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(broadcasting on the “straight dope” radio station WLUW-FM (88.7) Chicago)

Mike Stephen chats with Straight Dope researcher/writer Ed Zotti, previews the Pizza Film Fest and talks to the director of the 29th Reeling Gay & Lesbian Film Festival here in Chicago.


A Man’s Gotta Eat– 

When you hold big office, you have a big appetite.  President Obama was in town last week and he visited Topolobampo for dinner.  Chef Rick Bayless Tweeted away while preparing the Prez’s food in the kitchen.

Pres. Obama’s Dinner.  Photo Courtesy of Rick Bayless’ Twitter Feed

Ed Zotti– Confidant, Editor, and Personal Trainer to Cecil Adams, Author of The Straight Dope Column

Does Chicago clean its streets more than the average city?  What’s up with dead roosters in the streets?  Is Rahm too much of a lightweight to be mayor?  We answer these questions this week.


Tia Ayers– Creator and Producer of the Pizza Film Festival

A film festival revolving around pizza?  Yep.

Brenda Webb – Director of Reeling 2010: The 29th Annual Chicago Lesbian and Gay Film Festival

This week marks the beginning of Reeling 2010- it’s 29th year!  We get a preview on this year’s festival and Brenda discusses why it’s important to our community.

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