TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “baby-doo” radio station WGN-AM 720) 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. Frank Manzo– Policy Director, Illinois Economic Policy Institute We heard a lot of listener feedback on the topic of influence of unions on IL politics. This week we get another perspective on this issue. Eric May– Author and artistic director of Story Week Festival of Writers Columbia College presents this annual festival that celebrates the written word and the art of storytelling. We get a preview of this event that runs from March 15-21. Eric May discusses the upcoming Story Week Festival of Writers with Mike Stephen The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles 20th century Blues musician Baby Doo Caston in this week’s Chicago Reader. He gives us the lowdown on his musical contribution to Chicago. OTL #438 local music provided by Molehill…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “rockin’-the-harp” radio station WGN-AM 720) 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. Diana Rickert– VP of Communications for the Illinois Policy Institute We examine the role of unions in the Illinois political process. The Institute just released a report entitled The Anatomy of Influence: Government Unions in Illinois. Mark Cinnamon– State Plant Regulatory Official Have you noticed trees disappearing from Chicago streets? We examine why the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer is a serious wreaking havoc with our local greenery. Bob Kessler– Harmonica “colorist” and founder/curator of the Hideout Harmonica Hoedown We get a preview of the 4th annual hoedown, the premiere celebration of the harmonica, taking place Sunday, March 8th at The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia). Bob and Mike share a jam sesh on the 50,000-watt blowtorch too! Bob Kessler and Mike Stephen have a harp jam in the WGN Radio studios. OTL #437 local music provided by Bob Kessler…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “court is now in session” radio station WGN-AM 720) 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. Tracy Siska – Executive Director, Chicago Justice Project The CJP’s latest project, Convicted in Cook, examines data from the Cook County Circuit Court from 2005-2009 in order to shed light on how the local courts operate. Tracy also discusses his recent op-ed about police staffing in Chicago. The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles 20th century Blues musician Jazz Gillum in this week’s Chicago Reader. He gives us the lowdown on his musical contribution to Chicago. Jacob Gold– Member of the band Purple Door and a high school junior at Jones College Prep We get the perspective of the Chicago music scene from one of its youngest members. Purple Door rocking hard OTL #432 local music provided by Purple Door…
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TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “locally-brewed” radio station WGN-AM 720) 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. Aaron Heineman, Michael Pallen, and Dean Ordzowialy – Owner, Head Brewer, and General Manager (respectively) of BreakRoom Brewery We go inside Chicago’s newest craft brewery at 2925 W. Montrose Ave. This place a has a unique story…and is literally attached to a bar-making company! Dean, Mike, and Aaron at Breakroom Brewery The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles 20th century Blues musician Albert Ammons in this week’s Chicago Reader. He gives us the lowdown on his musical contribution to Chicago. Go Time!– Live in studio! We get a visit from Go Time! They play a few songs, talk about their new record, and preview their record-release show at Silvie’s Lounge this Saturday, 1/17. Mike Stephen joins Scott, Marko, Paul, and Steve of Go Time! in the WGN Radio Green Room OTL #430 local music provided by Go Time!…
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