Outside the Loop RADIO

(podcasting “from” the Hemingway Birthplace Home in Oak Park, IL)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt literary powerhouse WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann discover more about a recent police raid, they discuss the progressive thinking of a nearby suburb, they talk about an interesting sport sweeping the region, and then they learn about the cycling movement.

Annie Anderson – OTL nightlife correspondent;
shedding some light on the Printers’ Ball police raid last weekend

Ray Johnson – Oak Park Trustee;
on The Religious Freedom and Civil Unions Act (House Bill 1826)

Aaron Del Mar – event director, Windy City Cornhole Classic;
on the biggest cornhole event in the nation

Howard Kaplan – participant, Chicago Critical Mass;
on the cycling movement in Chicago and beyond

(segue music this week from The Reptoids)

 

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(podcasting “from” a houseboat on the Chicago River)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt love boat WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen clarifies his bicyclist stance to Andy Hermann, they talk about recent beach closings in the city, they learn about a new area code coming to the region, and then they support local business.

Mike and Andy’s transportation report;
Mike takes time to love bicycling activists

Ann Alexander – senior attorney, National Resources Defense Council;
on recent city beach closings, and Chicago’s waterways

Beth Bosch – spokesperson, Illinois Commerce Commission;
on yet another new area code coming to the Chicago region

Lauren Beznos – executive director, Local First Chicago;
on the importance of local business in Chicago

(segue music this week from Duvall)

 

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(podcasting “from” the corner of Lake and Ashland, just outside of Union Park)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt rock show WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann share transportation stories, they discuss public art in Berwyn, they get the scoop on a big Chicago music festival, and then they learn about more potential concerts at Wrigley Field.

Mike and Andy’s transportation report;
Mike takes some cyclists to task, and Andy enjoys cheesy Michiana radio

Cari Brokamp – reporter, Berwyn Life;
on public art in Berwyn, and breaking the Spindle story

Miles Raymer – music columnist, Chicago Reader;
on the Pitchfork Music Festival, and what it means for Chicago

David Winner – president, Lake View Citizens Council;
on more concerts at Wrigley Field

(segue music this week from The Sea and Cake)

 

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(podcasting “from” the Grosse Point Lighthouse)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt ray of light WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Andy Hermann surprises Mike Stephen with a little gift, they discuss low power FM radio, they learn more about Google taking over the world, and then they talk about a hilarious local sports paper.

Andy’s gift for Mike;
classic cheese rock in print

Hannah Sassaman – organizer, Prometheus Radio Project;
on the Local Community Radio Act of 2007

Aliza Appelbaum – summer campus editor, The Daily Northwestern;
on Google’s quest for world domination

Brad Zibung – editor in chief, The Heckler;
on sports in Chicago, and not taking them too seriously

(segue music this week from Hawk)

 

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