Outside the Loop RADIO

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(podcasting “from” the Andersonville Playlot Park)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann play back some George Takei audio clips, they learn about a proposed casino for Chicago, they revisit the handbill law and hear another viewpoint, and then they talk with the owner of a music institution.

George Takei audio;
Mr. Sulu was in town and didn’t call us, but we still love him

Doug Dobmeyer - spokesperson, Task Force to Oppose Gambling in Chicago;
on “Daley’s Casino Royale” in The Beachwood Reporter

Ron Roenigk - publisher, Inside Publications;
on free newspapers and the Commercial Handbill Distribution Law

Joe Shanahan - owner, Metro;
on the 25th anniversary of his Chicago music institution

(segue music this week from The Pumps)

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(podcasting “from” in the parking lot off the alley behind Bruno’s Lounge)

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

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann hear from Andy’s dad and a fan, they learn about a new law making wine prices rise, they introduce a new feature on other podcasts, and then they discuss a program fostering discourse in the community.

Andy’s dad and an OTL fan;
Jim Hermann enjoyed last week’s show,
and Junior (aka Greg) hears the sexual tension in the show

Tom Stone - executive director, Illinois Winemakers Alliance;
on a new law that will cause higher wine prices in Illinois

our as-yet-unnamed OTL podcast feature;
Shawno & Jen from Hyper Nonsense fill us in on their show

Kevin Coval - advisory board member, The Public Square;
on discourse in society, and the Festival of Democracy

(segue music this week from Ugochi)

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(podcasting “from” right outside of the Morton Salt factory)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt salty popcorn kernel WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Andy Hermann calls out Byrd to Mike Stephen, they learn about Google’s “Street View” in Chicago, they discuss Popcorn Poppin’ Month, and then they get the scoop on the future of housing rentals in the city.

Getting the Led Out;
Byrd at The Loop really really upset Andy recently

Michael Overing - practicing lawyer and adjunct professor, Annenberg School of Communication (USC);
on Google’s “Street View” maps now in Chicago

Wendy Boersema Rappel - spokesperson, Popcorn Board;
on October being… Popcorn Poppin’ Month (aka POPtober!)

Mary Vasys - board member, Urban Land Institute;
on The Preservation Compact and the future of renting in Chicago

(segue music this week from BrownLine Fiasco)

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(podcasting “from” the finish line of this year’s Chicago Marathon)

(broadcasting on the 100-watt hammer toe WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)

Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann get the scoop on a local newspaper’s new format and ownership, they chat about one of their favorite magazines and websites, and then they talk with the guy behind an online journalism startup.

racing bandits;
Mike “knows a guy” who runs races as a bandit

Alison True - editor, Chicago Reader;
on the venerable newspaper’s new format and owners

Davy Rothbart - point guard, FOUND Magazine;
on valuable trash, and a whirlwind yearly tour

Steve Rhodes - founder, The Beachwood Reporter;
on providing ground-level journalism in Chicago

(segue music this week from The New Pornographers)

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