Mike Stephen talks with: Roosevelt Institute fellow and ReFund America Project director Saqib Bhatti about his In these Times piece “Why Chicago Won’t Go Bankrupt—And Detroit Didn’t Have To;” Urban Sketchers Chicago co-administrator Wes Douglas for a preview of his organization’s seminar next weekend; and The Expired Meter blogger The Parking Ticket Geek about “How To Avoid & Beat Residential Permit Parking Tickets.” This week’s local music is provided by Armitage. Outside the Loop host Mike Stephen shows off one of his many City of Chicago parking tickets. [circa September 2013] To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
TO HEAR THE SHOW, PRESS THE “PLAY” BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST… (broadcasting on the “Big Moose” radio station WGN-AM 720) New daddy Mike Stephen learns about the movement to abolish the red light cameras in Chicago, discusses transportation issues with the Parking Ticket Geek, and gets the story of local Bluesman Big Moose Walker. Don Bransford– Committee member of Citizens to Abolish Red Light Cameras The red light cameras are a pain for Chicago drivers. We learn why a group of Chicagoans is working to get all of them removed from city streets. The Parking Ticket Geek– OTL’s Official Parking Correspondent and Blogger at The Expired Meter We get an update on some important local transportation topics from the one and only Parking Ticket Geek. The Secret History of Chicago Music– Local music historian and artist Plastic Crimewave (aka: Steve Krakow) profiles 20th century Blues musician Big Moose Walker in this week’s Chicago Reader. He gives us the lowdown on his musical contribution to Chicago. OTL #440 local music provided by Archie Powell and The Exports…
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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 “singles club” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen discusses the inconsistencies of the red light cameras, learns about Chicago Singles Club’s musical quest, and talks issues with aldermanic candidate Denice Davis. The Parking Ticket Geek– Blogger at The Expired Meter The Geek talks to us about the erratic local red light camera behavior that was recently exposed by the Chicago Tribune. Kevin Claxton– Managing Director of the Chicago Singles Club We learn about this local record label that produces a video, new song and a photo shoot for local musicians every month. Denice Davis– Candidate for alderman in the 46th Ward From affordable housing to crime in the ward, we hear Denice Davis’ vision of Uptown. OTL #406 local music provided by Any Kind…
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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 “take my picture” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago) Mike Stephen gets an update on potholes and red light cameras from The Parking Ticket Geek, plays audio from waiting in line overnight to see Star Wars Episode II in 2002, and learns about an upcoming local photography convention. The Parking Ticket Geek– Blogger at The Expired Meter The Geek gives us an update on Chicago pothole repair, the new Park Chicago app, and red light cameras. Waiting for Star Wars– Dipping into the Mike Stephen audio vault On May 16, 2002 Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones was released. OTL host Mike Stephen and two friends waited outside the McClurg Court Theater downtown all night to be first in line for the 8:30am showing. Mike brought a microphone with him. We hear the highlights. Mike waited 8 hours outside the theater to see this movie. Chris Smith– Local photographer and creator of Out of Chicago Photography is lots of fun. If you’re into local photography, check out the Out of Chicago site and attend the local photography conference at the end of June! OTL #401 local music provided by Ryan Joseph Anderson…
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