TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “watch where you idle your car” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) 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. Will Robson-Scott– Director of Chi Raq We discuss this documentary on the culture of violence in some of Chicago’s poorest neighborhoods. A bogus parking ticket– Mike tells the story of how his dad received a parking ticket while Mike was idling the car, waiting to pick him up. Friend of OTL, The Parking Ticket Geek, recently featured Mike’s story in a column. OTL Host Mike Stephen with a bogus ticket. Photo courtesy of dnainfo.com. Joe Basilone– Co-owner of Thrift & Thrive resale shop Could you go a whole year without buying anything? That’s what Joe and his family are attempting in 2013. We check in with him once again to see how it’s going. OTL #362 local music provided by Speck Mountain…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “frisky” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) 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. Mick Dumke– Senior writer at the Chicago Reader Mick discusses the legality of the Chicago Police’s stop and frisk policies and if they are effective in reducing crime. Check out his article HERE. Drew McKenna– Co-founder of Pressbox We learn about this new and convenient way to do laundry and dry cleaning in Chicago. Matt Willins– Founder of Willens Law Offices There are some little-known laws when it comes to bicycling in Chicago. We discuss these and other bike-related issues. OTL #361 local music provided by Moxie Motive…
Posted 12 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Business Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “straight razor shave” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen vists Joe’s Barbershop in Logan Square, learns about Streetsblog Chicago, and previews the Chicago Writers Conference. Joe Caccavella Jr.– Barber at Joe’s Barbershop Located at 2641 W. Fullerton, this historic barbershop has been serving the community since 1968. We go inside this Chicago gem. John Greenfield– Editor of Streetsblog Chicago This new blog focuses on local sustainable transportation issues. We learn about this site and discuss the proposed Chicago bus rapid transit system. Mare Swallow– Founder of the Chicago Writers Conference This upcoming conference is a great resource for local writers or anyone who aspires to be an author. We chat about what’s new at this year’s conference. OTL #358 local music provided by Rabble Rabble…
Posted 12 years ago Tagged Chicago art Chicago blog Chicago Business Chicago History Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago transportation Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “watch where you put that phone” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) 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. Dr. Craig Niederberger– Head of the urology department and professor of engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Niderberger runs a great blog called maledoc.com. He discusses whether or not cell phones can lead to problems with male reproductive health. Kevin Peterson– Member, Citizens Taking Action Citizens Taking Action, a transit advocacy group, has come out in opposition to plans to install bus rapid transit (BRT) on streets such as Ashland and Western Avenues. We get the latest. Photo courtesy of www.brtchicago.com OTL #353 local music provided by Netherfriends…
Posted 12 years ago Tagged Chicago Business Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago Transit Authority Chicago transportation medicine Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW