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 “count every vote” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to Will Guzzardi about his state rep campaign’s decision to request a vote recount in the 39th district, learns about the return of the Late Live Show at Stage 773, and gets a preview of the Chicago Writers Conference. Will Guzzardi– Candidate for the Democratic nominee in the IL State Rep (39th) contest Even though the IL primary election was last month, Will Guzzardi continues his fight against incumbent Toni Berrios. He’s down 125 votes and he tells us why he’s asking for some votes to be recounted and re-examined. Will Guzzardi Joe Kwaczala – Host of The Late Live Show This late-night live talk show is back starting April 21st at Stage 773. We find out why the show disappeared in the first place and what’s on deck for the new run. Mare Swallow– Founder of the Chicago Writers Conference This conference is coming up September 14-16 at the Tribune Tower and will bring together local writers for a unique networking and education experience. OTL #290 local music provided by Chicago Stone Lightning Band…
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 “get out the vote” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen recaps the local primary election with the Reader’s Mick Dumke, gets a wrong number phone call, and keeps tabs on Mayor Emanuel through a special website. Mick Dumke– Senor Writer at the Chicago Reader We get an insightful recap an analysis of this week’s local primary elections from one of the best reporters in the biz. Mick Dumke Oops, wrong number – Sometimes Mike gets a wrong-number phone call on the OTL Hotline. We hear one of those calls this week. Chirag Patel– Co-Founder of TabsonRahm.org This site displays Mayor Emanuel’s campaign promises and allows you to vote on how good of a job you think he’s doing in keeping those promises. OTL #287 local music provided by Jonas Friddle and the Majority…
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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 “harmonica hoedown” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses ways to improve Chicago’s TIF program and then talks to two local harmonica players about the upcoming Hideout Harmonica Hoedown (complete with a fun on-air harp jam session). Celeste Meiffren– Field Director at the Illinois Public Interest Research Group IL PIRG recently put out a report called Cleaning Up Tax Increment Financing. Celeste talks to us about this report. Bob Kessler and Jim Conway— Chicago harmonica studs These two harp players are just part of the great lineup at the Hideout Harmonica Hoedown coming up on Sunday, February 19th at The Hideout. They drop by the OTL Bunker to preview the event and to jam on some tunes with Mike. OTL #282 local music provided by Joe Filisko and Eric Noden…
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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 “it’s you, Babe’s” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to Andy Hermann about discovering a local watering hole, learns how many IL lawmakers are also lobbyists, and discusses community journalism with the founder of The Red Line Project. John Sullivan— Asst. Director of the Medill Watchdog Initiative and faculty member at Northwestern University Illinois lawmakers are allowed to be lobbyists on the side. Is this a conflict of interest? We discuss this topic with John and he breaks down his research of statewide lobbying. Andrew W. C. Hermann IV– Former producer and co-founder of OTL Radio Mike and Andy had a night out in Jefferson Park last week and discovered a great local bar. We hear an audio recap of their adventure. (Listen for a Hobo reference from OTL #5) Babe’s on Milwaukee Ave. in Jefferson Park. Mike Reilley— Founder of The Red Line Project and Online Journalism Instructor at DePaul’s College of Communication We learn about this site that covers the happenings in the areas near the Red Line El stops. OTL #277 local music provided by Go Time!…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Andy Hermann Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago neighborhoods Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Chicago Radio lobbyists Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW