Mike Stephen talks with: Rodham Consulting founder Anne Szkatulski about how her brand new start-up is focusing on getting women to run for public office; Midwest Energy News staff writer Kari Lydersen about Illinois’ just-passed sweeping energy bill and what it means for energy and the environment; and The A.V. Club “Food Science” columnist (and University of Chicago physics instructor!) Dave McCowan about how to successfully revive soggy french fries at home. Meanwhile, we play a voicemail from #1 OTL fan Mrs. Stephen… who continues to look out for her son’s safety in dangerous winter weather. This week’s local music is provided by Teds Dancin. OTL host Mike Stephen shows off one of his many radio show work suits before the snowstorm hits. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
OTL: Episode #492- Ending gender bias, Cell phone camera rights, The Secret History of Buster Benton
Mike Stephen talks with: Chicago Foundation for Women director of programs Alysia Tate about eliminating gender bias via The 100% Project and their Talk It Out program; academic artist and activist Ricardo Gamboa about Can I Film the Police?, the third episode of the “Rights Lab” web series that’s screening at the Music Box Theatre; and Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) about mysterious disco blues guitarist Buster Benton for this week’s “Winter Blues” edition of The Secret History of Chicago Music. Meanwhile, we tie together two previous OTL segments by discussing My Block, My Hood, My City moving into the Wicker Park “Boombox” storefront. This week’s local music is provided music provided by Grood. The Secret History of Chicago Music mastermind Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) and OTL host Mike Stephen strike the most badass of badass poses on Western Avenue. To subscribe to the OTL podcast, please visit our iTunes page or RSS feed.
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