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 with the band” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the annoying bus-bunching issue and talks to the Chicagoan who recently ended up on stage with Phish while the band was in town. Shaun Jacobsen– Blogger at Transitized You’re waiting for a CTA bus and finally one pulls up- with two others behind it. These buses are “bunched.” We learn about why this happens. Check out Shaun’s post on this topic HERE. Julie Nichols– Musical director at the Main Stage at The Second City Julie tells her incredible story of meeting members of the band Phish at a Second City show on a Thursday night. By Sunday evening she, along with other SC members, were on stage with the band at the First Merit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. We hear about this amazing 72 hours. Trey Anastasio of Phish and Julie Nichols on stage before a show at The First Merit Bank Pavilion OTL #355 local music provided by When Clouds Attack…
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 “water hero” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen learns about a local push to bring clean drinking water to Haiti, Chats about the LTH Forum re-design, and discusses the important work of The Chicago House. Jená Lowe– Marketing Coordinator for Portapure We learn how this local company is working toward bringing clean drinking water to families in Haiti. You can help by donating to the cause at the campaign’s IndieGoGo site. Steve Zaransky– Co-Owner of LTHForum.com This great Chicago-based web chat site focuses on local food and dining out. It recently was redesigned. We learn about what’s new. Bonn Wade– Director of the TransLife program at The Chicago House HIV/AIDS can be an extreme hardship for low-income individuals and families. We learn how The Chicago House helps people live full lives despite this disease. OTL #354 local music provided by The Welcome…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago Food Chicago media 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 “watch where you put that phone” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses if cell phones negatively impact a man’s reproductive health and explores what some feel are the downsides to bus rapid transit in Chicago. Dr. Craig Niederberger– Head of the urology department and professor of engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago Dr. Niderberger runs a great blog called maledoc.com. He discusses whether or not cell phones can lead to problems with male reproductive health. Kevin Peterson– Member, Citizens Taking Action Citizens Taking Action, a transit advocacy group, has come out in opposition to plans to install bus rapid transit (BRT) on streets such as Ashland and Western Avenues. We get the latest. Photo courtesy of www.brtchicago.com OTL #353 local music provided by Netherfriends…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago Business Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago Radio Chicago Transit Authority Chicago transportation medicine 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 “supper clubs are wonderful” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets a local transportation update from The Parking Ticket Geek, Recaps his Wisconsin supper club experience, and discusses Chicago’s budget transparency. The Parking Ticket Geek– Blogger at TheExpiredMeter.com The Geek discusses red light cameras, city sticker violations, and much more. Jenny Stephen – Mike’s better half Last week Mike talked to the author of a book on Wisconsin supper clubs. Turns out he visited a few of those supper clubs this past weekend. We hear about Jenny and Mike’s experiences there. Mike and Jenny at the Ishnala Supper Club in Wisconsin Hailey Witt– Field director, Illinois PIRG In a recent report, Illinois PIRG gave Chicago an “A” grade for budget transparency. We find out why and what improvements the city can make. OTL #352 local music provided by Redgrave…
Posted 13 years ago Tagged Chicago blog Chicago media Chicago Podcast Chicago politics Chicago Radio food Outside the Loop Radio WLUW