OTL: Episode #326- Do the Right Thing Recycling, Participatory budgeting, Tax help for the self-employed

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 “do the right thing” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a local recycling advocacy organization, discusses participatory budgeting in Chicago, and previews a seminar aimed to help those who are self-employed with their taxes. Adam Goldstein– Founder of Do the Right Thing! Recycling We learn about this non-profit organization that educates Chicago’s residents about the positive environmental impact of recycling.       Maria Hadden – Project coordinator, Participatory Budgeting Chicago Participatory budgeting is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget.  We get the lowdown of how this is happening in some Chicago neighborhoods.     Mare Swallow– Founder of the Chicago Writers Conference The CWC is hosting an event called “Taxes for the Self-Employed: Writers, Artists and Creative Types” on January 21 at Brasserie 54 (5420 N. Clark).   OTL #326 local music provided by Inkeepers…  

OTL: Episode #325- Happy New Year!

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 “hello 2013!” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen takes a look back on some highlights from the show in 2012! An OTL 2012 Flashback- Sit back, relax, and listen to a few clips that aired in 2012!         Thanks so much for listening to and supporting Outside the Loop Radio.  2012 was a great year and I’m excited to make 2013 even better! Have a Happy New Year! –Mike Stephen   OTL #325 local music provided by Deanna Devore…  

OTL: Episode #324- The 2012 Holiday Spectacular!

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 “ho, ho, ho” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen hosts the OTL Christmas Spectacular!  We hear some great music, learn that Santa Claus is scientifically credible, and hear a clip of a conversation between with St. Nick himself. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!     Merry Christmas from the OTL Bunker!    

OTL: Episode #323- “Dibs” in Chicago’s winter, The Andersonville Rahm snowball story, SpotHero.com’s growth

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 “dibby-dibs” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a book that chronicles “dibs” in the winter, replays the Rahm Emanuel Andersonville snowball story, and catches up with the CEO of SpotHero.com. Mike Brown– Creator of the book Dibs Chicago- The Winter Phenomenon of Parking Spot Saving We learn about this book that chronicles the art of using a variety of objects to save shoveled-out parking spaces in Chicago.       Jay Sukow – Local Improv performer We hear this clip from OTL #220 where Jay recalls his on-the-street meeting with Rahmfest and how Mr. E. almost got pegged with a snowball. Jay and Rahm in Andersonville     Mark Lawrence– Co-Founder of SpotHero.com This site allows you to reserve a parking space in Chicago before you even leave your house!  We hear about how this company has grown over the past year and discuss the recent $2.5 million in venture capital money the company received.   OTL #323 local music provided by the Lowdown Brass Band…