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 “are you on the clock?” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) 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. Paul Kersey– Director of Labor Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute How much are Illinois government unions costing taxpayers? We explore the impact of these unions on our state’s economic future. John Greenfield– Editor of Streetsblog Chicago Recently John biked the entire perimeter of Metra’s rail lines in order to better understand our region. He also wrote an article about it. We find out what he learned from his 4-day trek. John’s bike route around the Metra lines. Liz Valentine– Co-organizer of Fulton Fest We get a preview of this festival that showcases the Nearwest Side’s innovation. It takes place Friday, August 22, from 2-7pm on Fulton between Damen and Hoyne. OTL #410 local music provided by The Lemons…
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (podcasting from Mike Stephen’s garage in Chicago’s East Village Neighborhood) (broadcasting on the “House Party” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen takes the show on the road…to his garage. It’s the first stop on the OTL House Party Tour where we broadcast from homes across Chicago! Proco “Joe” Moreno– Alderman, 1st Ward of the City of Chicago We hear from the Ald. Moreno on his views on Chicago crime, working with the Mayor, and being accessible to constituents. Heather Cherone– Reporter & Producer for DNA Info Chicago DNA Info Chicago is bringing back beat reporting. We get the scoop on what it means to be a good beat reporter in Chicago and how DNA Info is working to bring back quality neighborhood reporting. Dr. Amara Enyia– Candidate for Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel has oat least one challenger in the February elections. We meet her and find out why she’s running. Dylan McGorty– Host at 120 Sports This new “Netflix-stlye” sports site gives you up-to-the-minute sports information about your favorite teams and it’s headquartered right here in Chicago. OTL #405 local music provided by Bob Kessler…
Posted 11 years ago Tagged Andy Hermann Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago neighborhoods Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Chicago Radio Joe Moreno 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 “what’s floating in the water” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) 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. Scott Beslow– Co-creator of Is There Sewage in the Chicago River? If you ever wanted to know the answer to the above question, check out the site! We hear why it was created and how Chicago deals with excess rainwater. Mike Stephen ignoring the sewage in the Chicago River. Angela Caputo– Staff Reporter at The Chicago Reporter Recently, Angela wrote a story about how federal money intended to rehab vacant buildings in blighted areas of Chicago never made it to those areas. She gives us the details. OTL #398 local music provided by Winkler Mill…
Posted 11 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago neighborhoods Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio 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 “radio reboot” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) 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. Kathie Kane-Willis– Director of the Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy at Roosevelt University This week a new study was released that analyzes our state’s policy on marijuana misdemeanor enforcement. Kathie is the lead author of this report and discusses what she and her team found. Matt Dietrich– Executive Editor at Reboot Illinois This organization aims to encourage us to retake ownership of our local government by providing us with the information we need to take action. We get the details. Rashanah Baldwin– Journalist and resident of Englewood She’s sick and tired of the negative press Englewood receives, so Rashanah is on a mission to let us know what’s good in Englewood. OTL #397 local music provided by Yellow Jacket…
Posted 11 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago neighborhoods Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio journalism Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW