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…
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 “I’m watching you” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen looks at the link between local crime and neighborhood b-ball hoops with The Reader’s Mick Dumke and then discusses the results of a study that examined if city police cameras reduce crime. Mick Dumke— Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Do local basketball courts breed crime? Mick answers that question and discusses his latest analysis of the Chicago City Council. OTL Turns 5 This Week!– Happy birthday to us! Thanks for listening to this show over the years!! Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D.— Director of the Justice Policy Center at The Urban Institute Nancy and her research team studied the use of public surveillance cameras in Chicago. She tells us what they discovered. You can check out the study here. OTL #262 local music provided by Sunny Shadows…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago parking Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio Parking Ticket Geek 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 “I’ll see you in court” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen talks to journalist Mick Dumke about his lawsuit against the City of Chicago, chats with DJ James VanOsdol about leaving radio and also about his new book, and hears why local developer Dan O’Neil went to the White House last week. Mick Dumke— Senior Writer at the Chicago Reader Recently Mick filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago, saying that their reasons for denying his Freedom of Information Act requests were bogus. He gives us the details and previews his cover story running this week. James VanOsdol– Longtime local radio DJ, blogger and author of Off the Record Collection: Riffs, Rants and Writings about Rock James recently hung up the radio headphones. We find out why and get the lowdown on his book as well as his undying love of Rush. James VanOsdol Dan O’Neil— Chicago Developer and creator of citypayments.org Last week Dan attended a special event at the White House because of his creative efforts on the Web. He tells us about that experience and his latest project, citypayments.org. OTL #247 local music provided by Darts & Arrows…
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OTL: Episode #243- Chi Politics with Mick Dumke, Chicago Craft Beer Week, Local Actor Danny Goldring
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 “craft” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen chats with the Reader’s Mick Dumke about local politics, previews Chicago Craft Beer Week 2011, and talks to local actor Danny Goldring about working on a movie that was shot in Chicago. Mick Dumke— Senior Writer for the Chicago Reader From our new mayor to analyzing what the Chicago City Council actually does and everything in between, Mick chats about local politics. Mick Dumke Pete Crowley— President of the IL Craft Brewers Guild, Director of Fermentation at the Haymarket Pub May 19th begins Chicago Craft Beer Week 2011. We get the lowdown on the festivities and discuss Chicago as a craft brewing hub. Danny Goldring — Actor in Chicago Overcoat Local actor Danny Goldring tells us about his latest role as a homicide detective in this movie shot and produced here in Chicago. Danny Goldring in Chicago Overcoat OTL #243 local music provided by Sleep Out…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Chicago Beer Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago politics Chicago Radio Mick Dumke Mike Stephen Outside the Loop Radio WLUW