Mike Stephen talks with: Chicago Housing Initiative organizer Ben Goldsmith about the controversial push for affordable housing in Jefferson Park; Oak Park and River Forest High School senior Sydney Jackson and St. Catherine – St. Lucy School principal Sharon Leamy about the Roses4Austin after-school program and the importance of volunteering in the community; and Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about one-armed harmonica player Big John Wrencher for this week’s “Winter Blues” edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. Meanwhile, we discuss CityHealth’s questionable study that rates Chicago as one of the healthiest cities in America. This week’s local music is provided by the Boogers. OTL host Mike Stephen poses with Roses4Austin founder Sydney Jackson in a classroom at St. Catherine – St. Lucy School in Oak Park. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
Mike Stephen talks with: Chicago Justice Project executive director Tracy Siska about changes that need to be made within the Chicago Police Department; Fulton Market Association executive director Roger Romanelli about fixing the treacherous stretch of Lake Street between Halsted and Ashland; and The Platoon of Power Squadron creator/writer/director Jake Jarvi about about his long-running locally-produced web series that’s coming to an end. Meanwhile, we discuss street musicians dodging a proposed ban on performing on Michigan Avenue, and we play a voicemail from #1 OTL fan Mrs. Stephen, who feels like she’s been double-crossed by Mr. Fix-It himself… Lou Manfredini. This week’s local music is provided by The Red Plastic Buddha. OTL host Mike Stephen poses with his mom’s prized Lou Manfredini poster. [not pictured: Mrs. Stephen] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Pilsen Alliance director Byron Sigcho about the displacement of some of our city’s residents and the movement for rent control in Chicago; Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about singer and bassist Queen Sylvia Embry for this week’s “Winter Blues” edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music; and Centro Romero executive director Daysi Funes about how her organization is helping with the challenges facing Chicago’s immigrant community. Meanwhile, we discuss Billy Dec, the recent insanity between Mayor Emanuel and Governor Rauner, the Thompson Center’s food court, and wacky bass players. This week’s local music is provided by The Sweet Maries. OTL host Mike Stephen (far right, on harmonica) and his band Detagoh rock Wise Fools Pub in 2005. [not pictured: “Socks” the bass player] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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Mike Stephen talks with: Illinois Journalism Education Association board member Stan Zoller about the continuing importance of teaching journalists at the high school level; Chicago Plant Rescue community outreach director Nora Bryne about what her organization is doing to save orphaned greenery; and Read/Write Library Chicago executive director Nell Taylor about the importance of documenting local history via books, zines, and periodicals. Meanwhile, we discuss the upcoming #RumpsAgainstTrump protest and the growing sanctuary restaurants movement. This week’s local music is provided by The Real Gone. OTL host Mike Stephen supports high school journalism. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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