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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 “Chicago weekly” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen visits the Polish Triangle to discuss its future, hears from Ald. Bob Fioretti on the Felony Franks hot dog issue, and chats with U of C students about their school’s paper, The Chicago Weekly. Eleanor Mayer— Assistant Program Manager for Wicker Park Bucktown We visit the Polish Triangle at the intersection of Division, Ashland, and Milwaukee to discuss this historic area’s future. You can read a report on the history and future of the Polish Triangle here. The Polish Triangle Revisiting the Felony Franks Controversy— On OTL #201 we went inside Felony Franks, a hot dog stand on Jackson and Western. This week week we hear a clip from an interview between Mike Stephen and Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd) where the Alderman says why he’s opposed to the theme of the joint. The clip comes from an episode of Issue Forum on CAN-TV. Brian Hieggelke— Editor and Publisher of New City Harry Backlund, Clare Fentress, Kelsey Gee– Students at the University of Chicago and part of the Chicago Weekly editorial team We learn about this college newspaper that aims to tell the stories of the South Side community. OTL #209 local music provided by The Maybenauts…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Bob Fioretti Chicago blog Chicago History Chicago media Chicago politics Chicago Radio Felony Franks Mike Stephen New City 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 “wind-powered” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a new report detailing the negative impacts of federal funds diverted to build new nuclear reactors, finds out about UIC’s Neighborhood Initiative, and discusses NewCity’s Lit 50 list. Max Muller — Program Director, Environment Illinois This organization recently released a report called The Nuclear Bailout: President Obama’s High Risk Gamble on Nuclear Reactors Undermines the Fight Against Global Warming. Max discusses the report on this week’s show. Thea Crum— Program Coordinator, UIC’s Neighborhoods Initiative We learn about how UIC is working with its neighboring communities to strengthen Chicago. Brian Heiggelke — Editor and Publisher of NewCity NewCity is out with its list of the top 50 movers and shakers in the Chi-literary scene. Brian discusses this list on the Big Show this week. OTL #195 local music provided by ChiTownKids…
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(podcasting from the studios in the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago) (broadcasting on the “everybody in the audience gets a prize” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses making a living off of local blogging, what it’s like to be in the audience at Oprah, and New City’s Best of Chicago 2009 list. Reminder About the OTL Third Anniversary Party/Show Taping — At Toons Bar and Grill! Come by Toons on Friday, November 20 to catch a live taping of OTL! It’s FREE to get in and we’ll have lots of WLUW and OTL merch to give away! Mick Dumke, writer and editor at the Chicago Reader, and the Parking Ticket Geek are two featured guests on the show. More info to follow! Toons Bar and Grill at 3857 N. Southport Steve Rhodes — Founder of the Beachwood Reporter Making a living off of local blogging is difficult. Steve discusses this and tells us about receiving some some grant money to improve his site. The “O” Experience – The lovely and talented Jenny Stephen drops by the OTL Bunker to give us a behind the scenes account of attending the Oprah show. Jenny and Beth Outside Harpo Studios Brian Hieggelke – Editor and Publisher of New City New City is out with its annual “Best of Chicago” list. Brian gives us the highlights. OTL #164 local music provided by Roxy Swain…
Posted 15 years ago Tagged Beachwood Reporter Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Radio Mike Stephen New City Outside the Loop Radio Steve Rhodes WLUW