Tone Deaf Records Delivers, The Secret History of The Apocryphals](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/04/11/otl-704-musicians-coping-with-shelter-in-place-tone-deaf-records-delivers-the-secret-history-of-the-apocryphals/) - Mike Stephen discusses how local musicians are coping without the ability to play gigs, learns about a Portage Park record store that now delivers, and discovers the Secret History of 60s pop-rockers, The Apocryphals.
- [OTL #703: The impact of COVID-19 in prisons, Local breweries surviving the pandemic, Effects of a pandemic on transportation](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/04/04/otl-703-the-impact-of-covid-19-in-prisons-local-breweries-serving-the-pandemic-effects-of-a-pandemic-on-transportation/) - Mike Stephen discusses how COVID-19 impacts prisons, learns how local breweries are navigating the pandemic, and chats about the impact of a pandemic on our local transportation.
- [OTL #702: COVID-19’s educational impact, Is tech up to working from home?, The Secret History of Lurrie Bell](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/03/28/otl-702-covid-19s-educational-impact-is-tech-up-to-working-from-home-the-secret-history-of-lurrie-bell/) - Mike Stephen talks about the impact of the recent pandemic on educational practices, discusses whether our tech infrastructure is ready for our work from home scenarios, and learns the Secret History of local blues guitarist Lurrie Bell.
- [OTL #701: Impact of pandemic on taverns, Halting evictions, WHIW-LP helps Harvard](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/03/21/otl-701-impact-of-pandemic-on-taverns-halting-evictions-whiw-lp-helps-harvard/) - Mike Stephen discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local bars and taverns, chats about the recent halting of evictions, and learns how community radio helps towns during times of uncertainty.
- [OTL #700: The Lantern Haus, Vanished Chicagoland, The Secret History of Big Maceo Merriweather](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/03/14/otl-700-the-lantern-haus-vanished-chicagoland-the-secret-history-of-big-maceo-merriweather/) - Mike Stephen closes out the Winter Tavern Tour at The Lantern Haus in Forest Park, learns about an online throwback to Chicago of yesteryear, and discovers the Secret History of blues pianist Big Maceo Merriweather.
- [OTL #699: The Green Lady, Loosening wine restrictions, Justice accountability](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/03/07/otl-699-the-green-lady-loosening-wine-restrictions-justice-accountability/) - Mike Stephen stops in The Green Lady bar on Lincoln Ave. to learn its history, discusses the possibility of Illinois loosening restrictions on wine sales, and explores efforts for more transparency when it comes to police accountability.
- [OTL #698: Talking tavern culture at Rose’s, IL Equitable Restrooms Act, The Secret History of Frank “Little Sonny” Scott Jr.](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/03/03/otl-698-talking-tavern-culture-at-roses-il-equitable-restrooms-act-the-secret-history-of-frank-little-sonny-scott-jr/) - Mike Stephen stops by Rose’s bar in Lincoln Park while on the Winter Tavern Tour, discusses the importance of the Equitable Restrooms Act, and learns the Secret History of “Little Sonny” Scott.
- [OTL #697: Inside the Nisei Lounge, IL’s pathway to clean energy, The fiscal future of the state](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/02/22/otl-697-inside-the-nisei-lounge-ils-pathway-to-clean-energy-the-fiscal-future-of-the-state/) - Mike Stephen keeps the Winter Tavern Tour going and visits the Nisei Lounge in Wrigleyville, learns about Illinois’ pathway to renewable energy, and discusses the state’s finances in the wake of the state budget address this week.
- [OTL #696: A Chicago secret on Western Ave., Will Amazon impact Pullman?, The Secret History of Jimmy Johnson](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/02/15/otl-696-a-chicago-secret-on-western-ave-will-amazon-impact-pullman-the-secret-history-of-jimmy-johnson/) - Mike Stephen continues the Winter Tavern Tour and stops by The Water Hole on Western, discusses the possible impact of Amazon coming to the Pullman neighborhood, and learns the Secret History of blues guitarist Jimmy Johnson.
- [OTL #695: Is The Matchbox the smallest Chicago bar?, Open Books Publishing Academy, The need for bilingual teachers in IL](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/02/08/otl-695-is-the-matchbox-the-smallest-chicago-bar-open-books-publishing-academy-the-need-for-bilingual-teachers-in-il/) - Mike Stephen kicks off the Winter Tavern Tour at The Matchbox in West Town, learns about a program that turns young writers into published novelists, and discusses the efforts to recruit more bilingual teachers in the state.
- [OTL #694: Building an adventure at FORTS!, Inside Interstellar Space Records, The Secret History of John Littlejohn](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/02/01/otl-694-building-an-adventure-at-forts-inside-interstellar-space-records-the-secret-history-of-john-littlejohn/) - Mike Stephen visits the show FORTS! at the Filament Theatre in Portage Park, drops by a new vinyl record store in Ravenswood, and learns the Secret History of slide guitarist John Littlejohn.
- [OTL #693: The OTL 2020 Podcasting Summit](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/01/25/otl-693-the-otl-2020-podcasting-summit/) - Mike Stephen chats about all things related to podcasting. Matt Young from Hello From the Magic Tavern, Ryan Ingwersen of ABV Chicago, and Kelly Opalko from the Chicago Podcast Festival stop by the studio to discuss podcasting in Chicago and beyond.
- [OTL #692: Can Lori Lightfoot transform Chicago?, High hopes for dispensaries, The Secret History of George “Wild Child” Butler](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/01/18/otl-692-can-lori-lightfoot-transform-chicago-high-hopes-for-dispensaries-the-secret-history-of-george-wild-child-butler/) - Mike Stephen discusses the Black Chicago perspective of Mayor Lightfoot, listens to a journalist’s experience visiting a dispensary, and learns the Secret History of Chicago Blues harpist George “Wild Child” Butler.
- [OTL #691: We can’t impeach a Chicago mayor, Joe Policastro talks jazz in Chicago, The Secret History of Lucille Spann](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/01/11/otl-691-we-cant-impeach-a-chicago-mayor-joe-policastro-talks-jazz-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-lucille-spann/) - Mike Stephen learns how we can’t impeach a Chicago mayor, welcomes local jazz musician Joe Policastro to preview his trio’s show, and discovers the Secret History of blues singer Lucille Spann.
- [OTL #690: Stories from a trolley driver, Is Chicago failing at recycling?, Empowering female politicians](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2020/01/04/otl-690-stories-from-a-trolley-driver-is-chicago-failing-at-recycling-empowering-female-politicians/) - Mike Stephen talks to a former local trolley driver who did the job for over 20 years, gets an update on Chicago’s recycling efforts, and learns about a new TV show that helps novice female politicians run for office.
- [OTL #689: Was 2019 a good local beer year?, Center for IL Politics, Looking back on OTL in the 2010s](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/12/28/otl-689-was-2019-a-good-local-beer-year-center-for-il-politics-looking-back-on-otl-in-the-2010s/) - Mike Stephen discusses whether 2019 was a good year for local beer, learns about the fight against corruption with the Center for Illinois Politics, and airs some show clips from the past decade of OTL.
- [OTL #688: Clean Energy Jobs Act update, WIDE-LP’s progressive voice in Madison, The Secret History of The Moondogs](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/12/21/otl-688-clean-energy-jobs-act-update-wide-lps-progressive-voice-in-madison-the-secret-history-of-the-moondogs/) - Mike Stephen gets an update on the Clean Energy Jobs Act, learns the Secret History of 70s local country-rockers The Moondogs, and checks in with a garage-based community radio station in Madison, WI.
- [OTL #687: All About Andersonville](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/12/17/otl-687-all-about-andersonville/) - Mike Stephen heads up to the Andersonville neighborhood and takes the show to Simon’s Tavern on Clark Street. We hear conversations from members of the community about what makes the neighborhood tick.
- [OTL #686: The 50th Anniversary of Fred Hampton’s murder, Transportation equity for the disabled, The Secret History of Eardance](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/12/08/otl-686-the-50th-anniversary-of-fred-hamptons-murder-transportation-equity-for-the-disabled-the-secret-history-of-eardance/) - Mike Stephen discusses the significance of the murder of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, learns about recommendations for providing better transportation access for the disabled, and discovers the Secret History of 80s prog-rockers Eardance.
- [OTL #685: The photos of gentrification, Local government transparency, Girls on the Run Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/11/30/otl-685-the-photos-of-gentrification-local-government-transparency-girls-on-the-run-chicago/) - Mike Stephen learns about an upcoming book about gentrification in Logan Square, discusses an analysis of local government transparency, and plays back the sounds of the Girls on the Run Chicago 5k.
- [OTL #681: Sr. Helen Prejean on a life of activism, Live Bluegrass performance from Cox’s Army](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/11/02/otl-681-sr-helen-prejean-on-a-life-of-activism-live-bluegrass-performance-from-coxs-army/) - Mike Stephen talks to longtime activist Sister Helen Prejean about her life of activism, new book, and her upcoming talk at Dominican University. The local Bluegrass band called Cox’s Army stops by the studio to perform live too!
- [OTL #684: Teaching for change, An Ode to the Green Line, The Secret History of Pieces of Peaces](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/11/23/otl-684-teaching-for-change-an-ode-to-the-green-line-the-secret-history-of-pieces-of-peaces/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new high school class on the Holocaust and genocide, discusses the community importance of the Green Line, and discovers the Secret History of local funk band Pieces of Peace.
- [OTL #683: New edition of Fooditor 99, Life in a Sundown Town, Mapping media and development](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/11/16/otl-683-new-edition-of-fooditor-99-life-in-a-sundown-town-mapping-media-and-development/) - Mike Stephen previews the new edition of local food guide Fooditor 99, learns about the history of Sundown Towns, and discusses a new tool that maps media coverage of local development.
- [OTL #682: Young Feminist Conference, Connecting journalists and their communities, The Secret History of 4 Taus](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/11/09/otl-682-young-feminist-conference-connecting-journalists-and-their-communities-the-secret-history-of-4-taus/) - Mike Stephen previews the Young Feminist Conference, learns about another conference aimed at connecting journalists and their communities, and discovers the Secret History of 60s frat-rockers 4 Taus.
- [OTL #680: New life for closed schools, Community organizing in Chicago, The Secret History of Alvin Fielder](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/10/26/otl-680-new-life-for-closed-schools-community-organizing-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-alvin-fielder/) - Mike Stephen learns about a project to give new life to shuttered Chicago schools, discusses the impact of local community organizing, and gets the Secret History of the late jazz drummer Alvin Fielder.
- [OTL #679: Real-life stories of disability, Letter to the Mayor about mobility justice in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/10/19/otl-679-real-life-stories-of-disability-letter-to-the-mayor-about-mobility-justice-in-chicago/) - Mike Stephen talks to Pia Justesen, author of a new book about the stories of living with disabilities, and then discusses mobility justice with the lead steward of Grow Greater Englewood.
- [OTL #678: Rev. Bonnie Perry on a life of community building, The Secret History of Possum River](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/10/12/otl-678-rev-bonnie-perry-on-a-life-of-community-building-the-secret-history-of-possum-river/) - Mike Stephen chats with the outgoing rector of Ravenswood’s All Saints Episcopal church and bishop-elect of The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, Rev. Bonnie Perry, about community-building and then learns the Secret History of local 70s country rockers Possum River.
- [OTL #677: The Neighborhood Architecture Show](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/10/05/otl-677-the-neighborhood-architecture-show/) - Mike Stephen hosts a roundtable discussion at The Levee bar about the significance and future of Chicago neighborhood architecture.
- [OTL #676: First Tuesdays, LGBTQ legislative success, The Secret History of Zach Prather](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/09/28/otl-676-first-tuesdays-lgbtq-legislative-success-the-secret-history-of-zach-prather/) - Mike Stephen learns about a monthly live political talk show at The Hideout, discusses the success of LGBTQ legislation in Illinois, and discovers the Secret History of funky bluesman Zach Prather.
- [OTL #675: The state if IL unions, Expectations for student success, ProjectArt Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/09/21/otl-675-the-state-if-il-unions-expectations-for-student-success-projectart-chicago/) - Mike Stephen discusses the state of unions in Illinois, explores how low-income students often face low expectations, and learns about the exciting work of ProjectArt Chicago.
- [OTL #674: Should the CTA be free?, Girls on the Run Chicago, The Secret History of Pedro Bell](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/09/17/otl-674-should-the-cta-be-free-girls-on-the-run-chicago-the-secret-history-of-pedro-bell/) - Mike Stephen discusses the idea of the CTA being free for riders, learns about the empowering work of Girls on the Run Chicago, and discovers the Secret History of local artist Pedro Bell.
- [OTL #673: The Monster Within, TIF analysis update, Revitalizing Auburn-Gresham](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/09/07/otl-673-the-monster-within-tif-analysis-update-revitalizing-auburn-gresham/) - Mike Stephen learns the powerful story of living with a personality-changing brain tumor, gets an update on TIFs in Chicago, and discusses the efforts to revitalize the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood.
- [OTL #672: Possible new laws on farm animals, Greenway controversy, The Secret History of Moc Artsy](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/09/03/otl-672-possible-new-laws-on-farm-animals-greenway-controversy-the-secret-history-of-moc-artsy/) - Mike Stephen learns about the possibility of new regulations on urban farm animals, discusses the controversy around a proposed greenway in Lincoln Park, and discovers the Secret History of weird duo Moc Artsy.
- [OTL #671: City owned electricity, Gaming’s influence on local politics, Racial equity in transportation](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/08/26/otl-671-city-owned-electricity-gamings-influence-on-local-politics-racial-equity-in-transportation/) - Mike Stephen learns about the proposal to municipalize Chicago’s electricity infrastructure, explores the gaming industry’s influence on local politics, and discusses racial equity in the area’s transportation.
- [OTL #670: Democratic Socialism in the City Council, Fishing in the Chicago River, The Secret History of Jerry-O](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/08/17/otl-670-democratic-socialism-in-the-city-council-fishing-in-the-chicago-river-the-secret-history-of-jerry-o/) - Mike Stephen discusses the rise of democratic socialism in the Chicago City Council with author Edward McClelland, learns that it’s safe to fish in the Chicago River (kind of), and discovers the Secret History of radio DJ Jerry-O.
- [OTL #669: Chicago Mobile Makers, Eating for 8 Billion, Go fly a kite at Kite Fest](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/08/10/otl-669-chicago-mobile-makers-eating-for-8-billion-go-fly-a-kite-at-kite-fest/) - Mike Stephen drops by an old post office van in Humboldt Park to chat with the founder of Chicago Mobile Makers, learns about a local event raising awareness about food consumption, and previews the Kite Fest happening at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
- [OTL #668: Radio Free Honduras performs live, The Secret History of Johnny Pate](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/08/03/otl-668-radio-free-honduras-performs-live-the-secret-history-of-johnny-pate/) - Mike Stephen welcomes members of the local band Radio Free Honduras into the studio to perform live and then explores the Secret History of legendary local arranger and musician Johnny Pate.
- [OTL #667: 1919 Chicago Race Riots, Strategic conservation, WVMO-LP serves Monona, WI](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/07/27/otl-667-1919-chicago-race-riots-strategic-conservation-wvmo-lp-serves-monona-wi/) - Mike Stephen gets the story of the 1919 Chicago Race Riots, learns about Openlands’ strategic plan for conservation, and discusses how WVMO-LP serves the community of Monona, WI.
- [OTL #666: Eat more insects, The dark lager uptick in Chicago, The Secret History of Barbara Acklin](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/07/20/otl-666-eat-more-insects-the-dark-lager-uptick-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-barbara-acklin/) - Mike Stephen celebrates the creepy 666th episode by learning about the benefits of eating insects, gets the lowdown on the increase in locally brewed dark lagers, and discovers the Secret History of soul singer Barbara Acklin.
- [OTL #665: Bankruptcy and impounded vehicles, A Spaceship in Bronzeville, The Weird Bananas play live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/07/13/otl-665-bankruptcy-and-impounded-vehicles-a-spaceship-in-bronzeville-the-weird-bananas-play-live/) - Mike Stephen discusses the changing city policy of keeping impounded vehicles after motorists declare bankruptcy, learns about a new series of Afrofuturism novellas, and welcomes the Weird Bananas into the studio for a live performance.
- [OTL #664: BUILD provides hope, A roadblock to justice reform, The Secret History of Kahil El’Zabar](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/07/06/otl-664-build-provides-hope-a-roadblock-to-justice-reform-the-secret-history-of-kahil-elzabar/) - Mike Stephen visits a youth development organization called BUILD in Austin, discusses the long road to justice reform in Chicago, and discovers the Secret History of prolific percussionist Kahil El’Zabar.
- [OTL #663: The Legacy Project, Clean Energy Jobs Act isn’t dead, Mini-golf uniting North Lawndale](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/06/29/otl-663-the-legacy-project-clean-energy-jobs-act-isnt-dead-mini-golf-uniting-north-lawndale/) - Mike Stephen learns about an LGBTQ history initiative called The Legacy Project, gets an update on clean energy policy from Rep. Ann Williams, and talks to a local artist helping to unite North Lawndale through mini-golf.
- [OTL #658: Ald. La Spata arrives, Illinois’ bad bet on gambling, The Secret History of the Universal Togetherness Band](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/05/25/otl-658-ald-la-spata-arrives-illinois-bad-bed-on-gambling-the-secret-history-of-the-universal-togetherness-band/) - Mike Stephen talks to new 1st Ward Ald. Daniel La Spata about the issues, learns how Illinois video gambling is a bad bet, and discovers the Secret History of local 70s funkers The Universal Togetherness Band.
- [OTL #662: The local mega-development trend, Does the IL budget solve our money woes?, The Secret History of Dead Freddie](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/06/22/otl-662-the-local-mega-development-trend-does-the-il-budget-solve-our-money-woes-the-secret-history-of-dead-freddie/) - Mike Stephen discusses the trend of planning mega-developments in Chicago, gets an analysis of the new state budget, and learns the Secret History of 80s rockers Dead Freddie.
- [OTL #661: Conversations about race with Speak Up](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/06/15/otl-661-conversations-about-race-with-speak-up/) - Mike Stephen welcomes into the studio Megan Brand and Christina Woods, co-founders of Speak Up, a local organization that aims to disrupt systemic racism. Joining them is parent participant Mary Bowman Arents.
- [OTL #660: Black South Side food scene, Today’s college student, The Secret History of Loleatta Holloway](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/06/08/otl-660-black-south-side-food-scene-todays-college-student-the-secret-history-of-loleatta-holloway/) - Mike Stephen learns about new Chicago Tribune coverage of the Black South Side food scene, discusses the state of college students today, and discovers the Secret History of Disco Diva Loleatta Holloway.
- [OTL #659: Civics education for felons, Preserving Chicago apartments, The Feminist Happy Hour turns 3](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/06/01/otl-659-civics-education-for-felons-preserving-chicago-apartments-the-feminist-happy-hour-turns-3/) - Mike Stephen learns about new laws that provide civics education for Illinois inmates, discusses preserving Chicago apartments, and previews the Feminist Happy Hour’s 3rd anniversary event.
- [OTL #657: City Council committee madness, Let’s get rid of townships, Electric vehicles in Illinois could get more expensive](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/05/18/otl-657-city-council-committee-madness-lets-get-rid-of-townships-electric-vehicles-in-illinois-could-get-more-expensive/) - Mike Stephen talks with reporter Mick Dumke about his story on City Council committee patronage and politics, explores if the state should do away with townships, and discusses the possibility of an increase in taxes on electric vehicles.
- [OTL #656: Chicago’s lax recycling, Green Energy for IL, The Secret History of The Mentally Ill](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/05/11/otl-656-chicagos-lax-recycling-green-energy-for-il-the-secret-history-of-the-mentally-ill/) - Mike Stephen learns about recent problems with Chicago’s recycling program, discusses the clean energy efforts of Illinois, and discovers the Secret History of Deerfield punkers The Mentally Ill.
- [OTL #655: The Black Oil Brothers’ triumphant return, Jahmal Cole wants a united Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/05/04/otl-655-the-black-oil-brothers-triumphant-return-jahmal-cole-wants-a-united-chicago/) - Mike Stephen talks to My Block, My Hood, My City founder Jahmal Cole about his continued work to unite Chicago and welcomes The Black Oil Brothers back into the studio for some live jamz.
- [OTL #654: Chicago Tool Library, Chicago International Pen Show, The Secret History of The Infinitives](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/04/27/otl-654-chicago-tool-library-chicago-international-pen-show-the-secret-history-of-the-infinitives/) - Mike Stephen learns about the new Chicago Tool Library, previews the upcoming Chicago International Pen Show, and dives into the Secret History of Des Plaines garage-rockers The Infinitives.
- [OTL #653: Black millennials staying in Chicago, TIF impact on the city, Pilsen’s proposed landmark district](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/04/22/otl-653-black-millennials-staying-in-chicago-tif-impact-on-the-city-pilsens-proposed-landmark-district/) - Mike Stephen discusses why some black millennials are staying in the city, gets an update about the impact of TIF districts on neighborhoods, and learns about the issues surrounding the proposed landmark district in Pilsen.
- [OTL #652: Windy City Historians, Lessons from an aldermanic campaign, The Secret History of Louis Myers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/04/13/otl-652-windy-city-historians-lessons-from-an-aldermanic-campaign-the-secret-history-of-louis-myers/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new Chicago history podcast, recaps what Katie Sieracki learned after her aldermanic campaign, and discovers the Secret History of late local blues talent Louis Myers.
- [OTL #651: Compassion for ex-gang members, IL environmental progress, The new mayor’s transportation platform](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/04/06/otl-651-compassion-for-ex-gang-members-il-environmental-progress-the-new-mayors-transportation-platform/) - Mike Stephen discusses rehabilitating ex-gang members with Fr. Greg Boyle, learns about the progress of the state’s environmental protection policies, and explores the transportation platform of the new mayor-elect of Chicago.
- [OTL #650: Chicago’s New Boss, New Koreatown, The Secret History of Calvin Fuzz Jones](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/03/30/otl-650-chicagos-new-boss-new-koreatown-the-secret-history-of-calvin-fuzz-jones/) - Mike Stephen learns about a web series covering local elections, gets the lowdown on variety of local Korean food options, and discovers the Secret History of bassist Calvin “Fuzz” Jones.
- [OTL #649: Ald. John Arena talks politics, IL budget and taxes, Sunrise Movement Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/03/23/otl-649-ald-john-arena-talks-politics-il-budget-and-taxes-sunrise-movement-chicago/) - Mike Stephen talks to outgoing Ald. John Arena (45th) about local political issues, discusses the proposed state progressive income tax and budget, and learns about the work of Sunrise Movement Chicago.
- [OTL #648: Honkers Ale gets demoted, Winter Tavern Tour visits J&M Tap, The Secret History of Georgia White](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/03/16/otl-648-honkers-ale-gets-demoted-winter-tavern-tour-visits-jm-tap-the-secret-history-of-georgia-white/) - Mike Stephen discusses Goose Island’s decision to stop distributing Honkers Ale, closes out the Winter Tavern Tour with a stop at J&M Tap, and learns the Secret History of prewar Blues pianist Georgia White.
- [OTL #647: Winter Tavern Tour visits The Corner Bar, Local political roundup](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/03/09/otl-647-winter-tavern-tour-visits-the-corner-bar-local-political-roundup/) - Mike Stephen discusses presses on with the OTL Winter Tavern Tour and stops by Bucktown’s The Corner Bar and then welcomes reporter Mick Dumke and data analyst Scott Kennedy to give their analysis of the recent municipal elections. All this in a bar. Because, why not?
- [OTL #646: Automatic voter registration problems, The Secret History of Freddie Roulette, Winter Tavern Tour visits The Lantern](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/03/04/otl-646-automatic-voter-registration-problems-the-secret-history-of-freddie-roulette-winter-tavern-tour-visits-the-lantern/) - Mike Stephen discusses issues with the implementation of Illinois’ automatic voter registration law, learns the Secret History of local Blues lap steel guitar player Freddie Roulette, and drops by The Lantern in Lake Forest on the OTL Winter Tavern Tour.
- [OTL #645: Winter Tavern Tour visits The Levee, The future of the Old Town School, Life outside Cook County Jail](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/02/23/otl-645-winter-tavern-tour-visits-the-levee-the-future-of-the-old-town-school-life-outside-cook-county-jail/) - Mike Stephen drops by The Levee on the Winter Tavern Tour, discusses the future of the Old Town School of Folk Music, and learns the struggle outside of Cook County Jail.
- [OTL #644: Winter Tavern Tour visits Richmond’s, Finishing a campaign for alderman, The Secret History of Willie Big Eyes Smith](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/02/16/otl-644-winter-tavern-tour-visits-richmonds-finishing-a-campaign-for-alderman-the-secret-history-of-willie-big-eyes-smith/) - Mike Stephen stops by Richmond’s Sports Bar in Humboldt Park to learn about that establishment’s history, checks in with 33rd ward aldermanic candidate Katie Sieracki, and learns the Secret History of local Bluesman Willie “Big Eyes” Smith.
- [OTL #643: Winter Tavern Tour visits Cody’s, Little Village’s environmental justice, Chicago’s population decline](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/02/09/otl-643-winter-tavern-tour-visits-codys-little-villages-environmental-justice-chicagos-population-decline/) - Mike Stephen stops by Cody’s bar in Lakeview to kick off the Winter Tavern Tour, learns about Little Village’s fight for environmental justice, and discusses Chicago’s population decline.
- [OTL #642: Lincoln Yards’ impact on local music, Justice 13 mayoral survey, The Secret History of Lefty Dizz](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/02/02/otl-642-lincoln-yards-impact-on-local-music-justice-13-mayoral-survey-the-secret-history-of-lefty-dizz/) - Mike Stephen discusses the potential impact of Lincoln Yards on the local music scene, learns the results of the Justice 13 mayoral survey, and discovers the Secret History of late Blues guitarist Lefty Dizz.
- [OTL #641: Chicago United for Equity, Cityscape Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/01/26/otl-641-chicago-united-for-equity-cityscape-chicago/) - Mike Stephen discusses the important racial equity that’s happening in Chicago and then learns how we can use open data to find out information about local developments in our metropolitan area.
- [OTL #640: Trek Talk in Logan Square, Organizing Black Chicago, The Secret History of Lil’ Ed Williams](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/01/19/otl-640-trek-talk-in-logan-square-organizing-black-chicago-the-secret-history-of-lil-ed-williams/) - Mike Stephen beams into the monthly Trek Talk event in Logan Square, discusses how Black Chicago could organize for the mayoral election, and learns the Secret History of local Bluesman Lil’ Ed Williams.
- [OTL #639: The Outside the Loop 2019 Podcasting Summit](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/01/12/otl-639-the-outside-the-loop-2019-podcasting-summit/) - Mike Stephen welcomes some wonderful local podcasters to the table to discuss all things podcasting in 2019.
- [OTL #638: Pollution in NW Indiana, Chicago Puppet Theater Fest, Neighborhood affordability study](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2019/01/05/otl-638-pollution-in-nw-indiana-chicago-puppet-theater-fest-neighborhood-affordability-study/) - Mike Stephen learns how the government shutdown canceled an EPA pollution hearing in East Chicago, previews the Chicago International Puppet Theater Fest, and discusses a study analyzing increasing housing prices in Chicago neighborhoods.
- [OTL #637: Austin coming together, Flaws of the FOIA, How the line helps define Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/12/29/otl-637-austin-coming-together-flaws-of-the-foia-how-the-line-helps-define-chicago/) - Mike Stephen discusses a new plan to improve the Austin community, learns about the flaws in the state’s Freedom of Information Act, and explores how lines help define and impact Chicago.
- [OTL #636: Heartland Cafe closes its doors, Equity in Chicago parks, The Secret History of Dysfunctionells](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/12/22/otl-636-heartland-cafe-closes-its-doors-equity-in-chicago-parks-the-secret-history-of-dysfunctionells/) - Mike Stephen learns about the future of the iconic Heartland Cafe in Rogers Park, discusses funding for Chicago parks, and dives into the history of self-deprecating folk-rockers the Dysfunctionells.
- [OTL #635: Chicago beer in 2018, IL Election Data, A helping hand to a local musician](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/12/16/otl-635-chicago-beer-in-2018-il-election-data-a-helping-hand-to-a-local-musician/) - Mike Stephen talks to Tribune reporter Josh Noel about local beer in 2018, explores data from the midterm elections, and learns how we can help The Black Oil Brothers’ front man after his accident.
- [OTL #634: Dometi does great work, Local holiday ugly sweater dance, The Secret History of Dwain Story](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/12/08/otl-634-dometi-does-great-work-local-holiday-ugly-sweater-dance-the-secret-history-of-dwain-story/) - Mike Stephen chats with WGN’s Dometi Pongo about hosting a new MTV show, previews a local holiday ugly sweater dance event, and learns the Secret History of the late local folk hero Dwain Story.
- [OTL #633: How pigs helped shape Chicago, A new Fooditor 99 edition, Food deserts in Chicagoland](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/12/01/otl-633-how-pigs-helped-shape-chicago-a-new-fooditor-99-edition-food-deserts-in-chicagoland/) - Mike Stephen takes a bite out of the local food scene and learns how pigs had a role in making Chicago an economic success, gets the scoop on a list of the most interesting restaurants in Chicago featured in the newest edition of Fooditor 99, and discusses the impact of food deserts in the area.
- [OTL #632: SpotAngels app helps find street parking, Update on aldermen impact on fair housing, The Secret History of Daniel Scanlan](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/11/24/otl-632-spot-angels-app-helps-find-street-parking-update-on-aldermen-impact-on-fair-housing-the-secret-history-of-daniel-scanlan/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new app that shows local up to date street parking, gets an update on how aldermen are affecting fair housing, and uncovers the Secret History of free-jazz musician Daniel Scanlan.
- [OTL #631: The Hip-Hop hustle with Epik1, IL is the Mecca of black politics, Mars updates from local solar system ambassador](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/11/17/otl-631-the-hip-hop-hustle-with-epik1-il-is-the-mecca-of-black-politics-mars-updates-from-local-solar-system-ambassador/) - Mike Stephen welcomes local Hip-Hop artist Epik1 into the studio to perform live, discusses why Illinois has a good track record of electing African-American politicians, and gets an update on our efforts to learn more about Mars.
- [OTL #620: Knocking on doors for votes, WFOV-LP serves Flint, The Secret History of Larry Sturm](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/09/01/otl-620-knocking-on-doors-for-votes-wfov-lp-serves-flint-the-secret-history-of-larry-sturm/) - Mike Stephen walks the 33rd Ward with a first time aldermanic candidate to get the behind the scenes of running for office, learns about the great work of WFOV-LP in Flint, MI, and discusses the Secret History of local record producer Larry Sturm.
- [OTL #630: Jack Zimmerman’s storytelling, First run for political office, The Secret History of The Service](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/11/10/otl-630-jack-zimmermans-storytelling-first-run-for-political-office-the-secret-history-of-the-service/) - Mike Stephen welcomes local raconteur Jack Zimmerman to discuss the art of storytelling, checks in with first time aldermanic candidate Katie Sieracki on her campaign, and learns the Secret History of 80s pop-rockers The Service.
- [OTL #629: The Relevance of Religion in 2018](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/11/03/otl-629-the-relevance-of-religion-in-2018/) - Mike Stephen welcomes a panel of local religious leaders into the studio to discuss the relevance of religion in 2018.
- [OTL #628: Chicago is the worst at recycling,The Reader gets a new editor, The Secret History of the Wildwood Pickers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/10/27/otl-628-chicago-is-the-worst-at-recyclingthe-reader-gets-a-new-editor-the-secret-history-of-the-wildwood-pickers/) - Mike Stephen learns about an investigation into Chicago’s recylcing program, chats with the new editor of the Chicago Reader about the future of that publication and learns the Secret History of 70s Bluegrass jammers The Wildwood Pickers.
- [OTL #627: The legacy of fair housing, Shifting household wealth in Chicago, The Walls of Harrow House](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/10/20/otl-627-the-legacy-of-fair-housing-shifting-household-wealth-in-chicago-the-walls-of-harrow-house/) - Mike Stephen visits the Oak Park River Forest Museum to learn about the legacy of the fair housing ordinance, discusses shifting household wealth, and previews a new Halloween play called The Walls of Harrow House.
- [OTL #626: Combatting climate change in IL, The City podcast, The Secret History of Otis Rush](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/10/13/otl-626-combatting-climate-change-in-il-the-city-podcast-the-secret-history-of-otis-rush/) - Mike Stephen learns how Illinois is combatting climate change, gets the lowdown on a new podcast about an incredible Chicago story called The City, and chats about the Secret History of the late great Chicago Bluesman Otis Rush.
- [OTL #625: Violence Interruption, Chicago Home Movie Day, Mayoral transportation platform](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/10/06/otl-625-violence-interruption-chicago-home-movie-day-mayoral-transportation-platform/) - Mike Stephen learns the story of a local violence interrupter, previews Chicago Home Movie Day and gets the lowdown on a proposed mayoral transportation platform.
- [OTL #624: Dear Black Voter, Banned Books Week, The Secret History of The Spoils of War](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/09/29/otl-624-dear-black-voter-banned-books-week-the-secret-history-of-the-spoils-of-war/) - Mike Stephen talks to WGN’s Dometi Pongo about the new Dear Black Voter podcast, learns about the significance of Banned Books Week, and discovers the Secret History of local 60s rockers The Spoils of War.
- [OTL #623: Why is diner coffee so bad?, Helping homeless women, Logan Square Chi Hack Night](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/09/22/otl-623-why-is-diner-coffee-so-bad-helping-homeless-women-logan-square-chi-hack-night/) - Mike Stephen explores the science of weak diner coffee, learns about the incredible work of Deborah’s Place, and visits the Logan Square Chi Hack Night to discover how tech and data are changing the city.
- [OTL #622: The Secret History of Megon McDonough, Girls Rock Chicago, Photo-Curio performs live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/09/15/otl-622-the-secret-history-of-megon-mcdonough-girls-rock-chicago-photo-curio-performs-live/) - Mike Stephen discovers the Secret History of local folk-rocker Megon McDonough, learns about the great work of Girls Rock Chicago, and welcomes local post-punk rockers Photo-Curio into the studio to play live.
- [OTL #621: The parallels between 1968 and 2018, Finding your roots, The return of Derek Erdman](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/09/08/otl-621-the-parallels-between-1968-and-2018-finding-your-roots-the-return-of-derek-erdman/) - Mike Stephen discusses the parallels between the sociopolitical climate of 1968 and 2018, learns about a story of finding one’s roots in Black Chicago, and welcomes artist Derek Erdman back to Chicago.
- [OTL #619: The story of tied houses in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/08/25/otl-619-the-story-of-tied-houses-in-chicago/) - Mike Stephen learns about Chicago’s history of tied houses. These bars were once owned by breweries and sold only that brewery’s beer. Some of the buildings still exist today and Mike pays a visit to them!
- [OTL #618: Expressway moratorium, Civic engagement with your neighbors, The Secret History of Kristin Lems](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/08/18/otl-618-expressway-moratorium-civic-engagement-with-your-neighbors-the-secret-history-of-kristin-lems/) - Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of a moratorium on expressway expansions, learns about a local event that encourages us to get involved in our communities and discovers the Secret History of local feminist folk singer Kristin Lems.
- [OTL #617: Saucy Porka expands, Park District life hacks, The Tim Gleason Band plays live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/08/11/otl-617-saucy-porka-expands-park-district-life-hacks-the-tim-gleason-band-plays-live/) - Mike Stephen visits Saucy Porka in Hyde Park, learns some tips and tricks when registering for Chicago Park District programs, and rocks out to the live tunes of the Tim Gleason Band.
- [OTL #616: Cycle of Injustice, First time run for alderman, The Secret History of Marvin Smith](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/08/04/otl-616-cycle-of-injustice-first-time-run-for-alderman-the-secret-history-of-marvin-smith/) - Mike Stephen discusses the uneven bike infraction ticket rates between certain communities in Chicago, learns why a first time aldermanic candidate is running, and gets the Secret History of 60s soul singer Marvin Smith.
- [OTL #615: Disparities in school funding and school discipline, A tribute to Val of Val’s Halla Records](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/07/28/otl-615-disparities-in-school-funding-and-school-discipline-a-tribute-to-val-of-vals-halla-records/) - Mike Stephen discusses the disparities in school funding and discipline of students and then reflects on the importance of record stores by paying tribute to the late Val Camilletti of Val’s Halla Records.
- [OTL #614: Ald. Waguespack on Chicago leadership, IL Railway Museum, The Secret History of The Riptides](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/07/21/otl-614-ald-waguespack-on-chicago-leadership-il-railway-museum-the-secret-history-of-the-riptides/) - Mike Stephen discusses the leadership Ald. Scott Waguespack would like to see in Chicago, learns about the Illinois Railway Museum, and discovers the Secret History of Old Town 60s pop-rockers The Riptides.
- [OTL #613: Aldermanic impact on affordable housing, Closed Loop Forum, Tacos y Tamales Fest](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/07/14/otl-613-aldermen-impact-on-affordable-housing-closed-loop-forum-tacos-y-tamales-fest/) - Mike Stephen discusses the role of Chicago aldermen in the amount of local affordable housing, previews the upcoming Closed Loop Forum, and learns about the upcoming Tacos y Tamales Fest in Pilsen.
- [OTL #612: Chicago Voyagers, The Secret History of Matt “Guitar” Murphy, WRWO-FM serves Ottawa, IL](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/07/07/otl-612-chicago-voyagers-the-secret-history-of-matt-guitar-murphy-wrwo-fm-serves-ottawa-il/) - Mike Stephen learns about a program that provides at-risk kids outdoor adventures, discovers the Secret History of the late Matt “Guitar” Murphy, and checks in with WRWO community radio in Ottawa, IL.
- [OTL #611: Connecting Chicago communities, The Mattachine Podcast, Getting excited about local science](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/06/30/otl-611-connecting-chicago-communities-the-mattachine-podcast-getting-excited-about-local-science/) - Mike Stephen visits the South Side to learn about work to connect our communities, discusses the history of gay culture with the host of the Mattachine podcast, and chats about the relevance of science in today’s society.
- [OTL #610: Ogden’s vision for Chicago, The Battle of Lincoln Park, The Secret History of Mugicians](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/06/23/otl-610-ogdens-vision-for-chicago-the-battle-of-lincoln-park-the-secret-history-of-mugicians/) - Mike Stephen views historic 19th century documents from Mayor Ogden, discusses the history of Lincoln Park, and learns the Secret History of local prog-rockers Mugicians.
- [OTL #609: Police oversight reform, Woodworking in Portage Park, One Illinois aims to unite our state](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/06/16/otl-609-police-oversight-reform-woodworking-in-portage-park-one-illinois-aims-to-unite-our-state/) - Mike Stephen discusses community oversight of the police, drops by a woodworker in Portage Park to learn his story, and learns about One Illinois’ mission to unite the state.
- [OTL #608: The Parking Ticket Geek returns, 26th St. is a food destination, The Secret History of Iron Lung](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/06/09/otl-608-the-parking-ticket-geek-returns-26th-st-is-a-food-destination-the-secret-history-of-iron-lung/) - Mike Stephen chats about the latest local transportation issues with The Parking Ticket Geek, discusses 26th Street as a food destination, and learns the Secret History of 70s rockers Iron Lung.
- [OTL #607: Ald. Ramirez-Rosa on proposed cop and fire academy, Voting rights in IL, Dina Bach performs live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/06/02/otl-607-ald-ramirez-rosa-on-proposed-cop-and-fire-academy-voting-rights-in-il-dina-bach-performs-live/) - Mike Stephen talks to Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa about his opposition to a proposed police and fire academy on the west side, discusses the impact of incarceration on voting rights, and welcomes local musician Dina Bach into the studio to perform live.
- [OTL #606: Following money in IL politics, WPNV-LP serves Peoria, The Secret History of Master Plan Inc.](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/05/26/otl-606-following-money-in-il-politics-wpnv-lp-serves-peoria-the-secret-history-of-master-plan-inc/) - Mike Stephen talks to journalist Mick Dumke about political funding, learns about the great work of WPNV-LP in Peoria, and discusses The Secret History of 1970s funk-rockers Master Plan Inc.
- [OTL #605: Every Lot Chicago, Lowering the voting age to 16 in IL, Afrofuturism](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/05/19/otl-605-every-lot-chicago-lowering-the-voting-age-to-16-in-il-afrofuturism/) - Mike Stephen talks to the creator of a Twitter bot that is uniquely mapping Chicago, discusses the push to lower the voting age to 16, and learns about the empowering Afrofuturism movement.
- [OTL #604: Chicago Mini Maker Faire, The Folded Map Project, The Secret History of The Weaker Sex](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/05/12/otl-604-chicago-mini-maker-faire-the-folded-map-project-the-secret-history-of-the-weaker-sex/) - Mike Stephen drops by the Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire to learn about the DIY maker community, discusses a project to bring different areas of the city closer together, and learns about the Secret History of 60s soul pop rockers The Weaker Sex.
- [OTL #603: Past and current West Side issues, Landmarks IL works to save buildings, Cops in local public schools](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/05/06/otl-603-past-and-current-west-side-issues-landmarks-il-works-to-save-buildings-cops-in-local-public-schools/) - Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of a police academy being built on the West Side, learns about the work of preserving local historic buildings, and explores the issue of police officers in public schools.
- [OTL #602: Cook Co.’s rental market, WELT-LP serves Fort Wayne, The Secret History of Deacon Jones](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/28/otl-602-cook-co-s-rental-market-welt-lp-serves-fort-wayne-the-secret-history-of-deacon-jones/) - Mike Stephen discusses the state of Cook County’s rental market, checks in with the folks at WELT community radio in Fort Wayne, and learns the Secret History of local organist Deacon Jones.
- [OTL: #582- The Secret History of Jason McNinch, Louder Than a Mom, Holiday Remix](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/12/10/otl-582-the-secret-history-of-jason-mcninch-louder-than-a-mom-holiday-remix/) - Mike Stephen gets the Secret History of the late industrial-rocker Jason McNinch, previews this month’s Louder Than a Mom storytelling event, and learns about using recyclable materials to create art.
- [OTL: #583- The IL Black Panthers at 50, Volunteering in Lake County, Fooditor 99 for 2018](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/12/17/otl-583-the-il-black-panthers-at-50-volunteering-in-lake-county-fooditor-99-for-2018/) - Mike Stephen learns about a local retrospective exhibit on the Black Panther Party, talks to a Lake Co. resident who became a volunteer sheriff’s officer in his 50s, and gets the lowdown on the revised Fooditor 99 local restaurant review guide.
- [OTL #592 - The future of IL’s finances, Music, coffee, and community at Friendly Tap, The Secret History of Smilin’ Bobby](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/16/otl-592-the-future-of-ils-finances-music-coffee-and-community-at-friendly-tap-the-secret-history-of-smilin-bobby/)
- [OTL #600: The OTL 600 Spectacular](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/17/otl-600-the-otl-600-spectacular/)
- [OTL #601: Fritz Kaegi’s plans, Racial equity and local transportation, Pope Francis as a merciful leader](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/21/otl-601-fritz-kaegis-plans-racial-equity-and-local-transportation-pope-francis-as-a-merciful-leader/) - Mike Stephen chats with Fritz Kaegi about his plans for the Cook Co. Assessor’s office, discusses the impact of racial equity and transportation, and previews John Allen Jr’s presentation on Pope Francis at Dominican University.
- [OTL #599 - Loyola University strike, Secret Chicago, Chi Teen Lit Fest preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/17/otl-599-loyola-university-strike-secret-chicago-chi-teen-lit-fest-preview/)
- [OTL #598 - Local transportation update, KTWH-FM anchors Two Harbors, MN, The Secret History of Joe Carter](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/17/otl-598-local-transportation-update-ktwh-fm-anchors-two-harbors-mn-the-secret-history-of-joe-carter/)
- [OTL #596 - Examining the Cook Co. Sheriff’s office, The state of the local hospitality community, The Secret History of Benny Turner](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/16/otl-596-examining-the-cook-co-sheriffs-office-the-state-of-the-local-hospitality-community-the-secret-history-of-benny-turner/)
- [OTL #597 - Improvised Star Trek, Chicago Latino Film Fest, Emily Jane Powers plays live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/16/otl-597-improvised-star-trek-chicago-latino-film-fest-emily-jane-powers-plays-live/)
- [OTL #595 - Jacqueline’s cozy corner bar, Dissecting the IL political landscape (Bonus content too!)](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/16/otl-595-jacquelines-cozy-corner-bar-dissecting-the-il-political-landscape-bonus-content-too/)
- [OTL #594 - The Secret History of Sam Lay, Keeping cozy at the G and L Tavern, The Black Oil Brothers perform live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/16/otl-594-the-secret-history-of-sam-lay-keeping-cozy-at-the-g-and-l-tavern-the-black-oil-brothers-perform-live/)
- [OTL #593 - Sol Flores runs for Congress, Warming up at the Skylark, WOCT-LP serves Oshkosh](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/04/16/otl-593-sol-flores-runs-for-congress-warming-up-at-the-skylark-woct-lp-serves-oshkosh/)
- [OTL #591- Warming up at Guthrie’s, Block Club Chicago, Chicago Volunteer Expo](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/02/11/otl-591-warming-up-at-guthries-block-club-chicago-chicago-volunteer-expo/) - Mike Stephen visits Guthrie’s Tavern in Wrigleyville as part of the OTL Winter Tavern Tour, learns about the new hyperlocal news site called Book Club Chicago, and gets a preview of the Chicago Volunteer Expo.
- [OTL #590- Rent control in Chicagoland, The Secret History of Mary Lane, Tech in classrooms](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/02/04/otl-590-rent-control-in-chicagoland-the-secret-history-of-mary-lane-tech-in-classrooms/) - Mike Stephen explores the fight for tenants rights across Illinois, learns the Secret History of local Blueswoman Mary Lane, and discusses the role of technology in the classroom.
- [OTL#589- Boystown’s future, Chicago News Landscape, WLLU-LP in Decatur, IL](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/01/28/otl589-boystowns-future-chicago-news-landscape-wllu-lp-in-decatur-il/) - Mike Stephen discusses the future of the Boystown neighborhood, explores how local news outlets portray different regions of Chicago, and learns about the good work of Decatur’s WLLU-LP radio station.
- [OTL#588- m1 Interactive’s digital playground, The Secret History of Daddy Stovepipe, Resurrection Project’s DACA work](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/01/21/otl588-m1-interactives-digital-playground-the-secret-history-of-daddy-stovepipe-resurrection-projects-daca-work/) - Mike Stephen visits local design firm m1 Interactive, learns the Secret History of Bluesman Daddy Stovepipe, and discusses the immigrant community’s response to the latest DACA news.
- [OTL: #587- The Outside the Loop 2018 Podcasting Summit](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/01/14/otl-587-the-outside-the-loop-2018-podcasting-summit/) - Mike Stephen welcomes some local podcasters into the studio to discuss all things new and exciting in the world of audio storytelling.
- [OTL: #586- Windy City Curling, WTND-LP in Macomb, The Secret History of Johnny B. Moore](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2018/01/07/otl-586-windy-city-curling-wtnd-lp-in-macomb-the-secret-history-of-johnny-b-moore/) - Mike Stephen goes curling with the folks from the Windy City Curling, discusses the power of community radio with the managers of WTND-LP in Macomb, IL, and learns the Secret History of local Bluesman Johnny B. Moore.
- [OTL: #584-Inside Make! Chicago, The Parking Ticket Geek Returns, The Secret History of Jimmy Davis](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/12/24/otl-584-inside-make-chicago-the-parking-ticket-geek-returns-the-secret-history-of-jimmy-davis/) - Mike Stephen visits the Make! Chicago makerspace in Bridgeport, chats with the Parking Ticket Geek about local transportation topics, and learns the Secret History of local Bluesman Jimmy Davis.
- [OTL: #581- Decatur, IN's WDBF-LP, Dorothy Day's personal story, Illinois Election Data](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/12/03/otl-581-decatur-ins-wdbf-lp-dorothy-days-personal-story-illinois-election-data/) - Mike Stephen gets the lowdown on Decatur, Indiana’s WDBF-LP, talks about the life of Dorothy Day with her youngest granddaughter, and learns about a website that houses massive amounts of Illinois election data.
- [OTL: #580- The Color of Law, The Secret History of Royal Flairs, Inside the OPRF Food Pantry](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/11/26/otl-580-the-color-of-law-the-secret-history-of-royal-flairs-inside-the-oprf-food-pantry/) - Mike Stephen learns how the federal government engineered racial segregation, discovers the Secret History of local 60s garage-rockers Royal Flairs, and visits the Oak Park and River Forest Food Pantry.
- [OTL: #579- Teamwork Englewood, The Stamp King of Chicago, Chi Hack Night](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/11/19/otl-579-teamwork-englewood-the-stamp-king-of-chicago-chi-hack-night/) - Mike Stephen learns how Englewood is transforming itself, talks to the Stamp King of Chicago about celebrating postage, and discusses how open data improves Chicago.
- [OTL: #578- Harvard's WHIW-LP, The Secret History of Spaceship Love, The experience of driving for Uber](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/11/12/otl-578-harvards-whiw-lp-the-secret-history-of-spaceship-love-the-experience-of-driving-for-uber/) - Mike Stephen gets the lowdown on WHIW-LP in Harvard, IL, learns the Secret History of Chicago’s space-jazz group Spaceship Love, and talks to a local who works in finance and wrote a book about his decision to drive for Uber.
- [OTL: Episode #576- Inside Space Oddities, The Secret History of Aliotta, Haynes, Jeremiah, Underneath Read-Dunning Park](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/10/29/otl-episode-576-inside-space-oddities-the-secret-history-of-aliotta-haynes-jeremiah-underneath-read-dunning-park/) - Mike Stephen visits a unique shop in Humboldt Park called Space Oddities, learns the Secret History of 70s rockers Aliotta, Haynes, and Jeremiah, and drops by Read-Dunning Memorial Park to learn how 35,000 Chicagoans ended up buried there.
- [OTL: Episode #577- Ride sharing’s impact on local transit, Going behind the scenes of an IL gubernatorial campaign](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/11/05/otl-episode-577-ride-sharings-impact-on-local-transit-going-behind-the-scenes-of-an-il-gubernatorial-campaign/) - Mike Stephen explores a new study about the impact of ride sharing services on local transportation and then sits down with the campaign manager of the now-ended Ameya Pawar campaign for governor.
- [OTL: Episode #381- Smart Chicago Collaborative's open data project, Fleet Feet running events, The Steamroller comedy blog](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/01/30/otl-episode-381-smart-chicago-collaboratives-open-data-project-fleet-feet-running-events-the-steamroller-comedy-blog/) - Mike Stephen learns about a big data project in Cook County, previews a few running events with the owner of Fleet Feet Sports, and talks Chicago comedy with the editor of The Steamroller blog.
- [OTL: Episode #432- Local teenage rockers, Examining Circuit Court of Cook County data, The Secret History of Chicago Music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/01/25/otl-episode-432-local-teenage-rockers-examining-circuit-court-of-cook-county-data-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music/) - Mike Stephen learns about a project that examines Cook County Court data, discusses police staffing in Chicago, gets the lowdown on an old-school local Blues musician: Jazz Gillum, and talks to a high school student who happens to be part of the Chicago music scene.
- [OTL: Episode #417- The Daily Chicago Chocolate Smell Map, Intersecting religion and science, Future Hits' music educates Chicago youth](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/10/12/otl-episode-417-the-daily-chicago-chocolate-smell-map-intersecting-religion-and-science-future-hits-music-educates-chicago-youth/)
- [OTL: Episode #424- Growing up in Englewood, Airport noise pollution, The Secret History of Chicago Music profiles MGW](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/11/30/otl-episode-424-growing-up-in-englewood-airport-noise-pollution-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-profiles-mgw/)
- [OTL: Episode #419- Chicago storyteller Jack Zimmerman, Local Star Trek hardcore music, Mike Loves Tacos](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/10/26/otl-episode-419-chicago-storyteller-jack-zimmerman-local-star-trek-hardcore-music-mike-loves-tacos/)
- [OTL: Episode #575- Chicago Kids Film Fest, Will Guzzardi on rent control, SloMo dance party](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/10/22/otl-episode-575-chicago-kids-film-fest-will-guzzardi-on-rent-control-slomo-dance-party/)
- [OTL: Episode #574- WRFU serves Urbana, Chicago Books to Women in Prison, The Secret History of Stumpwater](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/10/15/otl-episode-574-otl-574-wrfu-serves-urbana-chicago-books-to-women-in-prison-the-secret-history-of-stumpwater/) - Mike Stephen learns about a low power radio station in Urbana, discusses the work of Chicago Books to Women in Prison, and discovers the Secret History of local 70s folk-pop band Stumpwater.
- [OTL: Episode #573- Fighting to end gun violence, Homewood Hobo Night, Keya Trammell plays live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/10/08/otl-episode-573-fighting-to-end-gun-violence-homewood-hobo-night-keya-trammell-plays-live/) - Mike Stephen discusses the local fight to end gun violence, previews the Homewood Hobo Night, and welcomes Chicago musician Keya Trammell into the studio to perform live.
- [OTL: Episode #572- Fighting domestic violence, Beardsgaard Barbers grows, Local urban farming with The Gardeneers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/10/01/otl-episode-572-fighting-domestic-violence-beardsgaard-barbers-grows-local-urban-farming-with-the-gardeneers/) - Mike Stephen learns about the local fight against domestic violence, checks in with Batavia’s Beardsgaard Barbers as they continue to grow, and visits an urban farm in Homan Square to learn about The Gardeneers’ mission to educate Chicago about eating healthy.
- [OTL: Episode #571- The future of journalism, Digital maps and local art, Chicago Book Expo preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/09/24/otl-episode-571-the-future-of-journalism-digital-maps-and-local-art-chicago-book-expo-preview/) - Mike Stephen discusses the role of journalism in democracy, learns about an art installation connecting digital maps to our lives, and gets a preview of the Chicago Book Expo.
- [OTL: Episode #570- Chicagoland Youth Football, The Secret History of Master Plan, Local restaurants closing in 2017](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/09/17/otl-episode-570-chicagoland-youth-football-the-secret-history-of-master-plan-local-restaurants-closing-in-2017/) - Mike Stephen learns the state of local youth football, gets the Secret History of 80s House duo Master Plan, and discusses the streak of Chicago restaurants closing in 2017.
- [OTL: Episode #569- DACA's impact in Chicago, Chicago State University's revamp, Inside Compound Yellow arts space](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/09/10/otl-episode-569-dacas-impact-in-chicago-chicago-state-universitys-revamp-inside-compound-yellow-arts-space/) - Mike Stephen learns how Chicago’s immigrant community is responding to the ending of the DACA program, talks to the president of Chicago State University about running a public university in IL, and visits the Compound Yellow art gallery in Oak Park.
- [OTL: Episode #567- Chicago Fringe Fest, Bars of Chicago, Goodbye to Andy Hermann](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/08/27/otl-episode-567-chicago-fringe-fest-bars-of-chicago-goodbye-to-andy-hermann/) - Mike Stephen previews the Chicago Fringe Fest, learns about the Bars of Chicago Instagram project, and says goodbye to producer Andy Hermann.
- [OTL: Episode #568- Radio Harbor Country, African Arts Fest, The Secret History of The Front Lines](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/09/03/otl-episode-568-radio-harbor-country-african-arts-fest-the-secret-history-of-the-front-lines/) - Mike Stephen goes inside Radio Harbor Country, previews the African Arts Fest, and learns the Secret History of 80s pop punk band The Front Lines.
- [OTL: Episode #566- Rust Belt Chicago, The importance of high school libraries, The Secret History of Ritz](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/08/20/otl-episode-566-rust-belt-chicago-the-importance-of-high-school-libraries-the-secret-history-of-ritz/) - Mike Stephen talks to the editor of a new anthology about Chicago, discusses the importance of high school libraries, and learns the Secret History of 80s glam rockers Ritz.
- [OTL: Episode #565- Improving public schools, Affordable housing near The 606, Fritz Kaegi runs for Assessor](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/08/13/otl-episode-565-improving-public-schools-affordable-housing-near-the-606-fritz-kaegi-runs-for-assessor/) - Mike Stephen discusses improving public schools in Chicago, learns about the fight for affordable housing near The 606, and talks to Democratic candidate for Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi about reforms to that office.
- [OTL: Episode #564- Frank Lloyd Wright at 150, Slow Roll Chicago, The Secret History of Julian Leal](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/08/06/otl-episode-564-frank-lloyd-wright-at-150-slow-roll-chicago-the-secret-history-of-julian-leal/) - Mike Stephen visits the Frank Lloyd Wright home studio in Oak Park, learns how riding a bicycle can promote social justice in Chicago, and gets the Secret History of power-pop rocker Julian Leal.
- [OTL: Episode #563- A local movement to end ride sharing apps, Mick Dumke on the state of investigative journalism](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/07/30/otl-episode-563-a-local-movement-to-end-ride-sharing-apps-mick-dumke-on-the-state-of-investigative-journalism/) - Mike Stephen talks to a local artist who has started a movement to end ride sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft and discusses the state of investigative journalism with ProPublica Illinois reporter Mick Dumke.
- [OTL: Episode #552- The Secret History of Boyce Brown, Migratory birds in Chicago, Local saxophonist Chris Greene](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/05/14/otl-episode-552-the-secret-history-of-boyce-brown-migratory-birds-in-chicago-local-saxophonist-chris-greene/) - Mike Stephen learns the Secret History of 20th century sax man Boyce Brown, discusses the importance of migratory birds in Chicago, and welcomes local saxophone player Chris Greene into the studio to play live.
- [OTL: Episode #404- Chicago Indie Bookstore Day, Searching for Nate Silver, Chicago Publishers Resource Center](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/07/10/otl-episode-404-chicago-indie-bookstore-day-searching-for-nate-silver-chicago-publishers-resource-center/) - Mike Stephen previews Chicago Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, wants to chat about local burritos with pundit Nate Silver, and visits the Chicago Publishers Resource Center.
- [OTL: Episode #447- YMTE Podcast, Chicago Wildlife Watch, Inside the Koval Distillery](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/05/10/otl-episode-447-ymte-podcast-chicago-wildlife-watch-inside-the-koval-distillery/) - Mike Stephen previews a YMTE podcast recording event, learns about cataloging Chicago's wild animals, and visits the Koval Distillery in Ravenswood to learn about local craft distilling.
- [OTL: Episode #388- First Tuesday Roundtable, Team Englewood's poem, The other side of "Chicagoland"](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/03/20/otl-episode-388-first-tuesday-roundtable-team-englewoods-poem-the-other-side-of-chicagoland/) - Mike Stephen talks to Mick Dumke about his new show at The Hideout, chats with the poetry coach at Team Englewood about his team's local popularity recently, and analyzes CNN's "Chicagoland" with the Chicago Justice Project.
- [OTL: Episode #222- The Holiday Special!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/12/23/otl-episode-222-the-holiday-special/)
- [OTL: Episode #223- A Look Back at 2010](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/12/30/otl-episode-223-a-look-back-at-2010/)
- [OTL: Episode #224- The Vegan Experiment, Aldermanic Websites Analyzed, Project Onward Art Program](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/01/06/otl-episode-224-the-vegan-experiment-aldermanic-websites-analyzed-project-onward-art-program/)
- [OTL: Episode #226- Benefits of Downsizing the City Council?, South Loop Transformation, Group-Buying Through City Swarm](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/01/20/otl-episode-226-benefits-of-downsizing-the-city-council-south-loop-transformation-group-buying-through-city-swarm/)
- [OTL: Episode #228- Sec. Jesse White on Cubs Plates, Richie Daley's Swan Song, Online Funding in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/02/03/otl-episode-228-sec-jesse-white-on-cubs-plates-richie-daleys-swan-song-online-funding-in-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #229- Toxic Tour of NW Indiana, No "Dibs" with Chair-Free Chicago, iBrewmaster App](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/02/10/otl-episode-229-toxic-tour-of-nw-indiana-no-dibs-with-chair-free-chicago-ibrewmaster-app/)
- [OTL: Episode #230- Local Theater at "Shenanigans," Chicago Mixtape, Sustainability With Chicago REgen](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/02/16/otl-episode-230-local-theater-at-shenanigans-chicago-mixtape-sustainability-with-chicago-regen/)
- [OTL: Episode #231- The Just-Back-From-Vacation Show](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/02/24/otl-episode-231-the-just-back-from-vacation-show/)
- [OTL: Episode #232- Ald.-Elect Ameya Pawar, the Vegan Stephen Experiment, ChicagoMixtape.com](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/03/03/otl-episode-232-ald-elect-ameya-pawar-the-vegan-stephen-experiment-chicagomixtape-com/)
- [OTL: Episode #233- Where Does TIF $$ Go?, The Vegan Stephen Recap, Story Week Fest of Writers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/03/10/otl-episode-233-where-does-tif-go-the-vegan-stephen-recap-story-week-fest-of-writers/)
- [OTL: Episode #234- IL Beer Distribution, Green Chicago River, Center Square Journal Turns 1](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/03/17/otl-episode-234-il-beer-distribution-green-chicago-river-center-square-journal-turns-1/)
- [OTL: Episode #235- Organic School Project, Lakeview Area Master Plan, Local Improv with Tibia Ballerina](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/03/24/otl-episode-235-organic-school-project-lakeview-area-master-plan-local-improv-with-tibia-ballerina/)
- [OTL: Episode #236- Rethinking the "L", Goose Island Buyout Details, Chicago Journalism with Geoff Dougherty](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/03/31/otl-episode-236-rethinking-the-l-goose-island-buyout-details-chicago-journalism-with-geoff-dougherty/)
- [OTL: Episode #237- The Roundtable Show: Making Chicago a Creative Hub](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/04/07/otl-episode-237-the-roundtable-show-making-chicago-a-creative-hub/)
- [OTL: Episode #238- Chicago Detours, An Unreleased Material Issue Track, Parking Ticket Geek Update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/04/14/otl-episode-238-chicago-detours-an-unreleased-material-issue-track-parking-ticket-geek-update/)
- [OTL: Episode #239- Inefficient IL Townships, YMTE Mid-Week Review, Wal-Mart's Proposed Lakeview Store](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/04/21/otl-episode-239-inefficient-il-townships-ymte-mid-week-review-wal-marts-proposed-lakeview-store/)
- [OTL: Episode #240- Upcoming Ward Re-Mapping, Household Garbage Measuring, Handshake Magazine](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/04/28/otl-episode-240-upcoming-ward-re-mapping-household-garbage-measuring-handshake-magazine/)
- [OTL: Episode #241- SlutWalk Chicago, Neo-Futurists Need Local Art, Creator Camp Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/05/05/otl-episode-241-slutwalk-chicago-neo-futurists-need-local-art-creator-camp-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #242- State Rep. Chris Nybo, Inside Intelligentsia, Chicago Hip Hop Connects](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/05/12/otl-episode-242-state-rep-chris-nybo-inside-intelligentsia-chicago-hip-hop-connects/)
- [OTL: Episode #243- Chi Politics with Mick Dumke, Chicago Craft Beer Week, Local Actor Danny Goldring](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/05/19/otl-episode-243-chi-politics-with-mick-dumke-chicago-craft-beer-week-local-actor-danny-goldring/)
- [OTL: Episode #244- The Roundtable Show: Discussing the Chicago Comedy Scene](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/05/26/otl-episode-244-the-roundtable-show-discussing-the-chicago-comedy-scene/)
- [OTL: Episode #245- Dose Market, The Bar Aid Project, Man UP Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/06/02/otl-episode-245-dose-market-the-bar-aid-project-man-up-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #246- Albany-Whipple Park Opening, a Nelson Algren Documentary, Chicago Food Policy](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/06/09/otl-episode-246-albany-whipple-park-opening-a-nelson-algren-documentary-chicago-food-policy/)
- [OTL: Episode #247- Mick Dumke Sues the City, James VanOsdol's New Book, Developer Dan O'Neil Visits the White House](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/06/16/otl-episode-247-mick-dumke-sues-the-city-james-vanosdols-new-book-developer-dan-oneil-visits-the-white-house/)
- [OTL: Episode #248- Chicago Rot, OTL News Desk Update, Obbityfest Preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/06/23/otl-episode-248-chicago-rot-otl-news-desk-update-obbityfest-preview/)
- [OTL: Episode #249- Ald. James Cappleman, Chicago Underground Library Update, GridChicago.com](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/06/30/otl-episode-249-ald-james-cappleman-chicago-underground-library-update-gridchicago-com/)
- [OTL: Episode #250- The Homosexuals, Ultra-Violet Petting Zoo Preview, A Sustainable Reality Documentary](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/07/07/otl-episode-250-the-homosexuals-ultra-violet-petting-zoo-preview-a-sustainable-reality-documentary/)
- [OTL: Episode #251- The Paper Machete Show, TIF Talk, a NY Director on Chicago's Theatre Scene](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/07/14/otl-episode-251-the-paper-machete-show-tif-talk-a-ny-director-on-chicagos-theatre-scene/)
- [OTL: Episode #252- Sunday Salon Chicago Preview, Andy Hermann's Pitchfork Review, Future of Midwest High-Speed Rail](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/07/21/otl-episode-252-sunday-salon-chicago-preview-andy-hermanns-pitchfork-review-future-of-midwest-high-speed-rail/)
- [OTL: Episode #253- Anne Elizabeth Moore Deconstructs Jeans, OhLNo.com, Robert Rodi Jazz Vocal Jam](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/07/28/otl-episode-253-anne-elizabeth-moore-deconstructs-jeans-ohlno-com-robert-rodi-jazz-vocal-jam/)
- [OTL: Episode #254- No-Sleep Cinema for 72 hours, Chicago's Food Policy, Very Small Beer](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/08/03/otl-episode-254-no-sleep-cinema-for-72-hours-chicagos-food-policy-very-small-beer/)
- [OTL: Episode #255- TabsonRahm.org, Chicago as a top food city, Pollution in Pilsen](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/08/10/otl-episode-255-tabsonrahm-org-chicago-as-a-top-food-city-pollution-in-pilsen/)
- [OTL: Episode #256- Just back from vacation show](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/08/18/otl-episode-256-just-back-from-vacation-show/)
- [OTL: Episode #257- Parking with SpotHero.com, Logan Square Kitchen vs. City Health Dept., Smart Chicago Collaborative](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/08/25/otl-episode-257-parking-with-spothero-com-logan-square-kitchen-vs-city-health-dept-smart-chicago-collaborative/)
- [OTL: Episode #258- Chicago Justice Project update, Future of Division and Ashland, Apps For Metro Chicago competition](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/09/01/otl-episode-258-chicago-justice-project-update-future-of-division-and-ashland-apps-for-metro-chicago-competition/)
- [OTL: Episode #259- Riding the entire El the quickest, A Chicagoan competes in the Iron Man, Revisiting Vegan Stephen](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/09/08/otl-episode-259-riding-the-entire-el-the-quickest-a-chicagoan-competes-in-the-iron-man-revisiting-vegan-stephen/)
- [OTL: Episode #260- Bike Winter, Recap of the Iron Man race, Promoting art on the Internet](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/09/15/otl-episode-260-bike-winter-recap-of-the-iron-man-race-promoting-art-on-the-internet/)
- [OTL: Episode #261- Parking Ticket Geek Update, Miss Wicker Park Contest, Inspiration Corporation](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/09/22/otl-episode-261-parking-ticket-geek-update-miss-wicker-park-contest-inspiration-corporation/)
- [OTL: Episode #262- Mick Dumke on crime and basketball, Do security cameras make Chicago safer?](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/09/29/otl-episode-262-mick-dumke-on-crime-and-basketball-do-security-cameras-make-chicago-safer/)
- [OTL: Episode #263- Stories from a Chicago cab, Gentrification in Logan Square](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/10/06/otl-episode-263-stories-from-a-chicago-cab-gentrification-in-logan-square/)
- [OTL: Episode #264- FoodTruckFreak.com, CitySwarm Chicago update, Domestic abuse help in Chicagoland](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/10/13/otl-episode-264-foodtruckfreak-com-cityswarm-chicago-update-domestic-abuse-help-in-chicagoland/)
- [OTL: Episode #265- Wood St. Police Station, Sustainable transportation, Inside Grand Bizzare Gallery](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/10/20/otl-episode-265-wood-st-police-station-sustainable-transportation-inside-grand-bizzare-gallery/)
- [OTL: Episode #266- A new way to find parking, Beer Hoptacular, Reeling Film Fest turns 30](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/10/27/otl-episode-266-a-new-way-to-find-parking-beer-hoptacular-reeling-film-fest-turns-30/)
- [OTL: Episode #267- Local traffic cameras, Bartman Game audio from outside Wrigley, LTHForum's "GNR" list](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/11/03/otl-episode-267-local-traffic-cameras-bartman-game-audio-from-outside-wrigley-lthforums-gnr-list/)
- [OTL: Episode #268- Ald. Joe Moreno, Pizza Film Fest preview, Chicago Architecture Blog](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/11/10/otl-episode-268-ald-joe-moreno-pizza-film-fest-preview-chicago-architecture-blog/)
- [OTL: Episode #269- Stories from a Chicago cab, YMTE podcast holiday recording party, Chicago Loot Drop charity event](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/11/16/otl-episode-269-stories-from-a-chicago-cab-ymte-podcast-holiday-recording-party-chicago-loot-drop-charity-event/)
- [OTL: Episode #270- Trubadeaux: a Restaurant Movie, Cheap beer blind taste test, the Responsible Budget Ordinance](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/11/23/otl-episode-270-trubadeaux-a-restaurant-movie-cheap-beer-blind-taste-test-the-responsible-budget-ordinance/)
- [OTL: Episode #271- Music that educates kids, Chicago without IL?, Best and worst intersections in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/12/01/otl-episode-271-music-that-educates-kids-chicago-without-il-best-and-worst-intersections-in-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #272- Crime data in districts slated to close, Evil Squirrel Comics fundraises, A home brewers paradise at Brew Camp](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/12/08/otl-episode-272-crime-data-in-districts-slated-to-close-evil-squirrel-comics-fundraises-a-home-brewers-paradise-at-brew-camp/)
- [OTL: Episode #273- The Hitman from TV's BOSS, NewCity's Best of Chicago 2011, Duck N Roll Food Truck](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/12/15/otl-episode-273-the-hitman-from-tvs-boss-newcitys-best-of-chicago-2011-duck-n-roll-food-truck/)
- [OTL: Episode #274- The 2011 Christmas Spectacular!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/12/22/otl-episode-274-the-2011-christmas-spectacular/)
- [OTL: Episode #275- Happy New Year!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/12/29/otl-episode-275-happy-new-year/)
- [OTL: Episode #276- ChicagoLobbyists.org, Discussing the local comedy scene, Chicago Pipeline e-newsletter](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/01/05/otl-episode-276-chicagolobbyists-org-discussing-the-local-comedy-scene-chicago-pipeline-e-newsletter/)
- [OTL: Episode #277- The statewide lobby loophole, Discovering a local watering hole, The Red Line Project](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/01/12/otl-episode-277-the-statewide-lobby-loophole-discovering-a-local-watering-hole-the-red-line-project/)
- [OTL: Episode #278- Bike seats and erectile dysfunction, Manuary in the OTL Bunker, Wing Fling preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/01/19/otl-episode-278-bike-seats-and-erectile-dysfunction-manuary-in-the-otl-bunker-wing-fling-preview/)
- [OTL: Episode #279- Representation without taxation, Fr. Pfleger on race, Chicago Honey Co-Op](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/01/26/otl-episode-279-representation-without-taxation-fr-pfleger-on-race-chicago-honey-co-op/)
- [OTL: Episode #280- Twitter data and CTA riders, Chicago speeding cameras, The Chicago Stand-Up Project](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/02/02/otl-episode-280-twitter-data-and-cta-riders-chicago-speeding-cameras-the-chicago-stand-up-project/)
- [OTL: Episode #281- To Be Demolished series, Trakan's new album, The City Life Supplement podcast](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/02/09/otl-episode-281-to-be-demolished-series-trakans-new-album-the-city-life-supplement-podcast/)
- [OTL: Episode #282- Cleaning up TIFs, Hideout Harmonica Hoedown preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/02/16/otl-episode-282-cleaning-up-tifs-hideout-harmonica-hoedown-preview/)
- [OTL: Episode #283- Bike messengers in the city, Baconfest Chicago preview, Breaking the record on the L](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/02/23/otl-episode-283-bike-messengers-in-the-city-baconfest-chicago-preview-breaking-the-record-on-the-l/)
- [OTL: Episode #284- 826CHI, Chicago Zine Fest preview, Local sports journalism with ChicagosideSports.com](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/03/01/otl-episode-284-826chi-chicago-zine-fest-preview-local-sports-journalism-with-chicagosidesports-com/)
- [OTL: Episode #285- Story Week Fest preview, Parking Ticket Geek returns, LTHForum's Great Neighborhood Restaurant Nominations](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/03/08/otl-episode-285-story-week-fest-preview-parking-ticket-geek-returns-lthforums-great-neighborhood-restaurant-nominations/)
- [OTL: Episode #286- Irish American Heritage Center, Dying the Chicago River green, Helping out a favorite bartender](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/03/15/otl-episode-286-irish-american-heritage-center-dying-the-chicago-river-green-helping-out-a-favorite-bartender/)
- [OTL: Episode #287- Mick Dumke on local politics, Keeping tabs on Rahm](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/03/22/otl-episode-287-mick-dumke-on-local-politics-keeping-tabs-on-rahm/)
- [OTL: Episode #288- Radio across the pond, Mike v. Adam Richman, Save the Portage Theater](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/03/29/otl-episode-288-radio-across-the-pond-mike-v-adam-richman-save-the-portage-theater/)
- [OTL: Episode #289- Bloomingdale Trail update, One-Day Silk Road Fest, Community TV Network](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/04/05/otl-episode-289-bloomingdale-trail-update-one-day-silk-road-fest-community-tv-network/)
- [OTL: Episode #290- Will Guzzardi fights on, The Late Live Show returns, Chicago Writers Conference preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/04/11/otl-episode-290-will-guzzardi-fights-on-the-late-live-show-returns-chicago-writers-conference-preview/)
- [OTL: Episode #291- Record-setting L riding, Chicago Jedi, Examining the infrastructure trust](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/05/03/otl-episode-291-record-setting-l-riding-chicago-jedi-examining-the-infrastructure-trust/)
- [OTL: Episode #292- Dmitry Samarov's Hack: The Sequel, Hardcore Star Trek music video, My Asian Mom](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/05/10/otl-episode-292-dmitry-samarovs-hack-the-sequel-hardcore-star-trek-music-video-my-asian-mom/)
- [OTL: Episode #293- Parking Ticket Geek on the meter lease deal, Save the Portage update, Chicago Craft Beer Week](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/05/17/otl-episode-293-parking-ticket-geek-on-the-meter-lease-deal-save-the-portage-update-chicago-craft-beer-week/)
- [OTL: Episode #294- Where was OTL last week?, Streets for Cycling 2020 Plan, Ukrainian Village Historic Church Walk](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/05/31/otl-episode-294-where-was-otl-last-week-streets-for-cycling-2020-plan-ukrainian-village-historic-church-walk/)
- [OTL: Episode #295- New TV pilot from Steve Tobiasz, Felony Franks closes, Metropia Experience preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/06/07/otl-episode-295-new-tv-pilot-from-steve-tobiasz-felony-franks-closes-metropia-experience-preview/)
- [OTL: Episode #296- Predator: The Musical, Windy City Cycling Club, Chicago Area Ethnic Resources](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/06/14/otl-episode-296-predator-the-musical-windy-city-cycling-club-chicago-area-ethnic-resources/)
- [OTL: Episode #297- Mick Dumke on new pot law, Near North Side, The Second Rate City?](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/06/21/otl-episode-297-mick-dumke-on-new-pot-law-near-north-side-the-second-rate-city/)
- [OTL: Episode #298-Chicago as a creative hub](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/06/28/otl-episode-298-chicago-as-a-creative-hub/)
- [OTL: Episode #299- Getting around with Uber Chicago, Mike's first Phish experience, Bucktown Tree & Garden Walk Preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/07/05/otl-episode-299-getting-around-with-uber-chicago-mikes-first-phish-experience-bucktown-tree-garden-walk-preview/)
- [OTL: Episode #300- Art on (The El) Track, OTL's 300th show, Lake Claremont Press covers Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/07/12/otl-episode-300-art-on-the-el-track-otls-300th-show-lake-claremont-press-covers-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #301- Proposed Food Truck Ordinance analysis, The Best Taco Bell in Chicago?, New local transit app](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/07/19/otl-episode-301-proposed-food-truck-ordinance-analysis-the-best-taco-bell-in-chicago-new-local-transit-app/)
- [OTL: Episode #302- Windy City Rib Classic preview, Chicago's population grows, The Metro at 30](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/07/26/otl-episode-302-windy-city-rib-classic-preview-chicagos-population-grows-the-metro-at-30/) - Mike Stephen previews the Windy City Rib Classic, discusses the slight growth in Chicago's population, and airs a conversation with Metro's Joe Shanahan.
- [OTL: Episode #303- New food truck legislation, Chicago Rants, Future of the Portage Theater](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/08/02/otl-episode-303-new-food-truck-legislation-chicago-rants-future-of-the-portage-theater/) - Mike Stephen learns the fallout from the new food truck legislation, talks to the founder of ChicagoRants.com, and discusses the future of the Portage Theater.
- [OTL: Episode #304, Anne Elizabeth Moore's new project, OTL E-mail bag, Parking Ticket Geek update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/08/09/otl-episode-304-anne-elizabeth-moores-new-project-otl-e-mail-bag-parking-ticket-geek-update/) - Mike Stephen talks to local author Anne Elizabeth Moore about her new project, digs into the OTL E-mail bag, and gets an update from the Parking Ticket Geek.
- [OTL: Episode #305- Doug James of BOSS, El Stories on stage, Forgotten Chicago's Corporate Kings tour](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/08/16/otl-episode-305-doug-james-of-boss-el-stories-on-stage-forgotten-chicagos-corporate-kings-tour/) - Mike Stephen talks to one of the cast members of BOSS, gets the lowdown on the play El Stories, and previews a cool tour led by Forgotten Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #306- Chicago Police Department staffing, Chicago as a global city](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/08/23/otl-episode-306-chicago-police-department-staffing-chicago-as-a-global-city/) - Mike Stephen discusses Chicago Police Department staffing levels and examines how Chicago is a global city.
- [OTL: Episode #307- Serious Eats Chicago, Goose Island goes national, Chicago Votes engages youth](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/08/30/otl-episode-307-serious-eats-chicago-goose-island-goes-national-chicago-votes-engages-youth/) - Mike Stephen talks to the editor of Serious Eats Chicago, discusses Goose Island Brewery going national, and learns about the great work of Chicago Votes.
- [OTL: Episode #308- Chicago's squirrel population, Chicago Writers Conference preview, Loyola's sustainability efforts](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/09/06/otl-episode-308-chicagos-squirrel-population-chicago-writers-conference-preview-loyolas-sustainability-efforts/) - Mike Stephen discusses the local squirrel population, previews the Chicago Writers Conference, and learns about the environmental sustainability of Loyola University's campus.
- [OTL: Episode #309- The Dinner Party, Chicago Justice Project's fundraiser, Local comedy with Brandon Wetherbee](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/09/13/otl-episode-309-the-dinner-party-chicago-justice-projects-fundraiser-local-comedy-with-brandon-wetherbee/) - Mike Stephen learns about The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano, mentions an upcoming fundraiser for the Chicago Justice Project, and previews some great local comedy events with Brandon Wetherbee.
- [OTL: Episode #310- IL Campaign for Political Reform, City Life Supplement returns, Dmitry Samarov's new projects](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/09/20/otl-episode-310-il-campaign-for-political-reform-city-life-supplement-returns-dmitry-samarovs-new-projects/) - Mike Stephen learns about the IL Campaign for Political Reform's great work, previews the 2nd season of The City Life Supplement, and talks to Dmitry Samarov about his new projects.
- [OTL: Episode #311- Arts of Life program, Jogging every Chicago block, Sustainable trans update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/09/27/otl-episode-311-arts-of-life-program-jogging-every-chicago-block-sustainable-trans-update/) - Mike Stephen learns about the Arts of Life program for developmentally disabled adults, talks to a Chicagoan who plans on jogging every city block, and gets an update on local sustainable transportation issues from GridChicago.com.
- [OTL: Episode #312- The future of the Catholic Church](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/10/04/otl-episode-312-the-future-of-the-catholic-church/) - Mike Stephen hosts a roundtable discussion on the future of the Catholic Church with members of Voice of the Faithful.
- [OTL: Episode #313- Pawn shops v. the people, Uber gets sued, Parking Ticket Geek update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/10/11/otl-episode-313-pawn-shops-v-the-people-uber-gets-sued-parking-ticket-geek-update/) - Mike Stephen talks about pawn shops in Chicago middle-class neighborhoods with the Chicago Reader's Mick Dumke and checks in with the Parking Ticket Geek on local transportation issues.
- [OTL: Episode #314- The Believers documentary, Goodbye Hamilton's, Andersonville Homebrew Contest](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/10/18/otl-episode-314-the-believers-documentary-goodbye-hamiltons-andersonville-homebrew-contest/) - Mike Stephen talks to the local co-director of the new movie, "The Believers," says goodbye to his college bar, and previews the Andersonville Homebrew Contest.
- [OTL: Episode #315- IL Science Council, Pawn shop update, Chicagolobbyists.org](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/10/27/otl-episode-315-il-science-council-pawn-shop-update-chicagolobbyists-org/) - Mike Stephen learns about the Illinois Science Council, updates a people v. pawn shop story, and discusses local lobbying with the creators of chicagolobbyists.org.
- [OTL: Episode #316- An elected Chicago School Board, 44 Plays for 44 Presidents](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/11/01/otl-episode-316-an-elected-chicago-school-board-44-plays-for-44-presidents/) - Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of an elected Chicago School Board and previews the Neo-Futurists production of "44 Plays for 44 Presidents."
- [OTL: Episode #317- John Airo's local art, NewCity's Best of Chicago 2012](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/11/08/otl-episode-317-john-airos-local-art-newcitys-best-of-chicago-2012/) - Mike Stephen talks with local artist John Airo about his recent Chicago Flag series, previews a fundraiser for the owner of Gold Star, and reviews NewCity's Best of Chicago 2012 list with the magazine's editor.
- [OTL: Episode #318- New CTA record, Nate Silver's Burrito Bracket, President Obama and Chicago sports](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/11/15/otl-episode-318-new-cta-record-nate-silvers-burrito-bracket-president-obama-and-chicago-sports/) - Mike Stephen talks to the guys who now hold the record for riding the entire El the fastest, airs a conversation with Nate Silver about his Burrito Bracket from 5 years ago, and discusses President Obama's relationship to Chicago sports.
- [OTL: Episode #319- Too many street fests?, Andersonville Recycles, Unwrap Chicago's holiday shopping program](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/11/22/otl-episode-319-too-many-street-fests-andersonville-recycles-unwrap-chicagos-holiday-shopping-program/) - Mike Stephen discusses if there are too many local street fests, learns about Andersonville's successful recycling program, and gets the lowdown on the Unwrap Chicago initiative.
- [OTL: Episode #320- New local speed cameras, Police cameras and their effectiveness, Chicago photogs with Latitude](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/11/29/otl-episode-320-new-local-speed-cameras-police-cameras-and-their-effectiveness-chicago-photogs-with-latitude/) - Mike Stephen discusses new speed cameras in Chicago, explores the effectiveness of police cameras in neighborhoods, and learns about a new arts lab for local photographers called Latitude.
- [OTL: Episode #322- "The Chicagoans" column and video, RIP Gold Star's Susan, Chicago Filmmakers winter 2013 series](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/12/13/otl-episode-322-the-chicagoans-column-and-video-rip-gold-stars-susan-chicago-filmmakers-winter-2013-series/) - Mike Stephen learns about "The Chicagoans" column and video series, remembers Susan from Gold Star, and previews Chicago Filmmakers 2013 winter season.
- [OTL: Episode #323- "Dibs" in Chicago's winter, The Andersonville Rahm snowball story, SpotHero.com's growth](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/12/20/otl-episode-323-dibs-in-chicagos-winter-the-andersonville-rahm-snowball-story-spothero-coms-growth/) - Mike Stephen learns about a book that chronicles "dibs" in the winter, replays the Rahm Emanuel Andersonville snowball story, and catches up with the CEO of SpotHero.com.
- [OTL: Episode #324- The 2012 Holiday Spectacular!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2012/12/27/otl-episode-324-the-2012-holiday-spectacular/) - Mike Stephen hosts the OTL Christmas Spectacular! We hear some great music, learn that Santa Claus is scientifically credible, and hear a clip of a conversation between with St. Nick himself.
- [OTL: Episode #325- Happy New Year!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/01/03/otl-episode-325-happy-new-year/) - Mike Stephen takes a look back on some highlights from the show in 2012!
- [OTL: Episode #326- Do the Right Thing Recycling, Participatory budgeting, Tax help for the self-employed](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/01/10/otl-episode-326-do-the-right-thing-recycling-participatory-budgeting-tax-help-for-the-self-employed/) - Mike Stephen learns about a local recycling advocacy organization, discusses participatory budgeting in Chicago, and previews a seminar aimed to help those who are self-employed with their taxes.
- [OTL: Episode #327- The Beer Temple, Chicago Cable Cars](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/01/17/otl-episode-327-the-beer-temple-chicago-cable-cars/) - Mike Stephen visits The Beer Temple, a new craft beer boutique on Elston and learns about Chicago's cable car history.
- [OTL: Episode #328- The Salsa Truck, Wing Fling at Toons, A year without buying anything](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/01/24/otl-episode-328-the-salsa-truck-wing-fling-at-toons-a-year-without-buying-anything/) - Mike Stephen visits The Salsa Truck, previews Wing Fling at Toons Bar, and talks to the co-owner of a Portage Park thrift store who isn't buying anything for the entire year (kind of).
- [OTL: Episode #329- Chicago TIF reform, Movers and Shakers in the local performing arts scene](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/01/31/otl-episode-329-chicago-tif-reform-movers-and-shakers-in-the-local-performing-arts-scene/) - Mike Stephen talks TIF reform with Tom Tresser and discusses the movers and shakers in Chicago's performing arts scene.
- [OTL: Episode #330- Chicago's budget transparency, The Salsa Truck's on-board cooking, Parking Ticket Geek's red light cam update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/02/07/otl-episode-330-chicagos-budget-transparency-the-salsa-trucks-on-board-cooking-parking-ticket-geeks-red-light-cam-update/) - Mike Stephen discusses Chicago's budget transparency, talks to the first food truck owner to be able to cook on board a truck, and gets a red light camera update from The Parking Ticket Geek.
- [OTL: Episode #331- The Hideout Harmonica Hoedown preview, Built In Chicago helping tech startups](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/02/14/otl-episode-331-the-hideout-harmonica-hoedown-preview-built-in-chicago-helping-tech-startups/) - Mike Stephen previews the Hideout Harmonica Hoedown and discusses how Built In Chicago's giant network helps local tech startups.
- [OTL: Episode #332- Storytelling at "Here's the Story," Sexual exploitation prevention, A harmonica documentary](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/02/21/otl-episode-332-storytelling-at-heres-the-story-sexual-exploitation-prevention-a-harmonica-documentary/) - Mike Stephen previews Here's the Story- a live show featuring real people telling stories, discusses sexual exploitation prevention, and previews a documentary about the harmonica that's coming to Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #333- Goose & Fox pop-up supper club, Participatory budgeting in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/02/28/otl-episode-333-goose-fox-pop-up-supper-club-participatory-budgeting-in-chicago/) - Mike Stephen learns about a local pop-up supper club and discusses how participatory budgeting allows for citizens to decide how their local government money is spent.
- [OTL: Episode #334- School closings and the local economy, LED billboards, Hank Frisco: Galaxy Defender](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/03/07/otl-episode-334-school-closings-and-the-local-economy-led-billboards-hank-frisco-galaxy-defender/) - Mike Stephen discusses how school closings could impact the neighborhood economy, learns about frustrations over local LED billboards, and goes behind the scenes of a locally-produced web series called Hank Frisco: Galaxy Defender.
- [OTL: Episode #335- Ald. Joe Moreno, Dying the Chicago river green, Mike Houlihan's "Our Irish Cousins"](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/03/14/otl-episode-335-ald-joe-moreno-dying-the-chicago-river-green-mike-houlihans-our-irish-cousins/) - Mike Stephen talks Chicago issues with Ald. Joe Moreno, learns about dying the Chicago River green, and chats with Mike Houlihan about his new film, "Our Irish Cousins."
- [OTL: Episode #336- Chicago Elevated walking tours, TNG Futurecore, Long-term costs of increased police staffing](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/03/21/otl-episode-336-chicago-elevated-walking-tours-tng-futurecore-long-term-costs-of-increased-police-staffing/) - Mike Stephen learns about Chicago Elevated's local walking tours, rocks Star Trek hardcore music with the guys from TNG, and looks at the long-term costs of police staffing increases in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #337- Green Chicago Office Challenge, You Me Them Everybody show, NewCity's Design 50 List](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/03/28/otl-episode-337-green-chicago-office-challenge-you-me-them-everybody-show-newcitys-design-50-list/) - Mike Stephen learns about the Chicago Green Office Challenge, previews this week's "You, Me, Them, Everybody" show, and discusses NewCity Magazine's Design 50 list.
- [OTL: Episode #338- Chicago Architecture Club, Serious Eats Chicago, The City Life Supplement's Steppenwolf show](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/04/04/otl-episode-338-chicago-architecture-club-serious-eats-chicago-the-city-life-supplements-steppenwolf-show/)
- [OTL: Episode #339- A year without buying anything update, Connecting the Near North Side, Uncontested elections in 2013](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/04/11/otl-episode-339-a-year-without-buying-anything-update-connecting-the-near-north-side-uncontested-elections-in-2013/)
- [OTL Radio #340- The Pierogi Wagon comes to Chicago, What's new with Group Mind Films, Chi-Town Clown](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/04/18/otl-radio-340-the-pierogi-wagon-comes-to-chicago-whats-new-with-group-mind-films-chi-town-clown/) - Mike Stephen previews the arrival of The Pierogi Wagon in Chicago, Gets an update about Group Mind Films, and leans about the Chi-Town Clown group.
- [OTL: Episode #341- Parking Ticket Geek update, Where is Mike's tie?, John Wayne Gacy's Other Victims](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/04/25/otl-episode-341-parking-ticket-geek-update-where-is-mikes-tie-john-wayne-gacys-other-victims/) - Mike Stephen gets an update on local transportation issues from the Parking Ticket Geek, wonders if he'll ever get his tie back from John Berka, and learns about a blog covering the re-opened John Wayne Gacy investigation.
- [OTL: Episode #342- The "To Be Demolished" series, Being a bike messenger in Chicago, Broken sidewalks with Chicago Stumbler](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/05/02/otl-episode-342-the-to-be-demolished-series-being-a-bike-messenger-in-chicago-broken-sidewalks-with-chicago-stumbler/) - Mike Stephen gets an update on the "To Be Demolished" series, learns what it's like to be a Chicago bike messenger, and discusses the Chicago Stumbler blog.
- [OTL: Episode #343- Scrappers documentary, Hank Frisco in cat form, Domestic violence portrayal in local media](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/05/09/otl-episode-343-scrappers-documentary-hank-frisco-in-cat-form-domestic-violence-portrayal-in-local-media/) - Mike Stephen learns about the Chicago-based documentary called "Scrappers" and previews a moderated discussion on how violence against women is portrayed in the Chicago media.
- [OTL: Episode #344- Peterson Garden Project, A new local fest called Bellwether, The Scott Emo Show](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/05/16/otl-episode-344-peterson-garden-project-a-new-local-fest-called-bellwether-the-scott-emo-show/) - Mike Stephen visits the Peterson Garden Project, previews the Bellwether event at The Hideout, and visits with the host of The Scott Emo Show.
- [OTL: Episode #345- Food Genius, Ray Manzarek of The Doors, The Awkward Phase website](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/05/23/otl-episode-345-food-genius-ray-manzarek-of-the-doors-the-awkward-phase-website/) - Mike Stephen learns about a local business that tracks ingredients on restaurant menus, airs a clip from his 2002 chat with The Doors' Ray Manzarek, and talks to the founders of a website that celebrates the awkward phase in our lives.
- [OTL: Episode #346- TIF Illumination, Representation Without Taxation](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/05/30/otl-episode-346-tif-illumination-representation-without-taxation/) - Mike Stephen learns about the TIF Illumination Project, Looks back on the future of music predictions, and discusses how some big businesses avoid paying taxes.
- [OTL: Episode #347- New parking meter deal, How wrong is Tom Skilling?, Escaping prostitution in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/06/06/otl-episode-347-new-parking-meter-deal-how-wrong-is-tom-skilling-escaping-prostitution-in-chicago/) - Mike Stephen talks with The Reader's Mick Dumke about a new parking meter lease deal, chats with the founder of HowWrongIsSkilling.com, and learns about a student documentary about local prostitution.
- [OTL: Episode #348- Visiting The Salsa Truck and Garage, The real Six Corners?, Chicago Councilmatic](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/06/13/otl-episode-348-visiting-the-salsa-truck-and-garage-the-real-six-corners-chicago-councilmatic/) - Mike Stephen visits the owner of The Salsa Truck and The Garage, Discusses Portage Park and Wicker Park's "Six Corners," and learns about a website that tracks your alderman's work.
- [OTL: Episode #349- Is Rahm losing control of Chicago?, Streetsblog Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/06/20/otl-episode-349-is-rahm-losing-control-of-chicago-streetsblog-chicago/) - Mike Stephen examines if Rahm has lost control of Chicago and discusses local sustainable transportation with the editor of Streetsblog Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #350- Lethal Action Force, Prevention sexual exploitation, The 606 park network](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/06/27/otl-episode-350-lethal-action-force-prevention-sexual-exploitation-the-606-park-network/) - Mike Stephen talks to the co-founder of Lethal Action Force, discusses sexual exploitation prevention, and gets an update on The 606- a planned network of parks in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #548- The Secret History of Eddie Hoh, Local teens raising awareness for LGBTQ issues](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/04/16/otl-episode-548-the-secret-history-of-eddie-hoh-local-teens-raising-awareness-for-lgbtq-issues/) - Mike Stephen learns about the Secret History of 60s rock drummer from Forest Park Eddie Hoh, and has a conversation with a few students from Oak Park and River Forest High School about their efforts to raise money for the ACLU and awareness of LGBTQ issues.
- [OTL: Episode #553- CPD's Strategic Subject List, The Chicago Picasso, Urban Nerd Herd](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/05/21/otl-episode-553-cpds-strategic-subject-list-the-chicago-picasso-urban-nerd-herd/) - Mike Stephen talks with Mick Dumke of the Sun-Times about the CPD’s list of possible criminals, gets the story behind the famous Picasso sculpture downtown, and learns about urban hiking.
- [OTL: Episode #357- Chicago Ticket Ninja, Mom is your #1 fan, The All Write Already! podcast](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/08/15/otl-episode-357-chicago-ticket-ninja-mom-is-your-1-fan-the-all-write-already-podcast/) - Mike Stephen learns about a website that pays your parking tickets, gets an awesome voicemail from his mom, and talks to the co-host of a fun local literary podcast.
- [OTL: Episode #360- Will Guzzardi running again in the 39th, Goose & Fox Pop-Up Supper Club, Parking Ticket Geek update on speed cameras](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/09/05/otl-episode-360-will-guzzardi-running-again-in-the-39th-goose-fox-pop-up-supper-club-parking-ticket-geek-update-on-speed-cameras/) - Mike Stephen talks to Will Guzzardi about running for IL State Rep once again, learns about the Goose and Fox Pop-Up Supper Club, and checks in with the Parking Ticket Geek about speed cameras and much more.
- [OTL: Episode #361- Chicago's stop and frisk laws, Pressbox laundry, City bike laws you should know](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/09/12/otl-episode-361-chicagos-stop-and-frisk-laws-pressbox-laundry-city-bike-laws-you-should-know/) - Mike Stephen talks to the Chicago Reader's Mick Dumke about the CPD's stop and frisk policy, learns about Pressbox laundry, and talks bicycle law with a Chicago lawyer.
- [OTL: Episode #362- Chi Raq documentary on city violence, A parking warning, A family doesn't buy anything for a year](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/09/19/otl-episode-362-chi-raq-documentary-on-city-violence-a-parking-warning-a-family-doesnt-buy-anything-for-a-year/) - Mike Stephen talks to the director of a film about the culture of violence in Chicago, shares his downtown parking woes, and checks in with a family that isn't purchasing anything in 2013.
- [OTL: Episode #363- IL politician term limits, A marathon pre-game, The Bike Index could save your bicycle](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/09/26/otl-episode-363-il-politician-term-limits-a-marathon-pre-game-the-bike-index-could-save-your-bicycle/) - Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of term limits for IL politicians, checks in with an upcoming marathoner, and learns about a massive bicycle registry called the Bike Index.
- [OTL: Episode #364- Write Club, We Fought About Twitter feed, Chicago Commercial Collective](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/10/03/otl-episode-364-write-club-wefoughtabout-twitter-feed-chicago-commercial-collective/) - Mike Stephen talks to the creator of Chicago's Write Club, meets the local couple that airs their arguments on Twitter, and talks theater with a producer at the Chicago Commercial Collective.
- [OTL: Episode #365- 30 Seconds Over Chicago Contest, Quitting a job through a viral video, NYTV Fest at the Music Box](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/10/10/otl-episode-365-30-seconds-over-chicago-contest-quitting-a-job-through-a-viral-video-nytv-fest-at-the-music-box/) - Mike Stephen learns about the 30 Seconds Over Chicago contest, talks with the Chicagoan who used a viral video to quit her job, and previews the NY TV Fest screening at the Music Box.
- [OTL: Episode #366- Graveyards of Chicago, Beer & video games fundraiser, Sweet time lapse video of downtown](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/10/17/otl-episode-366-graveyards-of-chicago-beer-video-games-fundraiser-sweet-time-lapse-video-of-downtown/) - Mike Stephen talks to the co-author of Graveyards of Chicago, previews a video game and beer pairing charity event, and learns why a photographer spent the last two years creating a time lapse video of Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #367- The Cornelia Arts Building, Dad's parking ticket update, The NW Chicago Film Society](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/10/24/otl-episode-367-the-cornelia-arts-building-dads-parking-ticket-update-the-nw-chicago-film-society/) - Mike Stephen visits the Cornelia Arts Building, gives an update on his dad's parking ticket, and learns about the Northwest Chicago Film Society.
- [OTL: Episode #368- Chicago film history, Rooftop Sessions Chicago, Chicago Review Press turns 40](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/10/31/otl-episode-368-chicago-film-history-rooftop-sessions-chicago-chicago-review-press-turns-40/) - Mike Stephen learns about Chicago film history, chats about local music with Rooftop Sessions Chicago, and discusses the 40th anniversary of Chicago Review Press.
- [OTL: Episode #369- Chicago's proposed 2014 budget, Tacofancy, A Chicagoan visits the White House](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/11/07/otl-episode-369-chicagos-proposed-2014-budget-tacofancy-a-chicagoan-visits-the-white-house/) - Mike Stephen looks at the mayor's proposed 2014 budget, discusses a community-driven online taco repository, and talks to a Chicagoan who attended the Blackhawks' championship celebration at the White House.
- [OTL: Episode #370- We Live Here art show, Chicago Book Expo, Giardiniera taste test](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/11/14/otl-episode-370-we-live-here-art-show-chicago-book-expo-giardiniera-taste-test/)
- [OTL: Episode #371- The Chicago Cultural Plan, GloVentra, New City's Best of Chicago 2013](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/11/21/otl-episode-371-the-chicago-cultural-plan-gloventra-new-citys-best-of-chicago-2013/) - Mike Stephen discusses the Chicago Cultural Plan, learns about a new use for the Ventra card, and talks about the Best of Chicago 2013 with the editor of New City Magazine.
- [OTL: Episode #372- Kari Lydersen on Mayor 1%, Send in your Christmas music, Youth violence in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/11/28/otl-episode-372-kari-lydersen-on-mayor-1-send-in-your-christmas-music-youth-violence-in-chicago/) - Mike Stephen talks to local journalist Kari Lydersen about her new book on Mayor Emanuel, solicits Chicago Christmas music, and chats with the editor of a book that tells the stories of youth violence in the city.
- [OTL: Episode #373- The Three Oaks, Michigan Show!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/12/05/otl-episode-373-the-three-oaks-michigan-show/) - Mike Stephen visits Three Oaks, Michigan. It's just 90 minutes from Chicago and is one of eight towns in SW Michigan that make up "Harbor Country."
- [OTL: Episode #374- Competitive reading with "Write Club," the L-Ert app wakes you up, Visiting The Beer Temple](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/12/12/otl-episode-374-competitive-reading-with-write-club-the-l-ert-app-wakes-you-up-visiting-the-beer-temple/) - Mike Stephen learns about a competitive reading performance series, chats with the creator of the L-Ert app, and visits The Beer Temple on Elston.
- [OTL: Episode #375- Not buying anything in 2013 finale, Participate in Project Squirrel's app, 8-Bit Christmas](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/12/19/otl-episode-375-not-buying-anything-in-2013-finale-participate-in-project-squirrels-app-8-bit-christmas/) - Mike Stephen checks in one last time with a Portage Park store owner whose family hasn't bought anything in 2013, gives a Chicago squirrel tracking update, and chats with the local author of the new book, "8-Bit Christmas."
- [OTL: Episode #376- Happy Holidays!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/12/26/otl-episode-376-happy-holidays/) - Happy Holidays from Outside the Loop Radio!
- [OTL: Episode #377- A look back at 2013 in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/01/02/otl-episode-377-a-look-back-at-2013-in-chicago/) - Mike Stephen looks back on 2013 in Chicago with Mick Dumke of the Chicago Reader, Shamus Toomey of DNA Info Chicago, and Jen Kramer of Navy Pier.
- [OTL: Episode #378- Midwest Sweet Baking History, Winterize your car, Chicago Cabbie (Pin-up) Calendar](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/01/09/otl-episode-378-midwest-sweet-baking-history-winterize-your-car-chicago-cabbie-pin-up-calendar/) - Mike Stephen explores the Chicago history of making sweets, gets a few tips on how to keep our cars running in the winter, and discusses a new pinup calendar called the Chicago Cabbie Calendar.
- [OTL: Episode #379- Begyle Brewing, Toons Wing Fling, Free Range Office](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/01/16/otl-episode-379-begyle-brewing-toons-wing-fling-free-range-office/) - Mike Stephen visits Begyle Brewing, previews the Toons Wing Fling, and tours the Free Range Office space in Wicker Park.
- [OTL: Episode #380- Local booze & baseball, Biggest pothole contest, The City Life Supplement returns](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/01/23/otl-episode-380-local-booze-baseball-biggest-pothole-contest-the-city-life-supplement-returns/) - Mike Stephen talks local booze and baseball, learns about the Bridgeport Citizens Group's pothole contest, and previews The City Life Supplement podcast's third season.
- [OTL: Episode #382- Chicago's free music label, Chicago Sandwich Bracket, Hank Frisco: Galaxy Defender returns](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/02/06/otl-episode-382-chicagos-free-music-label-chicago-sandwich-bracket-hank-frisco-galaxy-defender-returns/)
- [OTL: Episode #383- The future of Indie Media, Open City Apps, The Hideout Harmonica Hoedown preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/02/13/otl-episode-383-the-future-of-indie-media-open-city-apps-the-hideout-harmonica-hoedown-preview/) - Mike Stephen talks indie media with Making Contact's Lisa Rudman, looks at Open City Apps' great work, and previews the Hideout Harmonica Hoedown this Sunday.
- [OTL: Episode #384- Proposed ride-sharing ordinance, The weather's parking impact, Homemade Stories podcast](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/02/20/otl-episode-384-proposed-ride-sharing-ordinance-the-weathers-parking-impact-homemade-stories-podcast/) - Mike Stephen learns about the proposed ride-sharing ordinance, examines how the recent weather can get you a parking ticket, and talks to the host of the Homemade Stories podcast.
- [OTL Radio #385- Community Glue Workshop, Read/Write Library's quest for a new BiblioTreka, Makers Day in Edgewater](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/02/27/otl-radio-385-community-glue-workshop-readwrite-librarys-quest-for-a-new-bibliotreka-makers-day-in-edgewater/) - Mike Stephen visits the future home of the Community Glue Workshop in Edgewater, learns about Read/Write Library's quest for a new BiblioTreka, and previews the Makers Day event at the Blue Buddha Boutique.
- [OTL: Episode #386- Backbones' great work, Double Feature returns, LoganSquarist socializes the neighborhood](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/03/06/otl-episode-386-backbones-great-work-double-feature-returns-logansquarist-socializes-the-neighborhood/) - Mike Stephen talks to the co-founder of a local organization that helps spinal cord injury victims, previews the return of Double Feature, and talks Logan Square with the founder of LoganSquarist.com.
- [OTL: Episode #387- Louder Than a Bomb poetry slam, Mayor Emanuel needs to hear from the kids, Story Club Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/03/13/otl-episode-387-louder-than-a-bomb-poetry-slam-mayor-emanuel-needs-to-hear-from-the-kids-story-club-chicago/) - Mike Stephen visits the Louder Than a Bomb 2014 Semi-Finals at The Metro, airs a pointed critique of Mayor Emanuel from high school students, and learns about Story Club Chicago.
- [OTL #Episode #389- Extreme underground dinners, Chicago Improv Fest preview, Chicago Taco Tour](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/03/27/otl-episode-389-extreme-underground-dinners-chicago-improv-fest-preview-chicago-taco-tour/) - Mike Stephen investigates "extreme" underground supper clubs, previews the Chicago Improv Fest, and talks tacos with the creator of the Chicago Taco Tour website.
- [OTL: Episode #390- Car Pal app, Chicago Design Museum, Random Acts of Radio](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/04/03/otl-episode-390-car-pal-app-chicago-design-museum-random-acts-of-radio/) - Mike Stephen learns about the new Car Pal app, chats with the co-founder of the Chicago Design Museum, and celebrates another long-running radio show on WLUW.
- [OTL: Episode #391- Transit Future, Chicago Literary Map, Serving pets for dinner: Part 2](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/04/10/otl-episode-391-transit-future-chicago-literary-map-serving-pets-for-dinner-part-2/) - Mike Stephen learns about a proposed revamped local transit system, chats with the creator of the Chicago Literary Map, and follows up on "extreme" underground dinners with the co-owner of Trubadeaux restaurant.
- [OTL: Episode #392- A new way to pay your parking meter, The chef behind local pet-eating supper clubs](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/04/17/otl-episode-392-a-new-way-to-pay-your-parking-meter-the-chef-behind-local-pet-eating-supper-clubs/) - Mike Stephen talks to the Parking Ticket Geek about a new way to pay your parking meter and finally gets to the heart of the controversial issue of serving house pets at local underground supper clubs.
- [OTL: Episode #393- Attack of the Killer Asparagus, Analyzing Transit Future, 826CHI's sci-fi prom](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/04/24/otl-episode-393-attack-of-the-killer-asparagus-analyzing-transit-future-826chis-sci-fi-prom/) - Mike Stephen talks to environmental radio host Mike Nowak, gets an analysis of the Transit Future proposal, and previews the 826CHI sci-fi prom this weekend.
- [OTL: Episode #394- Chicago's questionable crime stats, Journalism in high schools, CouchSurferz web series](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/05/01/otl-episode-394-chicagos-questionable-crime-stats-journalism-in-high-schools-couchsurferz-web-series/) - Mike Stephen talks to a researcher about Chicago's crime stats, discusses journalism education in high schools, and chats with the creator of the CouchSurferz comedy web series.
- [OTL: Episode #395- Old-school local biz with The Distance, Mike's Mom leaves another voicemail, Self-Loved Actor Workshop](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/05/08/otl-episode-395-old-school-local-biz-with-the-distance-mikes-mom-leaves-another-voicemail-self-loved-actor-workshop/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new online magazine profiling well-established businesses, listens to another awesome voicemail from his mom, and previews the Self-Loved Actor Workshop.
- [OTL: Episode #396- The CPS funding saga, Mac and Cheese Fest, Staying "on-track" in high school](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/05/15/otl-episode-396-the-cps-funding-saga-mac-and-cheese-fest-staying-on-track-in-high-school/) - Mike Stephen discusses CPS funding, previews the Mac and Cheese Festival, and learns about high school "on-track" research.
- [OTL: Episode #397- IL's marijuana policy, Reboot Illinois, Good in Englewood](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/05/22/otl-episode-397-ils-marijuana-policy-reboot-illinois-good-in-englewood/) - Mike Stephen talks to the lead author of a recent study on Illinois' marijuana policy, discusses state government with the executive editor of Reboot Illinois, and takes a closer look what's good in Englewood.
- [OTL: Episode #398- Is there sewage in the Chicago River?, Rehab aid intended for blighted areas languishes](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/05/29/otl-episode-398-is-there-sewage-in-the-chicago-river-rehab-aid-intended-for-blighted-areas-languishes/) - Mike Stephen talks to one of the creators of a website that tells us if there is raw sewage in the Chicago River, and discusses federal rehab aid not going going to intended areas in the city.
- [OTL: Episode #399- Shedding light on street fests, No more missed packages, An ex-cabbie's view on ride sharing](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/06/05/otl-episode-399-shedding-light-on-street-fests-no-more-missed-packages-an-ex-cabbies-view-on-ride-sharing/) - Mike Stephen learns about the quest of local neighborhood groups to monitor the finances of street fests, gets the lowdown on DropSpot, and talks to an ex-cabbie about his view of ride sharing services in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #400- Mick Dumke on Chicago crime, Mike Loves Tacos series, Lake Claremont Press celebrates 20 years](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/06/12/otl-episode-400-mick-dumke-on-chicago-crime-mike-loves-tacos-series-lake-claremont-press-celebrates-20-years/) - Mike Stephen talks about Chicago's crime rate with The Chicago Reader's Mick Dumke, gives us the deets on his new video project: Mike Loves Tacos, and talks to the publisher of Lake Claremont Press about local lit.
- [OTL: Episode #401- Parking Ticket Geek Update, Waiting all night for Star Wars, Local photography with Out of Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/06/19/otl-episode-401-parking-ticket-geek-update-waiting-all-night-for-star-wars-local-photography-with-out-of-chicago/) - Mike Stephen gets an update on potholes and red light cameras from The Parking Ticket Geek, plays audio from waiting in line overnight to see Star Wars Episode II in 2002, and learns about an upcoming local photography convention.
- [OTL: Episode #402- Homicide in Rogers Park, Chicago's light pollution, Art Meets Science at the Theater](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/06/26/otl-episode-402-homicide-in-rogers-park-chicagos-light-pollution-art-meets-science-at-the-theater/) - Mike Stephen learns about the rising homicide rate in Rogers Park, discusses a plan to light up Chicago at night, and previews the upcoming Art Meets Science at the Theater Festival at the Chicago Dramatists.
- [OTL: Episode #403- Transit efficiency maps, Encyclopizzeria, The Comedy Exposition 2014](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/07/03/otl-episode-403-transit-efficiency-maps-encyclopizzeria-the-comedy-exposition-2014/) - Mike Stephen discusses new local transit efficiency maps, eats pizza with the co-founder of Encyclopizzeria, and previews The Comedy Exposition 2014 Festival.
- [OTL: Episode #405- The OTL House Party Tour- Ald. Joe Moreno, Heather Cherone of DNA Info Chicago, Mayoral Candidate Amara Enyia, 120 Sports Host Dylan McGorty](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/07/17/otl-episode-405-the-otl-house-party-tour-ald-joe-moreno-heather-cherone-of-dna-info-chicago-mayoral-candidate-amara-enyia-120-sports-host-dylan-mcgorty/) - Mike Stephen takes the show on the road...to his garage.
- [OTL: Episode #406- Red light camera madness, Chicago Singles Club, 46th ward aldermanic candidate Denice Davis](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/07/24/otl-episode-406-red-light-camera-madness-chicago-singles-club-46th-ward-aldermanic-candidate-denice-davis/) - Mike Stephen discusses the inconsistencies of the red light cameras, learns about Chicago Singles Club's musical quest, and talks issues with aldermanic candidate Denice Davis.
- [OTL: Episode #407- Romancing The Slinger, Crowdsourcing every meal in August, Chicago Ave. Moon app](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/07/31/otl-episode-407-romancing-the-slinger-crowdsourcing-every-meal-in-august-chicago-ave-moon-app/) - Mike Stephen has an in-depth discussion about the Diner Grill's Slinger, talks to someone who is crowdsourcing every one of his meals for a month, and learns about the Chicago Ave. Moon app.
- [OTL: Episode #408- Are Chicago beaches clean?, STORY comes to Chicago, Citizens to Abolish Red Light Cameras](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/08/07/otl-episode-408-are-chicago-beaches-clean-story-comes-to-chicago-citizens-to-abolish-red-light-cameras/) - Mike Stephen discusses the pollution level of Chicago beaches, previews the STORY festival, and talks to a rep from Citizens to Abolish Red Light Cameras about that group's work.
- [OTL: Episode #409- Chicago's food journalism, A local YouTube star, We'll Sing a Song with Ella Jenkins](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/08/14/otl-episode-409-chicagos-food-journalism-a-local-youtube-star-well-sing-a-song-with-ella-jenkins/) - Mike Stephen discusses the state of Chicago's food journalism, talks to a local YouTube star, and learns about a documentary about Ella Jenkins that is in pre-production.
- [OTL: Episode #411- OTL is moving to WGN, Reclaiming local old wood, Chicago Rarities Orchard Project](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/08/28/otl-episode-411-otl-is-moving-to-wgn-reclaiming-local-old-wood-chicago-rarities-orchard-project/) - Mike Stephen announces the show's move to WGN Radio, visits a local carpenter who reclaims old wood, and learns about the plan to create unique fruit orchards in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #410- A look at IL unions, Riding the perimeter of Metra, Innovation at Fulton Fest](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/08/21/otl-episode-410-a-look-at-il-unions-riding-the-perimeter-of-metra-innovation-at-fulton-fest/) - Mike Stephen discusses the economic impact of government unions in Illinois, talks to the guy who biked the entire perimeter of the Metra rail lines, and previews Fulton Fest.
- [OTL: Episode #356- Sky Full of Bacon, In For a Trim, Rooftop Sessions Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/08/08/otl-episode-356-sky-full-of-bacon-in-for-a-trim-rooftop-sessions-chicago/) - Mike Stephen talks to the creator of the "Sky Full of Bacon" blog and podcast, chats with the DP of a locally-produced video short, and learns about Rooftop Sessions Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #355- Bus "bunching," A Chicagoan's experience on and off stage with Phish](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/08/01/otl-episode-355-bus-bunching-a-chicagoans-experience-on-and-off-stage-stage-with-phish/) - Mike Stephen discusses the annoying bus-bunching issue and talks to the Chicagoan who recently ended up on stage with Phish while the band was in town.
- [OTL: Episode #354- Be a water hero from Chicago, LTH Forum's re-design, The Chicago House](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/07/25/otl-episode-354-be-a-water-hero-from-chicago-lth-forums-re-design-the-chicago-house/) - Mike Stephen learns about a local push to bring clean drinking water to Haiti, Chats about the LTH Forum re-design, and discusses the important work of The Chicago House.
- [OTL: Episode #353- Can cell phones impact a man's reproductive health?, CTA Riders opposed to bus rapid transit](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/07/18/otl-episode-353-can-cell-phones-impact-a-mans-reproductive-health-cta-riders-opposed-to-bus-rapid-transit/) - Mike Stephen discusses if cell phones negatively impact a man's reproductive health and explores what some feel are the downsides to bus rapid transit in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #352- Parking Ticket Geek update, The Wisconsin supper club experience, Chicago budget transparency](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/07/11/otl-episode-352-parking-ticket-geek-update-the-wisconsin-supper-club-experience-chicago-budget-transparency/) - Mike Stephen gets a local transportation update from The Parking Ticket Geek, Recaps his Wisconsin supper club experience, and discusses Chicago's budget transparency.
- [OTL: Episode #351- Wisconsin Supper Clubs, The Nosh in Wicker Park, Jogging every block of Chicago update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/07/03/otl-episode-351-wisconsin-supper-clubs-the-nosh-in-wicker-park-jogging-every-block-of-chicago-update/) - Mike Stephen talks to the director of the movie Wisconsin Supper Clubs, learns about a new Wicker Park food festival, and checks in with the guy who's jogging every block in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #358- Inside Joe's Barbershop, Streetsblog Chicago, Chicago Writers Conference Preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/08/21/otl-episode-358-inside-joes-barbershop-streetsblog-chicago-chicago-writers-conference-preview/) - Mike Stephen vists Joe's Barbershop in Logan Square, learns about Streetsblog Chicago, and previews the Chicago Writers Conference.
- [OTL: Episode #359- 35 Best Tacos in America, Windy City BBQ Classic, Open Tables movie](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2013/08/29/otl-episode-359-35-best-tacos-in-america-windy-city-bbq-classic-open-tables-movie/) - Mike Stephen talks about the best tacos in America, previews the Windy City BBQ Classic, and learns about a new independent film shot in Chicago called Open Tables.
- [OTL: Episode #412- Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition, Losers web series, Crowdsourcing meals for a month finale](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/09/04/otl-episode-412-green-chicago-restaurant-coalition-losers-web-series-crowdsourcing-meals-for-a-month-finale/) - Mike Stephen learns about the Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition, previews the "Losers" web series, and gets an update from a local who crowdsourced every meal in August.
- [OTL: Episode #413- Local violence prevention, The Chicago Writers Association, Your Chicago Podcast](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/09/11/otl-episode-413-local-violence-prevention-the-chicago-writers-association-your-chicago-podcast/) - Mike Stephen learns about local violence prevention in Chicago, talks to the president of the Chicago Writers Association, and pays a visit to the HQ of the Your Chicago Podcast.
- [OTL: Episode #414- Revisiting The Salsa Truck, Chicago School of Data, Reeling 32: Chicago LGBT Film Fest](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/09/18/otl-episode-414-revisiting-the-salsa-truck-chicago-school-of-data-reeling-32-chicago-lgbt-film-fest/) - Mike Stephen pays a visit to the owner of The Salsa Truck, learns about the Chicago School of Data, and previews Reeling 32: The Chicago LGBT International Film Festival.
- [OTL: Episode #415- Goodbye WLUW](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/09/25/otl-episode-415-goodbye-wluw/) - Mike Stephen looks back on 8 years of Outside the Loop Radio and says goodbye to WLUW.
- [OTL: Episode #562- Analyzing CPD data, International Sketchers Symposium, The Secret History of Philip Cohran](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/07/23/otl-episode-562-analyzing-cpd-data-international-sketchers-symposium-the-secret-history-of-philip-cohran/) - Mike Stephen discusses the importance of analyzing data from the Chicago Police Department, previews that International Sketchers Symposium, and learns the Secret History of local music genius Philip Cohran.
- [OTL: Episode #561- Best beers for the summer, Localpalooza preview, Dina Bach plays live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/07/16/otl-episode-561-best-beers-for-the-summer-localpalooza-preview-dina-bach-plays-live/) - Mike Stephen chats about the best local summertime craft beer, gets a preview of Localpalooza, and welcomes local singer-songwriter Dina Bach into the studio to play live.
- [OTL: Episode #560- Bag tax update, Play By Play on go90, The Secret History of Morris Jennings](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/07/09/otl-episode-560-bag-tax-update-play-by-play-on-go90-the-secret-history-of-morris-jennings/) - Mike Stephen learns how the grocery bag tax is impacting Chicago’s finances, talks to the local creator of a new streaming show called Play By Play, and gets the Secret History of 70s funk drummer Morris Jennings.
- [OTL: Episode #558- Taxing online video games, Chicago Tree Project, The Secret History of Bonemen of Barumba](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/06/25/otl-episode-558-taxing-online-video-games-chicago-tree-project-the-secret-history-of-bonemen-of-barumba/) - Mike Stephen learns how Chicago taxes online video games, discusses giving local dying trees a new life, and gets the Secret History of 80s post-punkers Bonemen of Barumba.
- [OTL: Episode #559- Life After Hate, Inside a street vendor kitchen, Dream Version plays live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/07/02/otl-episode-559-life-after-hate-inside-a-street-vendor-kitchen-dream-version-plays-live/) - Mike Stephen learns about the anti-hate group Life After Hate, goes inside a street vendor kitchen in North Lawndale, and welcomes the local band Dream Version into the studio to play live.
- [OTL: Episode #556- The Secret History of Bad Axe, Regional crash report, Boy Meets Robot](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/06/11/otl-episode-556-the-secret-history-of-bad-axe-regional-crash-report-boy-meets-robot/)
- [OTL: Episode #557- Libraries and social justice, Michelin restaurants closing, Mellow Bike Map](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/06/18/otl-episode-557-libraries-and-social-justice-michelin-restaurants-closing-mellow-bike-map/)
- [OTL: Episode #416- South Side teaching reflections, Local politics with Mick Dumke, Beardsgaard Barbers, Chicago Kickboxing Club](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/10/05/otl-episode-416-south-side-teaching-reflections-local-politics-with-mick-dumke-beardsgaard-barbers-chicago-kickboxing-club/) - Mike Stephen talks to a South Side teacher about why he does what he does, chats local politics with reporter Mick Dumke, drops by Beardsgaard Barbers in Batavia, and visits the Chicago Kickboxing Club in Lincoln Park.
- [OTL: Episode #418- Chicago Loot Drop charity, Chicago Writers Conference preview, The Secret History of Chicago Music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/10/19/otl-episode-418-chicago-loot-drop-charity-chicago-writers-conference-preview-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music/)
- [OTL: Episode #420- Hollaback Chicago, Loving science with the IL Science Council, The Secret History of Chicago Music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/11/02/otl-episode-420-hollaback-chicago-loving-science-with-the-il-science-council-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music/)
- [OTL: Episode #421- Homeroom 101 Series, Can biology determine future criminals?, Local politics roundup with Mick Dumke](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/11/09/otl-episode-421-homeroom-101-series-can-biology-determine-future-criminals-local-politics-roundup-with-mick-dumke/)
- [OTL: Episode #430- Inside BreakRoom Brewery, The Secret History of Chicago Music, Live music from Go Time!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/01/12/otl-episode-430-inside-breakroom-brewery-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-live-music-from-go-time/) - Mike Stephen visits a new brewery on Chicago's north side, learns about Chicago Blues musician Albert Ammons, and welcomes the local band Go Time! into the studio.
- [OTL: Episode #422- Sounds of Faith, How Do We Sing? web series, The Secret History of Chicago Music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/11/16/otl-episode-422-sounds-of-faith-how-do-we-sing-web-series-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music/)
- [OTL: Episode #423- Chicago Jazz Magazine, Aldertrack, Allegory Handcrafted Goods](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/11/23/otl-episode-423-chicago-jazz-magazine-aldertrack-allegory-handcrafted-goods/)
- [OTL: Episode #427- Rep. Mike Quigley on his work in Washington, Live music from Frank Catalano and Mike Jeffers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/12/22/otl-episode-427-rep-mike-quigley-on-his-work-in-washington-live-music-from-frank-catalano-and-mike-jeffers/)
- [OTL: Episode #425- Inside the Christkindlmarket, Old-school tunes with Schola Antiqua, Mick Dumke on Chicago politics](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/12/07/otl-episode-425-inside-the-christkindlmarket-old-school-tunes-with-schola-antiqua-mick-dumke-on-chicago-politics/)
- [OTL: Episode #429- A look back at 2014 in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/01/04/otl-episode-429-a-look-back-at-2014-in-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #428- Neighborhood Crime and Justice Study, Chicago on a “road diet,” The Secret History of Chicago Music](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/12/28/otl-episode-428-neighborhood-crime-and-justice-study-chicago-on-a-road-diet-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-2/)
- [OTL: Episode #426- Reuse everything at The WasteShed, Tripnary travel app, The best Chicago coffee map](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2014/12/14/otl-episode-426-reuse-everything-at-the-wasteshed-tripnary-travel-app-the-best-chicago-coffee-map/)
- [OTL: Episode #431- Previewing a celebration of the chicken wing, The Chicago Reader's Mick Dumke on local politics](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/01/18/otl-episode-431-previewing-a-celebration-of-the-chicken-wing-the-chicago-readers-mick-dumke-on-local-politics/) - Mike Stephen stops by Toons Bar and Grill in Lakeview to preview the 4th annual Wing Fling and chats about local politics with the Chicago Reader's Mick Dumke.
- [OTL: Episode #433- Chic-a-Go-Go's 1,000th episode, Illinois' new eavesdropping law, Aldertrack's latest local election preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/02/01/otl-episode-433-chic-a-go-gos-1000th-episode-illinois-new-eavesdropping-law-aldertracks-latest-local-election-preview/) - Mike Stephen talks to the host of Chic-a-Go-Go on Chicago's CAN-TV, discusses the new state eavesdropping law, and gets the latest info on various aldermanic races across the city.
- [OTL: Episode #434- Chicago unions supporting Rahm, Strange CTA Red Line ads, The Secret History of Chicago Music profiles Fenton Robinson](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/02/08/otl-episode-434-chicago-unions-supporting-rahm-strange-cta-red-line-ads-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-profiles-fenton-robinson/) - Mike Stephen examines the relationship between Mayor Emanuel and Chicago unions, learns about a very different kind of ad on the Red Line, and gets the story of one of the greatest lesser-known Chicago Blues guitarists: Fenton Robinson.
- [OTL: Episode #435- Exonerated after 21 years in prison, Busy Beaver Button Museum in Logan Square](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/02/15/otl-episode-435-exonerated-after-21-years-in-prison-busy-beaver-button-museum-in-logan-square/) - Mike Stephen visits the Busy Beaver Button Museum in Logan Square and then talks to Tyrone Hood, someone who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent the last 21 years in prison.
- [OTL #436: Little-discussed issues in the mayor's race, Chicago Noise Complaint app, The Secret History of Chicago Music: Washboard Sam](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/02/22/otl-436-little-discussed-issues-in-the-mayors-race-chicago-noise-complaint-app-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-washboard-sam/) - Mike Stephen discusses little-discussed issues in this year's mayoral race, learns about the Chicago Noise Complaint app, and gets the story of Chicago Bluesman Washboard Sam.
- [OTL: Episode #437- Union influence on IL politics, The attack of the Emerald Ash Borer, Previewing the Hideout Harmonica Hoedown](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/03/01/otl-episode-437-union-influence-on-il-politics-the-attack-of-the-emerald-ash-borer-previewing-the-hideout-harmonica-hoedown/) - Mike Stephen looks at union influence on local politics, discusses the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer on our trees, and gets a preview of the 4th annual Hideout Harmonica Hoedown.
- [OTL: Episode #438- Another look at unions and IL politics, Story Week Festival of Writers, The Secret History of Chicago Music: Baby Doo Caston](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/03/08/otl-episode-438-another-look-at-unions-and-il-politics-story-week-festival-of-writers-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-baby-doo-caston/) - Mike Stephen takes another look at unions and their influence on IL politics, previews Story Week Festival of Writers, and gets the lowdown on Chicago musician Baby Doo Caston.
- [OTL: Episode #439- Preserving Chicago architecture, Chronicling Chicago public toilets](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/03/15/otl-episode-439-preserving-chicago-architecture-chronicling-chicago-public-toilets/) - Mike Stephen talks to the executive director of Preservation Chicago about their efforts to save historic buildings in our neighborhoods and learns about a project that chronicles public toilets in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #440- Abolishing the Red Light Cameras, The latest from The Parking Ticket Geek, The story of local Bluesman Big Moose Walker](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/03/22/otl-episode-440-abolishing-the-red-light-cameras-the-latest-from-the-parking-ticket-geek-the-story-of-local-bluesman-big-moose-walker/) - 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.
- [OTL: Episode #441- Chicago Police citizen surveillance, TIF Reform, Bucktown residents unite](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/03/29/otl-episode-441-chicago-police-citizen-surveillance-tif-reform-bucktown-residents-unite/) - 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.
- [OTL: Episode #442- The Glass Slipper Project, RHINO Poetry, The Secret History of Chicago Music: Meade "Lux" Lewis](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/04/05/otl-episode-442-the-glass-slipper-project-rhino-poetry-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-meade-lux-lewis/) - 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.
- [OTL #443: Chicago Police citizen surveillance, The man behind Chuy's stache, #DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/04/12/otl-443-chicago-police-citizen-surveillance-the-man-behind-chuys-stache-dateme-an-okcupid-experiment/) - 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.
- [OTL: Episode #444- Local high school journalism, Chicago Area Tiki Tour, Bridgeport's 1855 Lager Beer Riot reenactment](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/04/19/otl-episode-444-local-high-school-journalism-chicago-area-tiki-tour-bridgeports-1855-lager-beer-riot-reenactment/) - Mike Stephen discusses the importance of local high school journalism, previews the Chicago Area Tiki Tour, and visits Bridgeport to learn about the 1855 Lager Beer Riot reenactment.
- [OTL: Episode #445- Living on a Chicago houseboat, Taking art to the streets with Opera-Matic, The Secret History of Chicago Music: Churchill Moor](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/04/26/otl-episode-445-living-on-a-chicago-houseboat-taking-art-to-the-streets-with-opera-matic-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-churchill-moor/) - Mike Stephen visits a couple who is living on a Chicago houseboat, learns about Opera-Matic's mission to bring art into the community, and gets the story of 60s rockers from Des Plaines: Churchill Moor.
- [OTL: Episode #446- Using your DNA as art, The story of local rocker Marty Grebb, Previewing Chicago Zine Fest](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/05/03/otl-episode-446-using-your-dna-as-art-the-story-of-local-rocker-marty-grebb-previewing-chicago-zine-fest/) - Mike Stephen learns about a local artist using found DNA in her projects, gets the story of Buckinghams member Marty Grebb, and previews the Chicago Zine Fest happening next weekend.
- [OTL: Episode #448- Hit Like a Girl drum contest, Chicago is taco heaven, The Secret History of Chicago Music: The Hounds](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/05/16/otl-episode-448-hit-like-a-girl-drum-contest-chicago-is-taco-heaven-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-the-hounds/) - Mike Stephen gets the story of one awesome local female drummer, discusses how Chicago is the best taco city in America, and learns about a 70s band from the south side: The Hounds.
- [OTL: Episode #449- A conversation with the future of Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/05/24/otl-episode-449-a-conversation-with-the-future-of-chicago/) - Mike Stephen visits Chicago Vocational Career Academy in South Chicago and talks to three high school students about their views on life in Chicago and the city's future.
- [OTL: Episode #450- Developing Chicago’s riverfronts, A new NW Side linear park, The Secret History of Chicago Music: Redwood Landing](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/05/31/otl-episode-450-developing-chicagos-riverfronts-a-new-nw-side-linear-park-the-secret-history-of-chicago-music-redwood-landing/) - Mike Stephen discusses the future of Chicago's riverfronts, gets the lowdown on a proposed linear park on the NW Side, and learns about a 70s local band that never made it to the big time: Redwood Landing.
- [OTL: Episode #451- Exploring analog photography in Wicker Park, Fighting airport noise pollution, A pet pig lives in Portage Park](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/06/07/otl-episode-451-exploring-analog-photography-in-wicker-park-fighting-airport-noise-pollution-a-pet-pig-lives-in-portage-park/) - Mike Stephen visits an analog photography store in Wicker Park, discusses the fight against airplane noise pollution near O'Hare, and meets a family's pet pig in Portage Park.
- [OTL: Episode #452- A visit to Rebecca Zemans Jewelry Studio, Previewing the Chicago Scots' Highland Games, and the Secret History of Chicago's 90s rockers Green](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/06/14/otl-episode-452-a-visit-to-rebecca-zemans-jewelry-studio-previewing-the-chicago-scots-highland-games-and-the-secret-history-of-chicagos-90s-rockers-green/) - Mike Stephen visits Rebecca Zemans Jewelry Studio, previews the Chicago Scots' Highland Games, and gets the story of local 90s rockers Green.
- [OTL: Episode #453- A son in Logan Square reissues his dad's 60s rock album, Mick Dumke on the latest in Chicago politics](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/06/21/otl-episode-453-a-son-in-logan-square-reissues-his-dads-60s-rock-album-mick-dumke-on-the-latest-in-chicago-politics/) - Mike Stephen gets the story of a local son helping out his musician father and chats with the Chicago Reader's Mick Dumke about Chicago politics.
- [OTL: Episode #454- The Wabash Lights project, Renters rights in Chicago, Singer-songwriter Dina Bach plays live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/06/28/otl-episode-454-the-wabash-lights-project-renters-rights-in-chicago-singer-songwriter-dina-bach-plays-live/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new public interactive art project, discusses renters rights in Chicago, and welcomes singer-songwriter Dina Bach into the studioto play live.
- [OTL: Episode #455- Why Chicago won't go bankrupt, Urban Sketchers Chicago, Fighting residential parking permits](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/07/05/otl-episode-455-why-chicago-wont-go-bankrupt-urban-sketchers-chicago-fighting-residential-parking-permits/) - Mike Stephen discusses whether or not Chicago will go bankrupt, previews an urban sketch seminar in Chicago, and learns some tips on fighting residential parking permit violations.
- [OTL: Episode #456- Utilizing IL urban wood, Illuminating TIFs in Chicago, The Secret History of Chicagoland's 60s garage rockers The Riddles](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/07/12/otl-episode-456-utilizing-il-urban-wood-illuminating-tifs-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-chicagolands-60s-garage-rockers-the-riddles/) - Mike Stephen visits the campus of IIT to learn about a program that recycles urban wood, discusses TIF districts in Chicago, and gets the story of 60s suburban garage-rockers The Riddles.
- [OTL: Episode #457- Metra riders are plugged in, The harsh reality of making it as a local musician, Chicago Hot Sauce Fest](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/07/19/otl-episode-457-metra-riders-are-plugged-in-the-harsh-reality-of-making-it-as-a-local-musician-chicago-hot-sauce-fest/) - Mike Stephen chats with the lead author of a study that shows how plugged in we are as Metra riders, talks to a local musician about his controversial statements about playing in the Chicago music scene, and previews the upcoming Chicago Hot Sauce Festival.
- [OTL: Episode #458- Chicago water tower paintings, A mobbed-up cop's story, The Secret History of local Elvis impersonator Rick Saucedo](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/07/26/otl-episode-458-chicago-water-tower-paintings-a-mobbed-up-cops-story-the-secret-history-of-local-elvis-impersonator-rick-saucedo/) - Mike Stephen visits Bucktown's Firecat Projects to learn about a Chicago water tower art show, learns the story of a mobbed-up Chicago cop, and gets the secret history of local Elvis impersonator Rick Saucedo.
- [OTL: Episode #459- Chicago Police shootings, Divvy's fare increase, The real Six Corners gets some love](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/08/02/otl-episode-459-chicago-police-shootings-divvys-fare-increase-the-real-six-corners-gets-some-love/) - Mike Stephen discusses the rate of Chicago Police shootings, gets the facts on the Divvy Bike fare increases, and visits the REAL Six Corners in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #460- A Chicago teacher returns from the Arctic, The Secret History of VCSR's Music, Visiting the Sugar Beet Co-Op](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/08/09/otl-episode-460-a-chicago-teacher-returns-from-the-arctic-the-secret-history-of-vcsrs-music-visiting-the-sugar-beet-co-op/) - Mike Stephen learns about a Chicago teacher's trip to the Arctic Circle, explores the music of local 80s synth band VCSR, and drops by the Sugar Beet Co-Op in Oak Park.
- [OTL: Episode #461- The new Cabrini Green documentary, Mick Dumke on Chicago politics, Making food carts legal in the city](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/08/16/otl-episode-461-the-new-cabrini-green-documentary-mick-dumke-on-chicago-politics-making-food-carts-legal-in-the-city/) - Mike Stephen talks to the director of a new documentary about Cabrini Green, checks in with local investigative journalist Mick Dumke about keeping track of politicians on public time, and discusses the push to make food carts legal in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #462- Getting to the bottom of the Ventra story, Scarlet Architect's Secret History of Chicago Music, A LEGO artist builds Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/08/23/otl-episode-462-getting-to-the-bottom-of-the-ventra-story-scarlet-architects-secret-history-of-chicago-music-a-lego-artist-builds-chicago/) - Mike Stephen talks to a Chicagoan who has worked to find out why we have the Ventra fare system, gets the story of 80s synth pop-rockers Scarlett Architect, and visits a LEGO enthusiast's model of Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #463- How The 606 affects affordable housing, Chicago Baseball fights for its rights outside of Wrigley, 16-year-old Reade Wildman jams in studio](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/08/30/otl-episode-463-how-the-606-affects-affordable-housing-chicago-baseball-fights-for-its-rights-outside-of-wrigley-16-year-old-reade-wildman-jams-in-studio/) - Mike Stephen discusses affordable housing in the wake of Chicago's new 606 park system, learns about Chicago Baseball magazine's fight to stay alive, and rocks out to some jams from 16-year-old guitarist Reade Wildman.
- [OTL: Episode #464- The Parking Ticket Geek on local traffic issues, The Secret History of Chicago's Brevity, Retiring baby boomers' impact on Chicago architecture](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/09/06/otl-episode-464-the-parking-ticket-geek-on-local-traffic-issues-the-secret-history-of-chicagos-brevity-retiring-baby-boomers-impact-on-chicago-architecture/) - Mike Stephen chats with The Parking Ticket Geek about new traffic patterns in Chicago, learns about the short-lived 70s band Brevity, and learns how retiring baby boomers impact Chicago architecture and infrastructure.
- [OTL: Episode #465- The future of affordable housing in Chicago, Petcoke's presence on the South Side, Chicago's best novels by neighborhood](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/09/13/otl-episode-465-the-future-of-affordable-housing-in-chicago-petcokes-presence-on-the-south-side-chicagos-best-novels-by-neighborhood/) - Mike Stephen discusses the future of affordable housing in the city, learns about how Petcoke is affecting the South Side, and explores Chicago's best novels novels by neighborhood.
- [OTL: Episode #466- Cabrini-Green rowhouses have a future, Breaking down Chicago's segregated barriers, The Secret History of 60s local horn rockers The Mob](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/09/20/otl-episode-466-cabrini-green-rowhouses-have-a-future-breaking-down-chicagos-segregated-barriers-the-secret-history-of-60s-local-horn-rockers-the-mob/) - Mike Stephen discusses the future of the Cabrini Green rowhouses, learns about a non-profit that exposes Chicago underserved youth to the character of Chicago neighborhoods, and gets the story of 60s local horn rockers: The Mob.
- [OTL: Episode #467- Taste Talks Chicago, The unsung heroes of local craft beer, Pop-up retail in Chicago's public spaces](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/09/27/otl-episode-467-taste-talks-chicago-the-unsung-heroes-of-local-craft-beer-pop-up-retail-in-chicagos-public-spaces/) - Mike Stephen previews Taste Talks Chicago, learns about a website that profiles those behind the local craft beer industry, and visits the first of many pop-up retail spaces in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #470- Chicago's DIY Musician's Conference, Secret History of a local 80s synth band, The new emperor of Portage Park](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/10/18/otl-episode-470-chicagos-diy-musicians-conference-secret-history-of-a-local-80s-synth-band-the-new-emperor-of-portage-park/) - Mike Stephen talks to the CEO of CD Baby about their Chicago DIY Musician's Conference, gets the Secret History of 80s synth-rockers, and checks in with a Chicagoan who didn't buy anything for a year and is now dominating Irving Park Road.
- [OTL: Episode #469- U of C's impact on the neighborhood, Chicago International Map Fest preview, An education at Hot Dog University](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/10/11/otl-episode-469-u-of-cs-impact-on-the-neighborhood-chicago-international-map-fest-preview-an-education-at-hot-dog-university/) - Mike Stephen talks to a University of Chicago junior about her work on documenting the school's impact on the neighborhood, previews the Chicago International Map Festival, and learns about Chicago's Hot Dog University.
- [OTL: Episode #468- Chicago Police Board Info, Running every block in Chicago, The Secret History of a local 80s jazz trio](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/10/04/otl-episode-468-chicago-police-board-info-running-every-block-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-a-local-80s-jazz-trio/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new website that sheds light on how the Chicago Police Board works, checks in with the guy who is jogging every block in the city, and gets the secret history of a local 80s Jazz trio.
- [OTL: Episode #471- Spying on Chicago citizens, Lucas Museum on the Lakefront, Pinball Chicago plays on](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/10/25/otl-episode-471-spying-on-chicago-citizens-lucas-museum-on-the-lakefront-pinball-chicago-plays-on/) - Mike Stephen talks with investigative journalist Mick Dumke about Chicago Police spying on citizens, discusses the possibility of the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on the Lakefront, and plays pinball with the founder of Pinball Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #472- End Result's secret punk history, The future of affordable housing in Chicago, Justin Roberts rocks kids music in studio](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/11/01/otl-episode-472-end-results-secret-punk-history-the-future-of-affordable-housing-in-chicago-justin-roberts-rocks-kids-music-in-studio/) - Mike Stephen learns about the secret history of 80s Chicago punk band End Result, discusses the future of affordable housing in the city, and welcomes Grammy-nominated musician Justin Roberts into the studio to play live.
- [OTL: Episode #473- Chicago Loot Drop helps the kids, Improvised Star Trek, Mac and Cheeze Takedown](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/11/08/otl-episode-473-chicago-loot-drop-helps-the-kids-improvised-star-trek-mac-and-cheeze-takedown/) - Mike Stephen learns how Chicago Loot Drop helps some deserving kids, geeks out over the Improvised Star Trek show at iO Chicago, and previews the Mac and Cheese Takedown at Lincoln Hall.
- [OTL: Episode #474- Building connections in the classroom, The Secret History of McLuhan, A local Sci-Fi novella and cookbook in one](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/11/15/otl-episode-474-building-connections-in-the-classroom-the-secret-history-of-mcluhan-a-local-sci-fi-novella-and-cookbook-in-one/) - Mike Stephen talks to a CPS teacher about making connections with students, gets the story of local 70s prog-rockers McLuhan, and learns about Chicago activist Anne Elizabeth Moore's new project.
- [OTL: Episode #475- Combating suburban homelessness, Chicago Book Expo preview, Recycling in Chicago the right way](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/11/22/otl-episode-475-combating-suburban-homelessness-chicago-book-expo-preview-recycling-in-chicago-the-right-way/) - Mike Stephen learns about efforts to combat suburban homelessness, gets a preview of the Chicago Book Expo, and learns how Chicago will be enforcing the right way to recycle.
- [OTL: Episode #476- DIY media with ChiPRC, Is the Chicago accent disappearing?, Acoustic guitar virtuoso John Hulburt's Secret History](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/11/29/otl-episode-476-diy-media-with-chiprc-is-the-chicago-accent-disappearing-acoustic-guitar-virtuoso-john-hulburts-secret-history/)
- [OTL: Episode #477- Chicago's Secret Music History in a book, Local HS students demand a better lunch, Exploring the history of the Chicago Stock Yards](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/12/06/otl-episode-477-chicagos-secret-music-history-in-a-book-local-hs-students-demand-a-better-lunch-exploring-the-history-of-the-chicago-stock-yards/)
- [OTL: Episode #478- Chicago public housing's future, Newcity gets into the film biz, Chicago's Eye Health Life Health Coalition](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/12/13/otl-episode-478-chicago-public-housings-future-newcity-gets-into-the-film-biz-chicagos-eye-health-life-health-coalition/)
- [OTL: Episode #479- The importance of CTU's vote to strike, Jefferson Park Forward, The Secret History of local folker Bob Gibson](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/12/20/otl-episode-479-the-importance-of-ctus-vote-to-strike-jefferson-park-forward-the-secret-history-of-local-folker-bob-gibson/) - Mike Stephen discusses the importune of the Chicago Teachers Union strike vote, talks the future of Jefferson Park at a local watering hold, and learns about the secret music history of local folk hero Bob Gibson.
- [The OTL Christmas Spectacular 2015](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/12/25/the-otl-christmas-spectacular-2015/)
- [OTL: Episode #480- Local criminal justice stories of importance, The Secret History of guitarist Snake Boy Johnson, Clearing up common Chicago parking confusion](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2015/12/27/otl-episode-480-local-criminal-justice-stories-of-importance-the-secret-history-of-guitarist-snake-boy-johnson-clearing-up-common-chicago-parking-confusion/)
- [OTL: Episode #481- Inside Uptown's Shake Rattle & Read, Quitting social media cold turkey, Re-visiting Batavia's Beardsgaard Barbers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/01/02/otl-episode-481-inside-uptowns-shake-rattle-read-quitting-social-media-cold-turkey-re-visiting-batavias-beardsgaard-barbers/) - Mike Stephen drops by Uptown's Shake, Rattle, and Read bookstore, talks to a Chicagoan who quit social media cold turkey, and replays one of the first OTL stories on WGN.
- [OTL: Episode #482- Documenting Chicago's segregation in pictures, Protecting our civil liberties, The Secret History of Blues guitarist Eddie Taylor](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/01/10/otl-episode-482-documenting-chicagos-segregation-in-pictures-protecting-our-civil-liberties-the-secret-history-of-blues-guitarist-eddie-taylor/)
- [OTL: Episode #483- Ald. Arena talks Chicago finances, Diversity in the teacher workforce, Getting crafty with Handmade Market](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/01/17/otl-episode-483-ald-arena-talks-chicago-finances-diversity-in-the-teacher-workforce-getting-crafty-with-handmade-market/) - Mike Stephen talks to Ald. John Arena about Chicago's money woes, discusses the importance of diversity in the teaching workforce, and pays a visit to the Handmade Market at The Empty Bottle.
- [OTL: Episode #484- Stopping harassment on the CTA, The Secret History of Bluesman Magic Slim, Previewing Toons' Wing Fling](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/01/24/otl-episode-484-stopping-harassment-on-the-cta-the-secret-history-of-bluesman-magic-slim-previewing-toons-wing-fling/)
- [OTL: Episode #485- The future of Chicago Public Schools, Racism in the Chicago Police Department, What's up with those blank billboards in Logan Square?](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/01/31/otl-episode-485-the-future-of-chicago-public-schools-racism-in-the-chicago-police-department-whats-up-with-those-blank-billboards-in-logan-square/) - Mike Stephen talks to a retired teacher about his views on the future of CPS, discusses racism in the Chicago Police Department, and learns what's up with those blank billboards in Logan Square.
- [OTL: Episode #486- Chicago Gay Hockey, Coding While Black, The Secret History of local Bluesman Luther Allison](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/02/07/otl-episode-486-chicago-gay-hockey-coding-while-black-the-secret-history-of-local-bluesman-luther-allison/) - Mike Stephen visits the Chicago Gay Hockey Association before a game, discusses the need for diversity in the city's tech community, and gets the secret history of Chicago Bluesman Luther Allison.
- [OTL: Episode #487- O'Hare's runway allocation, The history of Chicago's water intake cribs, How to save the Sun-Times](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/02/14/otl-episode-487-ohares-runway-allocation-the-history-of-chicagos-water-intake-cribs-how-to-save-the-sun-times/)
- [OTL: Episode #488- Express train to O'Hare?, The Secret History of Chicago saxman Eddie Shaw, Preparing students through industrial tech class](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/02/21/otl-episode-488-express-train-to-ohare-the-secret-history-of-chicago-saxman-eddie-shaw-preparing-students-through-industrial-tech-class/) - Mike Stephen discusses the proposed express train from the Loop to O'Hare, learns the history of local Blues sax player Eddie Shaw, and talks to an industrial technology teacher from Hampshire High School about how his class impacts students.
- [OTL: Episode #489- Ald. Waguespack on good government, Drones and civil liberties, The Doorman app](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/02/28/otl-episode-489-ald-waguespack-on-good-government-drones-and-civil-liberties-the-doorman-app/) - Mike Stephen talks to Ald. Scott Waguespack about working for good government in the city, discusses civil liberties related to drones, and learns about getting your packages delivered safely with the Doorman app.
- [OTL: Episode #490- Blackfish: The Musical, The Secret History of Lonnie Brooks, RIDE asks who has the right of way?](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/03/06/otl-episode-490-blackfish-the-musical-the-secret-history-of-lonnie-brooks-ride-asks-who-has-the-right-of-way/) - Mike Stephen visits a rehearsal of Blackfish: The Musical, learns about the secret history of Chicago Blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks, and chats with the folks involved in a new play that's set in Chicago's cycling community: RIDE.
- [OTL: Episode #491- Jogging around Lake Michigan's perimeter, BallotReady.org, Hideout Harmonica Hoedown preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/03/13/otl-episode-491-jogging-around-lake-michigans-perimeter-ballotready-org-hideout-harmonica-hoedown-preview/) - Mike Stephen talks to the guy who literally jogged around Lake Michigan, learns how BallotReady.org helps us become educated voters, and jams some harp with two featured performers from this year's Hideout Harmonica Hoedown.
- [OTL: Episode #492- Ending gender bias, Cell phone camera rights, The Secret History of Buster Benton](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/03/19/otl-episode-492-ending-gender-bias-cell-phone-camera-rights-the-secret-history-of-buster-benton/) - Mike Stephen learns about locally-led efforts to end gender bias, discusses the right to videotape on-duty cops, and explores the Secret History of Chicago Blues musician Buster Benton.
- [OTL: Episode #493- The militarization of CPS, Howard Brown comes to Englewood, Chicago food cart update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/03/27/otl-episode-493-the-militarization-of-cps-howard-brown-comes-to-englewood-chicago-food-cart-update/) - Mike Stephen talks to a Vietnam veteran about how he sees Chicago Public Schools as militarized, learns about a new Howard Brown Health Clinic coming to Englewood, and gets an update on the business of food carts in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #494- WikiProject Women Scientists, The Secret History of Andrew Brown, Towing and vehicle emissions testing in Chicagoland](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/04/03/otl-episode-494-wikiproject-women-scientists-the-secret-history-of-andrew-brown-towing-and-vehicle-emissions-testing-in-chicagoland/)
- [OTL: Episode #495- Chicagoland’s growing footprint, Taco Takedown Chicago, Equal Pay Day Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/04/10/otl-episode-495-chicagolands-growing-footprint-taco-takedown-chicago-equal-pay-day-chicago/) - Mike Stephen discusses how Chicagoland’s urban development impacts our surroundings, previews the all-you-can-eat Taco Takedown event, and discusses the local fight for equal pay between men and women.
- [OTL: Episode #496- Secret History of Detroit Junior, Where Can I Protest?, The Owls Seem What They Are Not perform live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/04/17/otl-episode-496-secret-history-of-detroit-junior-where-can-i-protest-the-owls-seem-what-they-are-not-perform-live/) - Mike Stephen learns the Secret History of Bluesman Detroit Junior, discusses where we are allowed to protest in public, and jams some live music from Chicago’s The Owls Seem What They Are Not.
- [OTL: Episode #497- Chicago Pen Show preview, Bad Poetry Night, Rebooting tap dance](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/04/24/otl-episode-497-chicago-pen-show-preview-bad-poetry-night-rebooting-tap-dance/) - Mike Stephen geeks out about the upcoming Chicago Pen Show, previews the Chicago Writers Conference Bad Poetry Night, and talks to a local tap dancer who pushes creative boundaries with her art.
- [OTL: Episode #498- My Comic Grader app, The fight for paid sick days, The Secret History of "Master" Henry Gibson](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/04/30/otl-episode-498-my-comic-grader-app-the-fight-for-paid-sick-days-the-secret-history-of-master-henry-gibson/)
- [OTL: Episode #499- Protecting high school journalists, Oak Park's newest theater productions, The Mini Maker Faire preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/05/08/otl-episode-499-protecting-high-school-journalists-oak-parks-newest-theater-productions-the-mini-maker-faire-preview/) - Mike Stephen learns about a proposed law aimed at protecting high school journalists, visits Oak Park to chat local theater, and previews the Chicago Northside Mini Maker Faire and Schurz High School.
- [OTL: Episode #500- Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Another Round, The Secret History of Evening's Breezes, Bloody Mary Fest preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/05/15/otl-episode-500-wisconsin-supper-clubs-another-round-the-secret-history-of-evenings-breezes-bloody-mary-fest-preview/) - Mike Stephen talks to the guy who wrote the book (again) about Wisconsin supper clubs, learns about the Secret History of Chicago obscure 60s garage-rockers Evenings Breezes, and previews Chicago’s Bloody Mary Fest.
- [OTL: Episode #501- Sister Donna Quinn on her life of activism, Run Domestic Violence Out of Town, Dina Bach performs live](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/05/22/otl-episode-501-sister-donna-quinn-on-her-life-of-activism-run-domestic-violence-out-of-town-dina-bach-performs-live/) - Mike Stephen talks to Donna Quinn about her life of activism, learns how running the Chicago Marathon can help fight domestic violence, and welcomes local singer-songwriter Dina Bach into the studio to play live on the eve of her album release.
- [OTL: Episode #502- Draining Chicago, Turning Asian carp into pet food, The Secret History of The Bare Facts](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/05/29/otl-episode-502-draining-chicago-turning-asian-carp-into-pet-food-the-secret-history-of-the-bare-facts/)
- [OTL: Episode #503- Coyotes in Chicago, Wilson Underline project, Visiting the Near North Farmessori](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/06/05/otl-episode-503-coyotes-in-chicago-wilson-underline-project-visiting-the-near-north-farmessori/) - Mike Stephen learns about the ongoing research into Chicago’s coyote population, discusses the proposal to renovate the Wilson L stop in Uptown, and visits an urban farm called The Near North Farmessori in the East Village Neighborhood.
- [OTL: Episode #504- A journalist's Chicago taco journey, Anne Elizabeth Moore wins a house in Detroit, The Secret History of John Gilmore](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/06/12/otl-episode-504-a-journalists-chicago-taco-journey-anne-elizabeth-moore-wins-a-house-in-detroit-the-secret-history-of-john-gilmore/) - Mike Stephen talks tacos with a local journalist who ate over 200 tacos from various city taquerias last month, checks in with Chicago writer Anne Elizabeth Moore about winning a house in Detroit, and learns the Secret History of avant-garde jazz musician John Gilmore.
- [OTL: Episode #505- Chicago storyteller Jack Zimmerman, Visiting the Bike a Bee apiary](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/06/19/otl-episode-505-chicago-storyteller-jack-zimmerman-visiting-the-bike-a-bee-apiary/) - Mike Stephen sits down with acclaimed local storyteller Jack Zimmerman in advance of his new one-man show and then visits the Bike-A-Bee apiary in the the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
- [OTL: Episode #506- City Council oversight from Project Six, Re-imagining city garages, The Secret History of Off Broadway](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/06/26/otl-episode-506-city-council-oversight-from-project-six-re-imagining-city-garages-the-secret-history-of-off-broadway/) - Mike Stephen talks with the former Chicago legislative inspector general about his new organization that uncovers government corruption, learns about a plan to remake our alleys, and gets the Secret History of 70s power pop rockers Off Broadway.
- [OTL: Episode #507- BookClub Chicago, The Chicago Sketch Seminar, Spoiler Alert: Fireworks are illegal in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/07/03/otl-episode-507-bookclub-chicago-the-chicago-sketch-seminar-spoiler-alert-fireworks-are-illegal-in-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #508- New tobacco laws, Preserving Chicago bungalows, The Secret History of T.L. Barrett](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/07/10/otl-episode-508-new-tobacco-laws-preserving-chicago-bungalows-the-secret-history-of-t-l-barrett/)
- [OTL: Episode #509- Chicago Monumental, The Chicago property tax makes some IL politicians richer, The North Branch Trail grows](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/07/17/otl-episode-509-chicago-monumental-the-chicago-property-tax-makes-some-il-politicians-richer-the-north-branch-trail-grows/)
- [OTL: Episode #510- Divvy bike equity, Legendary Dudas, The Secret History of Joe Daley](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/07/24/otl-episode-510-divvy-bike-equity-legendary-dudas-the-secret-history-of-joe-daley/) - Mike Stephen discusses the equity of Divvy bike distribution in Chicago, talks to the local creator of the new Nickelodeon show called The Legendary Dudas, and gets the Secret History of Chicago taxman Joe Daley.
- [OTL: Episode #511- Inside 2112, Chicago Free For All, Homegrown Arts and Music Fest preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/07/31/otl-episode-511-inside-2112-chicago-free-for-all-homegrown-arts-and-music-fest-preview/)
- [OTL: Episode #512- Turning the Page Chicago, Saving the monarch butterfly, The Secret History of The Sunshine Sequence](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/08/07/otl-episode-512-turning-the-page-chicago-saving-the-monarch-butterfly-the-secret-history-of-the-sunshine-sequence/) - Mike Stephen learns about efforts to engage families with public schools, chats about local efforts to save the monarch butterfly, and gets the almost-unknown history of an 60s all-girl rock band from Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #513- Guided Meditation VR, Another way to fund CPS, A local Syrian-American sings his heart out](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/08/14/otl-episode-513-guided-meditation-vr-another-way-to-fund-cps-a-local-syrian-american-sings-his-heart-out/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new smartphone app that was designed in Chicagoland called Guided Meditation VR, discusses alternate strategies for funding Chicago Public Schools, and talks to a local Syrian-American about the inspiration of his music.
- [OTL: Episode #514- The Secret History of Charley Organaire, Mick Dumke on the Chicago violence epidemic](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/08/21/otl-episode-514-the-secret-history-of-charley-organaire-mick-dumke-on-the-chicago-violence-epidemic/) - Mike Stephen learns the Secret History of Chicago reggae dude Charley Organaire and chats with Sun-Times reporter Mick Dumke about addressing the Chicago crime problem at a community level.
- [OTL: Episode #515- Back taxes for Chicago music venues?, Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, Visiting Studio Gang's rooftop garden](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/08/28/otl-episode-515-back-taxes-for-chicago-music-venues-great-lakes-surf-rescue-project-visiting-studio-gangs-rooftop-garden/) - Mike Stephen learns how Cook County is looking to collect back taxes from local music venues, discusses water safety in Lake Michigan, and visits Studio Gang’s rooftop garden in West Town.
- [OTL: Episode #516- Is Riot Fest a good thing?, More government transparency hurdles, The Secret History of Hamid Drake](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/09/04/otl-episode-516-is-riot-fest-a-good-thing-more-government-transparency-hurdles-the-secret-history-of-hamid-drake/) - Mike Stephen talks to a resident of North Lawndale about Riot Fest in the neighborhood, discusses the fight for Chicago government transparency, and gets the story of Chicago drummer Hamid Drake.
- [OTL: Episode #517- Building a better peace, Positive work in local education, Chicago Greeter](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/09/11/otl-episode-517-building-a-better-peace-positive-work-in-local-education-chicago-greeter/) - Mike Stephen discusses working towards peace in the world, learns about a CPS teacher’s great work in education, and gets the lowdown on the Chicago Greeter program.
- [OTL: Episode #518- Suburban Unity Alliance, DIY Musician Conference, The Secret History of George and Gerry Armstrong](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/09/18/otl-episode-518-suburban-unity-alliance-diy-musician-conference-the-secret-history-of-george-and-gerry-armstrong/) - Mike Stephen learns about the important work of the Suburban Unity Alliance, previews the upcoming DIY Musician Conference in Chicago, and learns the Secret History of some local folk heroes.
- [OTL: Episode #519 (10th Anniversary Edition)- Inner-City Education, Preventing violence with ALSO, Potts and Pans Steelband](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/09/25/otl-episode-519-draft10th-anniversary-edition-inner-city-education-preventing-violence-with-also-potts-and-pans-steelband/) - On the special 10th anniversary show, Mike Stephen discusses providing educational and hockey opportunities for low-income kids in Chicago, learns about ALSO’s violence prevention programs, and jams to the live music of the Potts and Pans Steelband.
- [OTL: Episode #520- Hunting bobcats in IL, The Secret History of The Crucified, Getting personal with Therapy Sessions](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/10/02/otl-episode-520-hunting-bobcats-in-il-the-secret-history-of-the-crucified-getting-personal-with-therapy-sessions/) - Mike Stephen discusses the new law allowing bobcats to be hunted in Illinois, learns about the Secret History of local 70s proto-punk band The Crucified, and chats about a weekly show at The Hungry Brain called Therapy Sessions.
- [OTL: Episode #521- Religion and politics, Ruckus Entrepreneurs, Chicago food truck struggles](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/10/09/otl-episode-521-religion-and-politics-ruckus-entrepreneurs-chicago-food-truck-struggles/) - Mike Stephen previews a local talk about religion and politics, learns about how Ruckus Entrepreneurs empowers Chicago youth, and hears the struggles of the local food truck community.
- [OTL: Episode #522- Vacant buildings in Chicago, It's Filmed There, The Secret History of Savage Beliefs](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/10/16/otl-episode-522-vacant-buildings-in-chicago-its-filmed-there-the-secret-history-of-savage-beliefs/) - Mike Stephen learns how some Chicago landlords are exploiting a tax reduction for vacant buildings, talks to the creator of a website chronicling local TV and film locations, and gets the Secret History of 80s Chicago Punkers Savage Beliefs.
- [OTL: Episode #523- Chicago's Equality Index score, Local parking and transit roundup, A new fun kids book inspired by the CTA](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/10/23/otl-episode-523-chicagos-equality-index-score-local-parking-and-transit-roundup-a-new-fun-kids-book-inspired-by-the-cta/) - Mike Stephen discusses the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, gets a local parking and transit roundup from the Parking Ticket Geek, and talks to the author of a children’s book inspired by the CTA.
- [OTL: Episode #524- Cook Co. back-taxing local music venues, Press START to Drink, The Secret History of Rude Guest](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/10/30/otl-episode-524-cook-co-back-taxing-local-music-venues-press-start-to-drink-the-secret-history-of-rude-guest/) - Mike Stephen gets an update on Cook County’s efforts to collect back taxes from local music venues, previews a nerdy charity event, and learns the Secret History of 80s punkers Rude Guest.
- [OTL: Episode #525- The CTA gets new buses, Preparing to vote with BallotReady, A proposed Chicago River Bike Trail](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/11/06/otl-episode-525-the-cta-gets-new-buses-preparing-to-vote-with-ballotready-a-proposed-chicago-river-bike-trail/) - Mike Stephen learns about the new buses coming to the CTA, gets an update on how BallotReady.org can simplify our voting experience, and discusses a proposed riverfront bike trail in Chicago.
- [OTL: Episode #526- Film crew parking, Funding charter schools, The Secret History of The Imports](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/11/13/otl-episode-526-film-crew-parking-funding-charter-schools-the-secret-history-of-the-imports/) - Mike Stephen talks to Ald. Brian Hopkins about film crews occupying neighborhood parking spaces, learns about the referendum about funding charter schools, and gets the Secret History of local 80s punk rockers The Imports.
- [OTL: Episode #527- The Resurrection Project, Volunteering makes a difference, Learning how to recycle](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/11/20/otl-episode-527-the-resurrection-project-volunteering-makes-a-difference-learning-how-to-recycle/) - Mike Stephen learns about The Resurrection Project’s efforts to help documented and undocumented immigrants, discusses the importance of volunteering in Chicago, and gets the lowdown about promoting the right way to recycle.
- [OTL: Episode #528- Arts in the classroom, Feral cats help with rat control, The Secret History of Silver Abuse](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/11/27/otl-episode-528-arts-in-the-classroom-feral-cats-help-with-rat-control-the-secret-history-of-silver-abuse/) - Mike Stephen learns about a program that brings art to public school classrooms, discusses how feral cats can decrease the local rat population, and discovers the Secret History of 70s Chicago punk-rockers Silver Abuse.
- [OTL: Episode #529- The solution to IL's money problems, The Night Ministry does great work, Cocktails for Ding Dongs](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/12/04/otl-episode-529-the-solution-to-illinois-money-problems-the-night-ministry-does-great-work-cocktails-for-ding-dongs/) - Mike Stephen discusses the solution to the state's financial problems, learns about the important work of The Night Ministry in Chicago, and talks to the illustrator of a new locally-produced book: Cocktails for Ding Dongs.
- [OTL: Episode #530- High School Bound, The Secret History of 6 Feet Under, The Fooditor 99](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/12/11/otl-episode-530-high-school-bound-the-secret-history-of-6-feet-under-the-fooditor-99/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new website that helps prospective high school students choose a school, gets the lowdown on the Secret History of local 80s punk band Six Feet Under, and talks to the author of a new local food guide for everyday eaters.
- [OTL: Episode #531- Women in politics, The new IL energy bill, Reviving soggy fries](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/12/18/otl-episode-531-women-in-politics-the-new-il-energy-bill-reviving-soggy-fries/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new consulting firm that works with women who want to run for office, gets an analysis of the new state energy bill, and discusses the best way to revive soggy french fries.
- [OTL: Episode #532- Chicago's new streetlights, Fighting street harassment, The Secret History of Trouble Boys](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2016/12/25/otl-episode-532-chicagos-new-streetlights-fighting-street-harassment-the-secret-history-of-trouble-boys/)
- [OTL: Episode #535- Camera violation review notices, The Sanctuary Restaurant Movement, Plastic in Lake Michigan](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/01/15/otl-episode-535-camera-violation-review-notices-the-sanctuary-restaurant-movement-plastic-in-lake-michigan/) - Mike Stephen learns how the city is allowing us to challenge some old moving violations, discusses the Sanctuary Restaurant Movement, and hears how plastic in Lake Michigan is a serious issue.
- [OTL: Episode #537- Living with lead in Chicago, Fatal crashes and cell phone privacy, Is Restaurant Week a good deal?](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/01/29/otl-episode-537-living-with-lead-in-chicago-fatal-crashes-and-cell-phone-privacy-is-restaurant-week-a-good-deal/) - Mike Stephen discusses lead exposure in Chicago, explores whether or not cops should check cell phones after car crashes, and learns how to find good deals during Restaurant Week.
- [OTL: Episode #536- Dodging the minimum wage increase, The Secret History of Johnnie Temple, Rocking Chicken Wings at Wing Fling](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/01/22/otl-episode-536-dodging-the-minimum-wage-increase-the-secret-history-of-johnnie-temple-rocking-chicken-wings-at-wing-fling/) - Mike Stephen learns how some local municipalities are dodging Cook County’s minimum wage increase, gets the Secret History of Chicago Bluesman Johnnie Temple, and previews the 6th annual Wing Fling at Toons Bar and Grill in Lakeview.
- [OTL: Episode #533- A look back on 2016 Chicago entertainment, food, and politics](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/01/01/otl-episode-533-a-look-back-on-2016-chicago-entertainment-food-and-politics/) - Mike Stephen looks back on 2016 and discusses the role of women in the local comedy scene, chats about the year in Chicago dining, and reviews the local political landscape at the end of a very busy year in politics.
- [OTL: Episode #534- Will tougher sentencing reduce violence?, Writers Resist preview, The Secret History of Barrelhouse Chuck](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/01/08/otl-episode-534-will-tougher-sentencing-reduce-violence-writers-resist-preview-the-secret-history-of-barrelhouse-chuck/) - Mike Stephen discusses whether or not tougher sentencing will reduce Chicago violence, gets a preview of a public event aimed at reducing intolerance, and learns the Secret History of Chicago Blues pianist Barrelhouse Chuck.
- [OTL: Episode #538- Revitalizing the Pedway, Changes for Newcity, The Secret History of Little Brother Montgomery](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/02/05/otl-episode-538-revitalizing-the-pedway-changes-for-newcity-the-secret-history-of-little-brother-montgomery/) - Mike Stephen discusses the proposed ideas for revitalizing downtown’s Pedway, gets the latest on the changes to Newcity Magazine, and learns the Secret History of 20th century Chicago Blues pianist Little Brother Montgomery.
- [OTL: Episode #539- Protecting high school journalism, Chicago Plant Rescue, Inside the Read/Write Library](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/02/12/otl-episode-539-protecting-high-school-journalism-chicago-plant-rescue-inside-the-readwrite-library/)
- [OTL: Episode #540- Rent control in Chicago, The Secret History of Queen Sylvia Embry, Assisting Chicago's immigrant community](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/02/19/otl-episode-540-rent-control-in-chicago-the-secret-history-of-queen-sylvia-embry-assisting-chicagos-immigrant-community/)
- [OTL: Episode #541- Possible CPD reforms, Navigating Lake Street, The Platoon of Power Squadron series concludes](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/02/26/otl-episode-541-possible-cpd-reforms-navigating-lake-street-the-platoon-of-power-squadron-series-concludes/) - Mike Stephen discusses necessary reforms to the Chicago Police Department, learns about efforts to make areas of Lake St. safer, and recaps the 8-year run of a locally-produced web series.
- [OTL: Episode #542- Affordable housing on the NW Side, Roses4Austin, The Secret History of Big John Wrencher](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/03/05/otl-episode-542-affordable-housing-on-the-nw-side-roses4austin-the-secret-history-of-big-john-wrencher/) - Mike Stephen learns about the affordable housing controversy in Jefferson Park, visits a great after school program near Austin, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago Blues harmonica player Big John Wrencher.
- [OTL: Episode #543- Women's equality with 24WORDS, Chicago River Swim, Noah Gabriel plays in studio](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/03/12/otl-episode-543-womens-equality-with-24words-chicago-river-swim-noah-gabriel-plays-in-studio/) - Mike Stephen learns about a new original rock musical that explores the journey for women’s equality, gets the lowdown about the effort to make swimming in the Chicago River popular, and welcomes local musician Noah Gabriel into the studio.
- [OTL: Episode #544- IL's crumbling infrastructure, The Secret History of Forest City Joe, We All Live Here](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/03/19/otl-episode-544-ils-crumbling-infrastructure-the-secret-history-of-forest-city-joe-we-all-live-here/) - Mike Stephen discusses Illinois’ crumbling infrastructure, learn the Secret History of Chicago harmonica player Forest City Joe, and visits a social startup in Bucktown called We All Live Here.
- [OTL: Episode #545- Mom + Baby, Red light cameras are here to stay, Chicago's Vernacular Architecture](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/03/26/otl-episode-545-mom-baby-red-light-cameras-are-here-to-stay-chicagos-vernacular-architecture/) - Mike Stephen learns about legislative advocacy for women and children, gets an update on the effectiveness of the red light cameras, and visits Wicker Park to discuss Chicago’s vernacular architecture.
- [OTL: Episode #546- Closing the IL gender pay gap, Future of the Great Lakes, The Secret History of Big Smokey Smothers](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/04/02/otl-episode-546-future-of-the-great-lakes-closing-the-il-gender-pay-gap-the-secret-history-of-big-smokey-smothers/) - Mike Stephen talks to the author of a new book on the future of the Great Lakes, learns about efforts to close the gender pay gap in IL, and hears the Secret History of local Blues guitarist Big Smokey Smothers.
- [OTL: Episode #547- Once Upon a Castle, Chicago Rot is finished, Westside Bee Boyz](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/04/09/otl-episode-547-once-upon-a-castle-chicago-rot-is-finished-westside-bee-boyz/) - Mike Stephen learns about a Chicago Children’s Museum exhibit that eliminates gender roles, talks to the director of a locally-produced horror film, and visits the HQ of West Side Bee Boys to uncover his inspirational story.
- [OTL: Episode #549- Adopt-a-Beach, EPA's Chicago impact, March for Science Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/04/23/otl-549-adopt-a-beach-epa-chicago-impact-march-for-science-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #550- Capitalism and misogyny, Chicago Pen Show preview, The Secret History of Poor Richard](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/04/30/otl-episode-550-capitalism-and-misogyny-chicago-pen-show-preview-the-secret-history-of-poor-richard/) - Mike Stephen talks to journalist Anne Elizabeth Moore about her new book on capitalism and misogyny, previews the 2017 Chicago Pen Show, and learns the Secret History of 70s rockers from the northwest suburbs Poor Richard.
- [OTL: Episode #551- Chicago Market Co-Op, Our food truck scene has stalled, How to get craft beer in a local bar](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/05/07/otl-episode-551-chicago-market-co-op-our-food-truck-scene-has-stalled-how-to-get-craft-beer-in-a-local-bar/) - Mike Stephen learns about the plan to develop a new grocery store co-op in Chicago, discusses how the local food truck scene is struggling, and finds out how good beer shows up in local bars. We’re food-themed this week!
- [OTL: Episode #554- The psychology of Chicago violence, The Secret History of Paris Smith, IL Fair Economy](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/05/28/otl-episode-554-the-psychology-of-chicago-violence-the-secret-history-of-paris-smith-il-fair-economy/) - Mike Stephen discusses the psychology of violence in Chicago, learns about the Secret History of local vibe-man Paris Smith, and learns about the march to Springfield for a fair state budget.
- [OTL: Episode #555- The future of landlines in IL, Chicago is not broke, Politics and science in our state](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2017/06/04/otl-episode-555-the-future-of-landlines-in-il-chicago-is-not-broke-politics-and-science-in-our-state/) - Mike Stephen learns about the idea of doing away with landlines in Illinois, discusses the financial future of Chicago, and explores how politics affects science.
- [OTL: Episode #21](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2007/02/15/otl-episode-21/)
- [OTL: Episode #20](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2007/02/09/otl-episode-20/)
- [About OTL](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2006/09/17/about-otl/)
- [OTL: Episode #133- Tim Tuten Goes to Washington, Feeding Parking Meters, Angry Journalists](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/04/10/otl-episode-133-tim-tuten-parking-meters-angry-journalist/)
- [Outside the Loop in the news!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/10/24/outside-the-loop-in-the-news/)
- [OTL: Episode #185- IL Better Off Without Chicago?, A Year's Worth of Local Garbage, Public Art in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/04/08/otl-episode-185-il-better-off-without-chicago-a-years-worth-of-local-garbage-public-art-in-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #227- Chicago Police Re-Allocation, Mayor Daley in Song, Parking Ticket Geek Update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/01/27/otl-episode-227-chicago-police-re-allocation-mayor-daley-in-song-parking-ticket-geek-update/)
- [OTL: Episode #225- Nonprofits Influence on the Mayoral Election, Parking Meter Increase and Biz Impact, A New Journo Initiative](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2011/01/13/otl-episode-225-nonprofits-influence-on-the-mayoral-election-parking-meter-increase-and-biz-impact-a-new-journo-initiative/)
- [OTL: Episode #221- OTL is #1!, The "Malling" of Chicago, Inside a Bears Tailgate, NewCity's Best of Chicago 2010](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/12/16/otl-episode-221-otl-is-1-the-malling-of-chicago-inside-a-bears-tailgate-newcitys-best-of-chicago-2010/)
- [OTL #220- Chicago Poetry Tour Podcast, Rahm Almost Gets Snowballed, The Reader's Real Deal Project](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/12/09/otl-220-chicago-poetry-tour-podcast-rahm-almost-gets-snowballed-the-readers-real-deal-project/)
- [OTL: Episode #219- Reflections From a Green Party Candidate, AREA Chicago's Wants and Needs, the Roscoe Village Economy](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/12/02/otl-episode-219-local-green-party-update-area-chicagos-wants-and-needs-the-roscoe-village-economy/)
- [OTL: Episode #218- Driver Survival Seminar, Klingon Christmas Carol is Here, Beer Competition with BeerDownload.com](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/11/24/otl-episode-218-driver-survival-seminar-klingon-christmas-carol-is-here-beer-competition-with-beerdownload-com/)
- [OTL: Episode #217- Active Transportation Update, Lawyerly Analysis of Local Burgers, The Underground Chicago Food Scene](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/11/18/otl-episode-217-active-transportation-update-lawyerly-analysis-of-local-burgers-the-underground-chicago-food-scene/)
- [OTL: Episode #216- The Latest on the Heartland Cafe's Financial Struggles, Vote for OTL!, On the Set of Trubadeaux](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/11/11/otl-episode-216-the-latest-on-the-heartland-cafes-financial-struggles-vote-for-otl-on-the-set-of-trubadeaux/)
- [Vote For Outside the Loop in NewCity's Best of Chicago 2010!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/11/08/vote-for-outside-the-loop-in-newcitys-best-of-chicago-2010/)
- [OTL: Episode #215- Straight Dope Chicago With Ed Zotti, Film Fest Previews: Pizza Film Fest & Reeling 29th Gay and Lesbian](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/11/04/otl-episode-215-straight-dope-chicago-with-ed-zotti-film-fest-previews-pizza-film-fest-reeling-29th-gay-and-lesbian/)
- [OTL: Episode #214- Inside the Gaztro Wagon, OTL News Desk Update, Covering Chicago Politics with Early and Often](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/10/28/otl-episode-214-inside-the-gaztro-wagon-otl-news-desk-update-covering-chicago-politics-with-early-and-often/)
- [OTL: Episode #213- Ald. Scott Waguespack on Local Finances & Politics, The Parking Ticket Geek Update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/10/21/otl-episode-213-ald-scott-waguespack-on-local-finances-politics-the-parking-ticket-geek-update/)
- [OTL: Episode #212- IL Recall Amendment, A Chicago Marathoner Victory, Inside the Flat Iron Project](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/10/14/otl-episode-212-il-recall-amendment-a-chicago-marathoner-victory-inside-the-flat-iron-project/)
- [OTL: Episode #211- Chicago's Recycling Program, Ad Network For Local Bloggers, Bucktown Apple Pie Contest Preview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/10/07/otl-episode-211-chicagos-recycling-program-ad-network-for-local-bloggers-bucktown-apple-pie-contest-preview/)
- [OTL: Episode #210- Jeremy Karpen Runs For IL Rep Again, Hot Doug's Celeb Sausage, Future of Chicago's Water](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/09/30/otl-episode-210-jeremy-karpen-runs-for-il-rep-again-hot-dougs-celeb-sausage-future-of-chicagos-water/)
- [OTL: Episode #209- The Future of the Polish Triangle, Revisiting the Felony Franks Controversy, U of C's Chicago Weekly](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/09/23/otl-episode-209-the-future-of-the-polish-triangle-revisiting-the-felony-franks-controversy-u-of-cs-chicago-weekly/)
- [OTL: Episode #208- Community Organizing in Chicago, Mrs. Stephen Leaves Another Voicemail, Ken Davis of "Chicago Newsroom"](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/09/16/otl-episode-208-community-organizing-in-chicago-mrs-stephen-leaves-another-voicemail-ken-davis-of-chicago-newsroom/)
- [OTL: Episode #207- Chicago Ave. In Limbo, Another Visit to the Near North Farmessori](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/09/09/otl-episode-207-chicago-ave-in-limbo-another-visit-to-the-near-north-farmessori/)
- [OTL: Episode #206- Talking Chicago Theater, OTL Rewind with Chicago Gluttons, Check the Tax on Your Restaurant Bill](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/09/02/otl-episode-206-talking-chicago-theater-otl-rewind-with-chicago-gluttons-check-the-tax-on-your-restaurant-bill/)
- [OTL: Episode #205- The Roundtable Show: BBQ in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/08/26/otl-episode-205-the-roundtable-show-bbq-in-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #204- Analyzing Local Media Portrayal of Violence, Chi Underground Library Benefit, Inside the Haymarket Pub and Brewery](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/08/19/otl-episode-204-analyzing-local-media-portrayal-of-violence-chi-underground-library-benefit-inside-the-haymarket-pub-and-brewery/)
- [OTL: Episode #203- Tutor/Mentor Jam, Get Notified of Street Cleaning on Your Phone, Our Urban Times](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/08/12/otl-episode-203-tutormentor-jam-get-notified-of-street-cleaning-on-your-phone-our-urban-times/)
- [OTL: Episode #202- Jay Stone On Running For Mayor of Chicago, Parking Ticket Geek Update, Low Power FM and Social Justice](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/08/05/otl-episode-202-jay-stone-on-running-for-mayor-of-chicago-parking-ticket-geek-update-low-power-fm-and-social-justice/)
- [OTL: Episode #201- Update on Fighting the Eavesdropping Law, Printers' Ball 2010 Preview, Inside Felony Franks Hotdogs](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/07/29/otl-episode-201-update-on-fighting-the-eavesdropping-law-printers-ball-2010-preview-inside-felony-franks-hotdogs/)
- [OTL: Episode #200- Mick Dumke Leaves the Reader, A Look Back at Some Great OTL Moments](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/07/22/otl-episode-200-mick-dumke-leaves-the-reader-a-look-back-at-some-great-otl-moments/)
- [OTL: Episode #199- Andersonville's Green Week, OTL News Desk Update, The Book Bike is Back in Business](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/07/15/otl-episode-199-andersonvilles-green-week-otl-news-desk-update-the-book-bike-is-back-in-business/)
- [OTL: Episode #198- Assessor Candidate Forrest Claypool, Cubs Fan Report, Larz of Chicagoland Radio & Media](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/07/08/otl-episode-198-assessor-candidate-forrest-claypool-cubs-fan-report-larz-of-chicagoand-radio-media/)
- [OTL: Episode #197- 46th Ward Aldermanic Candidate Returns, Forgotten Chicago's Upcoming Boat Tour, Getting a Liquor License in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/07/01/otl-episode-197-46th-ward-aldermanic-candidate-returns-forgotten-chicagos-upcoming-boat-tour-getting-a-liquor-license-in-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #196- Inside Rogers Park's Mayne Stage, WindyCitizen.com's NowSpots Project, the Peterson Garden](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/06/24/otl-episode-196-inside-rogers-parks-mayne-stage-windycitizen-coms-nowspots-project-the-peterson-garden/)
- [OTL: Episode #195- Federal Nuclear Funding, UIC's Neighborhoods Initiative, NewCity's "Lit 50"](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/06/17/otl-episode-195-federal-nuclear-funding-uics-neighborhoods-initiative-newcitys-lit-50/)
- [OTL: Episode #194- The Roundtable Show: DIY Art Scene in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/06/10/otl-episode-194-the-roundtable-show-diy-art-scene-in-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #193- Center Square Journal, Everything Is Terrible Blog, Parking Ticket Geek Update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/06/03/otl-episode-193-center-square-journal-everything-is-terrible-blog-parking-ticket-geek-update/)
- [OTL: Episode #192- Mick Dumke on TIF Money, LOST Fever, The Vegan Way of Life](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/05/27/otl-episode-192-mick-dumke-on-tif-money-lost-fever-the-vegan-way-of-life/)
- [OTL: Episode #191- Late Live Show, A Local Journo Leaves Facebook, Chicago Art Magazine](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/05/20/otl-episode-191-late-live-show-a-local-journo-leaves-facebook-chicago-art-magazine/)
- [OTL: Episode #190- Ald. Joe Moreno, Chicago Craft Beer Week Preview, Talking Shop With the "Radio Girl" Podcast](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/05/13/otl-episode-190-ald-joe-moreno-chicago-craft-beer-week-preview-talking-shop-with-the-radio-girl-podcast/)
- [OTL: Episode #189- Chicago's Water Supply, Historic Chicago Bars, Vincent the "Fashion Man" Documentary](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/05/06/otl-episode-189-chicagos-water-supply-historic-chicago-bars-vincent-the-fashion-man-documentary/)
- [OTL: Episode #188- EveryBlock.com, Widow's Peak Music Fest, Stopping Street Sweeping Parking Tix](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/04/29/otl-episode-188-everyblock-com-widows-peak-music-fest-stopping-street-sweeping-parking-tix/)
- [OTL: Episode #187- Privatizing Chicago's Water, You Me Them Everybody Podcast, Chicago Fun Club for Nudists](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/04/22/otl-episode-187-privatizing-chicagos-water-you-me-them-everybody-podcast-chicago-fun-club-for-nudists/)
- [OTL: Episode #186- Local Urban Forestry, Evaluating a New "State" of Chicago, Food Blogging With Chicago Gluttons](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/04/15/otl-episode-186-local-urban-forestry-evaluating-a-new-state-of-chicago-food-blogging-with-chicago-gluttons/)
- [OTL: Episode #184- Shadow Chicago Budget, the Etiquette Bitch, the New Indie Film, "American Legacy"](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/04/01/otl-episode-184-shadow-chicago-budget-the-etiquette-bitch-the-new-indie-film-american-legacy/)
- [OTL: Episode #150- Chicago Crime Scenes Project, Recapping the Rockstar Wedding, and Going Beyond the Pedway](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/08/07/otl-episode-150-chicago-crime-scenes-project-recapping-the-rockstar-wedding-and-going-beyond-the-pedway/)
- [OTL: Episode #164- Sustainable Local Blogging, Going to Oprah, New City's Best of Chicago 2009](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/11/12/otl-episode-164-sustainable-local-blogging-going-to-oprah-new-citys-best-of-chicago-2009/)
- [OTL: Episode #181- Music Thanatology, Two Unique Chicago Artists](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/03/11/otl-episode-181-music-thanatology-two-unique-chicago-artists/)
- [OTL: Episode #147- OTL News Desk, Trakan, the Author of the "At Your Service" Blog](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/07/17/otl-episode-147-otl-news-desk-trakan-the-author-of-the-at-your-service-blog/)
- [OTL: Episode #183- Local Justice Issues, Surfing Local Digital Media, A Klingon Christmas Carol in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/03/25/otl-episode-183/)
- [OTL: Episode #182- Chicagologist History, Remembering Mike Rosenquist, Best Open Mics in Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/03/18/otl-episode-182-chicagologist-history-remembering-mike-rosenquist-best-open-mics-in-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #174- Chicago's "Shop Talk," CTA Warns Against Excessive Photography, The Lake Street Lookout](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/01/21/otl-episode-174-chicagos-shop-talk-cta-warns-against-excessive-photography-the-lake-street-lookout/)
- [OTL: Episode #180- Mike Doyle Checks Out of ChicagoNow, Comic Books in Academics, Mick Dumke Talks Chicago Politics](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/03/04/otl-episode-180-mike-doyle-checks-out-of-chicagonow-comic-books-in-academics-mick-dumke-talks-chicago-politics/)
- [OTL: Episode #179- The Pilsen Show!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/02/26/otl-episode-179-the-pilsen-show/)
- [OTL: Episode #178- Impact of CTA Service Cuts, Loud Loop Press on Local Music, Parking Ticket Geek Returns](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/02/18/otl-episode-178-impact-of-cta-service-cuts-loud-loop-press-on-local-music-parking-ticket-geek-returns/)
- [OTL: Episode #177- Cook County Hunger Rises, One Seed Chicago, Near North Farmessori](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/02/11/otl-episode-177-cook-county-hunger-rises-one-seed-chicago-near-north-farmessori/)
- [OTL: Episode #176- Possible Wal-Mart Compromise, CTA Mobile Garden Update, Pecha Kucha Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/02/04/otl-episode-176-possible-wal-mart-compromise-cta-mobile-garden-update-pecha-kucha-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #175- Chicago Aldermen Project, OTL Press, the East Village is Historic](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/01/28/otl-episode-175-chicago-aldermen-project-otl-press-the-east-village-is-historic/)
- [OTL: Episode #173- Local Candy News, OTL News Desk, Riding the Entire L in One Day](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/01/14/otl-episode-173-local-candy-news-otl-news-desk-riding-the-entire-l-in-one-day/)
- [OTL: Episode #172- Standee's is Gone, Steve Rhodes on Ethics in Journalism, Chris Drew Fights the Eavesdropping Law](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2010/01/07/otl-episode-172-standees-is-gone-steve-rhodes-on-ethics-in-journalism-chris-drew-fights-the-evesdropping-law/)
- [OTL: Episode #171- The Trib's Rick Kogan and Calling Up Standee's Diner One Last Time](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/12/31/otl-episode-171-the-tribs-rick-kogan-and-calling-up-standees-diner-one-last-time/)
- [OTL: Episode #170- The Christmas Show!](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/12/24/otl-episode-170-the-christmas-show/)
- [OTL: Episode #169- Chicago Police Board Review, Pinups Helping Women, Reason to Give in Humboldt Park](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/12/17/otl-episode-169-chicago-police-board-review-pinups-helping-women-reason-to-give-in-humboldt-park/)
- [OTL: Episode #168- Inclusive Local T-Shirts, Crazy Bike Guy, How the CTA Might Save Some $$](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/12/10/otl-episode-168-inclusive-local-t-shirts-crazy-bike-guy-how-the-cta-might-save-some/)
- [OTL: Episode #167- Podcasting Patent is Reality, Chicago Movieoke, New Bosses at Maxwell Street](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/12/03/otl-episode-167-podcasting-patent-is-reality-chicago-movieoke-new-bosses-at-maxwell-street/)
- [OTL: Episode #166- Third Anniversary Show at Toons in Lakeview](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/11/26/otl-episode-166-third-anniversary-show-at-toons-in-lakeview/)
- [OTL: Episode #165- Proper Chicago Grammar, Chicago Nerd Social Club, Permanent Records Turns 3](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/11/19/otl-episode-165-proper-chicago-grammar-chicago-nerd-social-club-permanent-records-turns-3/)
- [OTL: Episode #163- Reeling Fest 2009 Preview, OTL News Desk Update, Bird Collision Monitors](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/11/05/otl-episode-163-reeling-fest-2009-preview-otl-news-desk-update-bird-collision-monitors/)
- [OTL: Episode #162- CTA Tattler on Apple and Possible Fare Hikes, Elia From Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Mourning the Loss of Johnny](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/10/29/otl-episode-162-cta-tattler-on-apple-and-possible-fare-hikes-elia-from-scotland-yard-gospel-choir-mourning-the-loss-of-johnny/)
- [OTL: Episode #161- Ald. Waguespack on Privatization, Local Author Event, Profiling Chef Tramanto](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/10/22/otl-episode-161-ald-waguespack-on-privatization-local-author-event-profiling-chef-tramanto/)
- [OTL: Episode #160- Chicago Youth Violence, YarnCon 2009, Science Cafes](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/10/15/otl-episode-160-chicago-youth-violence-yarncon-2009-science-cafes/)
- [OTL: Episode #159- Anne Elizabeth Moore Goes to Cambodia, Mobile Garden on the El, M3 Marathon Mentoring](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/10/08/otl-episode-159-anne-elizabeth-moore-goes-to-cambodia-mobile-garden-on-the-el-m3-marathon-mentoring/)
- [OTL: Episode #158- Local Screenwriter's Success, OTL News Desk, Local Home Decor](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/10/01/otl-episode-158-local-screenwriters-success-otl-news-desk-local-home-decor/)
- [OTL: Episode #157- OTL Turns 3, Practice With a Purpose, Local Art with Chicago ARTillery](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/09/24/otl-episode-157-otl-turns-3-practice-with-a-purpose-local-art-with-chicago-artillery/)
- [OTL: Episode #156- Problems With Parking Pay Boxes, Windy City Rock, Citizen Journalism with Chicago Talks](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/09/17/otl-episode-156-problems-with-parking-pay-boxes-windy-city-rock-citizen-journalism-with-chicago-talks/)
- [OTL: Episode #155- Privatizing Chicago, Bacon Fest Update, Share Your Soles Charity](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/09/10/otl-episode-155-privatizing-chicago-bacon-fest-update-share-your-soles-charity/)
- [OTL: Episode #154- 90s Chicago Music Rocked, Beachwood's 20 Tweets Roundup, Another Chicago Magazine](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/09/03/otl-episode-154-90s-chicago-music-rocked-beachwoods-20-tweets-roundup-another-chicago-magazine/)
- [OTL: Episode #153- IL Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission, NW Side Neighborhoods, the Funding of Local Online Journalism](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/08/27/otl-episode-153-il-torture-inquiry-and-relief-commission-nw-side-neighborhoods-the-funding-of-local-online-journalism/)
- [OTL: Episode #152- Rise of the Chicago Dem Machine, Bar Breakdancing, and What the Heck is Happening in Uptown?](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/08/21/otl-episode-152-rise-of-the-chicago-dem-machine-bar-breakdancing-and-what-the-heck-is-happening-in-uptown/)
- [OTL: Episode #151- The Honeymoon Show](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/08/14/otl-episode-151/)
- [OTL: Episode #149- Home Made Poetry, Printers' Ball, TOC's The Get, and Literago.org](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/07/31/otl-episode-149-home-made-poetry-printers-ball-tocs-the-get-and-literago-org/)
- [OTL: Episode #148- Local Biz Roadblocks, Is It OK to Like DMB Now?, Godless In Chicago](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/07/24/otl-episode-148-local-biz-roadblocks-is-it-ok-to-like-dmb-now-godless-in-chicago/)
- [OTL: Episode #146- Unjust Chicago Towing, Ald, Vi Daley on Parking, Parking Ticket Geek Update](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/07/10/otl-episode-146-unjust-chicago-towing-ald-vi-daley-on-parking-parking-ticket-geek-update/)
- [OTL: Episode #145- Poorly Rated Local Nursing Homes, Gardening With Mr. Brown Thumb, and Taste of Chicago Reflections](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/07/03/otl-episode-145-poorly-rated-local-nursing-homes-gardening-with-mr-brown-thumb-and-taste-of-chicago-reflections/)
- [OTL: Episode #144- Special CAN-TV Programming, New Pride Parade Rules, and Reforming Chicago Public Schools](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/06/26/otl-episode-144-special-can-tv-programming-new-pride-parade-rules-and-reforming-chicago-public-schools/)
- [OTL: Episode #143- Anne Elizabeth Moore, MoveSmart.org, and Looking At the Future of Local Blogs](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/06/19/otl-episode-143-anne-elizabeth-moore-movesmart-org-and-looking-at-the-future-of-local-blogs/)
- [OTL: Episode #142- Parking Problems in the West Loop, Bacon Fest Update, and NAKED Bike Riding For The Environment](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/06/12/otl-episode-142-parking-problems-in-the-west-loop-bacon-fest-update-and-naked-bike-riding-for-the-environment/)
- [OTL: Episode #141- Pushcart Vendors in the City, Real Housewives of Chicago Chat, and Bookish.us](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/06/05/otl-episode-141-pushcart-vendors-in-the-city-real-housewives-of-chicago-chat-and-bookishus/)
- [OTL: Episode #140- Chicago Media Future Preview, Chicago Justice Update, and Local Politics with Mick Dumke](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/05/29/otl-episode-140-chicago-media-future-preview-chicago-justice-update-and-local-politics-with-mick-dumke/)
- [OTL: Episode #139- Chicago Swordplay, Project Squirrel, and Cooking Crawfish at Toons](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/05/22/otl-episode-139-chicago-swordplay-project-squirrel-and-cooking-crawfish-at-toons/)
- [OTL: Episode #125](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/02/13/otl-episode-125/)
- [OTL: Episode #137- Wrongful Convictions and The Chicago Pizza Club](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/05/08/otl-episode-137-wrongful-convictions-and-the-chicago-pizza-club/)
- [OTL: Episode #82](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2008/04/18/otl-episode-82/)
- [OTL: Episode #94](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2008/07/11/otl-episode-94/)
- [OTL: Vocalo report (redux)](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2008/01/01/otl-vocalo-report-redux/)
- [OTL: Vocalo report](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2007/11/12/otl-vocalo-report/)
- [OTL: Episode #138- Ald. Joe Moore on Parking Meters and the CTA Tattler](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/05/15/otl-episode-138-ald-joe-moore-on-parking-meters-and-the-cta-tattler/)
- [OTL: Episode #136- Daily Daley, Chi-Town Angler, and Baconfest Chicago 2009](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/05/01/otl-episode-136-daily-daley-chi-town-angler-and-baconfest-chicago-2009/)
- [OTL: Episode #135- Chicago Pen Show, OTL News Desk Update, and Environment Illinois](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/04/24/otl-episode-135-chicago-pen-show-otl-news-desk-update-and-environment-illinois/)
- [OTL: Episode #134- Alderman Manny Flores, Spotd on Twitter, and The Cubscast](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/04/17/otl-episode-134-alderman-manny-flores-spotd-on-twitter-and-the-cubscast/)
- [OTL: Episode #132](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/04/03/otl-episode-132/)
- [OTL: Episode #131](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/03/27/otl-episode-131/)
- [OTL: Episode #127](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/02/27/otl-episode-127/)
- [OTL: Episode #130](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/03/20/otl-episode-130/)
- [OTL: Episode #129](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/03/13/otl-episode-129/)
- [OTL: Episode #128](https://outsidetheloopradio.com/2009/03/06/otl-episode-128/)
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